TRAVELLING & ACCOMMODATION

Location

Bucharest is the capital of Romania and the major destination for business and travel in Romania. Known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards, glorious Belle Époque buildings and a reputation for the high life, Bucharest was once known as the "Little Paris". Remodeled in the late 19th century, by French and French-trained architects, Bucharest even features a Triumphal Arch on the elegant Soseaua Kiseleff, a boulevard longer than Paris' famed
Champs-Elysees. Among the travel attractions there are the People House, the 2nd biggest building after The Pentagon, as well as the Old Town that has been miraculously preserved from destruction. Bucharest provides a wide range of restaurants, entertainment places, casinos and art galleries - excellent opportunities for spending some quality time.

Travel

BUCHAREST OTOPENI - AIRPORT (Airport code: OTP) is located 16km (10 miles) north from the city (travel time – 25 minutes). Check in time: counter opens 2hrs before flight departure and closes 30 mins before flight departure. Hotel and car rental agencies have offices in the arrivals terminal.

Visas
Visa are required for all visitors except American and EU citizens, who are permitted 30 days free travel. Single-entry transit and tourist visa are available at the border. A 30 day single entry visa costs around 30 EUR. If you stay in the country past your visa's expiration you will be charged upon departure for an additional 30-day visa.

Accommodation
The International Security Expert Conference will be held at the Romanian Crowne Plaza Hotel, therefore we recommend you the following hotels:

A 5 stars hotel, located at only 15 minutes from Henri Coanda International Airport and five minutes from the city centre, Crowne Plaza Bucharest offers a reassuring blend of global standards, first-class accommodation and facilities.

Address: Bucharest, Romania - 1 Poligrafiei Blvd
Phone: 40 21 224 00 34
Fax: 40 21 224 11 26

A 5 stars hotel, located in the heart of the city center, the hotel features 272 luxurious guest rooms and suites. The hotel is within walking distance of shops, business centers, museums and downtown entertainment facilities.

Address: 1-3 Episcopiei St., Sector 1, Bucharest, 010292 Romania
Phone: 40-(0)21-303 3777
Fax: 40-(0)21-315 3813

4 star hotel ideally located in the commercial centre of the city, within the World Trade Center complex, only 5 minutes from downtown Bucharest and 15 minutes from the airport. 188 rooms and 15 suites. Delicious Mediterranean and international specialities and a large range of Romanian and Mediterranean wines in Les Oliviades restaurant. Piano bar. Fully equipped fitness centre with sauna, hammam, solarium and massage.

Address: 2 Expozitiei Blvd, Bucharest 78334, Romania.
Phone: 40-(0)21 - 318 30.00
Fax: 40-(0)21 - 316.25.50