Staying in Bucharest's Old Town
Check the exact building entrance before booking in the Old Town. An address on Strada Lipscani may put your room above a late-opening business, while an interior courtyard can change the noise level considerably. Cars cannot reach every doorway, so expect to carry luggage along part of a pedestrian lane. Start your daytime exploring on Strada Stavropoleos, then loop back through Strada Smârdan and Strada Lipscani.
At a glance
- Best for
- Food, nightlife
- At night
- Loud, especially Fri and Sat
- Getting around
- Metro M1, M2 nearby; trams
- Price level
- €€€
A grid of pedestrian lanes with old inns, bars and restaurants, a few minutes' walk from Universitate, and loud on weekend nights.
Good for
- Restaurants and bars on foot
- Stavropoleos Monastery, Hanu' lui Manuc and the old lanes
- A short walk to two metro stations
Think twice if
- You want quiet at weekends
- You are traveling with young children
- Your room faces Strada Lipscani or a terrace
How Centrul Vechi (Old Town) compares with the rest of Bucharest
What is near Centrul Vechi (Old Town)
Stavropoleos Monastery
About five minutes from central Strada Lipscani, via Strada Smârdan. Keep voices low around the church and courtyard.
Cărturești Carusel
On Strada Lipscani itself, usually a five-minute walk from accommodation in the central lanes. Allow time to browse beyond the entrance.
CEC Palace
About ten minutes on foot toward Calea Victoriei. The exterior makes a useful landmark when approaching from the western side.
Eating in Centrul Vechi (Old Town)
Caru' cu Bere, Hanu' lui Manuc and Lacrimi și Sfinți are options from the city's restaurant list. Compare menus before sitting down, especially on terraces along the busiest lanes. For a quieter meal, look beyond the loudest bar frontage and ask whether an indoor table is available.
Getting around from Centrul Vechi (Old Town)
Walk north to Universitate for M2 or south to Piața Unirii for M1, M2 and M3. The best station depends on your doorway and destination. Arrange taxi collection at an accessible street outside the pedestrian lanes, and agree on the meeting point before leaving your accommodation.
Hotels in Centrul Vechi (Old Town)
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Staying in Bucharest's Old Town
Can a taxi drop me at my accommodation?
Some entrances sit within pedestrian lanes. Ask your host for the nearest vehicle access point and the walking route from there, especially with large bags.
How can I reduce the chance of a noisy room?
Ask whether the room faces a bar terrace, the street or an interior courtyard. Recent reviews mentioning the specific room are more useful than general neighborhood ratings.
Which metro station should I use?
Universitate suits addresses toward the north, while Piața Unirii often suits the southern lanes. Check the walking route from your actual entrance before choosing.