Nightlife in Bucharest: clubs and nightlife districts

Romania is probably best known for its Dracula and creepy old castles. Of course, Romania’s most popular history is that of medieval Europe which is heroic, creepy, and classic at the same time. But Romania is not just about history as the country is now known as one of the best nightlife destinations in Europe. Bucharest, its capital, is now also known as one of the biggest nightlife capitals in Eastern Europe.

Bucharest, the capital of Romania, is increasingly becoming a point of reference for young people who want to travel in Europe and there are mainly two reasons: it is a low-cost destination with a wild nightlife. Its historic center, in fact, is full of clubs of all kinds and, especially on weekends, becomes the hot spot of the capital’s nightlife.

Here’s everything you need to know about nightlife in Bucharest.

Bucharest is a city full of life, lively, with a nightlife that is concentrated in the historic center. Here you will find places of all kinds, from pubs to cocktail bars, up to the most famous nightclubs. Lipscani is the reference neighborhood, the area most frequented by young people from all over Europe, but also along Calea Victoriei, the most important street in the city, you will find many alternatives. Don’t miss the northern part of the city, around the Parcul Regele Mihai I park: here in Herastrau are the most famous nightclubs in Bucharest.

Furthermore, Bucharest has a low cost of living and the nightlife also has really competitive prices: a beer costs on average €2.00, a cocktail between €4.00 and €5.00, even most of the clubs with entrance for a fee they have an average ticket from €5.00 to €15.00, in many places, Bucharest escorts, enter for free. Bear in mind that the clubs open around 11 pm and the party lasts until 5 am or 6 am before you meet up in the pubs of the historic center to drink a beer with friends.

Is Bucharest dangerous at night? Bucharest is a safe city, but in the evening we recommend staying in the historic center, therefore in the Lipscani district, the busiest. Don’t venture into outlying neighborhoods far from the center without knowing the area or being in the company of a local.

Lipscani

Lipscani is the historic center of Bucharest and represents the hub of the capital’s nightlife. Its villas are full of places of all kinds, from typical restaurants to pubs, from cocktail bars to discos, up to red light clubs, and places that also organize stag parties. Here you can certainly move around on foot and immerse yourself in its incredible atmosphere.

The nightlife hotspots are Selari and Gabroveni, two of the main streets in the center. Here the clubs follow one another, open at any time of day or night, some even 24 hours a day. You can start the evening in a pub drinking a few beers with friends and then reach some of the most famous nightclubs in the city which open around 11 pm. The party continues until 6:00 in the morning and entrances are very affordable, while beers cost between €2.00 and €4.00, and cocktails around €5.00.

The cult clubs in the area are the renowned Fire Club and Freddo Bar & Lounge. For those who tend more towards alternative and live music venues, we recommend the Old City Club, the El Dictador, and the Mojo Music Club. For a quieter evening, we recommend the Nomad Skybar and the Caru’ Cu Bere, for an aperitif or a romantic dinner at Corks. If you go already at dinner time, opt for the Gilda Music Lounge which also offers music and events.

Calea Victoriei

Calea Victoriei is the most famous street in Bucharest, which passes through the historic center Lipscani, the university district, and Piata Romana, and ends in Piata Victoriei. Along the street, there are numerous clubs and you can move between them either on foot or by bus, the street is not affected by the metro. Developing for about 2 km and going out in the evening and staying late, the best solution is certainly the convenient Uber service.

Along Calea Victoriei and in its streets you will find numerous venues of all types: from cocktail bars to pubs, from discos to restaurants. There is no shortage of theatres, such as the splendid Romanian Athenaeum, cabaret clubs, and casinos, such as the Platinum Casino and the Palace Casino Bucharest. The street is full of life at any time of the day, even in the evening its clubs are full of locals and tourists, who mainly spend the first part of the evening here, before reaching the most famous nightclubs. If you want your Calea Victoriei visit to be more memorable, there is no harm in contacting one of the luxury escorts there.

Herastrau

Finally, if you love staying up late and dancing all night you absolutely cannot miss the Herastrau area, which develops around the wonderful Herăstrău Park, one of the main attractions of the city. Here you will necessarily have to travel by public transport or Uber: the area can be reached by metro M1.

In Herastrau you will find some of the most famous nightclubs in Bucharest, such as the OXYA Club or the BOA Club. Here you can dance all night, until 6:00 or 7:00 in the morning. Not only that: the Herăstrău Park area is a real meeting point throughout the day: around the lake, you will find numerous clubs, restaurants, and bars with splendid views, here there is also the Hard Rock Café, one of the largest in Europe.

Bucharest is a city with a gloomy Eastern European feel. And despite that gloomy vibe, it has for the past decade or two been considered one of the best for authentic European nightlife. With almost no non-European immigrants, Bucharest’s distinctiveness has been preserved to this day. Whether you go there alone or with your partner (and maybe your friends!), you won’t regret exploring every corner of Bucharest’s nightlife.