Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine, home to around 2,952,301 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Great Lavra Bell Tower
Attend Ukrainian Orthodox church
Go kayaking in-between the islands of Dnipro river or countless river bays
Palace of Sports
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Local favourites
Celentano
Italian food and wine, pizza, salads. Favorite for local youngsters. A couple more places near to metro stations Khreschatyk str., 10; (M1 "
Korchma Budmo
National Ukrainian cuisine, simple, but tasty and cheap, pleasant atmosphere. All the major credit cards are accepted.
Mister Snack
Cheap sandwich and salad chain, hamburgers. More places exmpl. Sakcaganskogo St., 88.
Potato House
Chain - Mexican food.
Puzata Khata
More locations are through the second arch to the right of the M1 "Khreschatyk" [past McDonald's, turn right through the big decorative arch
Two Geese - Pechersk
serves decent cafeteria-style meals. Look for the signs with two geese on yellow background. Sometimes there's a vintage car painted with th
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Saturn
Randevu Hotel
Private network has 9 hotels in Kyiv in different parts of the city. Excellent prices and comfortable rooms.
Diplomat Hotel
The apartments offers fully renovated classic single and double rooms, each with ensuite facilities, including plated breakfast. All of the
TIU Kreschatik
Fully equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi access, friendly English speaking staff, common rooms with big-screen TVs and DVD libraries, private room