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Strada Izvor 2-4, București, Romania
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9.2/1050 Reviews
GGuest User: In a perfect location walkable to Metro station , staff are super friendly. Breakfast are all same everyday but tasty. One thing that can be better is the unstable water pressure. I’m lucky to occupy a parking it seems vacancy for car park is so limited.
Calea Victoriei 29
From £ 59

8.7/10102 Reviews
GGuest User: Had a wonderful one night stay for my birthday. Was kindly upgraded to a high floor with stunning balcony views, and left a cake and bottle of fizzy. Room was large, comfortable bed and extremely quiet. Bathroom was large with powerful shower. Hotel staff were polite and efficient. Recommend to all, hope to return .
Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 4
From £ 72

8.8/1046 Reviews
AAnonymous User: The hotel is not very far from the old town. It takes 15 min to walk to the old city, but it is fine. The breakfast buffet costs 12 EUR and the choices are fine.
Strada Pompiliu Eliade 2
From £ 49

8.3/1060 Reviews
PPatrick: It was nice for the price, the room was big and tidy. The location was perfect just 2 stations by metro to the centre. The breakfast was okay. All in all we can definitely recommend the hotel.
Strada Mântuleasa 31
From £ 41

9.7/1074 Reviews
RRoss’s: I had such a lovely stay at the InterContinental. The staff were warm, attentive, and made my work anniversary extra special with a thoughtful gesture. The room was spotless, the atmosphere elegant yet relaxing, and everyone we encountered was genuinely friendly. Breakfast was excellent with a great variety of options. Everything was perfect — I highly recommend staying here!
Strada Episcopiei 1-3
From £ 107

8.7/10132 Reviews
GGuest User: The location of the hotel is very good. All the attractions in the city are nearby. The store, pharmacy, and McDonald's are located in the same hotel building. The window in the room has a beautiful view. The hotel staff are very friendly and polite. Towels and bed sheets are clean. On the first day, there were only two bottles of water in the room, and on the remaining days, there was no water brought. My photos are a bit messy because I took them after checking in.
Strada Ion Brezoianu 13
From £ 57

9.5/1069 Reviews
HHeather_Mae: The hotel looks exactly like the photos. The location is excellent—just a short walk to the old town. The restaurant on the ground floor serves delicious food, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming. I would happily stay here again and recommend it to others.
2 Strada Poenaru
From £ 65

9/1094 Reviews
GGuest User: Beautiful apartment, comfortable bed, helpful host
Str.Ion Ghica, nr 3
From £ 38

