Staying around University Square in Bucharest
Use the university building as your landmark when comparing addresses here. A room on a side street can feel quite different from one facing Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu, so ask which way the windows face. For a first walk, follow Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta toward Cișmigiu, then return along quieter streets. The square's underground passages help you cross the main junction without negotiating several sets of traffic lights.
At a glance
- Best for
- First visits, sights on foot
- At night
- Traffic on the main roads
- Getting around
- Metro M2; 783 bus; trams
- Price level
- €€€
The central crossroads of the city, with the metro, the Old Town on one side and Calea Victoriei on the other, and a lot of traffic.
Good for
- A first trip of two to four nights
- Metro, airport bus and the Old Town close
- Walking to Calea Victoriei and the Athenaeum
Think twice if
- You want a calm, leafy street
- Traffic noise keeps you awake
- You want to be inside the Old Town lanes
How Piața Universității (University Square) compares with the rest of Bucharest
What is near Piața Universității (University Square)
Colțea Church
About five minutes on foot from the university building, beside Colțea Hospital on Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu.
Bucharest Museum at Suțu Palace
Allow about five minutes to reach the palace beside the square. Check the museum's official site before planning an indoor visit.
Cișmigiu Gardens
Walk west along Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta for about 15 minutes to reach the park entrance beside the boulevard.
Eating in Piața Universității (University Square)
Look along the side streets off Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta for bakeries, sandwich counters and small lunch restaurants. Walking south toward the Old Town gives you more sit-down choices. If you want breakfast before sightseeing, check whether your accommodation includes it, since opening hours vary between nearby cafes.
Getting around from Piața Universității (University Square)
Universitate station is on M2, with direct journeys north to Piața Romană and Aviatorilor and south to Piața Unirii. Choose the station exit closest to your accommodation before leaving the concourse. For Calea Victoriei or Cișmigiu, walking usually avoids an unnecessary change of transport.
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Staying around University Square in Bucharest
Which streets should I consider for a quieter room?
Look at side streets rather than rooms facing Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu or Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu. Ask about window orientation and sound insulation before booking.
Can I walk to the Old Town?
Yes. Allow roughly ten minutes from the university building to the northern Old Town lanes, with extra time for crossings and finding your particular address.
Is the square easy to cross with luggage?
The underground passages are useful, but steps can complicate the route with heavy luggage. Check your station exit and accommodation entrance before traveling.