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InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest

an IHG Hotel

1-3, Strada Episcopiei, District 1
Rated 9.2 in 1394 reviews

The InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest is a historic hotel located in the heart of Romania's capital city. Situated near major attractions such as the Romanian Athenaeum and the National Museum of Art, this hotel offers a prime location for both business and leisure travelers exploring Bucharest.

The hotel boasts a classic architectural style, blending charm and elegance with modern comforts, reflecting its storied history since its original establishment in 1914. Its interiors have been carefully restored and updated to cater to contemporary tastes while preserving the opulence that characterizes the historic building. Guests are welcomed into well-appointed accommodations that offer a luxurious retreat from the bustle of the city, featuring stylish furnishings and a range of amenities designed to enhance comfort.

InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest caters to a variety of dining preferences with its selection of restaurants and bars. Guests can enjoy refined international cuisine or authentic Romanian dishes, providing a rich culinary experience. The hotel also offers a wellness area, including a fitness center and spa, allowing guests to relax and rejuvenate during their stay.

The service at the InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest is attentive and professional, ensuring that guests' needs are met with efficiency and care. The property's event spaces and meeting rooms are equipped with modern facilities, making it an ideal venue for both corporate events and social gatherings.

Overall, the InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest stands as a prominent hotel in Bucharest, offering a blend of historic charm, strategic location, and comprehensive amenities.

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Climate and Weather

January
 3°
 -5°
 4°
 2
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
February
 6°
 -3°
 5°
 3
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
March
 11°
 0°
 7°
 4
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 17°
 5°
 12°
 6
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
May
 23°
 10°
 17°
 8
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
June
 27°
 14°
 22°
 10
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
July
 30°
 16°
 25°
 11
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
August
 30°
 15°
 24°
 10
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
September
 25°
 12°
 21°
 7
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
October
 18°
 7°
 16°
 5
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
November
 11°
 2°
 11°
 3
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
December
 5°
 -2°
 7°
 2
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
Palace of the Parliament
Palace of the Parliament
Multi-purpose building in Romania
1.5km / 0.92mi
Cișmigiu Gardens
Cișmigiu Gardens
Park in Bucharest, Romania
430m / 470yd
Romanian Atheneum
Romanian Atheneum
Neoclassical concert hall in Bucharest, Romania
90m / 100yd
National Museum of Art of Romania
National Museum of Art of Romania
Major art museum in Bucharest, Romania
110m / 120yd
National History Museum
National History Museum
National museum
1.1km / 0.67mi
Piața Unirii
Piața Unirii
Square in Bucharest, Romania
1.5km / 0.93mi
Stavropoleos Monastery
Stavropoleos Monastery
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
1.1km / 0.67mi
Royal Palace
Royal Palace
Building in Bucharest, Romania
60m / 70yd
Kretzulescu Palace
Kretzulescu Palace
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
0.6km / 0.36mi
"Grigore Antipa" Natural History National Museum
"Grigore Antipa" Natural History National Museum
Natural history museum in Bucharest, Romania
1.6km / 0.98mi
Stavropoleos Monastery
Stavropoleos Monastery
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
1.1km / 0.65mi
Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
1.8km / 1.1mi
National Cathedral of Romania
National Cathedral of Romania
Cathedral in Bucharest
2km / 1.2mi
Mihai Vodă Monastery
Mihai Vodă Monastery
Monastery in Bucharest, Romania
1.1km / 0.66mi
Cantacuzino palace
Cantacuzino palace
Beaux Arts palace in Bucharest, Romania, where George Enescu has lived
1km / 0.63mi
Grădina Icoanei
Grădina Icoanei
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
0.6km / 0.37mi
Izvor Park
Izvor Park
Park in Bucharest
1km / 0.61mi
Carol I Central University Library
Carol I Central University Library
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
160m / 180yd
Sala Palatului
Concert hall in Bucharest, Romania
180m / 200yd
National Museum of the Romanian Peasant
National Museum of the Romanian Peasant
Ethnographic and historic museum in Bucharest
1.8km / 1.1mi
Cathedral of Saint Basil the Great
Cathedral of Saint Basil the Great
Romanian-catholic Cathedral in Bucharest
1.1km / 0.7mi
Saint Nicholas Church - Ghica
Saint Nicholas Church - Ghica
Orthodox church in Bucharest, Romania
0.9km / 0.57mi
Cathedral of St Joseph
Cathedral of St Joseph
Roman Catholic Romanesque Revival cathedral in Bucharest, Romania
360m / 390yd
Circului Park
Circului Park
Park in Bucharest, Romania
1.9km / 1.2mi
Templul Coral
Templul Coral
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
1.4km / 0.87mi
Bucharest Bărăția Church
Bucharest Bărăția Church
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
1.3km / 0.78mi
"Theodor Aman" Museum
"Theodor Aman" Museum
Museum and heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
210m / 230yd
Art Collections Museum
Art Collections Museum
Museum in Bucharest, Romania
0.5km / 0.33mi
National Museum of Contemporary Art
National Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum in Bucharest, Romania
1.6km / 1mi
Great Synagogue
Great Synagogue
Synagogue in Bucharest
1.6km / 1mi
Jewish Museum in Bucharest
Jewish Museum in Bucharest
Museum in Bucharest
1.7km / 1.1mi
New St. George's Church
New St. George's Church
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
1.2km / 0.73mi
Yeshua Tova Synagogue
Yeshua Tova Synagogue
Synagogue in Bucharest, Romania
380m / 420yd
Kretzulescu Church
Kretzulescu Church
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
330m / 360yd
Caru' cu Bere
Caru' cu Bere
Historic bar and restaurant in Bucharest
1km / 0.64mi
Equestrian statue of Carol I
Equestrian statue of Carol I
Statue in Bucharest
180m / 200yd
"Theodor Pallady" Museum
"Theodor Pallady" Museum
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
1.4km / 0.89mi
Bucharest Municipality Museum
Bucharest Municipality Museum
Small palace in Bucharest, Romania, where the Bucharest Municipal Museum is housed
0.9km / 0.54mi
"Admiral Vasile Urseanu" Bucharest City Observatory
"Admiral Vasile Urseanu" Bucharest City Observatory
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
0.8km / 0.53mi
National Geological Museum
National Geological Museum
Museum in Bucharest, Romania
1.7km / 1.1mi
Palatul Suțu
Palatul Suțu
Small palace in Bucharest, Romania, where the Bucharest Municipal Museum is housed
0.8km / 0.52mi
Aleea Scriitorilor
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
0.7km / 0.45mi
Schitul Darvari Church
Schitul Darvari Church
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
0.9km / 0.56mi
Saint Spyridon the New Church
Saint Spyridon the New Church
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
2km / 1.2mi
Colțea Church, Bucharest
Colțea Church, Bucharest
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
0.9km / 0.57mi