9.3/10111 Reviews
TTree136: Great location - within 10-15 mins walking distance from most of the main sites. There’s also a metro station about 4 mins walk for visiting the other sites. It’s also a 4 mins walk to the meeting points for most tours. Hotel room - double bed was actually a double bed! :) Not two singles put together. Good amenities provided such as disposable slippers, shower gel, separate shampoo and conditioner, hand gel, body cream, face towels. Surprisingly no bathrobe was provided given the Hilton name but still a good hotel room overall. Cleanliness - generally clean but have knocked 1 star off because a couple of the towels had other people’s hair on them when I arrived. However these were replaced with clean ones during room cleaning. Staff - good level of spoken English and understanding. Most of the staff were friendly. They were able to accommodate my request for a quiet room. Overall, I’d recommend this hotel for its convenient location.
Strada Doamnei 12
From £ 83
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✨The Carousel of Light Bookstore (Bucharest, Romania) This is Cărturești Carusel, known as one of the most beautiful bookstores in Europe. It is located in the Lipscani district of Bucharest's Old Town. The Old Town itself is the historical heart of the city, and this street is filled with old buildings, cafes, and handmade craft shops. This bookstore is the most eye-catching landmark in the Old Town. 🏛Space and architectural background The building was formerly a century-old bank, which has been transformed into a mixed-use cultural space. The entire building has 6 floors, with the central open atrium as its soul. White, vintage carved arched columns and scroll-patterned reliefs are paired with warm solid wood floors. Multi-layered circular corridors surround the atrium, and several white spiral staircases wind to connect each floor, resembling the circular tracks of a carousel. The store name, "Carusel," literally means carousel. A large, modern metal sculpture hangs in the atrium, creating a collision between the classical architectural shell and avant-garde contemporary art installations. The old building's skeleton has been fitted with the bookstore's new functions, making it retro, magnificent, and full of modernity. This is not just a place to sell books. Beyond books, there are creative products, artworks, and merchandise. The upper floors feature reading and rest areas where people can sit down, flip through books, and zone out. It is a dual-purpose space for locals to browse and read daily, and for tourists to check in. The book selection is rich, with Romanian local literature, foreign novels, and art albums all available. 📖Authentic daily atmosphere It is not just a trendy showroom for photos; it is full of the vibrant, living atmosphere of the city. Tourists hold up cameras to record the grand atrium, while local citizens quietly browse for books among the shelves. Some lean against railings in thought, while others sit in corner seats, immersed in reading. Flipping through books, selecting titles, and whispering—tourists and local readers share the same space. Warm indoor lighting fills the bookshelves, and people become flowing elements within the space. The magnificent architecture does not overshadow ordinary people; the grand building and the fragmented, daily reading routines of ordinary people are intertwined. 📸Photography tips Wide-angle composition: Go up to the upper corridors and use a top-down perspective. Use the atrium stairs as leading lines that converge toward the center of the frame, capturing the multi-layered corridors, columns, and hanging sculptures together. A vertical composition can enhance the sense of architectural depth and showcase the magnificent structure of the entire building. Note that the railings can serve as a foreground frame to enclose the space below, adding depth to the image. Detail composition: Avoid wide shots and focus on details. Use the curves of the spiral staircase as a blurred foreground, and shoot the bookshelves behind through the arched door frames. Use a frame-within-a-frame composition, treating the carved arches as a picture frame to capture the layers of bookshelves. Capture candid human moments. Do not pose intentionally; record hands flipping through books or readers leaning against railings in thought. People serve as the finishing touch to the image. The warm yellow indoor light is perfect for a film-like texture; keep some grain to capture a relaxed and natural state. Close-ups of book spines, stacked and scattered books, and colorful book covers. Use a shallow depth of field to blur the background and capture the texture of the text and paper. Lighting: During the day, natural light streams in from the top windows, making it soft and transparent. In the evening, the indoor lights turn on, and the warm light hits the white columns and wooden floors, creating a stronger atmosphere. Try to avoid harsh shadows caused by direct overhead lighting. 🚶Travel tips 📍Location: 55 Lipscani, Old Town, Bucharest. It is within walking distance in the Old Town, so you can visit it while exploring the area. ⏰Duration: 1–1.5 hours. No admission ticket is required; you can enter and browse freely. You only need to pay if you purchase books. 💡Tips: Try to avoid the peak hours of tour groups at noon. You can better feel the atmosphere of the space when there are fewer people. You can sit quietly in the reading area on the upper floors; please do not speak loudly and respect the locals reading there. After visiting the bookstore, you can continue to stroll through the surrounding old town streets to experience the local life of Bucharest's Old Town.

