Taking a holiday is a real treat for the mind, body and soul, but nowadays it can be hard to find a getaway that doesn’t break the bank. It can be done, though. The Romanian capital, Bucharest, is perfect for a cost-effective mini-break , whether you’re craving the tranquillity of time spent in a spa or the adventure of exploring a new city.
We booked our weekend trip through TUI , taking a three-and-a-half-hour flight from London. And once we arrived, we quickly realised there’s lots to love about this captivating part of the world. From spending a day at the famous Therme Bucuresti spa to exploring the fabled region of Transylvania, you won’t struggle to make memories here.
For comfortable rooms with a luxurious feel at a reasonable price, you can’t beat the four-star Novotel Bucharest City Centre. It’s in an ideal location just a stone’s throw from the nightlife hub in the Old Town, and is also close to museums, theatres, parks, shopping centres and other tourist attractions. If you’re a TikTok user, you’ve probably seen the Therme Bucuresti .
It’s Europe’s largest thermal spa, it opens 365 days a year and it’s just a five-minute drive from Bucharest’s airport. Some people are so keen to visit, they’ll even fly out to Romania in the morning and return the same evening after a day of relaxation. The spa welcomes more than 3,500 visitors a day on average and it’s easy to see why.
It boasts an impressive 10 indoor and outdoor pools, a beach area .