Kyiv is the capital and largest city of Ukraine, built on the hills of the Dnipro River's right bank. Its skyline of gold-domed churches, the UNESCO-listed St Sophia Cathedral and Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, the cobbled Andriyivskyy Descent and the riverside Podil district make it one of Eastern Europe's most historic capitals. Kyiv is a city at war: air-raid alerts, damage and security restrictions shape every visit, and all travel must be planned around current official advice.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv
Five-star hotel on the Dnipro embankment beside Podil, with underground parking and an on-site shelter reported in a 2026 guide.
InterContinental Kyiv
272-room IHG hotel a few minutes from St Sophia and the Golden Gate, with a spa, indoor pool and rooftop terrace.
Hyatt Regency Kyiv
Five-star hotel beside St Sophia Cathedral that stayed open through much of the war, with Spa Naturel and reported shelter and generator.
Premier Palace Hotel
Historic hotel on Shevchenko Boulevard with an underground shelter described by guests.
Opera Hotel
140-room boutique hotel near the Opera House with a documented 24-hour on-site shelter.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Kanapa
Named in a 2026 Kyiv restaurant guide as the premium modern-Ukrainian restaurant. Street address was not confirmed, so verify the listing before travelling.
MOCCO
Central restaurant on Khreshchatyk listed in Kyiv fine-dining guides, near Maidan.
Atmosfera
Restaurant on Chykalenka Street next to the Premier Palace Hotel, listed in Kyiv fine-dining guides.