Holiday homes & rentals in Kyiv

Live the palatial lifestyle in a grand town house in a leafy, upscale neighbourhood of Kiev, or be a city slicker in a hip, futuristic downtown condo above nightlife, cafes and shopping.

Taste of Kiev

You cannot leave the country's largest city without becoming familiar with local and national specialities. Under Wonder provides 24-hour service, so you have no excuse not to stop by. Cosy and somewhat cave-like, sample rustic favourites like the stuffed rabbit or goose fillet.

For a chic cottage vibe, unwind at Spotykach to try their take on the classic Ukrainian red borscht; a beetroot soup with beans. Jumping to dessert, the creamy Russian Napoleon cake with strawberries will leave you full and satisfied, luckily, since their entire dessert menu is tempting.

Recent and not-so-recent history

If you don't dare to visit the town itself which is just two hours' north of Kiev, then visit Ukrainian National Chernobyl Museum. Loaded with information about the disaster, aftermath and background, you can feel a part of history as you walk through a recreated nuclear zone.

Be in awe of a stunning and nearly millennium-old monastery set within a series of caves known as Kiev Pechersk Lavra. Admire the gold-topped and green roofed chapels above ground, and investigate the interesting catacombs and winding cave passageways below.

Ukrainian pride

Go back to medieval times at the Golden Gate, a replica of the original, impenetrable 11th-century gate into Kiev that had been heavily guarded and armed. Enjoy the park-like setting and funky neighbourhood as you walk around the structure, finding details echoing the middle ages.

You'll recognise The Motherland Monument as one of the images of Kiev (though controversial), and probably will have seen it from afar in other parts of town. The name explains its roots, and this looming, tough-looking symbol of the former Soviet Union is best enjoyed alongside its museum counterpart.

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