Yunnan Mengzi Youth Park Tin Mine Theme Children's Playground is located in the central urban area of Mengzi City, Yunnan Province (23°23′N, 103°22′E). It is the nation's first immersive geological enlightenment park built on a century-old tin mine site—utilizing the abandoned slag heap of the 1910s Gebishi Railway branch line (now a gentle green hill) and narrating the unique tin veins of Honghe Prefecture. There are no plastic slides here, only three layers of authentic mining environment transformation: 🔹 Slag Hill Slide: A spiral slide paved with ceramic bricks made from native tin slag (containing 12.7% SnO₂), with a metallic blue-gray sheen on the surface. Sliding down produces a low-frequency hum (186Hz), which children call the "Tin Baby Singing"; 🔹 Furnace Sandpit: The sand bottom is embedded with miniature electric heating plates (constant temperature 36°C) simulating the temperature of a tin smelting furnace. Buried in the sand are 3D-printed tin ingot models (with AR recognition codes; scanning reveals an animation of tin from ore to solder); 🔹 Mine Tunnel Maze: A wooden maze transformed from retired mine carriages, with inner walls covered in real tin ore rock slices. Touching them reveals crystal cluster textures, and fiber optics embedded in the ceiling simulate underground mining lamps. One-day Parent-Child Light Trip|Budget ¥395 (strictly under ¥400) Transportation|¥0 ✅ Within walking distance in Mengzi city (Youth Park South Gate is only 600 meters from South Lake; no subway yet, but bus/bike access is very convenient) Admission|¥0 ✅ Completely free entry (municipal park, no separate charge for the children's playground) ✅ Core Experiences|¥389 Morning "Tin Slag Slide Class" (9:30–10:30): Record the sliding hum with a spectrometer (186Hz), scan to generate "My Tin Sound Waveform" (including same-day temperature matching analysis) Noon "Furnace Treasure Hunt" (11:30–12:30): Dig for tin ingot models in the 36°C sandpit; collect 3 to exchange for a "Tin Baby Passport" (stamped with 3 mining vein seals) Afternoon "Mine Tunnel Decoding" (14:30–15:45): Use a child-friendly geological hammer to gently tap the maze rock walls (safe soft hammer), distinguish echoes of different ore layers (hematite deep, cassiterite crisp, quartz clear). The instructor gifts a "Mengzi Mining Language Journal" Evening "Tin Light Photo" (17:20–17:40): At sunset, hold a tin foil mirror to reflect light onto the maze’s white walls, creating a dynamic "Tin Vein Projection." Scan to generate an AR photo (tin patterns flow with the child's movements) ✅ Total Cost Breakdown: Transportation ¥0 + Admission ¥0 + Experience & Meals ¥389 = ¥389 ✅ (Reserve ¥11 for emergencies) ✅ Essentials: Non-slip sports shoes, quick-dry clothes (sandpit is warm), small water bottle (3 direct drinking water points in the park), fully charged phone (AR scanning requires internet) ⚠️ Prohibited: Climbing on non-slide mine cars, ingesting sand, scratching rock specimens, discarding tin foil mirrors (recycled and remelted) Easter Egg: Every day at 17:23 (solar elevation angle 15.3°), when the tin foil mirror’s reflected light precisely hits the maze center "Tin God Shrine," a hidden sound effect triggers—a 3-second recording of the 1910 Gebishi Railway whistle, called the "Tin Light Whistle." When children slide down the blue-gray slag hill hearing the 186Hz hum, dig out the hot tin ingots in the 36°C sandpit, and tap out the deep hematite, crisp cassiterite, and clear quartz in the mine tunnel maze—this place doesn’t teach "what a mine is," it forges a century-old tin vein into the warmth in children’s palms, the frequency in their ears, and the light in their eyes.

We spent five amazing days at this hotel, and it was truly a wonderful experience. We tried Jorj Restaurant for both lunch and dinner, and they were excellent. We also enjoyed breakfast and lunch at Coffee Athénée, where the food was absolutely 10/10. The English Bar offered a very unique experience with cocktails and snacks. The food at this hotel is extraordinary, and the service and team were incredibly kind. We wholeheartedly recommend this hotel if you visit Bucharest.

I visited Kunming during seagull season, and the weather was fantastic for three days! Recently, Kunming has been packed with tourists watching the seagulls, and almost all the hotels near Dianchi Lake are fully booked. Wanting a comfortable stay without the crowds, I found this hotel with an average price of 200+ RMB per person and booked it immediately. The location is a 20-minute drive from the city center. Nearby are the filming locations featured in the TV series "Joy of Life" and a less-known seagull park. I was pleasantly surprised by how great the room I randomly chose was! The public areas are beautiful—the lobby, restaurant, coffee shop, and pool are all photogenic! · I booked the "Qinlan Twin Room." The moment I opened the door, I was immediately soothed by the warm sunshine. There were two sofas, a bar, and a dining table. The bathroom had a separate shower and toilet. The bedding was incredibly comfortable; I fell asleep instantly. The value for money is amazing!!! · Afternoon tea and breakfast are available. The breakfast selection was extensive, exceeding the quality expected for the price.

Romania is truly a treasure trove for European travel! Its capital Bucharest, meaning "City of Joy" 💕 Join me for a one-day tour! 📍Bucharest Old Town A perfect district for citywalk, especially with its fantastic evening ambiance! Here you'll find Cărturești, one of the world's most beautiful bookstores 📖 Located in a 19th-century historic building, it blends classic European style with modern design elements. The six-floor bookstore features different themes and functions on each level~ 📍Stavropoleos Monastery Situated in the Old Town and built in 1724, it's the center of Byzantine music in Romania. The monastery boasts unique architecture, housing exquisite frescoes and artifacts, brimming with history and culture~ 📍Palace of the Parliament As the world's second-largest administrative building, its exterior is grand and majestic, while the interior dazzles with luxurious decor, enormous corridors, and stunning chandeliers, transporting you back to a glorious era. 💡Guided tours are required for interior visits at fixed times 📍Romanian Athenaeum Designed by a French architect, this iconic Bucharest landmark features elegant and ornate exteriors and serves as a hub for cultural events. The garden at its entrance is beautiful 🌹 🍴Dining 📍Caru' cu bere A must-visit restaurant in Bucharest! Located in the Old Town, it specializes in traditional Romanian cuisine with excellent flavors! The lavish palace-style setting comes alive with evening performances~ 📍Artist Restaurant Don't miss this artistic dining spot if you love ceremony! Housed in a vintage building, its garden feels like stepping into a painting~ Their multi-course French menu and molecular gastronomy offer a feast of ceremony—I celebrated an unforgettable birthday here! 🏨Accommodation 📍HOLT Old Town Luxury Suites with Balcony A gem of a stay in the Old Town with prime location—right above the pedestrian street! The private balcony lets you soak in the relaxed vibe of the "City of Joy" without leaving your room!

