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Locations close to Herăstrău Park - The playground

  • Accomodation

    Novotel Bucharest City Centre

    Novotel Bucharest City Centre is a 4-star hotel located on the prestigious Calea Victoriei, in the heart of Bucharest. The hotel offers 258 rooms and suites, all designed to ensure guests' comfort, featuring a modern design and premium amenities. Guests enjoy free access to the wellness center, which includes an indoor pool with artificial waves, a...

  • Education

    King's Oak British International School

    King's Oak British International School in Bucharest provides high-quality education based on an adapted British curriculum and a holistic approach to student development. The school focuses on stimulating critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for academic challenges and everyday life. Through a modern, diver...

  • Accomodation

    Novotel Bucharest City Centre

    Novotel Bucharest City Centre is a 4-star hotel located in the heart of Bucharest, offering guests a comfortable stay with modern facilities. With elegant rooms, a refined restaurant, and a well-equipped fitness center, the hotel is ideal for both tourists and business travelers. Its central location provides easy access to the city's main attracti...

  • Malls

    Veranda Mall

    Veranda Mall is a refreshing urban retreat where fashion, dining, and entertainment effortlessly blend together. The space is laid out to feel open and inviting, offering visitors a carefully curated mix of international brands and local favorites that cater to modern tastes. Rather than following a conventional shopping formula, Veranda Mall creat...

  • Fast-Food

    Burger Van Bistro

    Burger Van Bistro is an urban eatery that evolved from a food truck into a fixed-location bistro, while keeping its authentic street food spirit. The menu focuses on juicy burgers made with fresh beef, never frozen, and soft, toasted buns.
    Favorites include the Burger Van Smash Classic and the Cheesy Burger, both served with crispy fries. For thos...

  • Parks & Gardens

    Marin Preda (Giulești) Park

    Size: approximately 40 hectares.
    Attractions: The park features long walking paths, jogging and bicycle paths, extensive children's play areas and outdoor fitness machines. The park is known for its generous acreage of green space, which makes it suitable for relaxation, picnics and various recreational activities. The greenery is abundant, provid...

  • Education

    The Free Waldorf Gymnasium School

    The Free Waldorf Gymnasium School in Bucharest offers a structured educational program, adapted to the needs of the students. For the primary cycle, the short program takes place between 8:30 and 12:30 or 13:30, depending on the class and timetable. The curricular activities include both the national educational offer approved by the Ministry of Ed...

  • Police Stations

    Police Station 5

    Chief Commissioner of Police ROMAN GABRIEL
    (Empowered) Deputy Head of Section: Deputy Police Commissioner DEACONU CORNEL

    Bucharest Police Station 5 is responsible for maintaining public order and citizen safety in Sector 5, a densely populated urban area. It deals with a wide range of activities, including crime prevention, rapid intervention in...

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială "Maica Domnului"

    Școala Gimnazială "Maica Domnului", located in Sector 2 of Bucharest on Ion Maiorescu Street no. 30–32, has a history of over 130 years. It provides all three levels of education: preschool, primary, and lower secondary.
    In 2024, the average score at the National Evaluation was 6.13, with 6.60 in Romanian and 5.66 in Math, from a total of 57 gradua...

  • Tours & Walks

    Armenian Quarter

    The Armenian Quarter is a historic enclave in central Bucharest, nestled between Carol I Boulevard, Calea Moșilor, Strada Armenească, and Strada Maria Rosetti. Established by Armenian settlers from the 16th–17th centuries, it grew around the Armenian Church, shops run by coffee‑ and tobacco‑trading merchants, and workshops—forming one of the city’s...

FAQ in case you need it

  • Yes, it is generally safe, with occasional petty theft in busy areas. Use common sense precautions.
  • No, but it helps. Many people speak English, especially younger generations and
    professionals.
  • Metro is fastest, public transport is cheap, and ride-sharing (Uber/Bolt) is convenient.
    Walking works great in the city center.
  • Yes. EU citizens can buy freely. Non-EU citizens can buy apartments and rent easily.
  • Bucharest is affordable compared to most EU capitals. Rent, food, and transport are
    reasonably priced. Costs depend on lifestyle.
  • Non-EU citizens need a visa or residence permit. EU citizens must register after 3 months
    with Romanian Immigration.
  • Yes. Public healthcare is accessible, but private clinics offer faster and higher-quality
    services. Health insurance is recommended.
  • Yes. Bucharest has several international schools and English-taught university programs,
    especially in medicine, business, and tech.