| some have saunas and/or sitting areas. decorated in warm and neutral tones, the straightforward rooms and suites offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars, as well as safes and en suite bathrooms. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. this understated hotel is 2 km from the golden gate, and 3 km from both independence square and st. a breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary. sophia's cathedral. there's also a restaurant/bar and a furnished terrace
Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) 29 min
Mariyinsky Palace (13 min)
Reconstructed Baroque palace & official residence of Ukraine's president, first completed in 1752. St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (9 min)
Site comprising of a cathedral, bell tower, refectory & gates, all built in Ukrainian Baroque style. St. Andrew's Church (11 min)
Lavish 18th-century baroque church sitting on a hill overlooking one of Kiev's oldest neighborhoods. Gorodetsky House (13 min)
Landmark Art Nouveau building & Presidential residence with a gallery and animal sculptures. St. Volodymyr's Cathedral (17 min)
Neo-Byzantine cathedral with bright yellow facade, opening to a gold-accented fresco-lined interior. St. Sophia's Cathedral (8 min)
Orthodox cathedral, founded in 1037, with monastic buildings, a gilt cupola, necropolis and museum. Ukrainian National Chornobyl Museum (14 min)
Museum detailing the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, with audio-visual exhibits, photos & documents. Golden Gate (18 min)
1980s replica of 11th-century Golden Gate, the main fortified entrance to the medieval city. Park Landscape Alley (14 min)
Charming public park showcasing offbeat local artwork, including abstract sculptures & mosaics. Kiev Pechersk Lavra (19 min)
Ornate religious buildings line this iconic monastic complex, known for its network of catacombs. The Motherland Monument (23 min)
Huge statue atop of the National Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. National Opera of Ukraine (17 min)
Opera house, ballet, theatre, and opera Kiev Funicular (14 min)
Storied funicular along Volodymyrska Hill connecting the upper Old Town & lower Podil areas. Friendship of Nations Arch (13 min)
Huge rainbow-shaped arch with a riverfront deck built in 1982 to honor Russia & the Ukraine. Independence Square (11 min)
Many political rallies have taken place in this historic central square with musical fountains. | 
