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  • Bars & Pubs

    Balkon Resto Garden

    Balkon isn’t one of Bucharest’s best-known rooftops — and that’s actually part of its charm. Tucked away on Nicolae Iorga Street, near Piața Romană, it feels more like a rooftop garden than a trendy sky bar. The terrace is green, open, and relaxed, with real plants and simple furniture that gives it a lived-in feel.
    The music stays low, and the vi...

  • Education

    Secondary School No. 5

    Secondary School No. 5 is located on Calea Victoriei 114, in the 1st district of Bucharest. The institution offers primary and secondary education, with diverse educational options including:
    Traditional and Step-by-Step primary education
    Traditional and intensive secondary education in English
    Semi-boarding program
    Education for Li...

  • Embassies

    Embassy of Hungary in Romania

    The Embassy provides consular services to Hungarian citizens in Romania and facilitates visa facilitation for Romanians wishing to travel to Hungary. It also promotes bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, culture and education, supporting initiatives and partnerships that contribute to the development of relations between the two countries....

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială „Sfântul Silvestru”

    Sfântul Silvestru Secondary School, located at Oltarului Street no. 11, in Sector 2, Bucharest, offers primary and lower secondary education. In the 2024–2025 school year, the school has around 423 students and 35 teachers, of whom 18 hold the highest teaching certification (Grade I).
    The school building, originally constructed in the late 19th cen...

  • Have Fun

    60 Minutes Escape Room

    60 Minutes Escape Room is perfect for those who want a fast-paced game with well-themed stories packed into a tight 60-minute experience. They offer four distinct rooms: Black Magic, Prison Break, and two Lord of the Rings–inspired games — Isengard Unleashed and Mines of Moria. Each room features realistic decor, tactile mechanisms, and a gameplay...

  • Police Stations

    Police Station 20

    (APPOINTED) CHIEF OF STATION - Police Commissioner CURTAȘU ERNEST - ȘTEFAN
    (APPOINTED) DEPUTY CHIEF - Police Commissioner STĂNESCU IONUȚ - ANDREI

    Bucharest Police Station 20 plays an important role in ensuring a safe environment for the inhabitants of its area. The station's officers are involved in a wide range of activities, from preventing and...

  • Education

    Ina School (Primary and Secondary)

    InaSchool Primary and Secondary School, located in Bucharest, offers an educational program that combines the Romanian national curriculum with elements of the British curriculum, emphasizing the harmonious development of each pupil. The institution promotes values such as kindness, empathy, respect and good manners, providing an environment conduc...

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială „Ferdinand I”

    Ferdinand I Secondary School, located at 16 Gării Obor Boulevard, Sector 2, Bucharest, is an educational institution with a century-long tradition, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024. In May of the same year, the school marked the completion of consolidation and restoration works on its historic building, an event attended by His Royal Highn...

  • Bars & Pubs

    Savart Restaurant & Rooftop

    Savart isn’t just another rooftop bar — it’s a gourmet escape on top of a beautifully restored villa, just steps from the Romanian Athenaeum . The rooftop terrace feels intimate yet open, wrapped in greenery and glass, insulated from the noise below. They’ve even added a retractable ceiling and heating, so it works all year round.
    The French-inspi...

  • Education

    Școala Gimnazială de Arte nr. 2

    Școala Gimnazială de Arte nr. 2, located in Sector 2, Bucharest, is a public vocational school founded in 1956, specializing in primary and lower secondary music and arts education. It operates as a supplementary program, meaning that students attend this school outside of their regular general education classes.
    Students can enroll in courses such...

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.