Getting here and parking
Vila Tătărescu stands at 19 Polonă Street, in Sector 1 of Bucharest, between Dacia Boulevard and Calea Dorobanților. Below you will find how to reach us by metro, by bus, trolleybus or tram, or by car, and what to know about parking.
By metro
| Station | Line | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piața Romană | M2 | about 450 m | 7–8 minutes |
| Ștefan cel Mare | M1 | about 800 m | 11–12 minutes |
| Universitate | M2 | about 1.1 km | 15 minutes |
Distances are measured in a straight line, and walking times are approximate.
By bus, trolleybus or tram
| Stop | Distance | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Colegiul Economic Virgil Madgearu | about 250 m | trolleybuses 79, 86, 97 |
| Piața Alexandru Lahovari | about 300 m | buses 301, 331, 331B |
| Mihai Eminescu | about 300 m | bus 135 |
| Calea Dorobanților | about 320 m | trolleybuses 79, 86, 97 |
| Teatrul Metropolis | about 400 m | tram 5 |
| Piața Romană | about 460 m | buses 100 (to the airport), 381, 168, 226, 368 |
The lines listed are those recorded on the routes in the area. Please check the timetable on the STB public transport website before you travel.
By car
| From | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Henri Coandă Airport (Otopeni) | 16.9 km | about 25 minutes |
| Gara de Nord railway station | 2.8 km | about 5 minutes |
| Piața Victoriei | 3.0 km | about 5 minutes |
| Piața Universității | 1.4 km | about 3 minutes |
Times are calculated without traffic. At rush hour, the journey can take twice as long.
At number 19, Polonă Street carries two-way traffic. The one-way section begins further north, after the junction with Strada Mihai Eminescu.
Parking
At the villa. The villa has no parking of its own: cars park on the street, in the public spaces nearby.
On the street. Public parking spaces run by the Municipality of Bucharest cost 5 lei per hour, Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 to 20:00, payable through the Parking București app. Outside these hours, parking in them is free. Sector 1 is preparing its own paid parking scheme, which is not yet in operation.
On the street itself, please observe the road signs: there may be local stopping restrictions or spaces reserved for residents.
Nearby landmarks
- Ion Voicu Park (formerly Ioanid Park)about 100 m
- Dacia Boulevardabout 200 m
- Grădina Icoanei parkabout 250 m
- Calea Dorobanțilorabout 300 m
If you would like to see the house before your event, you can visit it on the guided tour. For formats and capacities, see the events pages.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the nearest metro station?
Piața Romană metro station (M2), about 450 metres away, which is a 7–8 minute walk. Ștefan cel Mare station (M1) is about 800 metres away.
Is there parking at the villa?
No. The villa has no parking of its own: cars park on the street, in the public spaces nearby. The simplest option is the metro: Piața Romană station (M2) is a 7–8 minute walk away.
How much does street parking cost in the area?
Public parking spaces run by the Municipality of Bucharest cost 5 lei per hour, Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 to 20:00, payable through the Parking București app. Outside these hours, parking in them is free.
How long does the journey from the airport take?
About 25 minutes by car, a 16.9 km drive, outside rush hour. At rush hour, the journey can take much longer. By public transport, bus 100 links the airport with Piața Romană.
Is Polonă Street one-way?
At number 19, Polonă Street carries two-way traffic. The one-way section begins further north, after the junction with Strada Mihai Eminescu.
We look forward to welcoming you
For an event, tell us the date and the number of guests. For a visit, book the guided tour.