Hotel Cantemir
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Axel’s take

Friendly staff and useful parking make this dated hotel a practical budget base.

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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · A small, no-frills 3-star near Piața Unirii

Hotel Cantemir is a small, no-frills 3-star south of Piața Unirii, and we'd consider it for a straightforward Bucharest city break. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, convenient location and breakfast. Cleanliness is generally well rated, and free parking is a useful extra. Expect a practical place to sleep rather than somewhere you'll spend much downtime.

The compromise is condition: guests describe dated furnishings, and several Booking.com reviews mention ageing bathrooms or leaking fixtures. Tripadvisor's smaller review sample is more mixed, although recent positive accounts also describe clean rooms and helpful staff. Allow roughly 20 minutes to walk into the Old Town, rather than expecting to step straight into it. We'd skip it if fresh interiors and consistently polished bathrooms matter more than value.

Rooms
Simple, air-conditioned rooms; comfort draws praise, but furnishings and bathrooms show their age.
Cleanliness
Generally positive across Booking.com and Expedia, with occasional housekeeping complaints.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff are the clearest recurring strength; reception operates around the clock.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, breakfast, a lift and free outdoor parking cover the practical basics.
Fees and surprises
Airport transfers cost extra; check whether breakfast is included in your chosen booking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

13A Bulevardul Dimitrie Cantemir, Bucharest

South of Piața Unirii, with public transport nearby and roughly a 20-minute walk to Old Town.

Amenities and check-in

Free Wi-Fi, breakfast, a lift and free outdoor parking cover the practical basics.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Parking (free)
  • Airport shuttle (extra charge)
  • Wi-Fi (free)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: RON 50 per guest per night
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Hotel Cantemir: from $63 for Nov 19–20, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $63 total for Nov 19–20, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Cantemir on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hotel Cantemir is a small, no-frills 3-star near Piața Unirii in Bucharest, Romania.

Address: 13A Bulevardul Dimitrie Cantemir, Bucharest. Property ID: 1282280. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/bucharest/hotel-cantemir-1282280

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/bucharest/hotel-cantemir-1282280/2026-11-19/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

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Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$126$168 on Booking.com$42 less (25%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $63 USD

2026-11-19 to 2026-11-20 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $166 USD

2026-11-19 to 2026-11-21 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $247 USD

2026-11-19 to 2026-11-22 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $315 USD

2026-11-19 to 2026-11-23 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $384 USD

2026-11-19 to 2026-11-24 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $453 USD

2026-11-19 to 2026-11-25 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $556 USD

2026-11-19 to 2026-11-26 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

2026-11-19 to 2026-11-27 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

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10 nights

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11 nights

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12 nights

2026-11-19 to 2026-12-01 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

2026-11-19 to 2026-12-02 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

2026-11-19 to 2026-12-03 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#4 of 6 hotels in Piața Unirii by Axel's take. Piața Unirii is #5 of 7 places to stay in Bucharest. The best hotels in Piața Unirii, ranked · Where to stay in Bucharest

Axel's take: 7.8/10

Friendly staff and useful parking make this dated hotel a practical budget base. A small, no-frills 3-star near Piața Unirii, scored for what it is.

Hotel Cantemir is a small, no-frills 3-star south of Piața Unirii, and we'd consider it for a straightforward Bucharest city break. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, convenient location and breakfast. Cleanliness is generally well rated, and free parking is a useful extra. Expect a practical place to sleep rather than somewhere you'll spend much downtime.

The compromise is condition: guests describe dated furnishings, and several Booking.com reviews mention ageing bathrooms or leaking fixtures. Tripadvisor's smaller review sample is more mixed, although recent positive accounts also describe clean rooms and helpful staff. Allow roughly 20 minutes to walk into the Old Town, rather than expecting to step straight into it. We'd skip it if fresh interiors and consistently polished bathrooms matter more than value.

  • Best for: Budget-minded city breaks; Drivers wanting free parking; Travelers prioritizing helpful staff

  • Watch out for: Dated rooms and bathrooms; Occasional leaking bathroom fixtures; Old Town requires a walk

  • Location: South of Piața Unirii, with public transport nearby and roughly a 20-minute walk to Old Town.

  • Rooms: Simple, air-conditioned rooms; comfort draws praise, but furnishings and bathrooms show their age.

  • Cleanliness: Generally positive across Booking.com and Expedia, with occasional housekeeping complaints.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff are the clearest recurring strength; reception operates around the clock.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, breakfast, a lift and free outdoor parking cover the practical basics.

  • Fees and surprises: Airport transfers cost extra; check whether breakfast is included in your chosen booking.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Cantemir, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Hotel Cantemir

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 13A Bulevardul Dimitrie Cantemir, Bucharest
  • Guest rating: 3.9/5 on Google from 470 reviews (location 3.7/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Bucharest Băneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport: 28 min by taxi · Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport: 35 min by taxi · The Church of the "Stavropoleos" Monastery: 7 min by taxi · National Museum of Romanian History: 7 min by taxi · Cismigiu Gardens: 10 min by taxi · Palace of Parliament: 11 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: RON 50 per guest per night
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Parking (free), Airport shuttle (extra charge), Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Bucharest

Room types

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Economy room

Standard room

Standard room with view

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with view

Standard Triple room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with street view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with courtyard view

Standard Quadruple room

Business room

Business Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Business Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds

Deluxe room

Classic room

Classic Single room

Classic Triple room

Classic Double room (full double bed)

Classic Twin room (twin beds)

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Privilege room

Privilege Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Apartment

Apartment with city view

Apartment with balcony

1 Bedroom Apartment

Single Apartment

Single Apartment with city view

Triple Apartment

Family Apartment

Double Apartment (full double bed)

Double Apartment with city view (full double bed)

Twin Apartment (twin beds)

Standard Apartment

Cottage

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