Organising a business event in a city you may not know well comes with a particular set of questions. Which areas of Bucharest are easiest for participants to reach? How close is the venue to the city centre, restaurants and places worth seeing? And, once you have found the right location, does the meeting space […]
If you are looking for a centrally located hotel in Bucharest, Hotel Cișmigiu puts you within walking distance of many of the city’s best-known attractions. Located on Regina Elisabeta Boulevard, next to Cișmigiu Gardens, the hotel is around 700 metres from Bucharest Old Town and close to Calea Victoriei, University Square, museums, restaurants and cultural […]
Summer transforms Bucharest in ways many first-time visitors don’t expect. Historic boulevards become pedestrian, hidden courtyards fill with music and conversation, gardens turn into cultural venues and weekends are packed with festivals, exhibitions and open-air events. If you’re planning a city break in Bucharest, summer is the perfect season to discover a different side of […]
For many visitors, Bucharest is a city of eclectic architecture, leafy boulevards and lively Old Town. Yet beyond its landmarks lies another story, one written in cafés, bookstores and long conversations. Long before specialty coffee became fashionable, Bucharest was a city of literary cafés. Writers, journalists, actors and intellectuals gathered around small marble tables to […]
Why Is Bucharest Called “Little Paris”? Bucharest earned the nickname “Little Paris” during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when French architecture, language and fashion strongly influenced the Romanian capital. Wide boulevards, Belle Époque buildings, literary salons and elegant social life transformed the city into one of Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan capitals. Today, visitors […]
Many guests at Hotel Cismigiu ask us what are the best day trips from Bucharest, so we thought of putting together a curated guide for those looking to discover more than the Old Town and central touristic attractions. If you’re spending a few days in the city, the best day trips from Bucharest in spring […]
Choosing where to stay in Bucharest is not just a practical decision — it shapes how you experience the city. In winter, this choice becomes even more important. With fewer crowds, quieter streets and a slower rhythm, Bucharest reveals a more intimate side, one best discovered on foot, through culture, architecture and everyday life. For […]
Bucharest is often described through contrasts, but rarely through nuance. Grand boulevards meet quiet backstreets, Belle Époque façades coexist with modernist buildings, and history reveals itself in layers rather than monuments. To truly discover Bucharest, one must look beyond the postcards and experience the city at its own pace.This is a guide to authentic Bucharest, […]
If you’re thinking about a winter escape this year, let us put Bucharest on your map. December is when this city becomes its most charming self — lights everywhere, good food, friendly people, and of course, the Christmas markets of Bucharest, which keep getting better every season. It’s the month when scents of cinnamon float […]
November may be a quieter month on the travel calendar, but it’s one of the most rewarding times to visit Bucharest. The city reveals a more authentic side of its culture — with soft autumn lights, elegant architecture, cozy cafés, and warm, comforting flavors. If you’re planning to stay at Hotel Cișmigiu, right in the […]