Archaeologists still argue in what century the three brothers, Kiy, Khoriv and Schek, founded Kiev and named it after the eldest of them. Some artifacts indicate that in this place already in the V century there was an urban settlement, while others - that it became the center of the tribe of glades only in the VIII century. Whatever opinion they come to, one thing is clear: from the ancient settlement over the centuries a beautiful European city grew up, visited annually by millions of tourists.
In the capital of Ukraine, it is customary that guests here are welcomed not only by expensive hotels. Inexpensive hotels in Kiev will also leave the best fond memories of both themselves and the city.
Svyatoshinsky district of the city
At the dawn of the 20th century, land was allocated in this place for the construction of summer cottages by wealthy citizens. Svyatoshinsky district already at that time was a completely “civilized” suburb of Kiev, as it had its own hospital, post office, and even a cinema, and every 25 minutes a tram from the Triumphal Gate went to the holiday village.
Today Svyatoshinsky district is a well-maintained part of the city, which stretches over 12 km, more than 65 hectares in it are parks. Those who are interested in cheap hotels in Kiev and the prices of cheap hotels will be pleasantly surprised, because here you can have a good rest, having rented a room at a price of just 250 hryvnias per day.
Hotel "Tisa", according to customer reviews, is the cheapest in the city, but at the same time provides everything you need for a quality vacation:
- It offers 60 rooms of economy category, standard and deluxe.
- The rooms have the necessary furniture, mini fridge and TV.
- The cheapest rooms are with conveniences on the floor, in the standard and suite there is a toilet and a bathroom.
- Wi-Fi zone and free parking.
The cost of living - from 250 hryvnia, which is suitable for those who are looking for cheap hotels in Kiev. The low price is caused not by the lack of service, just the opposite, here it is at the proper level, but by the distance from the historic city center. So, the road to Khreshchatyk takes about 30 minutes.
Hotels in the center of Kiev
Finding a cheap hotel in the center of the Ukrainian capital is extremely difficult. After all, such historical places as Askold’s grave, Bald Mountain, Khreschatyk and Ugorsk tract, near which Prince Oleg killed Dir and Askold in 882 to personally rule Kiev, are located here.
Choosing mini-hotels in Kiev, you can spend inexpensive days directly in his heart, namely on Khreshchatyk. For such proximity to the historical part of the city you will have to pay from 680 hryvnia per day, but the beauty of the ancient city is worth it.
Khreschatyk Guest House offers guests the capital a room with 10 beds and one double. A shared kitchen with the necessary appliances and utensils and a living room with a TV and relaxing furniture are available for guests all year round.
As the guests of the guest house note, it is always clean and comfortable here. Wi-Fi is available on the territory of Khreshchatyk, and all residents have a separate lockable box for storing things. The convenient location of the guest house allows you to walk to the main historical monuments, and the famous Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is no more than 5 minutes away.
Goloseevsky district
This is the largest part of the city, also related to its central part. The Goloseevsky district covers an area of more than 150 km2, and the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra once owned these lands. The name came from the wasteland on which Metropolitan Peter Mohyla founded a man’s monastery.
A significant part of the area is occupied by the famous Goloseevsky forest, planted here in the XVIII century. Although he was badly damaged during the liberation of Kiev from the Germans, here you can still find three hundred year old oaks, protected by the state as natural monuments.
It is difficult to find cheap Kiev hotels in the area, but the price of 400 hryvnia per day is a reasonable expense in this ancient beautiful place.
Mini-hotel SkyHome, located on Goloseevsky Prospekt, offers guests the capital single and double rooms of economy and standard categories. Each room has a private bathroom, upholstered furniture and a TV. The shared kitchen has everything you need to cook or reheat food. The nearest metro station is just 400 meters away. As guests of the mini-hotel note, it has a very convenient location, as the traffic intersection allows you to reach the historical part of Kiev in a matter of minutes.
Hotels in Poznyaki
In the distant 16th century, the lands where Poznyaki is located, which are currently included in the Darnitsky district, belonged to the Poznyak family. There was once a settlement of worthy boyars who served under the Kiev governor.
Today Poznyaki is a sleeping area of the Ukrainian capital, but if you look for the most expensive hotels in Kiev, the lowest prices are in the mini-hotel of the same name, located on Elizaveta Chavdar Street. Separate single and double rooms of the Poznyaki hotel are equipped with beds with orthopedic mattresses, air conditioning and TVs, a bathroom with necessary bath accessories. Free Wi-Fi is available on site. There is a small equipped kitchen.
The mini-hotel occupies the 6th and 7th floors in a 25-story building, so a panoramic view of Kiev is guaranteed. The cost of living will cost from 450 hryvnia per day, depending on the category of room.
