About Kyiv
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
Experiences
Things to do in Kyiv
1
Maidan Nezalezhnosti
2
On the weekend, go and people watch on Khreshchatyk
3
Andriyivsky Uzviz or Andrew's Descent
4
Podil
5
Arsenalna
6
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
7
Great Lavra Bell Tower
8
Pechersk Lavra fortification
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Maidan Nezalezhnosti
- Visit On the weekend, go and people watch on Khreshchatyk
- Visit Andriyivsky Uzviz or Andrew's Descent
- Eat at Celentano
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Podil
- Visit Arsenalna
- Visit Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
- Eat at Korchma Budmo
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Great Lavra Bell Tower
- Visit Pechersk Lavra fortification
- Visit Attend Ukrainian Orthodox church
- Eat at Mister Snack
Where to eat
Celentano
Korchma Budmo
Mister Snack
Potato House
Puzata Khata
Two Geese - Pechersk
Vesuvio Pizza
Viola's Bierstube
Where to stay
- Kyiv Central Station Hostel
- Magic Bus Hostel Kiev
- The Hub Hostel Kyiv
- TIU Kreschatik
- Really Central Hostel
Shopping
- Market at Andriivskyi Descent
- Zhytniy Market
- Besarabsky Market
- Respublika Park
- Ocean Plaza
- Blockbuster Mall
Nightlife
- Like a Local's Wine Bar
- Bar Fidel
- Blyndazh
- Orech
- Trolleybus
- Viola's Bierstube
In pictures
Kyiv gallery
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