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Locally it’s called Centro Vechi, which translates to Old Centre, but people will know what you mean if you ask them about the best hotels in Bucharest’s Old Town. They’ll know you mean the part of town between the Dambovita river, Calea Victoriei, Regina Elisabeta and the Bulevardul Brătianu, which is basically the bit which wasn’t bombed out during World War II or destroyed or dismantled by communism afterwards.

Today the Old Town has become the sort of thing you’ll find in other old centres. It is picturesque and has some of Bucharest’s best restaurants and bars, and some charming boutiques and galleries etc., but surprisingly little in the way of big name historic sights. Much the architecture is old, yes, and some of it is actually a bit unsafe - watch out for the red discs which highlight this - but there’s no castle or cathedral (though there are several very impressive churches), just plenty of atmosphere and the history of real people who have lived through some pretty dramatic times.

The Best Hotels in Bucharest’s Old Town

For Something Special

• The Grand Hotel Continental is a five star hotel situated in the historic centre of Bucharest. Its rooms and suites are presented in traditionally elegant style with renaissance furnishings. There is a first class restaurant, function rooms etc. and, as you'd expect for a luxury establishment, there are very high service standards.

Perfect for a City Break

• The Hotel Christina is a sleek, contemporary hotel with colour themed rooms, located close to the centre, right by the National Museum of Art.

For Great Value

• The Hotel Scala boasts beautiful classic rooms with parquet flooring and sumptuous fabrics. It's a historic building right in the centre of the city with doubles starting from £80 per night B&B.

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The Best Hotels in Bucharest’s Old Town