Staying around Piața Unirii and the Dâmbovița
Piața Unirii covers a wide area, so check which side of the square your accommodation occupies. A river-facing address near the Old Town gives a different walking route from one farther along Bulevardul Unirii. Surface crossings and the metro's connecting passages can add time to short journeys. Save the exact entrance to your building and identify a nearby bridge before setting out with luggage.
At a glance
- Best for
- Value, transport
- At night
- Traffic; quiet streets behind
- Getting around
- Metro M1, M3; trams; 783 bus
- Price level
- €€
A big roundabout with fountains, two metro lines and a long boulevard to the Palace of the Parliament, with plenty of traffic.
Good for
- Metro, airport bus and the Old Town close
- A quick walk or ride to the Palace of the Parliament
- Lower prices near the center
Think twice if
- You want an old-town feel
- You are sensitive to traffic noise
- You want leafy streets
How Piața Unirii and the Dâmbovița compares with the rest of Bucharest
What is near Piața Unirii and the Dâmbovița
Old Town southern lanes
About five to ten minutes from the northern side of Piața Unirii, crossing toward the streets around Strada Șelari.
Patriarchal Cathedral
Allow about 15 minutes from the square, including the uphill approach along Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei.
Palace of the Parliament exterior
About 25 to 30 minutes west along Bulevardul Unirii. The visitor entrance requires a separate route from this frontal approach.
Eating in Piața Unirii and the Dâmbovița
The Old Town's southern edge gives access to Hanu' lui Manuc and other sit-down options. Around the square itself, look for bakeries and quick-service places when you need a short meal. Check which side of the main roads a restaurant occupies, since reaching it may involve a longer crossing.
Getting around from Piața Unirii and the Dâmbovița
Piața Unirii serves M1, M2 and M3. The M2 platforms and the M1/M3 platforms occupy separate connected station sections, so allow time when changing lines. For Old Town walks, choose a northern exit; for accommodation along Bulevardul Unirii, check the exit against your exact address.
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Staying around Piața Unirii and the Dâmbovița
Are all the metro lines in the same station section?
No. M2 uses a separate section connected to the M1 and M3 section by a passage. Allow extra walking time when changing between them.
Can I walk straight to the Parliament visitor entrance?
The boulevard leads toward the building's front, but that is not the visitor approach. Follow the entrance instructions supplied with your tour booking.
Does a river view mean a quiet room?
Not necessarily. Roads run beside parts of the river. Ask which direction the bedroom faces and whether the windows reduce traffic noise.