RomaniaVisited Jun 2022 · 2 weeks
An abundance of hot summers, great coffee and green parks.
This guide was written 4 years ago
Prices, opening hours and recommendations may have changed since my visit, so double-check anything important before you book.
Its impressive architectural mix of medieval, neoclassical, and art nouveau buildings includes the colossal Parliament Palace, the second largest administrative building in the world.
If you already enjoy Eastern Europe, it's worth booking for up to a month to work from during the summer months. Otherwise, it's a great city for a weekend break at any time of the year.
Good · #24 of 62
7.8/10
You shouldn't have any issues finding a good quality an well priced Airbnb in the city.
If visiting in the summer months, double check the availability of A/C as you may be in for some uncomfortable nights otherwise.
Great · #18 of 62
8.2/10
Bucharest has no shortage of coworking spaces with various options available across the city. I particularly enjoyed the Seneca Anticafe which you can check out below.
Good · #32 of 62
7.6/10
Eating out is good value across the city with lots of affordable options (both local and international cuisines) for lunch and dinner. Card payments are widespread but as ever doesn't hurt to carry some of the local currency (Leu).
Good · #21 of 62
7.5/10
While not on the scale of a global capital city, Bucharest has a fair amount going on, especially during the summer months.
The Old Town becomes a hive of activity on weekends as tourists flock to the city. Throughout the week, Calea Victoriei remains bustling with crowds during the daytime.
Although it may not be consistently crowded, there should be enough ambience to keep you satisfied.
I had previously visited Bucharest on a fairly typical Stag Do ten years prior and saw very little of the city aside from the bars of the Old Town. This time I was hoping to see a different side to the city.
$1,016a month, before rent
Basic living costs, rent not included
Day-to-day spending for a month: two meals out and a coffee every day, three taxis and two nights out a week, a gym and a coworking desk. Add your rent on top.
AffordablePrices as of Oct 2026. Confidence: medium (gym & coworking verified; other prices restated at 2026-10-07 exchange rates). Sources: numbeo.com, workin.space. Always check locally before planning around them.
The weather was beautiful at the start of June with only one day of rain throughout the period.
Given how vibrant the local parks are, I would definitely prioritise a summers visit to make the most of them, rather than the during the particularly cold winter months.
| Month | Low °C | High °C | Rain mm | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1 | 7 | 26 | |
| February | -1 | 7 | 29 | |
| March | 1 | 18 | 52 | |
| April | 7 | 22 | 66 | |
| May | 10 | 23 | 84 | wet month · peak season |
| June | 19 | 34 | 22 | peak season |
| July | 21 | 38 | 35 | peak season |
| August | 20 | 35 | 17 | peak season |
| September | 13 | 29 | 52 | peak season |
| October | 6 | 20 | 76 | wet month |
| November | 1 | 14 | 82 | wet month |
| December | 1 | 6 | 52 |
Typical daytime highs and overnight lows, from the last two years of observations (Open-Meteo). Rain icons mark the wettest months.
Digital nomad visa available
Romania launched a digital nomad visa on December 21st, 2021, targeting non-EU citizens and aiming to attract over 2,000 remote workers annually to boost its economy post-COVID-19.
Valid for 12 months, renewable for another year if requirements met, and with a low cost of living, Romania's digital nomad visa allows foreigners employed by or owning companies outside Romania to work remotely in the country without additional permits.
Based in EET, Romania is one hour ahead of CET.
I'd recommend staying close to one of these areas where everything you need will be close by.
If i was to return to Bucharest I'd be tempted to stay in this area just north of the centre with close proximity to the park and lakes.
I very rarely made it down to the Old Town which felt more of a tourist draw than somewhere residents would frequent. Would not prioritise being in the immediate area.
The surrounding area near Calea Victoriei to the South West of Piata Romana was my favourite area of the city. Lots of coffee shops and a more local feel.
Bucharest has no shortage of coworking spaces with various options available across the city. I particularly enjoyed the Seneca Anticafe which you can check out below.
Relaxed coffee house with great quality coffee and courtyard seating.
Top-class espresso with a range of beans to buy to take away or drink instore.
Great variety of independently brewed beers with happy hour offers.
Worth passing by to witness the sheer enormity of the structure. Constructed under the orders of former dictator Ceaușescu, the property owns the title of the world's second largest administrative building.
An urban oasis featuring ptions for outdoor dining and drinking.
Monument dedicated to soldiers who died in battle for their country, the surrounding park provides a green respite from warm summer days.
A sprawling green space surrounding Lake Herăstrău, featuring gardens, playgrounds, boat rentals and restaurants. Perfect destination for a leisurely run or a picnic during the summer months.
Perfect location for a mornings run away from traffic in this shaded, sheltered park.
Worth getting a bike out if you are a cyclist to explore the city on road. Semi decent bike lanes are available in the centre of the city which gradually fade out.
Both of the coworking spaces I visited were mainly filled with locals with a couple of other remote workers present. Most of the international crowd is likely to be found in the Old Town which acts as the main hub for tourism in the city.
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