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Grand hotels.
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The back story
The Athénée Palace: a hotel full of stories
Built in 1914 beside the Athenaeum, the Athénée Palace has welcomed kings, writers and, it is said, a fair number of spies.
25 of the best · Bucharest, Romania
24 of the Best Hotels in Bucharest
Bucharest’s grandest buildings have become some of its best hotels. Here are the historic grand hotels, a bank palace reborn, intimate boutique stays and good addresses in the Old Town.
Our 25 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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A 19th-century grand hotel
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard
A landmark 19th-century grand hotel on the corner of Calea Victoriei, restored and reopened as the Corinthia.
Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 21Explore View on map
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Facing the Athenaeum
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest
The legendary Athénée Palace, opened in 1914 beside the Romanian Athenaeum and Revolution Square.
Strada Episcopiei 1-3Explore View on map
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A bank palace reborn
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
A hotel in the grand former Marmorosch Blank bank, built in the early 20th century, on the edge of the Old Town.
Strada Doamnei 2-6Explore View on map
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Grand & historic hotels 3
Belle Époque landmarks reborn as luxury hotels.
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A 19th-century grand hotel
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard
A landmark 19th-century grand hotel on the corner of Calea Victoriei, restored and reopened as the Corinthia.
Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 21Explore View on map
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Facing the Athenaeum
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest
The legendary Athénée Palace, opened in 1914 beside the Romanian Athenaeum and Revolution Square.
Strada Episcopiei 1-3Explore View on map
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A bank palace reborn
The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection
A hotel in the grand former Marmorosch Blank bank, built in the early 20th century, on the edge of the Old Town.
Strada Doamnei 2-6Explore View on map
Boutique & Old Town 8
Smaller hotels with character.
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Street-art rooms
Graffiti Hotel
A hotel where each room is decorated by a street artist.
Strada Albac 25Explore View on map
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A 19th-century landmark
Grand Hotel Continental
A historic hotel on Calea Victoriei.
Calea Victoriei 56Explore View on map
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In the Old Town
Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town
A modern hotel in a historic building on the edge of the Old Town, close to the main sights.
Strada Doamnei 12Explore View on map
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Eco-friendly boutique
Hotel Christina
A small boutique hotel on a quiet street near Piața Romană.
Strada Ion Slătineanu 13Explore View on map
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By the gardens
Hotel Cișmigiu
A comfortable hotel in a historic building on Regina Elisabeta Boulevard, facing Cișmigiu Gardens.
Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 38Explore View on map
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An intimate retreat
Hotel Epoque
An intimate boutique hotel on a quiet lane near Dorobanți, with individually designed rooms, a spa and a fine restaurant.
Intrarea Aurora 17CExplore View on map
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A small Old Town hotel
Rembrandt Hotel
A small, friendly boutique hotel in a historic building in the Old Town, next to the old National Bank.
Strada Smârdan 11Explore View on map
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Small and central
Scala Boutique Hotel
A small boutique hotel near Grădina Icoanei.
Strada C. A. Rosetti 19Explore View on map
Classic hotels 13
Big, comfortable hotels in great locations.
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Near the Arch
Arc de Triomphe Residence
A hotel near the Arcul de Triumf.
Strada Clucerului 19Explore View on map
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By the park
Euro Hotels Triumf
A hotel in a park setting near the Arcul de Triumf.
Bulevardul Mareșal Alexandru Averescu 32-34Explore View on map
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Views from University Square
Grand Hotel Bucharest
The tall hotel tower on University Square, with sweeping views over the city from its upper floors.
Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4Explore View on map
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Central and simple
Hotel Central
A simple, central hotel near Cișmigiu and University Square.
Strada Ion Brezoianu 13Explore View on map
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Near Piața Victoriei
Hotel Moxa
A comfortable hotel near Piața Victoriei.
Strada Mihail Moxa 2-4Explore View on map
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Beside the Parliament
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
A large luxury hotel beside the Palace of the Parliament, with several restaurants and a spa.
Calea 13 Septembrie 90Explore View on map
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In the Old Town
New Era Hotel
A hotel on Șelari in the Old Town.
Strada Șelari 14Explore View on map
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Behind a theatre facade
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
A modern hotel on Calea Victoriei behind the rebuilt facade of the old National Theatre.
Calea Victoriei 37BExplore View on map
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On Calea Victoriei
Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest
A large, modern hotel on Calea Victoriei, with an outdoor pool for summer and an easy walk to the sights.
Calea Victoriei 63-81Explore View on map
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A Marriott hotel
Sheraton Bucharest Hotel
A large hotel near Piața Romană and Calea Dorobanților.
Calea Dorobanților 5-7Explore View on map
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