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
1
Church of the Peter and Paul
2
Annunciation Cathedral
3
Choral Synagogue
4
Holy Protection of the Virgin monastery
5
The Assumption or Dormition Cathedral
6
Cathedral of the Most Holy Mother of God
7
Dormition or Assumption Cathedral
8
Ozeryanska church on Kholodna hill
Budget travel
Free things to do in Kharkiv
Church of the Peter and Paul
Annunciation Cathedral
The Assumption or Dormition Cathedral
Cathedral of the Most Holy Mother of God
Dormition or Assumption Cathedral
Ozeryanska church on Kholodna hill
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 Holy Protection of the Virgin monastery
- Visit The Assumption or Dormition Cathedral
- Visit Cathedral of the Most Holy Mother of God
- Eat at Familia
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Dormition or Assumption Cathedral
- Visit Ozeryanska church on Kholodna hill
- Visit Shevchenko City garden
- Eat at Adriano
Where to eat
Sweet World (Sladkiy mir) Confectionery Cafe
Familia
Adriano
Buhara
Fortuna
Dom Khleba (Bread House) Confectionery
Biskvit Confectionery
Paris
Where to stay
- 4 komnaty Mini Hotel
- Berloga Restaurant and Motel
- Chichikov Hotel
- City Club Hotel
- Club - Hotel Arkada
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
- The Assumption or Dormition Cathedral
- Cathedral of the Most Holy Mother of God
- Dormition or Assumption Cathedral
- Ozeryanska church on Kholodna hill
In pictures
Kharkiv gallery
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