First of all, let’s say that you don’t need to make long plans to travel to Ukraine cities.. Whenever you find cheap tickets, you can go, we follow Ukraine as much as we follow domestic ticket campaigns; If we find a suitable ticket to Gaziantep, we can go to eat kebab, and if we find a ticket to Kyiv, we can go walking by the Dnieper River.. We are so comfortable. Because Ukraine is among the countries where Turkish citizens can enter with a chip ID.. In short, there is no visa problem, no passport problem, and you go to Ukraine by shaking your hand.. Therefore, it is not much different from traveling within Turkey.
It is worth noting that if you do not have a chip ID, you cannot enter with your old ID.. You can enter Ukraine with a chip ID or passport, if you have a passport, be sure to take your passport with you even if you have a chip ID.. With passport, the transitions are much faster and smoother, they can interrogate those who come with their ID.. Make sure you have your return ticket and the printout of the reservation confirmation about the place you will stay with you.
There is one more important and lesser known issue that even causes many people to return from the door, which is the money you need to keep with you.. Yes, you need to have a certain amount of money with you in cash depending on the day of your stay.. This amount is $50 plus $250 per person per day.. The dollar equivalent may also be in a different currency; For example, if you are going to stay for 3 days, you need to have 150 plus 250, a total of 400 dollars, if you will stay for 4 days, you need to have 200 plus 250, a total of 450 dollars.. Do not trust those who have gone before and say, ‘No one asked us for money’ and go with little money.. Because the Ukrainian police can sometimes pass you without even asking for your return ticket or where you will stay, and sometimes they ask how much money you have with you.. If you have been asked this question and you do not have the amount mentioned above, know that you have no chance to enter Ukraine.
If you have found a ticket at an affordable price, leave the rest to us.. As someone who has lived in Kiev for about 1 year, I have prepared the most comprehensive Kyiv Travel Guide’ with details that you cannot find anywhere else.. From Places to visit in Kiev to places that should not be visited, yes, there are also important places that should not be visited in our guide; because you go to a country where the minimum wage is $150 and you are walking wealth.
>> Is Kyiv Cheap?
>> How to Get to Kiev?
>> When to Go to Kiev?
>> Where to Stay in Kiev ?
>> Transportation in Kiev
>> Places to Visit in Kiev
>> Food and Drink in Kiev
>> Nightlife in Kiev
>> How Many Days in Kiev Stay?
>> People of Kiev
>> Shopping in Kiev
>> Things to Consider in Kiev
Is Kiev Cheap?
Is Kyiv Cheap?
Yes, one of the rare countries that is cheaper than Turkey is Ukraine, but there is a very intense Turkish influx due to visa-free travel.. Therefore, the prices of places that appeal to tourists have also increased.. However, if you travel like a local and know where and what to do, Kyiv is a very cheap city.. All the details are below.
How to Get to Kiev?
There are direct flights to Kiev from metropolitan cities such as Istanbul and Ankara, and the journey takes about two hours.. Turkish Airlines and Pegasus have a lot of flights, you can get very affordable prices especially from Pegasus campaigns.. However, there is another company where you can find much more affordable tickets, Ukraine International Airlines, especially if you are making long-term plans, it is possible to find tickets even under 300 TL.. If you follow the discount periods such as Black Friday carefully, you can catch good prices.
There are two airports in Kiev; Boryspil and Zhulhany Airport. If you come to Kiev from a different Ukrainian city, you will most likely land at Zhulhany airport, because domestic flights are mostly made from this airport.. International flights operate at both airports.. Since Zhulhany Airport is much smaller than Boryspil Airport, companies like Pegasus fly here, while companies like THY fly to Boryspil airport.. Although Zhulhany is a little closer, both airports are located outside the city centre.. However, buses and shuttles are available, I still recommend using a taxi or Uber.. You will reach the city center in approximately half an hour.. If you are going to choose Uber, there is free wifi at the airport, it is important to call your car before you go out, do not think that I will take care of it when you go out.. Because the wi-fi doesn’t work outside.
When to Go to Kiev?
Even someone who doesn’t know anything about the climate of Kyiv has a little bit of knowledge, at least because it is a cold country. known. For this reason, the most suitable dates are between April and August, when you can see a little more sun and the temperature increases.. July is usually hot but rainy, so you should take this into account.. However, you should not look for the answer to the question of when to go to Kiev in the seasons, of course, keep the seasons in the back of your mind, but definitely go to Kiev when you find a cheap flight ticket.. This is the clear and precise answer.. Because Kyiv is a beautiful city in all seasons and the activities you can do do not change much.
Where to Stay in Kiev?
