Guidebook for Kyiv

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Guidebook for Kyiv

Sightseeing

Situated on the edge of the right bank of Dnipro river, it provides a scenic view of Kiev's Left Bank
7 locals recommend
The observation deck at the Mariinsky Park
vulytsya Mykhaila Нrushevs'kogo
7 locals recommend
Situated on the edge of the right bank of Dnipro river, it provides a scenic view of Kiev's Left Bank
The Ukrainian Parliament's building is located alongside Mariyinsky Park and is worth seeing as you walk through the park.
6 locals recommend
Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
5 vulytsya Mykhaila Нrushevs'kogo
6 locals recommend
The Ukrainian Parliament's building is located alongside Mariyinsky Park and is worth seeing as you walk through the park.
This is Kyiv's central square, where people from the all over the country gathered during the Revolution in 2014. Located a short walk away from the apartment.
233 locals recommend
Maidan Nezalezhnosti
233 locals recommend
This is Kyiv's central square, where people from the all over the country gathered during the Revolution in 2014. Located a short walk away from the apartment.
It's a beautiful building dating back to the 1900's that I highly recommend seeing on your way to Maidan (Independence Square)
National Bank of Ukraine
9 Instytutska St
It's a beautiful building dating back to the 1900's that I highly recommend seeing on your way to Maidan (Independence Square)
Located opposite Sophia's Square and home to the peaceful St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery it open to visitors daily.
33 locals recommend
Mykhailivs'ka Square
Mykhailivs'ka Square
33 locals recommend
Located opposite Sophia's Square and home to the peaceful St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery it open to visitors daily.
Go up to the dome of Saint Sophia's Cathedral for a breathtakingly beautiful 360 degree view of the city.
7 locals recommend
Sofiis'ka square
7 locals recommend
Go up to the dome of Saint Sophia's Cathedral for a breathtakingly beautiful 360 degree view of the city.
This was the main gate in the 11th-century fortifications of Kyiv, as it was the capital of Kievan Rus'.
90 locals recommend
Golden Gate Pub
15 Золотоворітська вул.
90 locals recommend
This was the main gate in the 11th-century fortifications of Kyiv, as it was the capital of Kievan Rus'.
Andrew's Descent is my favourite street in Kiev. Throughout history artists and craftsmen came here to perform and setup workshops. The wonderful atmosphere remains here to this day.
208 locals recommend
Andriivs'kyi descent
Andriivs'kyi descent
208 locals recommend
Andrew's Descent is my favourite street in Kiev. Throughout history artists and craftsmen came here to perform and setup workshops. The wonderful atmosphere remains here to this day.
A historic Orthodox Christian monastery that was founded by Greek St Antony in 1051. It's a cluster of gold-domed churches, set on hills overlooking the Dnipro River.
197 locals recommend
Kiev Pechersk Lavra
15 Lavrska St
197 locals recommend
A historic Orthodox Christian monastery that was founded by Greek St Antony in 1051. It's a cluster of gold-domed churches, set on hills overlooking the Dnipro River.
A 70+ meter tall monument of the protecting 'Mother Motherland', holding up a sword and a shield in each hand. There's an observation deck atop her shield, too, with another great view of the river.
115 locals recommend
The Motherland Monument
27 Lavrska St
115 locals recommend
A 70+ meter tall monument of the protecting 'Mother Motherland', holding up a sword and a shield in each hand. There's an observation deck atop her shield, too, with another great view of the river.
A very peaceful place set on the hills overlooking the Dnipro River
71 locals recommend
Kyiv National Botanical Garden
Sadovo-Botanichna Street
71 locals recommend
A very peaceful place set on the hills overlooking the Dnipro River
The Naitonal Olympic Stadium was the new football stadium built for the EURO2012 championship games
107 locals recommend
Olympic National Sports Complex
55 Velyka Vasylkivska St
107 locals recommend
The Naitonal Olympic Stadium was the new football stadium built for the EURO2012 championship games
A beautiful Catholic Cathedral that also holds regular classical music concerts, including organ music.
46 locals recommend
St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral
75 Velyka Vasylkivska St
46 locals recommend
A beautiful Catholic Cathedral that also holds regular classical music concerts, including organ music.

Arts & Culture

PinchukArtCentre is an international centre for contemporary art of the 21st century. It displays works of both Ukrainian and foreign artist covering a range of global issues.
136 locals recommend
Pinchuk Art Centre
1 Baseina St
136 locals recommend
PinchukArtCentre is an international centre for contemporary art of the 21st century. It displays works of both Ukrainian and foreign artist covering a range of global issues.

Food Scene

Comprised of the luxury shopping mall and an entertainment centre it's home to so great restaurants, bars, lounge areas and night clubs and a fun place for your night out.
185 locals recommend
Arena City
1 Baseina Street
185 locals recommend
Comprised of the luxury shopping mall and an entertainment centre it's home to so great restaurants, bars, lounge areas and night clubs and a fun place for your night out.
The title 'Dog Ate Dove' is meant to represent the progression from the old to the new - 'Dog' meaning '@' in Ukrainian and 'Dove' representing old fashioned snail mail. Interior design is stunning.
Sobaka Z'yila Holuba
7 Bessarabs'ka Square
The title 'Dog Ate Dove' is meant to represent the progression from the old to the new - 'Dog' meaning '@' in Ukrainian and 'Dove' representing old fashioned snail mail. Interior design is stunning.

Essentials

Located in its original building is the oldest marketplace in Kiev, where you can find a wide range of local and imported produce, as well as exclusive caviar and gourmet foods.
62 locals recommend
Besarabsky Market
2 Bessarabs'ka Square
62 locals recommend
Located in its original building is the oldest marketplace in Kiev, where you can find a wide range of local and imported produce, as well as exclusive caviar and gourmet foods.
Arguably the best grocery store in Kiev.
45 locals recommend
Le Silpo
6 Baseina St
45 locals recommend
Arguably the best grocery store in Kiev.

Drinks & Nightlife

A cocktail bar with great atmosphere, combining slightly medieval interior with relaxing live music.
39 locals recommend
Alchemist Bar
12 Shota Rustaveli St
39 locals recommend
A cocktail bar with great atmosphere, combining slightly medieval interior with relaxing live music.
Great atmosphere, delicious food and drinks.
14 locals recommend
True Burger Bar
42 Bohdana Khmel'nyts'koho St
14 locals recommend
Great atmosphere, delicious food and drinks.
People love Buddha Bar
Budda-Bar Ukraina, Tov
14 Khreschatyk Street
People love Buddha Bar
It's a speakeasy themed bar with great design and atmosphere, award-winning bartenders who make experimental cocktails and there's live music on weekends.
22 locals recommend
Loggerhead
1 Tarasa Shevchenko Blvd
22 locals recommend
It's a speakeasy themed bar with great design and atmosphere, award-winning bartenders who make experimental cocktails and there's live music on weekends.

Shopping

Shopping mall, bowling, cinema, food court, pharmacy, grocery store... this place has it all.
156 locals recommend
Gulliver
156 locals recommend
Shopping mall, bowling, cinema, food court, pharmacy, grocery store... this place has it all.
Shopping mall, restaurants, groceries, cinema, food court
208 locals recommend
Ocean Plaza
176 Antonovycha St
208 locals recommend
Shopping mall, restaurants, groceries, cinema, food court