The Cotroceni Palace and National Cotroceni Museum can be visited with separate advanced bookings. For the palace, a provided guided tour is compulsory. Most visits include tours of the palace, monastery, and church. For a more comprehensive experience, travelers may consider a private guided visit to the museum and palace. These excursions often include round-trip hotel transfers and admission.
It is mandatory to book a visit to the palace at least one day in advance.
Guests must show a valid passport or EU ID upon arrival.
The Cotroceni Palace (Palatul Cotroceni) is wheelchair accessible.
A visit to the National Museum must be booked separately.
The Cotroceni Palace is 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) from the Palace of Parliament and 3.2 miles (5.1 kilometers) from Old Town. From Old Town, visitors can take the N110 or N115 bus to the palace. Private tours to the palace often include hotel pickup and drop-off from central Budapest.
The Cotroceni Palace is open from morning to early evening, Tuesday to Sunday, and (like many Bucharest museums) closed on Monday. As a reservation is mandatory, guests can book a time that suits their personal sightseeing schedule. For the best availability, book as far in advance as possible.
The Bucharest Botanical Garden (Grădina Botanică Dimitrie Brândză) is situated just opposite the palace and museum. Its meticulously landscaped gardens overflow with rare plants, waterfalls, stunning greenhouses, and an herbarium. Its modest entry fee and convenient location make it the perfect place to pass some time before or after your palace visit.