(Română: Bucuresti) Bucharest is a tale of two cities. The first city appeared hundreds of years ago and became the glorious capital city of Romania. The second city was bound under the oppression of Ceausescu and the Soviets. Since the fall of the communist government the city has been working hard to reinvent itself and has made dramatic improvements. Bucharest is well positioned for the travelers and many western-based hotels have opened here. The hotels in Bucharest offer all the luxuries and comforts you would expect. The western-based Bucharest Hotels don’t offer all the amenities you would expect in the United States, but are well proportioned and comfortable. Bucharest Hotels are not as centrally based as in some other cities but they are still within easy driving distance. If you want to be nearer to Ceausescu’s Palace of the People then you can expect to pay much higher rates for the rooms. It is suggested that you try to distance find a hotel that is a little more removed from the Palace. If you are planning on a longer visit there you might prefer to rent an apartment. You can actually get an apartment fairly inexpensively and will be surprised at the convenience. Just make sure you don’t rent too far away from the center of Bucharest. As always make sure to check here first before making your selection and let us do the research for you.
Because of the long history of Bucharest it is easy for the traveler to find something to see. The majority of the attractions in Bucharest are located near the city center so you will not have to travel far between the sights. One of the first things you’ll want to see is Ceausescu’s Palace of the People. From here you can imagine the cruelty of one of the most bloodthirsty dictators that the world has ever seen. You will also want to see the cities very own Arch of Triumph (Arcul de Triumf). It was erected in 1922 to celebrate the end of World War I and was rebuilt in 1935. Make sure to visit the Lipscani District and enjoy some of the trendiest and most upscale cafes and shops in the entire city. Here you will also find some of the cities most appealing architecture and the beautiful Stavropoleos Church. When you need to catch a breath from all the sights you will find plenty of parks and open courtyards where you can enjoy the afternoon. Bucharest is a city you won’t want to miss and we can take you there.