Palace of Parliament
The heaviest building in the world, with over 1,000 rooms. Book a guided tour to see the marble halls and the balcony views.
City guide
Bucharest
Your treatment city is one of the most underrated capitals in Europe. Here is how to enjoy it between appointments.
Historical
Walk through history
Bucharest wears its past on every street, from royal palaces to communist giants.
The Old Town
Cobbled streets, the tiny Stavropoleos Monastery and the glass-roofed Macca-Vilacrosse passage. Best explored slowly with a coffee.
Village Museum
An open-air museum on the Herastrau lakeside with real village houses, windmills and churches from every region of Romania.
Culture
An afternoon of culture
Grand concert halls, art nouveau streets and one of the most beautiful bookshops in Europe.
Romanian Athenaeum
The domed concert hall from 1888 and the symbol of the city. Catch a classical concert or simply admire the building.
Carturesti Carusel
A six-floor bookshop in a restored 19th century building in the Old Town, all white balconies and light. Great cafe on top.
National Museum of Art
Housed in the former Royal Palace on Revolution Square, with Romanian masters and a strong European collection.
Fun & relax
Rest, recover, enjoy
Ideal between appointments: parks, lakes and one of the largest wellness centres in Europe.
Therme Bucuresti
Thermal pools, palm trees, saunas and water slides under one huge glass roof, 20 minutes from the centre. Perfect for recovery days.
Calea Victoriei
The grand historic avenue of the city, made for a slow walk with coffee shops, terraces and restaurants at every step.
Cismigiu Gardens
The oldest public garden in the city, five minutes from the Old Town. Chess players, rowing boats and shaded benches.
Romanian food
Eat like a local
Romanian cooking is hearty, honest and made for sharing. Start with these dishes, then book one of the tables below.
Sarmale
Cabbage rolls filled with spiced pork and rice, served with polenta and sour cream. The national Sunday dish.
Mici
Grilled skinless sausages of beef and pork, eaten with mustard and fresh bread. Best from a busy grill.
Ciorba de burta
The famous sour tripe soup with garlic and cream. Locals swear by it; the brave are rewarded.
Papanasi
Fried doughnuts with sweet cheese, sour cream and blueberry jam. The dessert everyone orders.
Zacusca
A roasted aubergine and pepper spread, made in autumn and eaten all year on fresh bread.
Cozonac
Sweet bread swirled with walnuts and cocoa, baked for every Romanian holiday.
Where to try it all
Caru' cu Bere
Old Town
A Bucharest institution since 1879: neo-gothic interiors, live music and generous Romanian classics. Book a table ahead.
Casa Doina
Kiseleff
A grand villa from the 1890s on the leafy Kiseleff avenue, with a beautiful garden terrace. Classic Romanian dishes served in real elegance.
Zexe
Icoanei area
Old Bucharest recipes from the early 1900s, revived in a beautiful boyar house. The place for authentic Romanian dining.
NOUA.
Fine dining
Contemporary fine dining built on Romanian ingredients and memory, with inventive tasting menus. Among the most acclaimed restaurants in Bucharest.
Plan your trip
Book it your way
No packages and no hidden commissions. You book flights and accommodation directly yourself, so everything fits your budget and your preferences exactly.
Flights to Bucharest
Check Skyscanner and book whichever airline and departure time suits you. All major UK airports fly to Bucharest Otopeni, often more than once a day, from low cost carriers to full service airlines.
Your accommodation
Choose your own hotel or apartment on Booking.com or Airbnb. You see the price, the photos and the conditions before you commit, and you keep full control. We will gladly suggest areas near the clinic.
Money
The currency is the leu (RON). Cards are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis and markets.
Language
English is widely spoken in the centre, in restaurants and by younger people. You will manage easily.
Passports and visas
No visa for UK or Irish visitors. Romania is in the Schengen area, so a British passport covers up to 90 days in any 180. Check it was issued within the last 10 years and has 3 months left after you fly home. Current rules: gov.uk travel advice.
Ask us
Our coordinators live here. Tell us what you like and we will suggest places near your hotel.