How to find short-term housing in Kyiv, which area to choose, how much rent costs, and what’s included in the price? I’m sharing from personal experience — we recently had to look for an apartment in Kyiv… for ourselves! 😅
The reason was renovation. But your situation could be anything — a business trip, a weekend visit, or just a desire to live in a different neighborhood.
🐾 And yes, we had two cats with us 😸😸
At first, we planned to stay for a couple of weeks, then two more, then three… Long story short, we changed several apartments. Some were nice, others were a complete fail. So here’s what works and what doesn’t.
🔍 Where to search for short-term housing?
For long-term rentals, it’s easy — LUN, OLX, and local websites. But if you need a place for just a few days or weeks, here’s our top list:
- Booking.com — a must. Reliable, convenient, lots of options: apartments, hotels, hostels. Prices are often lower than booking directly.
- Airbnb — not recommended. The fees are insane, and the total cost becomes unreasonable.
💸 Daily rental: what’s included in the price?
✅ Furniture
✅ Appliances
✅ Dishes
✅ Utilities included
The price for a one-bedroom apartment (not in the center) is about 1000–1200 UAH per night. For long-term, the same apartment would cost around 14–18k UAH/month + utilities. So yes, long-term is cheaper, but for a short stay — it’s totally fine.
📍 Which area of Kyiv to choose?
Kyiv = Right Bank and Left Bank.
Right Bank — the classic choice:
• Pechersk
• Area around Sofiyska Square
Left Bank — love 💙:
• Osokorky / Pozniaky (near the Dnipro River)
• Berezniaky
• Rusanivka
• Livoberezhna Metro Station
👉 Right Bank — more expensive, suited for business travelers
👉 Left Bank — perfect value for money, quality, and location
🏛️ Pechersk — for central city lovers
A historic, green district. Close to the metro, government buildings, parks, and cafes.
Downside: pricey 😅
Accommodation options:
• MyFreedom — near Druzhby Narodiv metro, budget-friendly 💸
• Studio apartment metro Pechersk — a bit more expensive, but top quality
• Apartment on Baseina street — very central (about €45/night)
🏰 Sofiyska Square — the most beautiful area
Churches, Andriyivskyy Descent, parks, and winter fairs 🎄
Great for: business travelers, those who appreciate beauty and atmosphere
Options:
• Sophia Hotel Kyiv — classic hotel (~€100/night)
• Hyatt Regency Kyiv — premium (from €250/night)
• Idea Design Apart-Hotel Maidan — style and comfort (€35–40)
🌇 Osokorky / Pozniaky — modern buildings + Dnipro views
Trendy new buildings, metro nearby, riverfront walks, supermarkets, malls.
Downside: a bit far from the city center
Options:
• Luxury apartment GREAT — near a park, €50/night
• Residential Complex Seven — designer studio
• Slavutich Apartment #4 — stylish and budget-friendly (~€35)
🌿 Berezniaky — for a quiet getaway
New buildings, Lake Telbin nearby, a riverside promenade, and BBQ spots.
Option:
• Apart Hotel Lake Apartments — affordable (~€30/night)
🏞️ Rusanivka — my love 💙
Nature, parks, waterfront, cafes, sports areas, metro nearby.
Downside: older buildings, though some are renovated
Options:
• One Bedroom on Rusanovka — great views
• Apartment on Rusanivska 16 — cozy and budget-friendly
🚇 Livoberezhna Metro — a hub for everyone
Just 5 minutes to the metro, new buildings, close to the International Exhibition Center, supermarkets, cafes, riverside.
Perfect for: families, business, leisure
Options:
• Allurapart Inn MVZ — €30–35/night
• Modern apartment near IEC — great for 3–7 days
• Smart Studio Galaxy — comfort at a good price
• Comfort Hotel — top location, 10 minutes to Khreshchatyk
🏡 Our renovation is done!
Finally, we’re back home — and now we can honestly say that short-term rentals aren’t scary if you know where to look 😉
🔗 Useful links:
• Accommodation: Booking.com — convenient, safe, lots of options
• Flights: Aviasales — I’ve been using it for over 10 years
• Insurance: Hotline Finance — quick and easy
