. an eclectic lobby bar features drinks and snacks. located 2 km from the black sea, this upscale spa hotel, set in a high-rise tower, is 5 km from the bustling pryvoz market. a sprawling spa complex includes an indoor pool in a striking atrium, a finnish sauna, a russian bath, ayurvedic massage, and a fitness center with personal trainers. the chic rooms, with contemporary decor, subdued tones and high ceilings, feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers; upgraded rooms add sitting areas and furnished balconies. a free breakfast buffet is served in a trendy restaurant with funky, cave-like decor Odessa International Airport 18 min
Park Tarasa Shevchenka (14 min) Landscaped park featuring monuments to Taras Shevchenko & Alexander II, plus sports facilities. Vorontsov Lighthouse (22 min) Constructed in 1955, this landmark 89-ft. lighthouse has a distinctive red top. Odesa Fine Arts Museum (20 min) Works by mainly Ukrainian & Russian artists on display in the elegant Potocki Palace. Potemkin Stairs (15 min) Formal entrance to city from sea, most famous for featuring in the silent film Battleship Potemkin. Odesa Museum of Western and Eastern Art (14 min) Museum displaying paintings & sculptures from European artists in a 19th-century palace. Odesa Zoo (15 min) Historic zoo with many endangered animals, children’s rides & an aquarium exhibit. Privoz Market (12 min) Sprawling market dating back to 1827 selling fresh produce, secondhand goods & cheap clothing. Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral (17 min) Monumental Russian Orthodox cathedral dating from 1808, restored after being destroyed by Stalin. Arcadia Beach (20 min) Famous holiday resort & beach featuring water slides, with nightclubs & a health resort nearby. Lanzheron (16 min) Summertime draws crowds to this oceanside beach with a sizable stretch of sand & nearby cafes. Vorontsov Palace (21 min) Palace & colonnade built in the 19th century for Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov. Odesʹkyy Delʹfinariy Nemo (16 min) Aquarium where visitors can interact with the dolphins, including dolphin therapy for kids. City Garden (18 min) Old-fashioned park with paved walkways & shade trees, plus a fountain, rotunda & bronze statues. Odesa Archeological Museum (15 min) Stately archaeology museum with regional artifacts, a gold & silver treasury & Egyptian mummies. Statue of the Duc de Richelieu (21 min) Bronze statue in a city square depicting the historic governor-general Duke of Richelieu in a toga. |