| in an elegant 19th-century building, this understated mini-hotel is 16 minutes by foot from storied independence square. a bi-level suite has a minifridge, and tea and coffeemakers. a pair of dorms have bunk beds with reading lamps. it's within 13 minutes' walk of both zoloti vorota metro station and the national museum of the history of ukraine. simply decorated rooms provide complimentary wi-fi and in-room sinks; bathrooms are shared. . family rooms sleep 4 people. amenities include a guest kitchen, a cafe, and a lounge with a tv, a library and board games. upgraded rooms offer tvs, balconies and/or en suite facilities
Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) 33 min
Gorodetsky House (10 min)
Landmark Art Nouveau building & Presidential residence with a gallery and animal sculptures. Kiev Funicular (14 min)
Storied funicular along Volodymyrska Hill connecting the upper Old Town & lower Podil areas. St. Andrew's Church (13 min)
Lavish 18th-century baroque church sitting on a hill overlooking one of Kiev's oldest neighborhoods. The Motherland Monument (17 min)
Huge statue atop of the National Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Kiev Pechersk Lavra (13 min)
Ornate religious buildings line this iconic monastic complex, known for its network of catacombs. Friendship of Nations Arch (7 min)
Huge rainbow-shaped arch with a riverfront deck built in 1982 to honor Russia & the Ukraine. St. Sophia's Cathedral (10 min)
Orthodox cathedral, founded in 1037, with monastic buildings, a gilt cupola, necropolis and museum. Park Landscape Alley (8 min)
Charming public park showcasing offbeat local artwork, including abstract sculptures & mosaics. National Opera of Ukraine (15 min)
Opera house, ballet, theatre, and opera St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (11 min)
Site comprising of a cathedral, bell tower, refectory & gates, all built in Ukrainian Baroque style. Ukrainian National Chornobyl Museum (8 min)
Museum detailing the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, with audio-visual exhibits, photos & documents. St. Volodymyr's Cathedral (18 min)
Neo-Byzantine cathedral with bright yellow facade, opening to a gold-accented fresco-lined interior. Golden Gate (12 min)
1980s replica of 11th-century Golden Gate, the main fortified entrance to the medieval city. Mariyinsky Palace (7 min)
Reconstructed Baroque palace & official residence of Ukraine's president, first completed in 1752. Independence Square (13 min)
Many political rallies have taken place in this historic central square with musical fountains. | 
