| a 10-minute walk from a subway station, this unassuming hotel on a tree-lined street in the diplomatic district is 9 minutes on foot from the golden gate, a monument modeled on 11th century fortifications. straightforward rooms feature wi-fi access and flat-screen tvs. amenities include a sauna and parking (fee). there are also studios and 1-bedroom apartments that provide kitchenettes. upgraded rooms add sofas, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) 32 min
Kiev Funicular (16 min)
Storied funicular along Volodymyrska Hill connecting the upper Old Town & lower Podil areas. St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (13 min)
Site comprising of a cathedral, bell tower, refectory & gates, all built in Ukrainian Baroque style. St. Andrew's Church (14 min)
Lavish 18th-century baroque church sitting on a hill overlooking one of Kiev's oldest neighborhoods. Park Landscape Alley (8 min)
Charming public park showcasing offbeat local artwork, including abstract sculptures & mosaics. National Opera of Ukraine (12 min)
Opera house, ballet, theatre, and opera Golden Gate (10 min)
1980s replica of 11th-century Golden Gate, the main fortified entrance to the medieval city. Friendship of Nations Arch (9 min)
Huge rainbow-shaped arch with a riverfront deck built in 1982 to honor Russia & the Ukraine. Independence Square (13 min)
Many political rallies have taken place in this historic central square with musical fountains. The Motherland Monument (18 min)
Huge statue atop of the National Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. St. Volodymyr's Cathedral (15 min)
Neo-Byzantine cathedral with bright yellow facade, opening to a gold-accented fresco-lined interior. Ukrainian National Chornobyl Museum (11 min)
Museum detailing the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, with audio-visual exhibits, photos & documents. Gorodetsky House (9 min)
Landmark Art Nouveau building & Presidential residence with a gallery and animal sculptures. St. Sophia's Cathedral (10 min)
Orthodox cathedral, founded in 1037, with monastic buildings, a gilt cupola, necropolis and museum. Kiev Pechersk Lavra (14 min)
Ornate religious buildings line this iconic monastic complex, known for its network of catacombs. Mariyinsky Palace (9 min)
Reconstructed Baroque palace & official residence of Ukraine's president, first completed in 1752. | 
