Title: Visit Central Ukraine: Best of Central Ukraine Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Central Ukraine](https://expedia.com/Central-Ukraine-Hotels.d6057825.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Central Ukraine](https://expedia.com/Central-Ukraine-Vacation-Rentals.d6057825.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Central Ukraine](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Central-Ukraine.d6057825.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Central Ukraine](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Central-Ukraine.d6057825.Car-Rental-Guide)[Central Ukraine Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Central-Ukraine.d6057825.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Central Ukraine ## Travel Guide ![The Saint Vladimir Cathedral has a warm and beautiful interior.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1565/b3158c46-e3a6-40b9-917c-66382af820c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#StunningStructures](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1565/f7d1f240-8875-4e53-8244-746287877126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blue light. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1565/8f215327-d0b2-49a6-9d53-f4fa980a3e7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just your average coffee van.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1565/b340ccc7-6e10-4dd0-a1c4-ecc7d89688ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Secret fishing spots are all over the city.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1565/107aca72-a0ef-4297-b053-5cee37d66273.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Ukraine Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Central Ukraine ![The Saint Vladimir Cathedral has a warm and beautiful interior.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1565/b3158c46-e3a6-40b9-917c-66382af820c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shevchenkivs'kyi District 4.5/5(302 area reviews) Churches and cafes are highlights of Shevchenkivs'kyi District. Make a stop by Insurance Agent’s Shoes Statue or Kyiv Zoo while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Vokzalna Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.com/Kyiv-Shevchenkivskyi-District.dx3000662600) ![Independence square in Kyiv, Ukraine. #Travel #kyiv #Ukraine #water #waterfountain #lights #night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1565/a568d725-54d9-4267-87e3-dcfc152c3f1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pechers'kyi District 4.5/5(225 area reviews) Unique features of Pechers'kyi District include the cafes and historic sites. Make a stop by Zverinets Caves and Archangel Mykhail Monastery or Mother Motherland Statue while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.com/Kyiv-Pecherskyi-District.dx3000662595) ![Aerial view of Kyiv city, center district, Ukraine. Panoramic cityscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976396834/c631b0ef-2110-457b-8897-72fa91bbbfb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Verkhnie Misto If you're spending some time in Verkhnie Misto, Bohdan Khmelnytsky Statue and Saint Sophia's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Kyiv-Verkhnie-Misto.dx553248635976396834) ![I wish the flowers were in front of the statue, not behind.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1565/13d7a0a4-32b9-4048-af6f-70d16edf934d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Podil 4.5/5(50 area reviews) Unique features of Podil include the historic sites and art galleries. Make a stop by Chornobyl Museum or One Street Museum while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.com/Kyiv-Podil.dx553248622905465286) ![The Saint Vladimir Cathedral has a warm and beautiful interior.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1565/b3158c46-e3a6-40b9-917c-66382af820c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Khreshchatyy Yar While visiting Khreshchatyy Yar, you might make a stop by sights like Center of all Pointers of Ukraine and Independence Square. [](https://expedia.com/Kyiv-Khreshchatyy-Yar.dx553248635976400732) ![Independence square in Kyiv, Ukraine. #Travel #kyiv #Ukraine #water #waterfountain #lights #night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1565/a568d725-54d9-4267-87e3-dcfc152c3f1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lypky If you're spending some time in Lypky, House of the Weeping Widow and Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine are top sights worth seeing. 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Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=47342&PinnedHotelID=47342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6057825) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=47342&PinnedHotelID=47342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6057825) ![Premier Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/792000/791992/51468968_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Premier Palace Hotel 5-7/29 T. Shevchenko Blvd. Kyiv Fully refundable $173 nightly $189 total Apr 18 - Apr 19 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyiv. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions PinchukArtCentre and Lesya Ukrainka National ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (509 reviews) Good Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F18%2F2026&endDate=4%2F19%2F2026&selected=791992&PinnedHotelID=791992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6057825) [See all 808 properties in Central Ukraine](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026®ionId=6057825) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Greguar Hotel & Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4690000/4681700/4681626/7580c71a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Greguar Hotel & Apartments 67/7, Velyka Vasylkivska Str. Kyiv Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Kyiv. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (120 reviews) Clean Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Kyiv-Hotels-Greguar-Hotel-Apartments.h4681626.Hotel-Information) ![Central Dayflat Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4420000/4410900/4410872/94703573_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Central Dayflat Apartments Prorizna 10, Office 22, Entrance 2 Kyiv Kiev Oblast Stay at this apartment in Kyiv. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Khreshchatyk Street and Lesya ... [](https://expedia.com/Kyiv-Hotels-Central-Dayflat-Apartments.h4410872.Hotel-Information) ![Summit Apart Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20210000/20209100/20209057/cdd4f04e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Summit Apart Hotel Pushkinskaya str. 5, app 11 Kyiv Stay at this aparthotel in Kyiv. