Visit Besarabka
Popular places to visit
![Independence Square](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ae23ed90d61eb68a52ad3e83103d687b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Independence Square
You can learn about the history of Kyiv with a stop at Independence Square. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.
![Khreshchatyk Street](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/71e94c04159aa8b9dc749ed74f932193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Khreshchatyk Street
During your trip to Kyiv, you can do some window-shopping at Khreshchatyk Street. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
![Kyiv Pechersk Lavra](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6cf1612c6335bc0f5221d4a909959283.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0925809509f6299fef114409c1f32f38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery
You can learn about the history of Kyiv with a visit to St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
![Saint Sophia's Cathedral](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7f7a63ad5b6733caa72f3e4d78a2f1e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Saint Sophia's Cathedral
You can study the exhibits at Saint Sophia's Cathedral, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyiv. Experience the museums and art scene in this culturally rich area.
![Golden Gate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/250767011de1dccbd35bdedc217ca944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Golden Gate
Learn about the local history of Kyiv with a stop at Golden Gate. Discover the museums and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Besarabka
![Premier Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/792000/791992/51468968_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024
![Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1189700/1189682/89a4aeb0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024
![Maidan Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1379500/1379452/9447096a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
![Sky Loft Hotel by Rixwell](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22500000/22492600/22492545/fb36f243_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2024
![Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv Podil City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5470000/5463100/5463023/8c15e339_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024
![Hotel Ukraine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/47400/47342/81f8988e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Besarabka
![The Saint Vladimir Cathedral has a warm and beautiful interior.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/71e94c04159aa8b9dc749ed74f932193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Khreshchatyy Yar
While visiting Khreshchatyy Yar, you might make a stop by sights like Center of all Pointers of Ukraine and Independence Square.
![This is a Ukrainian chain that is a great place to try the national staples of vareniki and pelmeny, which are both types of dumplings. Eat the savories with smetana](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9c707ac5e06dd2873ee468597cf0e809.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Zoloti Vorota
While visiting Zoloti Vorota, you might make a stop by sights like Ukrainian National Opera House and Golden Gate.
![Independence square in Kyiv, Ukraine. #Travel #kyiv #Ukraine #water #waterfountain #lights #night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e845aa4446e64325cb6c1d9988ac5408.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Lypky
If you're spending some time in Lypky, The Chocolate House and House of the Weeping Widow are top sights worth seeing.
![Lviv is a city in western Ukraine, but you can find their amazing chocolate in cafes/stores like this around the country. Take a seat in the café and sample the drinking chocolate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3727ff26c6561561d37c19bb0f0cad68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Afanasivsʹkyy Yar
If you're spending some time in Afanasivsʹkyy Yar, Chopin Monument and St. Volodymyr's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
![I have never seen so many bottles of whiskey in one place! This is a pretty classy venue, with unique dishes and knowledgeable wait staff and, obviously, loads and loads of whiskey options. Prices are more Western than the Ukrainian norm, but its appropriate to the venue. A must-visit if you like whiskey!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f5c98c6a29b6336d2a319270f1d4a8ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Verkhnie Misto
If you're spending some time in Verkhnie Misto, Bohdan Khmelnytsky Statue and Saint Sophia's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
![Podil is an AWESOME neighborhood of Ukraine that's crammed to the gills with great restaurants and cafes and bars. 3B just happens to be one of them where I took a photo! Burgers are all the rage in Kyiv right now, and this is one of many places that features them on the menu and does a darn good job making them. Decent beer selection too, and decent prices.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1d7f06955415c84bb624b4581a02ac51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Podil
Unique features of Podil include the historic sites and art galleries. Make a stop by Chornobyl Museum or Kyiv Municipal Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre for Children and Youth while you're exploring the area.