{"id":123866,"date":"2016-01-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-20T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/bucharest-an-increasingly-popular-city-break-destination\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T18:30:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:30:29","slug":"bucharest-an-increasingly-popular-city-break-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/en\/bucharest-an-increasingly-popular-city-break-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Bucharest: An Increasingly Popular City Break Destination"},"content":{"rendered":"
Bucharest has become a popular tourist destination for city breaks, with over 1.51 million guests registered in nearly 400 classified accommodation structures, according to tourism consultants who will promote it through a specialized website.<\/div>\n
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The majority of visitors, specifically 60%, are business and event (MICE) tourists, while city breaks account for 20% of the total guests.<\/div>\n
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\u201cForeign tourists are attracted by both the entertainment opportunities and the non-stop life of the Capital, as well as the affordable prices. An increasingly sought-after form of accommodation is short-term rental apartments. On the other hand, many events take place in Bucharest, and the city is recognized as being safe,\u201d said Dan Anghelescu, tourism consultant and initiator of the BookingBucharest.ro project, a complete guide to Bucharest.<\/div>\n
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Currently, there are about 400 classified accommodation structures and 11,548 accommodation units in Bucharest, ranging from 5-star hotels to hostels, villas, and short-term rental apartment networks. The Capital has 11 five-star hotels, 77 four-star hotels, 64 three-star hotels, 20 two-star hotels, and 5 one-star hotels. Most hotels are dedicated to business people and are therefore oriented toward the business segment.<\/div>\n
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Additionally, there are 42 authorized hostels and 483 3-star classified short-term rental apartments in the Capital, totaling over 1,100 accommodation places.<\/div>\n
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Booking Bucharest represents a complete tourist guide to Bucharest, offering all necessary information as well as very cost-effective opportunities for accommodation, dining, excursions, and entertainment. The site also provides specialists with useful information, analyses, and estimates.<\/div>\n
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The Booking Bucharest project is coordinated by a team consisting of representatives from the National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAT), journalists and travel bloggers, tourism marketing specialists, travel agents, and industry consultants.<\/div>\n
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Booking Bucharest also offers tour options for the Capital and its surroundings. Furthermore, there is a travel tips section, specifically dedicated to those visiting Bucharest for the first time.<\/div>\n

Source: Economica<\/a><\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n

What percentage of tourists visit Bucharest for city breaks?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Approximately 20% of the total 1.51 million guests visit Bucharest for city breaks, while 60% are business and MICE tourists.<\/p>\n

What makes Bucharest attractive to foreign tourists?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Foreign tourists are drawn to Bucharest’s vibrant nightlife, affordable prices, safety, and the wide variety of events hosted in the city.<\/p>\n

What is BookingBucharest.ro?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is a comprehensive digital guide and platform offering information on accommodation, dining, and tours, managed by industry experts and ANAT representatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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