Afanasivsʹkyy Yar

Kyiv

Lviv is a city in western Ukraine, but you can find their amazing chocolate in cafes/stores like this around the country. Take a seat in the café and sample the drinking chocolate (the thicker the better!!) or buy truffles, chocolate bars, or some other tasty treat from the glass counter at the entrance. This location is open from 1000 to 2200.
Lviv is a city in western Ukraine, but you can find their amazing chocolate in cafes/stores like this around the country. Take a seat in the café and sample the drinking chocolate (the thicker the better!!) or buy truffles, chocolate bars, or some other tasty treat from the glass counter at the entrance. This location is open from 1000 to 2200.
This is a cheburek. It's very thin fried dough with meat and sour cream and maybe some greens spread in the middle. I'm not a huge fan of friend dough, so I'd rather go with the shwarma offered by this little café, but I had to give cheburek a try since I'd never heard of it before! This tiny café has a small bar and a handful of tables with bench seats and chairs tucked into its corner location. Or, you can get your food to go.
St. Georgia: Georgian street food. This was a first for me and I loved it. Here they prepare a Georgian specialty called khachapuri. These meat and cheese wraps are similar to a gyro or dönör except the ingredients are baked inside the bread. Order whatever is freshest. My personal favorite is pictured here with chicken and cheese. Make sure to ask for the additional Georgian sauce called tkemali. It’s made from plums, herbs and spices. Ketchup would be the closest thing I could compare it to but it’s much better. For around $1.50 - $2 these are another great deal in Kiev. Highly recommended. For more of my favorite street food finds in Kiev and all over Europe check out: http://www.camescapes.com/street-food-in-kiev-ukraine/ #streetfood #Kiev #Ukraine

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The Saint Vladimir Cathedral has a warm and beautiful interior.

Khreshchatyk Street

During your trip to Kyiv, you can do some window-shopping at Khreshchatyk Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Khreshchatyk Street
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Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

You can learn about the history of Kyiv with a visit to Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
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Saint Sophia's Cathedral

You can study the exhibits at Saint Sophia's Cathedral, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyiv. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.

Saint Sophia's Cathedral
I wouldn't guess that this place is so vivid with buskers :)

Golden Gate

Learn about the local history of Kyiv when you spend time at Golden Gate. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Golden Gate

Karaite Kenesa

Find out about the history of Kyiv when you take a trip to Karaite Kenesa. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Karaite Kenesa

St. Volodymyr's Cathedral

Learn about the local history of Kyiv when you spend time at St. Volodymyr's Cathedral. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.

St. Volodymyr's Cathedral

Top hotels in Afanasivsʹkyy Yar

Cityhotel

Cityhotel

4 out of 5
Bohdan Khmelnitskiy Str., 56A Kyiv
Fully refundable
The price is HK$890 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
HK$890
HK$985 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyiv. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Chopin Monument and Taras ...
9/10 Wonderful! (611 reviews)
Everything was excellent

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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Opera Hotel

Opera Hotel

4.5 out of 5
53, B. Khmelnitskogo str. Kyiv
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyiv. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Chopin Monument and Taras Shevchenko University ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (612 reviews)
Super!

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

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11 Mirrors Design Hotel

11 Mirrors Design Hotel

3.5 out of 5
34A, Bogdana Khmelnytskogo street Kyiv
Stay at this boutique hotel in Kyiv. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ukrainian National Opera House and St. Volodymyr's ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (488 reviews)
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Had the best hotel experience ever. The staff Kate, Alex and the rest of the crew were amazing and top notch with perfect english. They were very helpful. Breakfast was delicious. The room spacious, functional and comfortable. The location is great! Plan on visiting again!!

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

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Hilton Kyiv

Hilton Kyiv

5 out of 5
30 Tarasa Shevchenka Blvd. Kyiv
The price is HK$1,952 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
HK$1,952
HK$2,140 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyiv. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Taras Shevchenko University Astronomical Observatory ...
9/10 Wonderful! (117 reviews)
This is areal 5 stars hotel Shower water flow , one of the best

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2021

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Senator City Center

Senator City Center

4 out of 5
6 Pyrohova Street Kyiv
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kyiv. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Popular attractions Chopin Monument and Taras Shevchenko ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)
Great place to stay in the heart of Kyiv
Lovely clean hotel with very friendly, helpful staff. The apartment was nice and spacious. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Thank you

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2024

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv City Centre

4.5 out of 5
Yaroslaviv Val Street 22 Kyiv
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyiv. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions The Knight House and Saint Sophia's Cathedral ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (196 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv City Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Afanasivsʹkyy Yar

Typical metro station business. How they stay in business I have no idea, as I rarely see customers. This guy was just talking to his friend, not buying anything.

Zoloti Vorota

If you're spending some time in Zoloti Vorota, Ukrainian National Opera House and Golden Gate are top sights worth seeing.

Zoloti Vorota
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Verkhnie Misto

While visiting Verkhnie Misto, you might make a stop by sights like Bohdan Khmelnytsky Statue and Saint Sophia's Cathedral.

Verkhnie Misto
The Saint Vladimir Cathedral has a warm and beautiful interior.

Khreshchatyy Yar

While visiting Khreshchatyy Yar, you might make a stop by sights like Center of all Pointers of Ukraine and Independence Square.

Khreshchatyy Yar
Independence square in Kyiv, Ukraine. #Travel #kyiv #Ukraine #water #waterfountain #lights #night

Besarabka

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Besarabka, you might make a stop by sights like Khreshchatyk Street and Sholem Aleichem Museum.

Besarabka
Independence square in Kyiv, Ukraine. #Travel #kyiv #Ukraine #water #waterfountain #lights #night

Lypky

If you're spending some time in Lypky, House of the Weeping Widow and Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine are top sights worth seeing.

Lypky
I wish the flowers were in front of the statue, not behind.

Podil

4/5(14 area reviews)

Unique features of Podil include the historical sites and art galleries. Make a stop by Chornobyl Museum or Kontraktova Square while you're exploring the area.

Podil

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