. there's an informal restaurant. located 3 km from otopeni train station, this straightforward guesthouse in a brightly colored building is 6 km from zoo baneasa and 8 km from the 18th-century mogooaia palace and gardens. low-key rooms are simply furnished with a casual vibe and feature wi-fi, tvs and shared or en suite bathrooms; some have flat-screens. family rooms can sleep up to 5 Henri Coandă International Airport 20 min
Herăstrău Lake (15 min) Artificial city lake constructed in 1936 & spanning 182 acres surrounded by park & the royal palace. Palatul Cotroceni (22 min) Open to visitors, the residence of Romania's president includes a medieval church & lush grounds. Palace of Parliament (23 min) Colossal parliament building & international conference center known for its ornate interior. The Arch Of Triumph (10 min) 26m granite arch built in memory of WWI troops, with internal stairs for city views. Mogoşoaia Palace (13 min) 1700s palace featuring parklike public grounds with picnic areas, a restaurant & an art museum. Romanian Peasant Museum (13 min) Museum and art Antipa Museum (13 min) Natural history museum with Black Sea & Atlantic wildlife dioramas, plus humpback whale skeleton. 'Dimitrie Gusti' National Village Museum (12 min) Ethnographic museum devoted to Romanian village life, with hundreds of peasant farms & homes. University's Square (19 min) A regular site for protests & events, this spacious plaza is surrounded by historic buildings. King Mihai I Park (12 min) Public green space with cafes, restaurants & gardens around a large lake used for water sports. Cișmigiu Gardens (21 min) This tree-filled English-style park with a lake, rose garden & pavilion is a tranquil destination. Stavropoleos Monastery Church (22 min) Orthodox monastery & church from 1724, partly rebuilt in the early 1900s after earthquake damage. The National Museum of Art of Romania (18 min) Paintings & sculpture from medieval & modern Romania, Western Europe, the Islamic world & East Asia. Romanian Athenaeum (18 min) Iconic neoclassical concert hall opened in 1888 hosting the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. National Museum of Romanian History (23 min) Historical artifacts including a cast of Trajan's Column, Romania's national treasury & Greek gold. |