I stopped by Hanu' lui Manuc for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. This is far more than just a restaurant. With over 200 years of history, it is an intriguing spot that blends traditional Romanian charm with a lively, welcoming vibe. The venue is enormous, featuring a lovely courtyard garden, a spacious indoor area, and covered balcony seating that overlooks the courtyard. Despite its size and popularity, it maintains plenty of character. I began my meal with a tasty foie gras terrine, followed by a generous serving of bone marrow, which made a striking entrance with its flaming presentation. Both dishes were delicious and nicely paired with a pretty good local red wine. The service was friendly and attentive throughout. What stood out most was the ambiance and the sense of history that surrounded the experience. It’s no surprise that Hanu’ lui Manuc remains a favorite. Definitely worth visiting in Bucharest, whether for the food, the setting, or to savor a piece of the city's heritage.

Built in 1724, Stavropoleos Monastery is among the oldest churches in Bucharest. While we had planned to visit it at some point during our stay, we happened to pass by on our first evening strolling through the Old Town and immediately took notice. The exterior isn’t particularly striking but does exude an aged, historic vibe. Inside, there are some beautiful murals to admire, and the tranquil courtyard is quite charming.

The Galeria de Artă Românească in Romania's National Museum of Art is a true highlight of Bucharest that deserves an enthusiastic 6 out of 5 stars! Visitors should set aside several hours to fully appreciate the extensive and diverse exhibition. It includes an impressive collection of paintings by Romanian artists, sculptures, statues, and more. Spanning from medieval to modern Romanian art, works by renowned artists such as Nicolae Grigorescu, Theodor Aman, and Constantin Brâncuși offer a captivating glimpse into the evolution of Romanian artistry. Housed in the former Royal Palace of Bucharest, the museum isn't just a gallery but a historic marvel in itself. Visitors can explore the Throne Hall, the Royal Dining Room, and the Voivodes' Staircase, enriching the experience with architectural grandeur. Spread across various floors and sections, the museum invites you to take your time and immerse yourself in both the artwork and the majestic building. The museum is commendably accessible. Equipped with elevators and ramps, it caters to visitors with mobility challenges, and thoughtful accommodations, such as digital aids, make the art accessible to individuals with various disabilities. Entry typically requires a ticket, but those with a disability card may enter for free—an impressive gesture. Staff members are exceptionally helpful and courteous, making the visit comfortable even in such a vast venue. Located on Calea Victoriei in central Bucharest, the museum is perfectly situated for combining with other local attractions. My advice: take your time. This is not a place to rush through. For anyone passionate about painting, sculpture, history, architecture, and culture, the Romanian Art Gallery is an unmissable destination. It’s an exceptional museum with an incredible collection and a fascinating historical backdrop. Highly recommended—simply a joy to visit! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Transylvania is Romania’s storybook heartland, where the Carpathian Mountains curve around rolling hills, forests, and some of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. The unmissables are Bran (Dracula’s) Castle, Peleș and Corvin castles, the citadels of Brașov, Sibiu and Sighișoara, the Turda Salt Mine, the Transfăgărășan road, and brown-bear watching.  Brașov is the most central base for the castles, Sibiu suits the Saxon villages and the west, and Cluj is the gateway to Turda and Corvin.  Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, and Târgu Mureș have airports,  and the train from Bucharest to Brașov, Sibiu, or Cluj-Napoca takes 4-6 hours.  A rental car gives the most freedom between villages. Start with the legend. Bran Castle perches on a rock above the village of Bran near Brașov and is Transylvania’s most famous building.  Râșnov is a peasant citadel on a hill a short drive away, less visited, with sweeping Carpathian views.  Sighișoara is Europe’s only inhabited medieval citadel, with cobblestone streets and a 14th-century Clock Tower,  and is the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler.  Saxon towns such as Sibiu and Brașov show fortified churches, narrow lanes, and colourful squares that reflect German, Hungarian, and Romanian influences.  The UNESCO-listed fortified churches were built by Saxon communities as both places of worship and defence.  Viscri and Biertan are two classic stops.  For a drive, the Transfăgărășan connects Transylvania and Wallachia with waterfalls and hairpin turns.  Pro tips: The Transfăgărășan is open in summer, from mid-June to early November, but not in the winter months.  Spring (April to June) is ideal for sightseeing and blooming landscapes, and Sibiu and Brașov host festive Christmas markets in December.  Late October is Halloween season around Bran Castle,  so book early. In the cold months, from November to April, the Black Church in Brașov may be visible only from the outside,  so check opening times. Wear sturdy shoes for cobbled citadels, and allow at least four to five days to see the highlights without rushing. #Transylvania #Romania #BranCastle #Sighisoara #Brasov #Sibiu #Transfagarasan #FortifiedChurches #Carpathians #MedievalTown #TripcomTravel #TravelRomania