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Khreshchatyk Street and Lesya ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews) I’m staying in this hotel for the third time-it’s always enjoyable. The location is fantastic-just two minutes walking from Khreshatik, Tcum. The property is clean, the staff is welcoming and helpful. The only down side of the hotel-there is no elevator-it’s not easy with heave luggage, but the concierge ... Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Kyiv-Hotels-Summit-Apart-Hotel.h20209057.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Central Ukraine](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6057825&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Khreshchatyk-Street-Lypky.d553248622845864007.Vacation-Attraction) ![Caption---- Lavra, Kiev, Ukraine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114240/2f796754-2753-4c86-a40f-5181f1ca4208.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyiv Pechersk Lavra 4.5/5(119 reviews) You can learn about the history of Kyiv with a visit to Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Kyiv-Pechersk-Lavra-Pecherskyi-District.d6114240.Vacation-Attraction) ![Based on at St Sophia in Istanbul](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1565/ab43f5ed-abc2-4756-bd9a-8193cd54caec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saint Sophia's Cathedral 4.5/5(201 reviews) You can study the exhibits at Saint Sophia's Cathedral, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyiv. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Saint-Sophias-Cathedral-Shevchenkivskyi-District.d6114242.Vacation-Attraction) ![I wouldn't guess that this place is so vivid with buskers :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1565/1e948714-eec7-4eb9-8efc-9c5e2b9b028f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Golden Gate 4.5/5(180 reviews) Learn about the local history of Kyiv with a stop at Golden Gate. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Golden-Gate-Shevchenkivskyi-District.d6114270.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Andrew's Church in Kiev - an Orthodox church in honor of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called; It was built in the Baroque style by the architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli in 1754 on St. Andrew’s Mountain. It is located on the steep right bank of the Dnieper, above the historical part of the city - Podol.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1565/c07619cb-ad5a-472a-82f6-ac2200efff42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Andrew's Church 4.5/5(175 reviews) Learn about the local history of Kyiv when you take a trip to St. Andrew's Church. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/St-Andrews-Church-Shevchenkivskyi-District.d6114258.Vacation-Attraction) #### Independence Square 4.5/5(265 reviews) You can learn about the history of Kyiv with a stop at Independence Square. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Independence-Square-Shevchenkivskyi-District.d6114244.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Central Ukraine ![View of the Dnieper River in Kiv, Ukraine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126369/6daf7afa-220a-4c40-bad8-4c44c3b55af7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kyiv ![Panoramic view of wooden windmills. Village Vodianiki, Cherkasy region, Ukraine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6638/6bbeaf9e-7852-4578-9cf2-05ae1e3b762a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cherkasy ![I don't know what this room is used for, but I loved that it was empty. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9428/26025013-dd78-4950-ad1b-a3b5d74c7544.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Poltava ![Bridge over the river. Landscape shot from drone. Zhytomyr, Ukraine](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10685/bc1eec0c-0473-457e-91d6-83c3f0307da0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Zhytomyr - Cities near Central Ukraine - Places of interest [Kyiv](https://expedia.com/Kyiv.dx6126369)[Cherkasy](https://expedia.com/Cherkasy.dx6638)[Kropyvnytskyi](https://expedia.com/Kropyvnytskyi.dx8271)[Poltava](https://expedia.com/Poltava.dx9428)[Sumy](https://expedia.com/Sumy.dx10186)[Zhytomyr](https://expedia.com/Zhytomyr.dx10685)[Okhtyrka](https://expedia.com/Okhtyrka.dx6057826)[Pidhirtsi](https://expedia.com/Pidhirtsi.dx6126167)[Boryspil](https://expedia.com/Boryspil.dx6129810)[Popivka](https://expedia.com/Popivka.dx6132880)[Brovary](https://expedia.com/Brovary.dx6137286)[Nevklia](https://expedia.com/Nevklia.dx6151154)[Vyshhorod](https://expedia.com/Vyshhorod.dx6155746)[Bila Tserkva](https://expedia.com/Bila-Tserkva.dx6188450)[Kozyn](https://expedia.com/Kozyn.dx6286931)[Irpin](https://expedia.com/Irpin.dx6289552)[Khodosivka](https://expedia.com/Khodosivka.dx6336509)[Chernihiv](https://expedia.com/Chernihiv.dx6355941)[Vorzelʼ](https://expedia.com/Vorzel.dx3000012636)[Vita-Poshtova](https://expedia.com/Vita-Poshtova.dx3000012646)[Vasylkiv](https://expedia.com/Vasylkiv.dx3000012653)[Teterivka](https://expedia.com/Teterivka.dx3000012661)[Takhtaulove](https://expedia.com/Takhtaulove.dx3000012666)[Syrai](https://expedia.com/Syrai.dx3000012667)[Stoianka](https://expedia.com/Stoianka.dx3000012680) - [Independence Square ](https://expedia.com/Independence-Square-Shevchenkivskyi-District.d6114244.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kyiv Fortress ](https://expedia.com/Kyiv-Fortress-Pecherskyi-District.d553248621532521220.Vacation-Attraction) - [Khreshchatyk Street ](https://expedia.com/Khreshchatyk-Street-Lypky.d553248622845864007.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kyiv Pechersk Lavra ](https://expedia.com/Kyiv-Pechersk-Lavra-Pecherskyi-District.d6114240.Vacation-Attraction) - [Chornobyl Museum ](https://expedia.com/Chornobyl-Museum-Podil.d6114286.Vacation-Attraction) - [Saint Sophia's Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Saint-Sophias-Cathedral-Shevchenkivskyi-District.d6114242.Vacation-Attraction) - [St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery ](https://expedia.com/St-Michaels-Golden-Domed-Monastery-Shevchenkivskyi-District.d6114246.Vacation-Attraction) - [Golden Gate ](https://expedia.com/Golden-Gate-Shevchenkivskyi-District.d6114270.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mother Motherland Statue ](https://expedia.com/Mother-Motherland-Statue-Pecherskyi-District.d6114250.Vacation-Attraction) - [A.V. 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