Centre (Khreshchatyk, Maidan)
Ideal for: first visit
The main avenue and Independence Square, in the heart of the city.
Kyiv
Golden domes and hills above the Dnipro: the capital of Ukraine.
Plan your stay in Kyiv
Best areas to stay in Kyiv
Podil
Ideal for: couples, local life
A historic district near the river, with cafés and restaurants.
Pechersk
Ideal for: quiet stays
Around the Caves Monastery, more residential.
Practical info about Kyiv
Central Kyiv is easy to explore on foot and by metro. For a first visit, staying near Khreshchatyk or Podil is the most convenient.
Before you go, check the available connections to Kyiv (train or coach from Poland) and entry requirements.
What to see in Kyiv
- Saint Sophia Cathedral and the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, UNESCO World Heritage sites;
- St Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery;
- Andriyivskyy Descent, a cobbled artists’ street leading down to Podil;
- Khreshchatyk and Independence Square (Maidan);
- the parks on the hills above the Dnipro.
All our tips, including the train from Poland, in Travel in Ukraine.