Kyiv

Travel Guide

View of the Dnieper River in Kiv, Ukraine
View of the Dnieper River in Kiv, Ukraine
The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is one of the best known and most popular of the capital s sights
Panoramic view of Kyiv from Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
Banner flag Ukraine and panorama Kyiv centre city. Independence Square.

Where to stay in Kyiv

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Pechers'kyi District

4.5/5(222 area reviews)

Unique features of Pechers'kyi District include the cafes and historic sites. Make a stop by Zverinets Caves and Archangel Mykhail Monastery or Vydubytsky Monastery while you're exploring the area.

Pechers'kyi District
The Saint Vladimir Cathedral has a warm and beautiful interior.

Shevchenkivs'kyi District

4.5/5(297 area reviews)

Churches and cafes are highlights of Shevchenkivs'kyi District. Make a stop by Insurance Agent’s Shoes Statue or Kyiv Zoo while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vokzalna Station to get around town.

Shevchenkivs'kyi District
Aerial view of Kyiv city, center district, Ukraine. Panoramic cityscape

Verkhnie Misto

If you're spending some time in Verkhnie Misto, Bohdan Khmelnytsky Statue and Saint Sophia's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Verkhnie Misto
Lviv is a city in western Ukraine, but you can find their amazing chocolate in cafes/stores like this around the country.  Take a seat in the café and sample the drinking chocolate

Afanasivsʹkyy Yar

If you're spending some time in Afanasivsʹkyy Yar, Vladimir Lenin Statue and St. Volodymyr's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Afanasivsʹkyy Yar
I wish the flowers were in front of the statue, not behind.

Podil

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

Unique features of Podil include the historic sites and art galleries. Make a stop by Chornobyl Museum or One Street Museum while you're exploring the area.

Podil
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Dniprovs'kyi District

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Travelers choose Dniprovs'kyi District for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Darnytsia Station or Livoberezhna Station and check out top sights like Kyiv Academic Theatre of Drama and Comedy.

Dniprovs'kyi District
Maidan Palace Hotel

Maidan Palace Hotel

4.5 out of 5
14, Khreschatyk street Kyiv
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyiv. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a nightclub. Popular attractions Independence Square and Center of all Pointers ...
Maidan Palace Hotel
Hotel Ukraine

Hotel Ukraine

2.5 out of 5
Heroyiv Nebesnoyi Sotni Alley, 4 Kyiv
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyiv. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Independence Square and Architect ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The location is excellent. The view is unbeatable. It’s right in the heart of the city, within walking distance of everything. However, the breakfast is very simple and the internet is poor. Still, I will always stay at Ukraina.

Reviewed on 2026/3/2

Hotel Ukraine
Cityhotel

Cityhotel

4 out of 5
Bohdan Khmelnitskiy Str., 56A Kyiv
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyiv. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Chopin Monument and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (612 reviews)
Everything was excellent

Reviewed on 2026/1/11

Cityhotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Central Dayflat Apartments

Central Dayflat Apartments

3 out of 5
Prorizna 10, Office 22, Entrance 2 Kyiv Kiev Oblast
Stay at this apartment in Kyiv. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Khreshchatyk Street and Sirotkin ...
Central Dayflat Apartments
Greguar Hotel & Apartments

Greguar Hotel & Apartments

4 out of 5
67/7, Velyka Vasylkivska Str. Kyiv
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Kyiv. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (120 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 2026/1/5

Greguar Hotel & Apartments
Home-Hotel Lva Tolstogo 5A

Home-Hotel Lva Tolstogo 5A

3.5 out of 5
Lva Tolstogo st., 5A Kyiv
Stay at this apartment in Kyiv. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Popular attractions National Museum of Kyiv Art Gallery and St. Volodymyr's Cathedral are located ...
Home-Hotel Lva Tolstogo 5A
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kyiv

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
137
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

john

great city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love being in Kyiv, a great place to be if you want something that has an LA vibe to it.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Get tickets to opera or ballet if you can!

4/5 - Good

Anon

This city has a lot of positive energy and is constantly changing. Parts of the city are quite beautiful and there is definitely a lot of unique historical and religious sites to visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Dodson

I love the city of Kiev, and will be retiring/opening business there soon.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This was my second trip to Kiev. It has become one of my favorite cities to visit.