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Golden-domed cathedrals in Kyiv, the cafΓ© culture of cobbled Lviv and a rich, resilient heritage β€” Ukraine is a remarkable destination, though it is not safe to visit during the war.

Visa-free πŸ“… Best: β€” πŸ’΅ $75/day avg
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Capital
Kyiv
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Currency
Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)
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Language
Ukrainian
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Best time
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Visa
Visa-free (many)
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Avg daily budget
$35 – $260
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Safety
Do not travel (advisories)
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Main airport
Kyiv (KBP)
Overview

Why travellers love Ukraine

Kyiv's St Sophia and Pechersk Lavra, the UNESCO old town of Lviv and the Black Sea coast at Odesa are the highlights of a country with deep culture and warmth.

IMPORTANT: governments advise against all travel to Ukraine due to the ongoing war. This page is for reference until it is safe to visit.

Where to go

Top places in Ukraine

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Kyiv

Kyiv

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Golden-domed cathedrals and history.

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Lviv

Lviv

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Cobbled UNESCO old town and cafΓ©s.

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Odesa

Odesa

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Black Sea port and grand stairs.

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Carpathians

Carpathians

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Mountain villages and hiking.

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Plan day by day

Ukraine itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Kyiv β†’ Lviv β†’ Odesa
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$175 – $1,300
1–2

Kyiv

Golden-domed cathedrals and history.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· History
3–4

Lviv

Cobbled UNESCO old town and cafΓ©s.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Romance
5

Odesa

Black Sea port and grand stairs.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Culture Β· Beach
Route
Kyiv β†’ Lviv β†’ Odesa β†’ Carpathians
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$245 – $1,820
1–2

Kyiv

Golden-domed cathedrals and history.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· History
3–4

Lviv

Cobbled UNESCO old town and cafΓ©s.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Romance
5–6

Odesa

Black Sea port and grand stairs.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Beach
7

Carpathians

Mountain villages and hiking.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Nature Β· Adventure
Route
Kyiv β†’ Lviv β†’ Odesa β†’ Carpathians
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$350 – $2,600
1–3

Kyiv

Golden-domed cathedrals and history.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· History
4–6

Lviv

Cobbled UNESCO old town and cafΓ©s.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· Romance
7–8

Odesa

Black Sea port and grand stairs.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Beach
9–10

Carpathians

Mountain villages and hiking.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Adventure
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Visa & entry

Ukraine visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
For some
eVisa
For some
Passport validity
Valid for stay
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Visa-free for many, but IMPORTANT: governments advise against all travel to Ukraine due to the war. Do not travel until it is safe. Always verify with the official Ukraine immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Ukraine visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Ukraine budget guide

Budget

$35/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$260+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Ukraine budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Ukraine

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St Sophia & Lavra, Kyiv

Golden-domed UNESCO cathedrals.

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Lviv Old Town

Central European cafΓ© culture.

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Potemkin Stairs, Odesa

The famous monumental staircase.

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Carpathian Mountains

Wooden churches and trails.

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Ukrainian cuisine

Borscht, varenyky and warm hospitality.

Blog

Ukraine travel articles

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