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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Based in EET, Romania is one hour ahead of CET.
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I'd recommend staying close to one of these areas where everything you need will be close by.
A unique hybrid between a book store and a coworking space, I've yet encounter anywhere remotely similar to Seneca. Around a 30 minute walk from Piatta Romana, the space is divided into a silent working area and the more ambient areas of the public bookstore where you are able to take calls.
Coffee, flavoured fruit water and fresh fruit are available and the demographic is a mix of remote workers and university students making use of it as a study space.
There is a peaceful ambience reminiscent of a library, with the ability to pay by the hour for shorter stints.
The surrounding area is full of peaceful green spaces, with great speciality coffee shops just moments away. Would return in a heatbeat should I return to Bucharest.
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.
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.
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.
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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