Visiting Kiev (Kyiv)
December 11th, 2007Kyiv is the city where the new and the old create excellent possibilities for historical and aesthetic exploration. Nevertheless, before you become a visitor to this incredible city, take some time to figure out at least two points: accommodation and transport.
Let us discuss choosing a place to stay. Start by considering what you can afford and your tastes, you may either choose to stay in a Kiev hotel, or rent an apartment. Count the stars on Kiev hotels to estimate the quality of the service and accommodation and the price you are willing to pay for it.
The Ukrainian capital boasts of several high-class hotels. There are virtually tens and tens of less posh Kiev accommodation facilities. A five star hotel is going to be approximately $400-850 per 24 hrs, 4 stars will cost $150-$500, 3 star hotels will cost you about $70-300, 2 stars will be from $50 to 120 and 1 star hotels charge around 25-100 per night.
There exist also a couple of hostels in Kiev for students and young people. In an ordinary hostel you will have unpretentious but clean accommodation facilities and several sofas or beds in one and the same room.