It is possible to say a place directly because the prices change according to the period and occupancy rate. not. However, if you want to stay in a central place, make sure it is close to Khreschatyk street, you can easily reach everywhere from here.. Of course, prices will be slightly higher than other regions.. You can find affordable places with Airbnb, but do not forget that the houses you will rent will be in very old buildings.. Our choice for Ukraine is usually Airbnb, because you can find both central and affordable homes.. Yes, the buildings are old, but the interior is very good, and you can feel Ukraine better by staying in these historical buildings.. If you are going to look for a house on Airbnb, if you become a member using this link, you can get a discount of 130 TL on your first reservation, you can have a nice dinner for two people in Ukraine with this profit you will make..
Transportation in Kiev
There are many different alternatives to get around Kiev; Uber prices are quite affordable. So it can be a good option or you can find someone who can show you all of Kiev with their own vehicle on tripadvisor.. You can even find an Azeri or Turkmen driver who speaks Turkish.. You can travel by taxi, but this is the most expensive method.. These three methods are very comfortable, but if you are going to live in the countries you visit, like us, none of them are for you, we say we visited, we saw, we lived
Living in Kiev If we want to, we should definitely use public transport.. We will use the subway so we can see the deepest subway station in the world.. Arsenalna metro station is the deepest metro station in the world with a depth of 105 meters. This station is located on the Red line, other stations on the same line are also quite deep, but the deepest is Arsenalna station.. There are 2 more metro lines, Green and Blue, so there are 3 metro lines in total.
You can use the tram line for places you cannot reach by metro, even if you don’t need it, I say use it.. Anyway, no one wants to come without getting on the tram, whose photo you can see below.. For places you cannot reach by metro or tram, I think it is best to walk, to walk slowly and to examine the buildings you pass by one by one.. Of course, if you went out late at night, that is, if the goal is not to travel, but to flow into the night, then it is not walking.. You can call an Uber or hit a main street and hitchhike.. Actually, it’s not exactly hitchhiking, it’s very difficult to find and stop a passing taxi.. Instead, if you go out on the main street and raise your hand, the cars will stop, you tell your destination, you bargain, you get in and you go to your destination in the cheapest way.. If you ask if it is reliable, I have used it as much as I do not know the number of and I have not had any problems.. Of course, when you are in Ukraine, it doesn’t seem like a problem for the driver to be drunk.. Especially late at night, 80% of them were getting drunk, even those who continued to drink while driving.. I thought it would be better if you use Uber
If your hotel is in the center, you will not have a problem with transportation while visiting.. There is no public transport that you can come directly from the airport to the center, you have to transfer.. If you do not have much experience abroad, it will be difficult for you to transfer in public transport.. At this point, Uber saves you. If you do not intend to use the line you use in Turkey, there is a wi-fi network at the airport, you can call your Uber without going out and go to your hotel comfortably.
Places to Visit in Kyiv
The fact that it is now the capital of Ukraine shows us how important Kiev is.. Also, Kyiv was an important city during the Soviet Union and its history is full of important events.. Even Khreshchatyk Street and Independence Square will make you feel the history of Kyiv, you can be sure of that. This square is a square that has witnessed independence struggles in different periods.
St.. Sophia Cathedral, St.. Michael’s Cathedral and Caves Monastery are also among the places you should definitely see.. By the way, Caves Monastery is one of the pilgrimage points according to the Orthodox belief, besides being a touristic place. You can’t miss seeing it, for sure, this will be the place you will tell your relatives the most when you return to Kyiv, but people will probably think that you are exaggerating That’s how deep it is.
If you have children, I say stop by Landscape Alley, a very interesting park.
As museums, Chernobyl Museum and War Museum can be visited. Chernobyl may upset you because it is a little more recent and its effects are visible in our country.. Even though the war museum is criticized as being biased, it will help you have an idea about what happened.
More about other places to visit in Kiev and the places we mentioned above. For detailed information, you can review our article “Places to Visit in Kyiv”. We have included all the details from the location information to the route you need to follow.
Eating and Drinking in Kyiv
Comparing to Turkish cuisine, Ukrainian cuisine is of course a little weak. , although it is a situation that is valid not only for Ukraine but also for many countries.. In fact, this is due to the richness of our cuisine.. Therefore, if we make an evaluation without comparing, Ukraine is a country where there are enough food alternatives for a tourist and there are dishes worth trying.
Borsch Soup is one of the dishes you should try in Kiev.. Other than that, Kievski aka Chicken Kyiv is the most famous dish, definitely try both. If you are looking for a slightly different taste, you can try Varenyky, a pastry, and Okroshka, a cold soup made from ingredients such as kefir, sausage and salad.. Especially Okroshka can be a bit ambitious. But if you are after very different flavors, I say try it.. Do not forget to drink a lot of coffee, except for meals, small coffee stalls in front of you can prepare coffees far above your expectations.. So give them a chance and don’t hesitate to try them.
