About Kharkiv
Kharkiv is one of Ukraine's major cities, home to around 1,421,125 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Kharkiv
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Church of the Peter and Paul
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Annunciation Cathedral
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Choral Synagogue
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Church of the Nativity of Christ and of the St. Sergius of Radonezh
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Holy Protection of the Virgin monastery
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The Assumption or Dormition Cathedral
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Cathedral of the Most Holy Mother of God
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Dormition or Assumption Cathedral
Budget travel
Free things to do in Kharkiv
Church of the Peter and Paul
Annunciation Cathedral
Church of the Nativity of Christ and of the St. Sergius of Radonezh
The Assumption or Dormition Cathedral
Cathedral of the Most Holy Mother of God
Dormition or Assumption Cathedral
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Church of the Peter and Paul
- Visit Annunciation Cathedral
- Visit Choral Synagogue
- Eat at Sweet World (Sladkiy mir) Confectionery Cafe
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Church of the Nativity of Christ and of the St. Sergius of Radonezh
- Visit Holy Protection of the Virgin monastery
- Visit The Assumption or Dormition Cathedral
- Eat at Familia
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Cathedral of the Most Holy Mother of God
- Visit Dormition or Assumption Cathedral
- Visit Shevchenko City garden
- Eat at Adriano
Where to eat
Local favourites
Sweet World (Sladkiy mir) Confectionery Cafe
Familia
The menu is a unique take on French, Italian and Ukrainian cuisine, complemented by the restaurant’s wine list. The restaurant touts its fre
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Adriano
Not a bad pizza chain, the cozy atmosphere is guaranteed, but there are 2 more cafes on prospekt Traktorostroiteley, 59/56 and on Pushkinska
Buhara
Fortuna
You will be surprised by the interior (very Soviet "Stolovka" style!) But the food is really really great and cheap. Traditional Ukrainian c
Dom Khleba (Bread House) Confectionery
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
4 komnaty Mini Hotel
Chichikov Hotel
The rooms correspond to western standards though they are quite small. Wi-Fi.
City Club Hotel
Club - Hotel Arkada
Cosmopolit Hotel
Cafe, bar, Wi-Fi.
Shopping
- Melodiia Shopping centre
- Korona Shopping centre
- TsUM Shopping centre
- City Centre Shopping center
- Kids World (Dytiachyi svit) Shopping centre
- Knizhnaia balka market
Nightlife
- Coffee life
- Gelios Cafe
- Pintagon Cafe
- Restaurant-(Czech) brewery chain, "Stargorod"
- Big Ben Pub
- The Irish Pub Patrick
Museums & culture
- Church of the Peter and Paul
- Annunciation Cathedral
- Church of the Nativity of Christ and of the St. Sergius of Radonezh
- The Assumption or Dormition Cathedral
- Cathedral of the Most Holy Mother of God
- Dormition or Assumption Cathedral
In pictures
Kharkiv gallery
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