Podil Travel Guide
Kyiv
Popular places to visit
Saint Sophia's Cathedral
You can study the exhibits at Saint Sophia's Cathedral, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyiv. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.
Khreshchatyk Street
During your trip to Kyiv, you can do some window-shopping at Khreshchatyk Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
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.
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery is just one of the places to see in Kyiv, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
St. Andrew's Church
Learn about the local history of Kyiv when you spend time at St. Andrew's Church. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.
Golden Gate
Learn about the local history of Kyiv when you spend time at Golden Gate. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Podil
Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv
"a true 5 star"
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
BURSA Hotel Kyiv
"Excellent staff, people so helpful, always smiling and helping! Everything great"
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
KONTRAKT Boutique Hotel
Number 21 by DBI
"This is a wonderful place to say. Very friendly and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2021
Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv Podil City Centre
"Friendly, clean"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025
Amarant Urban Hotel
"The hotel is a well thought out millennial place with a pool table, vibrant colors, and great shared spaces. The only details I did not like so much is that rooms were a bit small and there were no closets, or space to place luggage. Also, the curtains were a bit small so it was not as comfortable ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2021
Where to stay in Podil
Pechers'kyi District
Unique features of Pechers'kyi District include the cafes and historical sites. Make a stop by Mother Motherland Statue or The Motherland Monument while you're exploring the area.
Obolon'
While visiting Obolon', you might make a stop by sights like Fire Fighting Museum and Kyiv Golf Center.
Solomjanskyj
Well liked for its museums and breweries, Solomjanskyj is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like State Polytechnic Museum and Cosmopolite Shopping and Entertainment Center, and jump on the metro at Vokzalna Station to get around the city.
Khreshchatyy Yar
While visiting Khreshchatyy Yar, you might make a stop by sights like Center of all Pointers of Ukraine and Independence Square.
Holosiivskyj
Holosiivskyj is well liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Holosiivskyi National Nature Park and Vitamin Bowling Club are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Teremky Metro Station or Vydubychi Station to get around.
