Bucharest is a city that can satisfy the needs of even its most demanding visitors. It’s therefore rightly called by many as the “Paris of the Balkans” because it combines quality and variety when it comes to the choices you have to make to have fun. Let’s have a look at our 5 recommendations in case you find yourselves in Bucharest!
Food
We’ll begin with the most basic way of having fun on a trip, food. Food allows us to try traditional tastes and compare them with our own cuisine, as well as to explore small local shops and restaurants. Some of the most famous romanian dishes are ciorba de perisoare (meatball soup), tocanita (meat with onions in a pot), ghiveci and mititei (small sausages)
Sightseeing
Another great way to have fun and explore a new place is to visit its sights! Bucharest has many attractions and many guided tours are being organised daily. You could visit the Church of Stavropoleos which is Greek, the Village Museum that will take you to another era, the National Museum of Natural History of Grigore Antipa, the Parliament, the Herastrau Park and the old town. Each location has a unique experience to offer!
Coffee
Of course, coffee couldn’t be missing from a visit to this beautiful Balkan city. A good suggestion is Hard Rock Cafe in the Herastrau Park in Bucharest, which belongs to the Hard Rock Cafe chain where you can drink your coffee and buy collectibles. Also, do not miss the chance to visit the most historic and famous cafe- patisserie of Bucharest that is located on the main highway of the city.
Shopping
Shopping in Bucharest is an experience you can’t surely miss! Shopping is one of the main rituals when visiting a foreign country so that you can shop for yourself as well as to find special gifts. There are many large shopping malls where you can find various shops, the largest being AFI Palace Cotroceni, Baneasa Shopping City and Sun Plaza Shopping Center. One of the largest open-air markets is Amzei Market which is open daily and is located in the historic center next to the central Calea Victoriei. The above list gives you an idea of what you can do on a visit to the enchanting city of Bucharest. All you have to do is book the cheapest holiday package and Bucharest is waiting for you to explore it!
Nightlife
Finally, you can’t travel to Bucharest and not experience its nightlife. You’ll find the most exciting nightlife party in the triangle Piața Universității- Piața Romană- Piața Unirii. You have the option to choose among a wine bar, a nightclub, a quiet cocktail bar or a pub. Large centers usually operate only Friday- Saturday- Sunday. Drinks cost about 5€.