Kyiv Restaurants are generally cheaper than Turkey, but a little more expensive for Kyiv conditions.. Because Ukrainian people usually don’t go to restaurants.. That’s why most restaurants appeal to tourists.. The best places to try Ukrainian food are Kanapa Restaurant and Khutorets on the Dnieper. If you want an Italian cuisine where I can eat my pizza and pasta, Pizza Celentano will do the trick.. I definitely recommend Puzata Hata for affordable prices, I wouldn’t be exaggerating if I say it’s a life-saving restaurant.. I recommend the Crimean Tatar restaurant called Musafir for those who say I can’t eat everything, but they want Turkish cuisine.. Although they don’t have any extra taste, there are leaf wraps, pancakes, raw börek and many Turkish dishes.
Places to eat in Kiev and what you should try “What to Eat in Kiev?) to learn about foods and drinks. Where to Eat?” you can review our article. We also included the location information of the restaurants you should go to in our article.
Kyiv Nightlife
I’m sure everyone has more or less opinion about Kyiv nightlife. There are, but let me tell you in advance, Kiev nightlife is equal, if you have an expectation like Kyiv girls, forget about it.. Of course it is possible to make new friends in Kyiv clubs. However, you cannot find both quality, entertainment and beautiful Kyiv girls in the same place.
All kinds of entertainment venues, from cafes to strip clubs, in Arena City, which is seen as the center of Kyiv nightlife. has. However, this is more of a tourist destination; Its customers are mainly tourists and young girls who come to meet tourists.. The average price of the venues here is also high.. Of course there are good places to go here too.. But definitely don’t get stuck in Arena City because the real Kyiv nightlife is happening outside.
Kyiv Bars and Nightclubs For “Kyiv Nightclubs” you can check our article.. Don’t miss our recommendations for nightclubs, especially those that the people of Kyiv go to and which are less known by tourists.
How Many Days to Stay in Kiev?
“I am everywhere I will visit, I cannot come again.” If you say, stay for 4 or 5 nights, there are many places to visit in Kiev. In my opinion, don’t think that you can’t come anyway, no visa, no worries; If you find cheap tickets, you can escape to Kiev even on the weekend.. So don’t hang around to make a 5 night plan.. Come in whatever date suits you, when the tickets are available.
People of Kyiv
There is a belief that people in a cold country are cold.. However, I don’t think that’s exactly the case.. Living a little distance and in their own way; We cannot say that they are cold because they do not talk to people they do not know much unless it is necessary.. These are more indicators of civilization.. People of Kyiv generally do not interfere too much with people outside their social circle.. Because he doesn’t want to bother you. However, after meeting, they are very warm and sincere people, especially if they have had a little drink, you can have very nice conversations.
When you go to countries with low income levels like Ukraine, there is inevitably a prejudice against the people living here.. However, the situation in Ukraine is somewhat different.. Although its income level is low, it is a very developed country in terms of education; The literacy rate is around 99.5%, the number of universities is 400, most of them old and well-established universities – Turkey’s population is almost twice that of Ukraine and the number of universities is below 200 – in short, they are in good condition in terms of education.. The majority of the population speaks a little English.. However, he does not like to talk very much, even if you speak English, he can answer you in Russian.
Shopping in Kyiv
For shopping in Kiev, which is a developed city There are too many options. Visa and Mastercard accepted in most stores and shopping malls. Therefore, you can use cash or make purchases with a credit card.. Still good to have cash for small stalls. Another thing you should know is that there is no Tax Free shopping in Ukraine. So you don’t have a chance to get a VAT refund.
Even though there are lots of shopping opportunities, don’t be discouraged by buying a lot of things from a cheap country.. Because for big brands there is no advantage in prices, so there is no point in spending time shopping in Kiev.. You can still visit the shopping malls on Khreschatyk Street, there are shopping malls in different places, but they are all the same.
If you want to see the street market, you can go to Besarabsky Market, but the prices are expensive.. Most of the nuts etc stalls are Uzbek and you can speak Turkish. There are restaurants around, but don’t go and get yourself angry for no reason, places that will make you regret both in terms of food and service.
Things to Watch Out for in Kiev
Small thefts happen every time. Of course, it is happening in Ukraine as well as in the country.. It’s not a dangerous place. However, it’s still better if you don’t walk outside very late at night, there may be a group of drunks drinking on one of the underpasses and messing with you based on the authority given by alcohol Once they threw a bottle behind me, after all, a drunk person has no idea what to do.. That’s why it’s good to be careful.
An article that applies to men: Do not go to nightclubs where tourists go mostly, be very careful if you go, don’t think that she fell in love with you at first sight
Bring Dollars or Euros with you; If you bring TL, you will lose more due to the exchange rate difference.. Also, don’t forget that you can find an exchange office every step of the way, and don’t be in a hurry to convert your money, look at the rates and convert to the most suitable one.
There is no sale of alcoholic beverages in the markets after 23:00.
A small detail. but it is useful to say; Tap water is not drinkable in Ukraine.
This is what I have to say about Kyiv.. I hope you have a full and beautiful holiday.