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  • Fast-Food

    Mesopotamia AFI Cotroceni

    Mesopotamia AFI Cotroceni, located in Sector 6 of Bucharest inside the AFI Cotroceni shopping mall, delivers a distinct culinary experience within the city’s fast-food landscape. Its signature dishes are based on gold medal–awarded rotisserie turkey and veal, featured in options like the Piatto Kebab and Doner, offering rich flavor and high quality...

  • Fast-Food

    Pep & Pepper AFI Cotroceni Mall

    Pep & Pepper AFI Cotroceni, located on Bulevardul General Paul Teodorescu 4, inside one of Bucharest’s largest malls, offers a fast-casual dining experience that blends speed with a focus on balanced nutrition, inspired by the UK’s Eatwell Guide. The menu is diverse and includes platters, bowls, pastas, wraps, sandwiches, and soups, all built a...

  • Accomodation

    Mercure Bucharest City Center

    Mercure Bucharest City Center is a 4-star hotel located in a central area of Bucharest, close to the city’s main attractions such as Calea Victoriei and Piața Revoluției. The hotel offers modern and comfortable rooms equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, making it ideal for both tourists and business travelers. The hotel’s restaurant serves int...

  • Discover the city

    Știrbei Palace

    Știrbei Palace is an impressive building located on Calea Victoriei, in Sector 1, Bucharest. Built in 1835, this palace was the residence of the Știrbei family, one of the most influential noble families in Wallachia during the reign of Alexandru Ioan Cuza and in the years preceding it.
    The architecture of the palace blends neoclassical and Renaiss...

  • Fast-Food

    McDonald’s AFI Cotroceni

    McDonald’s AFI Cotroceni is one of the busiest locations in Bucharest, and that says everything about the constant flow of customers passing through. Located at the heart of one of the largest malls in the country, it works like a refueling station for visitors who want something familiar, fast, and hassle-free. The dining area is spacious but rare...

  • Arts & Culture

    Street Art - Food Hood

    Food Hood, located at 13 Calea Griviței, is a vibrant example of how street art can transform urban space into a cultural and social hotspot. The massive mural that dominates the courtyard is a collaborative creation by artists like IRLO, KERO, OCU, ERPS, and MSER, blending a wild mix of organic shapes, animal motifs, calligraphy, and fantastical c...

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială Nr. 188

    Located on Tufişului Street no. 13 in Sector 5 of Bucharest, Secondary School No. 188 provides primary and lower secondary education, maintaining a consistent educational presence. In 2024, the school recorded a general average of 6.15 in the National Evaluation, with higher performance in Romanian Language (6.42) compared to Mathematics (5.89), ba...

  • Education

    Maria International Primary School

    Maria International School of Bucharest (MISB) is a COBIS compliant British international school in the center of Bucharest, offering Early Years and Primary (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) programs.

    School Program:

    For Primary (Years 1-6), MISB offers two program options:

    Short Program: 8:00am - 3:00pm, Long Program: 8:00am - 5:00pm

    These p...

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială „Tudor Arghezi”

    Tudor Arghezi Secondary School, located at Tudor Arghezi Street no. 46–50, in Sector 2, Bucharest, offers primary and lower secondary education. In the 2024–2025 school year, the school had approximately 95 eighth-grade students.
    At the 2024 National Evaluation, students achieved an average score of 8.21, with 8.02 in Romanian and 8.40 in Math, bas...

  • Malls

    AFI Palace Cotroceni

    AFI Cotroceni isn’t just a mall — it’s a mini urban universe. From high-end brands and fast fashion, to an indoor ice rink, IMAX cinema, and even an indoor roller coaster, it’s all wrapped under one massive roof. You might walk in for a pair of sneakers and walk out three hours later with a slice of pizza in one hand and a movie ticket in the other...

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.