The Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town stands at 12 Doamnei Street, on the edge of the historic quarter, in a Belle Époque-style building with a prominent corner tower that was completed in 2017. It has 201 rooms over six floors, from standard rooms with king, queen or twin beds to Deluxe rooms, Junior Suites, a Duplex Suite and one-bedroom suites, and the descriptions emphasise space and a separate sitting area in the suites. Garden Grille & Bar serves international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with outdoor dining in the warmer months, and there is limited room service. The hotel has a 24-hour gym and business centre, a terrace, free WiFi, a concierge and multilingual staff. It has no pool or spa, which is the main difference from the luxury hotels nearby. Its position is the real draw: University Square is two minutes away, Piața Unirii about seven, the Athenaeum thirteen and the Palace of the Parliament about sixteen on foot.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the Old Town district, so Lipscani’s restaurants and bars are close by, with several cafés and restaurants within one to three minutes’ walk. University metro station is about five minutes away, which connects you to the rest of the city. The airport is about thirty-four minutes by car. There is no on-site parking, but off-site parking is available nearby for a daily fee, so consider a taxi or the metro instead of a hire car.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are modern and practical, with an in-room fridge and a coffee and tea maker. Check-in begins at 3 p.m. and check-out is before noon. Breakfast is available for a fee, and it is worth comparing a rate that includes it. Pets are allowed for a fee, with a weight limit. The hotel is a good mid-range choice if you want a recognised brand in the centre without paying the price of the grand hotels.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, couples and small families who want the Old Town on their doorstep and a dependable room, as well as business travellers who value the 24-hour gym and meeting rooms. It is less suited to travellers who want a pool or spa, or a quiet street, since the Old Town can be noisy at weekends.
Ask for a room on a higher floor or away from the street if you are a light sleeper. A late afternoon coffee at one of the cafés close to the hotel makes a good break between sightseeing and dinner, and the Garden Grille is a convenient fallback on a rainy night.
Why stay here
- ✓201 rooms
- ✓Garden Grille and Bar
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Business center
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Concierge
- ✓Pets allowed with a fee
Good questions
Where is the Hilton Garden Inn Old Town?+
At 12 Doamnei Street, two minutes’ walk from University Square and about seven minutes from Piața Unirii.
Does it have a pool?+
No. It has a 24-hour gym and a business centre but no pool or spa.
Does it have parking?+
There is no on-site parking; off-site parking is available nearby for a daily fee.
