The Novotel Bucharest City Centre sits at Calea Victoriei 37B, in about the most convenient spot in the city for sightseeing: the National Museum of Art and the Odeon Theatre are around a hundred metres away, the Old Town and Lipscani about two hundred, and the Romanian Athenaeum a few minutes’ walk. The building pairs a classical-style frontage with modern interiors, and rooms range from standard doubles to family rooms and suites sleeping up to four. Winestone Victoriei 37, the hotel restaurant, serves regional-inspired dishes with a strong list of Romanian wines. A wellness centre with a heated indoor pool, hammam and gym helps after a long day on foot, and there is private parking, a useful extra in the centre.
Who it suits: first-timers who want to walk everywhere, families who need a room for four, and anyone who values the predictability of an international chain at a mid-range price.
Trade-offs: the style is functional rather than characterful, the pool is small and has mixed reviews, and parking costs extra. Street-facing rooms on the busy avenue can be noisy.
Why stay here
- ✓Heated indoor pool
- ✓Hammam
- ✓Fitness room
- ✓Winestone Victoriei 37 restaurant
- ✓Romanian wine list
- ✓Family rooms for up to four
- ✓Private parking
- ✓Two minutes from the Old Town
Good questions
Where is the Novotel Bucharest City Centre?+
At Calea Victoriei 37B, about two hundred metres from the Old Town and a hundred from the National Museum of Art.
Does the Novotel have a pool?+
Yes, a heated indoor pool, along with a hammam and gym.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, some rooms and suites sleep up to four.
