Kiev was highly rated for sightseeing by 629 guests from the United Kingdom!Kiev travel guide
City of Golden Domes and Long History
One of Eastern Europe’s oldest cities and the Ukrainian capital, Kiev is a hospitable city with plenty to offer: from its historical heritage to inspiring architecture and modern commerce centres. So jump on Kiev’s impressive metro and enjoy the ride!
The city features many places of worship with golden-domed and cave monasteries, orthodox churches and cathedrals. The most famous ones include the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine’s most important monasteries and founded in 1077 by St Antoniy. The other is St Sophia’s Cathedral housing the world’s largest collection of frescoes and mosaics from the 11th century onwards.
Kiev is not only known for its sacred buildings; it is also very rich in the people’s history. Over 40 different museums are visited by millions of guests every year. It includes the Museum of the Great Patriotic War with a stunning, more than 100 metres high monument of Mother Motherland.
After a day of sightseeing, make sure you visit local bars and restaurants for a selection of Ukrainian cuisine: the delicious Borscht, pancake-like Mlyntsi or the unique Kvas, which is a brewed bread drink.
Whether you’re flying to Boryspil International or Zhulyany airports, the centre of Kiev is just a short ride away. With over 280 properties on offer, Booking.com has a selection of apartments and hotels near the airport and in the centre.
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What guests said about Kiev:
Camille and Renee
Canada
8.0
Beautiful city.
Beautiful city. If planning ahead and travelling with others who are at least 18 years old, I highly recommend taking a Chernobyl Tour (takes advanced planning). Also, in Kyiv, recommend free walking tours.
Alls
United Kingdom
8.0
Architecture, vibes, food and drink, low prices for a...
Architecture, vibes, food and drink, low prices for a capital city, fun, great cultural experience!
Pirogovo museum is a must!
Avalon and de ja vu restaurants are fantastic with great entertainment!
Stunning views from the Morherland statue and nice walks through the city park!
Anonymous
Ukraine
10
Kiev is very modern city with lot of fun to do, like...
Kiev is very modern city with lot of fun to do, like shopping, walking in beautiful parks, visiting national festivals and fairs:) It has good fast transport net, you can get anywhere very fast by using highway :)
Also, I were living in hostel on Podol district many time. This is very old part of the city, with old houses and quiet streets :) I like that place!
Alexei
Germany
10
beautiful architecture from different centuries.
beautiful architecture from different centuries. you could spend a whole week looking at buildings. my favs: house with the chimaeras, hotel saljut, dnipro metro station, statue of mother homeland.
good infrastructure, nice restaurants and bars.
best eastern european city i've been to so far. the intense history of the XX century captured me for much more trips to come. already thinking about coming back!
Julja
Spain
10
If you are interested in Orthodox Churches - Kiev is a great...
If you are interested in Orthodox Churches - Kiev is a great place to visit! Unbelievably beautiful churches! Never seen such before!
City is big and has a lot of attractions- restaurants, coffee shops, shopping malls, parks.. this city is to feel. The people, atmosphere. European travelers not to be very surprised by architectural view. But definitely will be surprised with prices-very cheap to live here.
Men, beware of beautiful girls, trying to make your pockets empty..
Worth a visit.
Anonymous
USA
10
Kiev is relatively a Great choice.
Kiev is relatively a Great choice. Avoid the airport Taxi Drivers. Uber operates in Ukraine now, so a 500 грн taxi fare will now be reduced to a $70-80 грн cab fare. If you cannot get WIFI, call 310 and the Taxi dispatcher will call back ( be ready to communicate in Russian ).
“Time ago it was one of the biggest and famous hotels in Kiev and you can still feel it from the dimensions and finishings of the building.
The rooms are barely changed since then. Old-fashioned TV, sanitaries and furniture, all kept well and clean though.
Good location in the heart of city center, about 5 min of walk to the nearest metro station. You get a great panorama from your window.
You will be surprised by the breakfast in the hotel restaurant. The variety of the dishes, serving, live music… just perfect way to start the day.”
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