Bucharest doesn’t exactly have the best reputation among travelers, but it’s an interesting destination at the very least. Some complain that the Soviet Era still feels alive and well, though progress is continually being made, so those wanting to see those influences should probably come soon.
What Bucharest might lack in polish, it makes up for with reasonable prices. It’s one of Europe’s cheaper large cities, and budget travelers in particular will have far more good options than in most other cities to the north or west. Hotels and hostels are generally cheap, though quality standards might be lower than you are used to if you book at a bottom-end place.
| Population | 1,900,000 |
| Area | 2,200,000 |
| Timezone | UTC+2 |
| Currency | Romanian leu |
| Airports | Henri Coand? International Airport (OTP), Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) |
Food and drinks are also pleasantly cheap for most visitors, and the main attractions will barely make a dent in your budget, so you won’t be rushed to see everything in one or two days, at least.
| Budget breakfast | If your hotel doesn't include breakfast you'll have some decent budget options nearby. | $2.38 - $3.67 |
| Budget lunch | The local food is hearty and usually cheap if you avoid the tourist places. | $3.46 - $7.34 |
| Budget dinner | There are many international cuisines available in Bucharest if you tire of the local favorites. | $5.62 - $10.37 |
| Beer .5 liter | The local lager is very cheap in a few places, and reasonable in most others. | $1.40 - $2.38 |
| Month | High F | Low F | PRECIP (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35 | 22 | 1.6 |
| February | 39 | 26 | 1.4 |
| March | 51 | 33 | 1.5 |
| April | 64 | 42 | 1.8 |
| May | 74 | 51 | 2.8 |
| June | 80 | 57 | 3.0 |
| July | 84 | 60 | 2.5 |
| August | 83 | 59 | 2.3 |
| September | 76 | 52 | 1.7 |
| October | 64 | 42 | 1.3 |
| November | 50 | 35 | 1.9 |
| December | 39 | 27 | 1.7 |
Bucharest’s climate holds few surprises. Summers are generally warm, but rarely scorching or humid, and rainfall during summer tends to be low as well. Winters can freeze, though standing snow is usually not a problem. Spring and autumn are quite pleasant in general, but windy days can make it feel colder than it really is.
| 21 Mar | 6:17am | 6:29pm |
| 21 Jun | 5:31am | 9:03pm |
| 21 Sep | 7:01am | 7:15pm |
| 21 Dec | 7:48am | 4:39pm |
Since Bucharest isn’t yet a major tourist city, the hotels tend to follow a pattern mostly for business people. The high season mostly runs from February through June and from September through November. The low season includes July and August, when many offices are closed, plus December and January, when the weather is terrible. Prices at hostels and cheaper hotels barely change through the year.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 16.13 - 18.28 |
| 23.66 - 33.33 |
| 26.88 - 65.59 |
| 37.63 - 103.23 |
| 76.34 - 121.51 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 5.38 - 12.90 |