Planning a solo trip to Bucharest? Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Close Menu Home. The Book. Known worldwide for good food and for its unique and diverse architecture. Not the home of Count Dracula vampire enthusiasts should visit Transylvania! Nicknames: Little Paris, Paris of the East. The Unirii area is the most convenient area to stay, as many points of interest are close by. This area is also well connected with the public transport in the city Metro and buses.
The Baneasa and Floreasca areas in the north parts of town are also good, although not as accessible with public transport. The cheapest ticket for the Metro is a 2-trip card and costs 4 RON. A weekly pass costs 20 RON. The public transport system RATB consists of buses, trams, and trolleys. It is the cheapest way to travel, but not the most comfortable.
This card costs 2. A ticket valid on all means of transports costs 5 RON and is valid for 60 minutes. Taxi is another popular mean of transport, though not as convenient as the Metro. All registered taxis in Bucharest are yellow watch out for unmarked and unmetered taxis. Fares range from 1. As an alternative to taxis, Uber is now available in Bucharest as well as in most major Romanian cities. While cars can be rented in Bucharest, this is not recommended due to the chaotic traffic.
Car rental firms can be found at the airport. In the spring and summer you can rent bikes. These will be most readily available in the Piata Romana , Universitate and Unirii areas. College crowd: bars and clubs in the Regie area directions.
It offers great views of the city. The Arch of Triumph Arcul de Triumf is located in the north area of the city. The Carpathian Mountains can be seen from the top. Located in a local park, it contains traditional houses, churches, and mills from every corner of Romania.
