Kiev is the city where the modern and the ancient create excellent possibilities for historical and aesthetic tourism. However, before you become a visitor to this incredible city, take your time to figure out at least two things: accommodation and transport.

Let us discuss picking an apartment. Start by considering what you can afford and personal preference, you can either choose to rent a room 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 luxurious Kiev accommodation opportunities. A luxury hotel will be approximately $400-850 per 24 hrs, four star hotels will be around $150-$500, three stars will be about $70-300, two stars will be from $50 to 120 and 1 star hotels charge around 25-100 per night.

There exist also several hostels in the city for students and young people. In an ordinary hostel you will find modest but clean accommodation and some sofas or beds in one and the same room.

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Let me introduce myself, I am Olga - a Ukrainian.

I live in one of the most ancient East European cities - Kiev city. I am twenty, studying at the University of International Relations.

I've many mates in USA and every single one of them wish to get to know more about my beautiful city when coming here.

I have collected all the helpful information for newcomers who are goingintend to visit my wonderful country.

This information will help you to settle down cosily in our city, have the interesting agenda of your tour.

All my proposals, frank comments and guidelines on hostels, flats, cafes and city taxi drivers are assembled here.

You can also view Ukrainian ladies part here - with tips and links for bored guys who want to date beautiful Ukrainian girls in hotels in kiev.

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