What's Podil Like?

While in Podil, you can spend time appreciating the historical sites and art scene. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Kyiv Municipal Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre for Children and Youth and Andriyivskyy Descent. There's plenty more to see, including Kontraktova Square and Kyiv River Port.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Podil?

We have 45 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top lodging choices in Podil:

Riviera House

Upscale hotel with restaurant

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Mackintosh Hotel

City-center hotel with bar

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Comfy beds

Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv

Riverfront hotel with spa, indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center • Central location

Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv Podil City Centre

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Café • Terrace • Walkable location

BURSA Hotel Kyiv

4-star hotel with 2 bars, restaurant

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • Central location

How to Get to Podil

Podil is located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from the heart of Kyiv.

Flying to:

• • Borispol Intl. Airport (KBP), 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Podil
• • Kyiv (IEV-Zhulhany), 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Podil

Things to See and Do in and around Podil

What to See in Podil

• • Kontraktova Square
• • Andriyivskyy Descent
• • Kyiv River Port
• • Fountain of Samson
• • National University Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

Things to Do in Podil

• • Kyiv Municipal Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre for Children and Youth
• • AVS Art Gallery
• • One Street Museum
• • St. Nicolas Prytyska Church
• • Pharmacy Museum

Other Popular Podil Attractions

• • St Elijah Church
• • Church of St. Nicolas on the Embankment
• • Pyrohoshcha Dormition of the Mother of God Church
• • Church of St Nicholas on the Water
• • Church of the Nativity of Christ

When Is the Best Time to Visit Kyiv?

• • Hottest months: July, June, August, May (average 62°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 26°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, August, June, May (average 3 inches of rainfall)