Kyiv is the city where the new and the ancient make excellent chances for cultural and aesthetic tourism. However, before you become a visitor to this fabulous city, take your time to figure out at least two questions: where you will spend your nights and how you are going to get around the place.

Let us discuss picking an accommodation. Depending on your budget and personal preference, you could either choose to rent a room in a Kiev hotel, or rent an apartment. Count the stars on Kiev hotels to evaluate the comfort you require and the price you can afford.

Kiev has several high-class hotels. There are virtually dozens of less luxurious Kiev accommodation opportunities. A luxury accommodation will cost you around $400-850 per night, 4 stars will cost $150-$500, 3 star hotels will cost you about $70-300, 2 stars will be from $50 to 120 and small and one star hotels cost around 25-100 per 24 hours.

There are as well several hostels in Kiev for students and young people. In an ordinary hostel you will find modest but fresh accommodation and some sofas or beds in one and the same room.

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