About Odesa
Odesa is one of Ukraine's major cities, home to around 1,010,537 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 Odesa
1
St. Paul’s Lutheran Cathedral
2
Central Synagogue
3
Odesa Orthodox Cathedral
4
Alexander Pushkin museum
5
Archaeological Museum
6
Museum of Western and Eastern Art
7
Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
8
Museum of Partisan Glory and Catacombs
Budget travel
Free things to do in Odesa
St. Paul’s Lutheran Cathedral
Odesa Orthodox 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 St. Paul’s Lutheran Cathedral
- Visit Central Synagogue
- Visit Odesa Orthodox Cathedral
- Eat at Tavernetta
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Alexander Pushkin museum
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit Museum of Western and Eastern Art
- Eat at Pivnoy Sad
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
- Visit Museum of Partisan Glory and Catacombs
- Eat at Olio Pizzeria
Where to eat
Local favourites
Tavernetta
New Italian restaurant with delicious home made pasta on Ekaterinska street.
Pivnoy Sad
Very cosy restaurant, actually a brewery, set in City Garden. Plus excellent live music if you're lucky enough and you don't get the local r
Olio Pizzeria
Nice pizzeria with pleasant design in the very heart of the city.
Gavannaya
Bunina
Dobrovolskogo
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Zirka Hotel
Economy rooms have no windows, just 'artificial light'.
Hotel OK Odessa
Apart-hotel Poseidon
The hotel is on the Black Sea, 30 meters from the water. 10 categories of apartments and rooms.
Black Sea
Rishelievskaya
Nightlife
- Club Ibiza
- Club Itaka
Museums & culture
- St. Paul’s Lutheran Cathedral
- Odesa Orthodox Cathedral
- Alexander Pushkin museum
- Archaeological Museum
- Museum of Western and Eastern Art
- Museum of Partisan Glory and Catacombs
In pictures
Odesa gallery
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