off the m06 highway, this stylish, driving-inspired hotel features road markings and re-purposed car tires. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. it's 7 km from the mamayeva sloboda cultural open-air museum and 8 km from the kyiv hippodrome horse racing track. earth-toned rooms with a contemporary vibe provide free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, safes and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemakers. all have sitting areas, while upgraded rooms add living rooms with sofabeds, and loft bedrooms. breakfast and secured parking are complimentary Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) 13 min
National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine (15 min) Traditional Ukrainian buildings cluster together at this open-air museum of traditional life. Park Landscape Alley (27 min) Charming public park showcasing offbeat local artwork, including abstract sculptures & mosaics. Kiev Funicular (29 min) Storied funicular along Volodymyrska Hill connecting the upper Old Town & lower Podil areas. Golden Gate (24 min) 1980s replica of 11th-century Golden Gate, the main fortified entrance to the medieval city. Gorodetsky House (28 min) Landmark Art Nouveau building & Presidential residence with a gallery and animal sculptures. The Motherland Monument (30 min) Huge statue atop of the National Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Friendship of Nations Arch (28 min) Huge rainbow-shaped arch with a riverfront deck built in 1982 to honor Russia & the Ukraine. St. Volodymyr's Cathedral (21 min) Neo-Byzantine cathedral with bright yellow facade, opening to a gold-accented fresco-lined interior. Ukrainian National Chornobyl Museum (29 min) Museum detailing the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, with audio-visual exhibits, photos & documents. Kiev Pechersk Lavra (32 min) Ornate religious buildings line this iconic monastic complex, known for its network of catacombs. St. Andrew's Church (28 min) Lavish 18th-century baroque church sitting on a hill overlooking one of Kiev's oldest neighborhoods. Oleg Antonov State Aviation Museum (12 min) Aviation museum with around 70 airplanes & helicopters plus air weapons, drones & aircraft engines. St. Sophia's Cathedral (25 min) Orthodox cathedral, founded in 1037, with monastic buildings, a gilt cupola, necropolis and museum. St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (26 min) Site comprising of a cathedral, bell tower, refectory & gates, all built in Ukrainian Baroque style. Independence Square (28 min) Many political rallies have taken place in this historic central square with musical fountains. |