Commonly called the Village Museum, Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti" is an expansive open-air museum spanning about 25 acres (over 100,000 square meters). It features authentic peasant homes, churches, and other structures from all over Romania. The wooden churches and mud houses stand out as particularly impressive and unique. Furnishings and artifacts offer a glimpse into past lifestyles, allowing visitors to step back in time. Sadly, not many homes were open for viewing. However, the descriptive signage at each structure and large artifact is very helpful for better understanding.
Standing on the exterior, the first impression is one of overwhelming grandeur. As the world's second-largest administrative building, its massive scale stretches across the city, seemingly endless, imposing and imposing. Stepping inside, one is greeted by a breathtaking array of local marble, colossal crystal chandeliers, towering columns, and long, empty corridors. The halls are opulently lavish, their spaces far beyond imagination, each decoration a testament to the staggering human and material resources invested. Yet, beneath this opulence evokes a complex sense of history: this colossus was built during the Ceausescu era, draining the nation's coffers, at the cost of countless ordinary people, while its builder never truly used it, completing it only after the fall of his regime—a stark reminder of the era's absurdity.
独行黑泽明King Mihai I Park, also known as Herăstrău Park, is a serene oasis in the heart of Bucharest, offering a delightful escape from the urban bustle. Its expansive green lawns, picturesque lake, and charming walking trails provide a perfect setting for relaxation and outdoor activities. The park's meticulously maintained gardens and the majestic Village Museum are simply enchanting. Whether you're strolling along the waterfront or having a picnic, Herăstrău is a beautiful, rejuvenating gem in the city.
TimentoDiverGreat way to relax for a day with a group of friends or as a couple. We spent an entire day relaxing by the pool as well as having fun on the slides.The park is divided into a few areas, a water park with slides accessible by both adults and kids. A main heated pool (quite shallow so you can't really swim) with a bar; an outside area with warmer water with some jacuzzi and sitting area as well as saunas and sun beds surrounding the main pool in an upper area. We went in the winter but apparently there are more outside areas during the summer! Overall it was a great time, unfortunately we were not able to get the massage even though we started queuing for it at 9:10 (it opens at 9). I would definitely recommend getting to the upper part to queue for it early to avoid disappointment. The water park area can get quite busy especially from the morning to noon, we managed to try all the slides but had to go on the popular ones later at night when there are less kids.There is also a restaurant and cafe in the park with a good selection of Asian cuisine, fast food and local cuisine with good dietary options. Some of the food were a bit dry but the vegan curry and the BBQ ribs were delicious. Unfortunately they do not offer alternative milk option with the coffee.I would say the ideal itinerary is to do relaxation, saunas and the main pool between morning and late afternoon and then do the water slides at night time when there is essentially no queue.
_TI***8cNice place for relaxing walk Good access from metro M2 station Constantin Brancoveanu Free public toiletsSkatepark and football club Reserve atleast 60 minuts for a walk throughProbably much more in the summerPlenty of footpaths so easy access to any place
Martínez07cel mai tare loc în care sa te plimbi și sa te relaxezi!
Bucur LucianMy first visit to Romania was truly enchanting, and it all began at the Triumphal Arch in Bucharest. This majestic monument, with its intricate architecture and rich history, left me in awe. Walking beneath the arch, I felt a sense of grandeur and heritage that's hard to put into words. The beautifully landscaped surroundings added to the charm. It's a must-see attraction that sets the perfect tone for exploring Romania's captivating culture and history.
TimentoDiverBased on Trip.com user data, Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 day(s), allowing you to cover the main attractions while enjoying shopping, dining, and other experiences.
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