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Ukraine

Kyiv / Ukrainian capital that never sleeps

MeowScore 😸83/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

May

Perfect weather for outdoor activities and beautiful parks.

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january

Visit Kyiv in January for winter sports and New Year's festivities.❄️🎆

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february

February is perfect for romantic walks and Valentine's Day.💘

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march

Discover Kyiv's culture and tradition during Maslenitsa and International Women's Day. 🎉👩‍👧

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april

Kyiv is breathtaking in spring, especially during Orthodox Easter. 🌸🐣

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may

May has mild weather perfect for a stroll around Kyiv's parks and gardens.🌷🌳

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june

Enjoy Kyiv's warm weather with outdoor activities and music festivals. 🎼☀️

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july

Kyiv during July has vibrant bars, city beaches, and fireworks for Independence Day. 🎇🎆

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august

Experience Kyiv's lively atmosphere with a celebration of Vyshyvanka Day and Independence Day.🇺🇦🎉

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september

The ideal month for a pleasant boat ride and the beginning of the theatre season. 🎭🛥️

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october

Fall colors and the annual Book Arsenal draw literature lovers to Kyiv. 🍂📚

🎨
november

Kyiv in November gives way to art and cultural events for every taste. 🎨🎭

🎅
december

Kyiv in December is a winter wonderland filled with Christmas markets, carols, and festivities. ❄️🎄🎁

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping and dining options in Kyiv are reasonably priced, but some touristic areas are expensive. The local currency, hryvnia, is weak against major currencies, making it affordable for tourists.

Visit local markets such as Besarabsky or Andriyivsky for budget-friendly souvenirs and delicious street food.

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

Sightseeing and cultural experience

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

Sightseeing and cultural experience

Kyiv has numerous interesting landmarks and museums that can be seen in just a few days.

Tipping

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Tipping is not expected in Kyiv.

Tipping

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Tipping is not expected in Kyiv.

Credit cards are widely accepted, but cash is preferred. Splitting the bill is common, but not always possible.

internet situation

good Speed

Good but not amazing speeds

great Availability

Most areas have access

great Cellular

High coverage and signal strength

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure and parks

LGBTQ hostile

Homophobia prevalent

The cat city of majestic churches surrounded by mouse-sized cobblestone streets and endless cream-filled pastry shops!

A cat's playground of beautiful parks, cat-friendly locals, and legendary catnip cocktails to make you purr the night away!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Andriyivskyy Descent
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Pechersk Lavra
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Independence Square
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Andrew's Descent
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Saint Sophia's Cathedral

The mainstream

🐱🎨🎭
Andriyivskyy Descent

Another picturesque street with unique architecture, street performers, and art galleries. Cats can even find their own portrait artists here!

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🐈⛪️🕯️
Pechersk Lavra

A complex of stunning churches and bell towers, home to the world-famous Kiev Pechersk Lavra Monastery. Cats love hiding in the caves!

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Independence Square

Also known as Maidan Nezalezhnosti, this bustling square is a hot-spot for political gatherings, concerts, and cat-watching people. Meow-nificent!

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Andrew's Descent

A charming cobblestone street lined with shops selling souvenirs, hand-crafted items, and cat-inspired art. Perfect for a cat window-shopping stroll!

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Saint Sophia's Cathedral

This iconic 11th-century cathedral boasts stunning mosaics and frescos, attracting both cat tourists and cat worshipers. Don't miss the view from the bell tower!

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Off the beaten path

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Kyiv Cat Cafe
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One Street Museum
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Pyrohiv Open-Air Museum
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Khreshchatyk Street Art
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Park Landscape Alley

Off the beaten path

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Kyiv Cat Cafe

A cozy cafe with resident cats where you can sip coffee and cuddle with feline friends. Purr-haps the best place in Kyiv!

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One Street Museum

A small museum showcasing the history of one Kyiv street through the ages. Don't miss the cat exhibit!

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Pyrohiv Open-Air Museum

A historic village with traditional houses, churches, and windmills from all over Ukraine. Purr-fect for a cultural trip!

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🎨
Khreshchatyk Street Art

Meow-nificent street art hidden in plain sight along the main street of Kyiv. Keep your eyes peeled for paw-some murals!

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🌳
Park Landscape Alley

Cat-friendly park with sculptures, mosaics, and art installations. Perfect for a stroll or picnic. Look for the cat statue!

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure and parks

LGBTQ hostile

Homophobia prevalent

Mindful meoweler tips

Kiev is full of cat-shaped installations

Kiev recently launched a charity project and scattered around town 30-cat shaped installations, each adorned by a different artist. They are purrrfect for cat-seeing and city-strolling!

Kiev chestnut trees are beloved

Chestnut trees are some of the most loved trees in Kiev! During chestnut season, cats can sit under these trees and watch the chestnuts fall from above. Don't miss out on the tasty chestnut treats sold all over town too!

The Pechersk Lavra is a must-visit

Cats should take a turn around the Pechersk Lavra, one of Kiev's most important religious sites. The Lavra Monastery is full of religious architecture and incredible views of the city.

Useful external sites

visitkyiv.travel/en

Visit Kiev Ukraine↗

Official website of the Kyiv city state administration with information about tourism and attractions in the city

www.kyivpost.com

Kyiv Post↗

English-language news and resource website catering to foreigners living and traveling to Ukraine

www.flyuia.com/ua/en/home

Ukraine International Airlines↗

National airline that provides domestic and international flights, including to and from Kyiv

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