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Bucharest: The Paris of the East — A First-Timer's Guide

Bucharest surprises: a mix of belle époque and street art. How to get there, what to see, where to eat.

Getting There

Plane — Otopeni airport (OTP). Bus 783 to center — €1. WizzAir and Ryanair fly from dozens of cities.

Bus — FlixBus from Budapest (€15, 10h), Sofia (€12, 8h), Chișinău (€15, 7h).

What to See

Palace of the Parliament — world's second-largest administrative building. Tours from €10.

Old Town (Lipscani) — cobblestone streets, bars, 15th-century ruins. Best nightlife in Eastern Europe.

Village Museum — 300 traditional houses by Herăstrău lake. Entry €5.

Food

  • Mici — grilled meat rolls
  • Sarmale — cabbage rolls
  • Papanași — doughnuts with curd and jam

Budget

  • Hostel: from €10/night
  • Food: €10–20/day
  • Metro: €0.50/ride