Kyiv: Best Things to Do

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Kyiv is a beautiful city in Ukraine full of wonderful lakes and gardens to explore

There are elegant and classic European buildings that will take you back to the past

Visit its clean beaches around the city to tan yourself under the sun

You can also earn about the city's culture and meet friendly local people in the city

 

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SIGHTSEEING

Svitiaz Lake, the deepest and widest lake in the city offers calm atmosphere that will warm your body. Askania Nova, an incredible sanctuary of steppes, zoological and botanic gardens, is another alternative you can get in Kyiv.

Svitiaz Lake

the deepest and widest lake in the city offering the beautiful nature, warming you while sitting around the area

Address : Svityaz', Volyn Oblast, Ukraine, 44021

Askania Nova

An incredible sanctuary of steppes, zoological and botanic gardens

Feel the goodness spread by the nature

Address : Falz-Fein Street, Askaniya-Nova, Kherson Oblast, Ukraine, 75230

DOWNTOWN

Independence Square, a wide and famous monuments you must visit in downtown Kyiv that displays classic European architecture. Don't forget to visit the One Street Museum, the oldest and legendary street in the city.

Independence Square

A wide and famous monument you must visit in downtown Kiev, offering its classic European architecture

Address : Maidan Nezalezhnosti, 1, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000

One Street Museum

The oldest and legendary street in the city

Housing many historical items of Andriyivsky Descent to preserve Ukrainian spirit

Address : Andriivs'kyi descent, 2Б, Kyiv, Ukraine, 04070

SHOPPING

Gulliver Mall, the best place to get whatever you need. The most popular shopping center in the city that provides quality goods. For another option, you can go to Bessarabsky Market. An authentic indoor market located in the center of the city. This market has very affordable stuffs to offer.

Gulliver Mall

Sophisticated retail center with 150+ stores, plus restaurants, a movie theater & bowling alley

Address : Sportyvna Square, 1a, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01023

Bessarabsky Market

An authentic indoor market located in the center of the city

Offering lower-prices foods and stuff

Address : Bessarabs'ka Square, 2, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01004

FOOD & DRINK

Borscht and salo are a must-try food when you are in Kyiv. These foods are famous in the whole Ukraine, so you should try them at least once. As for the drink, Uzvar is the most popular drink in Ukraine. During summer, it contains of fresh fruits and berries. But in autumn, winter, and spring, Uzvar is more delicious with dried fruits and berries.

Ostannya Barykada

A restaurant, museum, and cultural space in one place with the high-rated local foods you must try

Address : Maidan Nezalezhnosti, 1, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000

Shynok

The best place to get healthy and tasty traditional Ukrainian foods and drinks with historical and traditional vibe

Address : Lesi Ukrainky Blvd, 28 В, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01133

CULTURE

National Art Museum, an artistic building with a great collection of Ukrainian arts. It has two floors of art galleries with magnificent sculptures and portraits.

National Art Museum

19th-century neo-classical museum with works ranging from medieval icons to 20th-century art

Address : 19th-century neo-classical museum with works ranging from medieval icons to 20th-century art.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Best time to visit Kyiv is in summer, it's between June to September.

HOTEL

Riviera House, the most luxurious hotel to stay with its unique European interior and warming lamps. It gives you the best angle to see the Dnipro river and Podil. Also, experience a stay at Park-Hotel Golosievo, a European classic hotel with a fantastic park. It has a spa, pools, and nice restaurants with a natural vibe.

Riviera House

In a stately building at the foot of Volodymyrska Hill, this hip hotel next to a metro station is a 12-minute walk from the Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum and 3 km from the 11th-century Saint Sophia's Cathedral

Address : Petra Sahaidachnoho St, 15, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000

Park-Hotel Golosievo

Set in a redbrick and half-timbered building on wooded parkland, this warm hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Holosiivska metro station, 7 km from the Hryshko National Botanical Garden and 8 km from the 11th-century Saint Sophia Cathedral

Address : Holosiivskyi prospekt, 87, Kyiv, Ukraine, 03040

RESTAURANT

Entertainment Complex Avalon, a fine restaurant with a terrace, lounge, and disco spot in the city. It is famous for its gluten-free options and vegetarian foods. Also, you can visit Za Dvumya Zaytsami, a vintage place designed like a museum with popular traditional foods and cuisines.

Entertainment Complex Avalon

A fine restaurant with a terrace, lounge, and disco spot in the city

It is famous for its gluten-free options and vegetarian foods

Address : Leontovycha St, 3, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01030

Za Dvumya Zaytsami

A vintage place like a museum with popular traditional foods and cuisines

Address : Andriivs'kyi descent, 34, Kyiv, Ukraine, 04070

CAFE

The Blue Cup coffee shop, the most recommended place to chill while enjoying the artistic interior. The cafe is popular for the cuisines and premium coffee. Also, take a sip of coffee made by the specialist at Coffee in Action cafe. It has complete coffee with various tastes to try.

The Blue Cup coffee shop

The most recommended place to chill with its artistic interior

Have its Ukrainian and Russian cuisines and premium coffee here

Address : Pushkinska St, 5, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000

Coffee in Action

have a cup of coffee by the specialist at Coffee in Action cafe

It has complete coffee with various tastes to try

Address : Nyzhnii Val St, 51, Kyiv, Ukraine, 04071

BAR AND NIGHTLIFE

Spend your night behind the windows of the world-class bar in Mirrors Rooftop Restaurant & Bar. The perfect spot to see the crowded city of Kyiv. For partying, Skybar is the best place in the city. It's an exclusive bar with famous DJs and good wine to offer.

11 Mirrors Rooftop Restaurant & Bar

Spend your night behind the windows of the world-class bar located at a high place

The perfect spot to see the lights of the city

Address : 34A, B.Khmelnytskogo St., 11th floor, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01030

Skybar

Skybar is the best place in the city

An exclusive bar with famous DJs and excellent wine card to offer

Address : Velyka Vasylkivska St, 5, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000

INTERESTING PLACE

National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine allows you to witness the everyday life of local people in the past. Don't forget to visit Feofaniya park, a popular charming and cozy park with a green lake. It's the best getaway from a crowded city.

National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine

Traditional Ukrainian buildings cluster together at this open-air museum of traditional life

Address : Vulytsya Akademika Tronʹka, Kyiv, Ukraine, 03026

Feofaniya park

Landscaped area with 5 lakes, woodland & paths, designated a state park for its biodiversity

Address : 32, вул. Академіка Лєбєдєва, Kyiv, Ukraine, 03143

INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT

Mariyinsky Palace, one of the famous spots to take a photo for your Instagram feed. It's a beautiful old palace with its set green plants surrounding the palace. Another spot is
Saint Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, the best spot to create a vintage photo with elegant and classic building.

Mariyinsky Palace

One of the famous spots to take a photo

A beautiful old palace with its set green plants around the palace

Address : 5A, Mykhaila Hrushevskoho St, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01008

Saint Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery

The site comprising of a cathedral, bell tower, refectory & gates, all built-in Ukrainian Baroque style

Address : Triokhsviatytelska St, 8, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01601