Going on a trip, you should first take care of housing. After long walks, excursions, club events, I want to be in silence and comfort. Lviv hotels provide their guests with all the conditions for a good rest.
Lviv
Lviv has long become a real Mecca for those who wish, without going abroad, to visit a European city. Everything is saturated with centuries of history. The stones of the pavements remember the tread of the princes of Galicia, their contribution to the foundation and construction of the city.
Cathedrals, streets, parks have their own distinctive features. The views from Castle Hill are fascinating. On the one hand, the heritage of centuries, and on the other, modern urban areas. In clear weather from the top you can see the Carpathians.
The highlight of Lviv are coffee houses. There are so many that it’s easy to get confused. There are establishments, for example, Golden Ducat, where the menu has at least twenty kinds of coffee. It will take more than one day to try everything.
Small coffee shops, shops, institutions with history and traditions offer to enjoy coffee and try one of the traditional city desserts. Even the hotels in the center of Lviv in the warm season build terraces with tables where you can enjoy a fragrant drink and take a rest.
The city captivates with its local flavor, which is mixed up with the traditions of several cultures, excellent cuisine, and hospitality of local residents.
Lviv Hotels
The hotel business is directly related to the tourist industry. With the beginning of the new century, Lviv became popular with Poles, Hungarians and Germans. They prefer to spend their weekends walking along narrow, cobbled streets with the aroma of coffee in the air.
The demand for housing for tourists is growing every year. The choice Lviv has to offer:
- Inexpensive hotels and hostels for youth and students.
- High class hotels.
- Mid-range hotels and apartments.
- Apartments and rooms from individuals.
Let us dwell in more detail on some of the best-selling hotels.
Lviv
Near the Opera House is the hotel "Lviv". In Lviv, it has long been considered a center of tourism and has been a visiting card of the city. It was built in the middle of the 20th century and was popular with guests from the East.
After the collapse of the USSR, the hotel experienced certain difficulties, but, despite everything, was able to maintain the quality of the services provided. By the European Football Championship, a complete reconstruction of the building and the number of rooms was made. The hotel was honored to host cops from Denmark, Germany and Portugal.
Today, guests are offered comfortable rooms equipped with everything necessary for relaxation.
The cost per day of stay starts from 13 euros. For lovers of superior comfort, deluxe rooms for 40 euros are offered. Payment is accepted both in cash and by bank card. The reception is open around the clock. Administrators are highly qualified and communicate freely in Russian, Polish and English.
The restaurant, which has a hotel "Lviv", is popular in Lviv. Specialties of Ukrainian and Polish cuisine will not leave indifferent even a true gourmet.
The hotel has its own parking lot for transport. Additionally, the hotel offers tour services and car rental. Doors are always hospitably open for vacationers and businessmen.
According to guest reviews, the hotel rooms after the reconstruction have acquired a pleasant appearance. Breakfasts have become more diverse. The administration recommends solving the problem of weak Wi-Fi signal and soundproofing of rooms, but the location in the central part of the city compensates for all the shortcomings. Celebrate the undoubted skill of the restaurant chef. The stated price for the services of the hotel "Lviv" corresponds to the quality.
"Satellite"
Sputnik is a hotel that was conceived for intermediate stops of bus tours outside the USSR. This is due to its location - not far from the ring road. The hotel is 3 km from the historical city center, which does not prevent tourists from overcoming this distance by public transport. The nearest tram stop is just 500 meters away, not far from the Stryi bus station.
Fans of water entertainments and football matches stop at Sputnik, as there are Aquapark and Arena Lviv stadium nearby.
Four stars of the hotel are justified. Residents are offered parking, free internet, a sauna, a gym, a swimming pool, conference and banquet facilities. The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast.
The number of rooms includes 202 rooms located on 7 floors. The cost of living starts from 40 euros per day. Along with standard rooms there are apartments, suites and deluxe suites.
Residents say that Sputnik is a good-class hotel with decent service and friendly staff. In their reviews, they praise excellent breakfasts, spacious rooms, comfortable furniture. The inconvenience, in their opinion, lies in the slow Internet and the distance from the city center.
This hotel is ideal for both large groups and those traveling alone.
"Hetman"
Next door, on Vladimir the Great Street, at 50, the Getman Hotel is located. We are happy to welcome 94 comfortable rooms. The hotel status is “3 stars”. The staff is well qualified and ready to solve any problems of the guests.
The assembly hall seats 300 people and is suitable for any event. There is also a presentation hall for 80 people, rooms for conferences and meetings.
The restaurant will delight you with a variety of dishes. A small cozy banquet hall will help to make the celebration home-like soulful. The wine list of the bar is very diverse.
Staff can help arrange tours and transfers.
Guest reviews note the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, the responsiveness of the staff. There are minor complaints about the equipment of the toilet rooms in the standard rooms and for the breakfast included in the price. In all other respects, guests recognize the price-quality ratio. The room rate at the Getman Hotel starts from 15 euros.
"Ramada Lviv"
International hotel service corporations did not disregard Lviv. "Ramada" - a hotel network system, has 3 stars. This is partly due to the remoteness of the hotel from the city center. Located at the intersection of the Ring Road and Gorodotskaya Street.
