| on the banks of the river dnieper, this casual woodsy hotel is a 6-minute walk from a metro station and 7 minutes away by foot from hydropark beach. boat rentals are available. simple, log-lined rooms provide flat-screen tvs, air conditioning and private bathrooms. a rustic restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows and a riverside terrace. other amenities include a bathhouse, a steam room and wi-fi, plus a seasonal cafe. upgraded rooms add minifridges. log cabins, some with kitchenettes, offer balconies, river views, and 1 or 2 bedrooms.
Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) 36 min
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (15 min)
Site comprising of a cathedral, bell tower, refectory & gates, all built in Ukrainian Baroque style. Golden Gate (17 min)
1980s replica of 11th-century Golden Gate, the main fortified entrance to the medieval city. Gorodetsky House (16 min)
Landmark Art Nouveau building & Presidential residence with a gallery and animal sculptures. St. Volodymyr's Cathedral (19 min)
Neo-Byzantine cathedral with bright yellow facade, opening to a gold-accented fresco-lined interior. Friendship of Nations Arch (14 min)
Huge rainbow-shaped arch with a riverfront deck built in 1982 to honor Russia & the Ukraine. Kiev Funicular (14 min)
Storied funicular along Volodymyrska Hill connecting the upper Old Town & lower Podil areas. St. Sophia's Cathedral (16 min)
Orthodox cathedral, founded in 1037, with monastic buildings, a gilt cupola, necropolis and museum. The Ukrainian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War (5 min)
Vast war memorial sculpted by Vuchetych & a museum displaying exhibits about WWII in the Ukraine. Independence Square (13 min)
Many political rallies have taken place in this historic central square with musical fountains. Mariyinsky Palace (10 min)
Reconstructed Baroque palace & official residence of Ukraine's president, first completed in 1752. St. Andrew's Church (17 min)
Lavish 18th-century baroque church sitting on a hill overlooking one of Kiev's oldest neighborhoods. The Motherland Monument (9 min)
Huge statue atop of the National Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Ukrainian National Chornobyl Museum (11 min)
Museum detailing the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, with audio-visual exhibits, photos & documents. Hydropark (7 min)
Bustling urban beach with cafes, discos, boat rides, volleyball & other recreation options. Kiev Pechersk Lavra (11 min)
Ornate religious buildings line this iconic monastic complex, known for its network of catacombs. | 
