...Location:
The hotel it's situated in the north part of the Bucharest, which it's the nicest are and, of course, the most expensive. There is a lot of greenery here, lots of parks and lakes. The hotel is situated on the shore of Tei Lake and the vegetation around it really gives it a very nice look. Both airports in Bucharest are in the north part so the hotel it's only 10 minutes away from the Baneasa Airport (used more by low cost companies) and about 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the traffic, to the Otopeni Airport (commercial airlines).
Very good location, however be aware that public transportation is not handy. To go and come from the hotel you will most likely have to use a taxi, which can be costly at times, depending on the distance. Make sure you ask the reception to call a company cab for you, private taxi are a rip off...
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Advantages: Lots to see and do, loads of cultural and historical stuff, fairly cheap Disadvantages: Traffic, lots of concrete
...the National Gallery of Art and contains an impressive collection of work by noted Romanian artists which I enjoyed immensely in spite of knowing little about Romanian artists. There is also a small collection of work by very well knowns artists such as El Greco, Reubens and Renoir. Nearby is the BucharestHotel Inter-Continental from where foreign journalists covered the events and were able to film some footage of the violence. On this street there are ten stone crosses dedicated to those who lost their lives. Just beyond it is Piata Universitatii which was buzzing when we visited during July as students were hovering outside university buildings waiting for exam results to be posted.
Of course, there is much more to Bucharest than the revolution. After all, this is the city that used to be called "Little Paris" and "The Paris of the East". In...
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Advantages: A very different experience, cheap prices, glorious history Disadvantages: Poverty, re-building, poor road conditions
...After visiting Romania six times I have picked up some survival tips along the way. I hope this advice helps anyone planning to travel to Bucharest (Romania)? After the initial shock of arriving in this new country and not knowing whether the natives are friendly, I started to discover some of the cities best kept secrets. These secrets have made my time here surprising, enjoyable, and unforgettable.
Firstly the things you need to know; Romania is in the Eastern European time zone (GMT +2hours). When you arrive in Bucharest do not catch a taxi on the side of the road always order on the phone or ask a receptionist/waiter to order for you, they will probably rip you off if you don't. Never keep your belongings in a place which is easily accessible, there are many pick-pockets here always be overly cautious!
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