Bucharest is aligning itself with European trends in urban tourism by introducing a tourist tax that will come into force starting in 2026. The measure was adopted through a decision of the General Council of the Municipality of Bucharest and applies to all tourists who choose to stay overnight in accommodation units within the Capital.The new tax...
On New Year’s Eve, Bucharest settles into a familiar rhythm: lighter traffic, fully booked restaurants, overcrowded clubs, and a city suspended—briefly—between the fatigue of a long year and the anticipation of a new one. Beyond the standard nightlife offer, however, there are several recurring events, spaces, and urban contexts that allow for a mo...
The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the richest in live music events for Bucharest, with a packed calendar of international concerts, special shows, and large-scale productions. From rock and heavy metal legends to pop artists, crossover performances, and thematic orchestral shows, the Capital will host events catering to a wide range of music...
The period between Christmas and New Year’s Eve brings, every year, major changes to the operating hours of Bucharest’s large shopping centers. While most malls close their doors on January 1 or operate with extremely reduced schedules, there is a single exception in the Capital. It is AFI Palace Cotroceni, which will be open on the first day of 20...
Bucharest remains lively even after Christmas, although some of the themed markets close before the end of the year. For the 2025–2026 winter season, the Capital set a record, with no fewer than eight Christmas markets organized across several areas of the city. However, only three of them remain open through New Year’s Eve, offering residents and...
How does Bucharest close out 2025? In a familiar state: a city under construction. It was not a year of grand openings or spectacular transformations, but rather a year defined by difficult interventions, unavoidable construction sites, and projects that finally moved from promises to execution. From the consolidation of the Unirii Planșeu—one of t...
Christmas brought snow to Bucharest this year, and for a few days the city finally looked the way many people expect it to look in winter. Parks filled up, children played outside, and the atmosphere felt unmistakably seasonal. After that brief winter moment, the obvious question followed: does the snow continue, or was it just a short episode?Weat...
The winter holiday season turns Bucharest into a city filled with lights, events, and leisure options for both residents and tourists. From Christmas markets and strolls among festive decorations to cultural performances, family-friendly activities, and New Year’s Eve parties, the capital offers a wide range of options for every taste. Whether you...
Renting out a home in Bucharest remains an important source of income for many property owners, but 2026 comes with a clear set of tax rules that must be understood in order to avoid problems with the authorities. While the taxation of long-term rentals does not undergo major changes compared to previous years, significant adjustments apply to shor...
Every year, in the days leading up to Christmas, Bucharest begins to empty out gradually. Not abruptly, not in any dramatic way, but little by little, almost imperceptibly: an office that closes earlier than usual, a neighbour who disappears for a few days, a traffic lane that—unexpectedly—is no longer blocked. For those who stay in the city, the c...