It may not be suitable for solo travelers, but ideal for transit groups. Also, organizers of congresses, symposia, and conferences draw attention to it. Spacious halls with modern equipment are the best suited for such purposes.
The number of rooms consists of 103 rooms, two of them are equipped for people with disabilities. All rooms are air-conditioned and use anti-allergenic bedding, a hairdryer and toiletries.
The hotel has its own restaurant, which serves breakfast, you can dine or order a banquet. A large assortment of European cuisine.
The price for a standard room starts from 16 euros, it includes breakfast. There is a 24-hour reception.
Those staying at the hotel advise travelers not to seek other options by car. Convenient access, large, free parking, good internet, a large selection of breakfast dishes are pluses. The disadvantages include the lack of thought in draining water in showers. This applies to standard rooms.
Comfort hotel
Near the Lviv parkland, not far from the historical center, there is a three-star Comfort hotel. All of its 76 rooms are decorated in beige and brown tones and have a classic style.
Each room is equipped with a toilet room with a shower, a flat-screen TV, and there is Internet access. Prices for accommodation from 13 euros. The price includes breakfast.
The hotel's restaurant will delight you with a variety of European dishes. It can hold a banquet or wedding. A conference room is equipped for business events.
Free parking is available on site. Arranged an order for a transfer to the airport and train station.
The Comfort Hotel, like other Lviv hotels, offers excursion services to the historical places of the city and beyond. The 24-hour front desk has a safe for clients.
Guest reviews emphasize the hotel’s good location, the splendor of the city parks nearby, the cleanliness of the rooms and the courtesy of the staff. They complain about a small selection of dishes during breakfast. In all other respects they recommend the hotel as convenient and comfortable for living.
Mini-hotels and apartments
Nevertheless, many tourists prefer to live in close proximity to historical sites, restaurants, clubs. It is problematic to build new large hotels in the city center, and existing buildings can only be used as mini-hotels.
They are usually designed for 10-15 rooms and do an excellent job. There are many private hotels in Lviv. They are divided into categories:
- Hostel
- Boarding house.
- Apartments.
- Boutique hotel.
On the central square of the city there are at least five such small guest houses. Old renovated buildings open new ones every year. Some guests of the city, who prefer quiet family comfort, are happy to use the services of a private business.
It should be noted that those who chose a mini-hotel on Rynok Square did not regret it. All the windows of the rooms face the courtyards and alleys, so a quiet and sound sleep is guaranteed.
Daily rate apartments
Residents of Lviv have long been using the opportunity to offer visitors apartments for rent. It is convenient for guests of the city. For a moderate fee, a person receives a separate housing, which he has the right to independently dispose of all the time of rent.
Some entrepreneurs are trying to make a kind of mini-hotel out of multi-room apartments. It is difficult to judge how comfortable it is for residents, but this type of housing is quite budgetary and is suitable for young people and students.
Rental of private apartments is a common type of service. Thanks to this, the city can receive more guests and provide them with comfortable housing.
Sights of Lviv
No wonder Lviv hotels are crowded all year round. The city has something to show people who visited it. The entire central part of the city is an attraction. On each square meter there is always a historical monument or building of interest in terms of architecture. Pavement stones keep the memory of people and events.
The central square is especially popular. Each house around it has its own story and name. Here are the most popular coffee houses, a pharmacy museum, thematic restaurants, souvenir shops, a chocolate museum. Just do not count. An excursion train sets off from Rynok Square.
Nearby are the remains of fortifications, and the Cathedral with a chime reminds of the frailty of life and eternal values.
In Lviv is one of the best opera houses in the world. The time before the performances is used to conduct tours of the building.
Liberty Avenue, which departs from the theater with two beams, is also of interest. This is the place where city events and holidays are held. Locals and tourists use this place for walking.
You can write about the sights of Lviv endlessly. This is Castle Hill with a beautiful panorama, and the interior of the building of the former casino, which is now used for meetings of academic councils. Lying on a quiet street, the Potocki Palace, cathedrals of various faiths, evenings of organ music, theaters, museums, parks. All this can be seen and loved in one of the most beautiful European cities.
Excursions
As already mentioned above, many Lviv hotels offer excursion services. Prices depend on several factors:
- The length of the route.
- The type of transport used.
- The size of the group.
There are enthusiasts on Rynok Square who, for a nominal fee, will conduct an educational excursion into the history and customs of the city.
There you can order a sightseeing trip around the city or travel outside the city at the castles of Lviv region. There are enough offers and routes, everyone can choose something to their liking.
Urban transport
For fans to explore the city of Lviv on their own, they offer a well-developed transport network.
Of particular interest to tourists are two circular tram routes that start at the railway station, pass through the historic center and return to the starting point. A ride in a circle, you can see a lot of interesting things.
Buses, trolleybuses, trams and minibuses easily connect any point of the city. Thanks to this, Lviv hotels located at some distance from the center are of no less interest to tourists.
In any month of the year, Lviv will gladly receive guests, warm fragrant coffee, intrigue with its history, refresh in the shade of park alleys, provide comfortable accommodation. There are many interesting places in the world that are worth seeing, but Lviv leaves no one indifferent. This is a city that knows how to charm.