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Locations close to Grand Hotel Continental

  • Cafes & Tea Houses

    Meron

    Meron is a specialty coffee shop chain that highlights freshly roasted coffee sourced from select origins around the world, with beans roasted fresh in Transylvania. One of its emblematic locations in Bucharest is Meron Cișmigiu, situated at Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 40. This location offers a modern and welcoming space, perfect for coffee lovers...

  • Co-Working Spaces

    TechHub Bucharest

    TechHub Bucharest is a specialized co-working space tailored for the tech startup community. Located at Strada Nicolae Filipescu 39–41, it offers a range of flexible workspaces, including hot desks, dedicated desks, and private offices for teams. Members benefit from 24/7 access, ensuring they can work according to their own schedules. The space is...

  • Education

    Humanitas Magheru

    Humanitas Magheru, located at 36 Nicolae Bălcescu Boulevard, sits in Sector 1 of Bucharest on the prominent Magheru Boulevard, between Piața Romană and Universitate . Opened in 2017, this branch combines a bookshop with a Japanese store called Takumi, offering traditional Japanese crafts under the same roof.

    Spread across approximately 150 m², the...

  • Fast-Food

    Gyros Thessalonikis Gabroveni

    Gyros Thessalonikis Gabroveni is located at Strada Gabroveni 2, right in the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town. This spot is known for its authentic Greek street food, offering a variety of dishes that cater to different tastes.
    The menu features a range of options, including pork and chicken gyros, souvlaki, and halloumi wraps. For those seeking veget...

  • Museums & Galleries

    Suțu Palace

    Built in 1835 by the high-ranking official Costache Suțu, Suțu Palace is one of the oldest aristocratic residences still standing in Bucharest. The building stands out for its Neo-Gothic architecture, with elegant details, stained-glass windows, and a striking spiral staircase that dominates the interior.
    Located near University Square, the palace...

  • Theatre & Cinema

    The National Theater "Ion Luca Caragiale" in Bucharest (TNB)

    The National Theater "Ion Luca Caragiale" in Bucharest (TNB) is a symbol of the Romanian theatrical tradition and an uncontested place of culture in the capital. Located in the center of Bucharest, on Nicolae Balcescu Boulevard, this colossus of dramatic art was founded in 1852 and proudly bears the name of the great playwright Ion Luca Caragiale....

  • Landmarks & Attractions

    Chrissoveloni Palace

    Chrissoveloni Palace was never just a bank—or just a palace. From the design phase, it was conceived as an architecture of function, yet with the prestige of a true palace. Built between 1923 and 1929, based on plans by architect George Matei Cantacuzino, the bank’s headquarters was a discreet declaration of financial power: two entrances (one for...

  • Bars & Pubs

    Linea – Closer to the Moon (Rooftop Bar)

    Linea – Closer to the Moon isn’t just where you go for a cocktail — it’s where you go to get a breather above the city. The rooftop is spacious and open, with a clear view over the old buildings and flickering lights of Bucharest at night. Nothing feels crammed or rushed — the tables are set apart just enough, the music stays in the background, and...

  • Cafes & Tea Houses

    FORMA Coffee Shop & Art Galler

    In a city transforming into a cultural hub, FORMA Coffee Shop & Art Gallery stands at the intersection of specialty coffee and urban art. Located on Strada Ion Ghica, just steps from Palatul Bursei, this spot is more than just a place to drink coffee; it’s a true creative retreat, a space where coffee lovers meet art enthusiasts.
    When you step...

  • Historical Sites

    Macca-Vilacrosse Passage

    Macca-Vilacrosse Passage is a covered passage in the center of Bucharest, connecting Calea Victoriei with Lipscani Street, with an additional exit toward Eugeniu Carada Street.
    It has a fork-shaped design because the central area was occupied by the Pesht Hotel, whose owner refused to sell the land, so the passage had to be built around it.
    Constru...

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