Bucharest - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some interesting/fun things to do in the area? Can you recommend any “hidden gems"?
Travel: spend a long weekend in Malta. Go to the Vienna Christmas markets. Go to London (several times). In Romania, restaurants in the Dorobanti area of Bucharest. Book a truffle hunting experience in mid October to see the fall leaves. Stay overnight in the tiny village of Viscri. If traveling in the north, stay at Casa Lui in the village of Breb. - Jun 2023
Everyone will tell you to go to Therme, the giant spa/waterpark. It's a hoot, and it's not expensive. I fell in love with bakeries in Bucharest, which are everywhere. Gradina Eden beer garden in the summer is lovely. Palatul Primaverii is worth touring. - Mar 2019
Traveling through Transylvania. - Jun 2018
What CAN'T you do in Bucharest?! I already listed my coveted websites, but specific ones I frequented are: orasulm.eu, allevents.in, myticket.ro, inparc.ro, bilete.ro. I can't stress enough: museums, concerts (OMG in the summer, there's something like 30 music festivals), art openings, bazaars, fairs. I was never bored. My family was never bored. Heck you can go bowling, head to a skate park, an amusement park, water park, go ice skating, play soccer, go rock climbing and even golf in Bucharest. - Feb 2014
The parks, concerts, leaving the city. - Jan 2013
Lots of concerts, opera, art galleries, parks for kids and adults alike. - Aug 2012
The markets are fun; Lipscani can be fun. They also have things like lasertag and bumper carts which can be fun. - May 2011
Not much in Bucharest. Traffic is terrible here. Transylvania is very beautiful but difficult to access due to bad roads/traffic. Black Sea coast 2.5 hours away but limited to summertime. Also, hotels are overpriced and with poor service. - Jul 2010
Hiking in the mountains; castles, museums; the music and performing arts is amazing. The ballet & opera are very reasonable priced. Our family shared a box at the opera for only $100! That was the most expensive option); many opportunities to volunteer and service; - Dec 2009
Museums, clubbing, restaurants, tennis, soccer games, parks, cultural events are good and cheap, going to the mountains. A lot of people say there isn't anything to do here but it's because they don't take the time to look for it. If you like to shop you'll be disappointed. Gyms aren't great and pretty expensive but they're OK. A lot of guys miss their golf. Getting to the mountains for the weekend makes for a great getaway. There's decent skiing not too far away. Black Sea resorts are a bit rough and ready but OK. You also have all of Europe next door. We've had a great time here and enjoy it. - Dec 2008
There are a few decent parks and playgrounds, some ok restaurants, and two airports with access to great sites in the region. Bucharest is a dump, but the greater neighborhood is pretty nice. Turkey, Greece and even the coast of Bulgaria are all enjoyable getaways. - Feb 2008
Movies, clubs, hanging out with friends. It is whatever you make of it. - Jan 2008
Travel outside of Bucharest. Inside the city, there are several really nice parks for kid or you can go to the countryside. - Jan 2008