What to do in Bucharest and near InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest

Palace of the Parliament
Palace of the Parliament
Multi-purpose building in Romania
1.5km / 0.92mi
Cișmigiu Gardens
Cișmigiu Gardens
Park in Bucharest, Romania
430m / 470yd
Romanian Atheneum
Romanian Atheneum
Neoclassical concert hall in Bucharest, Romania
90m / 100yd
National Museum of Art of Romania
National Museum of Art of Romania
Major art museum in Bucharest, Romania
110m / 120yd
National History Museum
National History Museum
National museum
1.1km / 0.67mi
Piața Unirii
Piața Unirii
Square in Bucharest, Romania
1.5km / 0.93mi
Stavropoleos Monastery
Stavropoleos Monastery
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
1.1km / 0.67mi
Royal Palace
Royal Palace
Building in Bucharest, Romania
60m / 70yd
Kretzulescu Palace
Kretzulescu Palace
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
0.6km / 0.36mi
"Grigore Antipa" Natural History National Museum
"Grigore Antipa" Natural History National Museum
Natural history museum in Bucharest, Romania
1.6km / 0.98mi
Stavropoleos Monastery
Stavropoleos Monastery
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
1.1km / 0.65mi
Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
1.8km / 1.1mi
National Cathedral of Romania
National Cathedral of Romania
Cathedral in Bucharest
2km / 1.2mi
Mihai Vodă Monastery
Mihai Vodă Monastery
Monastery in Bucharest, Romania
1.1km / 0.66mi
Cantacuzino palace
Cantacuzino palace
Beaux Arts palace in Bucharest, Romania, where George Enescu has lived
1km / 0.63mi
Grădina Icoanei
Grădina Icoanei
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
0.6km / 0.37mi
Izvor Park
Izvor Park
Park in Bucharest
1km / 0.61mi
Carol I Central University Library
Carol I Central University Library
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
160m / 180yd
Sala Palatului
Concert hall in Bucharest, Romania
180m / 200yd
National Museum of the Romanian Peasant
National Museum of the Romanian Peasant
Ethnographic and historic museum in Bucharest
1.8km / 1.1mi
Cathedral of Saint Basil the Great
Cathedral of Saint Basil the Great
Romanian-catholic Cathedral in Bucharest
1.1km / 0.7mi
Saint Nicholas Church - Ghica
Saint Nicholas Church - Ghica
Orthodox church in Bucharest, Romania
0.9km / 0.57mi
Cathedral of St Joseph
Cathedral of St Joseph
Roman Catholic Romanesque Revival cathedral in Bucharest, Romania
360m / 390yd
Circului Park
Circului Park
Park in Bucharest, Romania
1.9km / 1.2mi
Templul Coral
Templul Coral
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
1.4km / 0.87mi
Bucharest Bărăția Church
Bucharest Bărăția Church
Heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
1.3km / 0.78mi
"Theodor Aman" Museum
"Theodor Aman" Museum
Museum and heritage site in Bucharest, Romania
210m / 230yd
Art Collections Museum
Art Collections Museum
Museum in Bucharest, Romania
0.5km / 0.33mi
National Museum of Contemporary Art
National Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum in Bucharest, Romania
1.6km / 1mi
Great Synagogue
Great Synagogue
Synagogue in Bucharest
1.6km / 1mi

About Bucharest

Bucharest, the capital of Romania, offers a blend of history, culture, and modernity worth exploring. One of the most notable attractions is the Palace of the Parliament, an enormous structure that reflects the country's communist past. Visitors can take guided tours to learn about its architecture and history.

The Old Town, known as Lipscani, is a vibrant area filled with charming streets, cafes, and shops. Wandering through this historic district allows you to appreciate its unique blend of architectural styles, from medieval to neoclassical.

For a more serene experience, the Herastrau Park provides a green escape where you can stroll, rent a boat, or enjoy outdoor cafes. The park surrounds the Village Museum, an open-air ethnographic museum that showcases traditional Romanian village life through authentic houses and artifacts.

Cultural enthusiasts may find the National Museum of Art of Romania particularly engaging, as it houses an extensive collection of Romanian and European art. Additionally, the Romanian Athenaeum is a stunning concert hall known for its excellent acoustics and beautiful architecture, often hosting classical music performances.

To delve into the local culinary scene, sampling traditional dishes such as sarmale or mămăligă at local restaurants can provide insight into Romanian culture. The city's nightlife is also vibrant, with numerous bars and clubs offering a variety of atmospheres.

Lastly, for those interested in history, the Revolution Square serves as a poignant reminder of Romania's tumultuous past, marking significant events in the country’s history. Exploring these sites offers a comprehensive view of Bucharest's multifaceted identity.




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