Nyvky Hotels
In the XIX century in these places there was a farm of the same name, near which the building of summer cottages soon began, and until the middle of the XX century this area was practically not built up. Today Nyvky is a large housing estate located next to the park of the same name, which is part of the nature reserve fund of Ukraine.
Nyvky is worth choosing for those who want peace and quiet relaxation and are looking for cheap hotels in Kiev. For two people, the cost of 450 hryvnias per day is a reasonable price for a room with all amenities in Green-Hotel. It is located just 3 metro stops from the famous Golden Gate. This historical monument has been preserved since the reign of Yaroslav the Wise. It was by his order that new access gates were built in rapidly growing Kiev, the Golden Gate being the strongest of which was mentioned in the Chronicle of Bygone Years.
The hotel has 24 rooms with all amenities, air conditioning and TV. At guests' disposal are a bar and a restaurant, a cozy terrace, free Wi-Fi and parking.
Cheap hotels in Podil
The lower city - so called one of the oldest districts of Kiev Podil. Archaeological finds suggest that the first settlements in this place have their roots in the Stone Age 21 thousand years ago. As a district of ancient Kiev, it began to be built up at the beginning of the 9th century, and it was here that the main craft and trade streets of the city were located.
If you look for cheap hotels in Kiev, then the lowest prices are at the Bogdan Khmelnitsky Hotel on Podil, which is a former passenger ship moored ashore in the very center of the capital. The pier where it is located is just 1.5 km from Independence Square, and the nearest metro is only 300 meters away.
It offers a bar and restaurant, walks along the Dnieper, cozy rooms with all amenities, Wi-Fi and a TV. A double room will cost only 600 hryvnia per day, and, as guests of the hotel note, this is the best option for a stop both in its location and in a romantic atmosphere. If there is an evening for two in Kiev, then it is from the windows of this hotel that a magnificent view of the Dnieper embankment opens.
Hotels of Solomenskiy district
At the beginning of the 19th century, Solomenki was a suburb of the city, although the first human settlements found here date from the Neolithic. A small settlement, consisting mainly of huts covered with straw, has turned into a large area of Kiev, occupying 40 km square. area with a population of more than 300,000 people.
If someone is interested in a hotel in Kiev cheap for a day, then the quiet Solomensky district will become that harbor that will provide a good rest. Hotel "Cossack" on Antonova street offers its guests 66 comfortable rooms, fully equipped for a comfortable stay. In your free time you can sit in the bar or play a game of billiards, steam in the sauna or watch TV. The cost of living will cost from 300 hryvnia per day.
A little more expensive (from 550 hryvnias) will cost a day in the "Hussar" complex, but the proximity to the city center and the location in a beautiful quiet park 10 minutes from the entertainment center, where you can spend time enjoying ice skating or playing bowling, are worth it.
This mini-hotel has 13 comfortable rooms with all amenities, and besides this, the Kazachok restaurant and a shared kitchen for those who prefer to cook on their own. It offers a barbecue area, but the main attraction, according to guest reviews, is walking in the park to the nearby Sovsky Ponds.
Hotels in Lipki
If someone is interested in cheap Kiev hotels in the city center, then Lipki should be considered as the final destination. Today it is part of the Pechersk district, but in the XVIII-XIX centuries, there were chic mansions of senior persons, royal dignitaries and aristocracy. At one time, Honore de Balzac stayed in one of the houses in Lipki, the hero of World War II Nikolai Raevsky lived here, Osip Mandelstam wrote about this place.
From all this we can conclude that not the cheapest hotels in Kiev are located here, but for 900 hryvnias you can perfectly relax in “Kiev” on Grushevsky Street. According to hotel guests, there is excellent food (breakfast is included in the price), comfortable spacious rooms and great views. From the hotel - just 2 minutes walk to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the main attractions of the city: Independence Square, St. Vladimir’s Cathedral, Kiev Pechersk Lavra, Sophia Kievskaya Nature Reserve and others.
To make living in the very center cheaper, you can stay at the Belokorichi hostel on Grushevskogo, where the rest will cost 200 hryvnias per day. At guests' disposal are double, quadruple and six-bed rooms.
Rest in Kiev
The capital of Ukraine is a great place where you can touch the history of Kievan Rus in the literal sense of the word (the masonry of the 10th century in the northern gallery of St. Sophia Cathedral is open for viewing). Inexpensive Kiev hotels allow people with limited income to spend unforgettable time in one of the most ancient cities of the country, not only tasting national dishes and gaining comfort for little money, but also experiencing generous Ukrainian hospitality.