Discover local hidden gems in Kyiv

Discover 59 local hidden gems in Kyiv

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Golden Gate Metro – Meeting place for everyone

"Golden Gate Metro" in Kyiv is where almost everyone meets up - friends, couples, colleagues... it's the perfect place to start a great walk in the city!

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

svetlanapatrikeeva

Kanapka Bar – Oysters, snacks and cider

"Kanapka Bar" in Andriyivsky descent in Kyiv is a nice oyster, snacks and cider bar. What really distinguishes it are the truly attractive prices...

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Bars
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Snacks

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Svetlana

Patrikeeva

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Prosciuteria Wine and Deli – Prosciutto and snails

"Prosciuteria Wine and Deli" is one of the newest concept restaurants in Kyiv. A gastro pub and wine bar, it has specialties like snails, oysters & cheese.

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Bars
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Snacks

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Svetlana

Patrikeeva

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Moya Knyzhkova Polytsya – Coffee and books

"Moya Knyzhkova Polytsya" in Kyiv isn't a usual coffee house -- I love spending time here with a book, and it's easy to find one of your favorites here...

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Coffee & tea

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Svetlana

Patrikeeva

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Lyubchik – Fish and sea

"Lyubchik" is a seafood restaurant and beer pub in Kyiv. I like going there with my friends for the low prices and instructions on how to eat the crawfish!

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Restaurants

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Svetlana

Patrikeeva

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Arsenalna Metro Station – Riding into the deep

"Arsenalna Metro Station" in Kyiv just happens to be the deepest metro station in the world. The architecture here is amazing, you have to experience it.

arts&culture
Art & culture
relaxing
Relaxing

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Svetlana

Patrikeeva

alexbykov

Kurazh Bazar at Platforma – Hipster's flea market

"Kurazh Bazar at Platforma" is a hipster's flea market where anyone can take part and try to sell anything. I love this sort of recycling!

shopping
Shopping
snacks
Snacks

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Alex

Bykov

oleksandrshapovalov

Bánh Mì vs Marketing – A great Subway alternative

"Bánh mì vs Marketing" in Kiev offers great Vietnamese sandwich or Pho Bo soup - if you ask me, it's all about their sandwiches here...

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Restaurants
snacks
Snacks

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

oleksandrshapovalov

Piana Vyshnia – Drunk cherry for your mood

"Piana Vyshnia" in Kyiv serves only a kind of cherry liqueur/wine. I suggest asking for additional cherries. The key thing here is the atmosphere...

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Bars

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

oleksandrshapovalov

Honey – Fancy desserts for breakfast

"Honey" in Kyiv is one of my best options for a great breakfast or evening with a cup of coffee & esp. dessert... I love how colorful everything is here...

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Coffee & tea
restaurants
Restaurants
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Snacks

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

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Jasmin – Not a fancy place

"Jasmin" in Kyiv is a cafe that's just like what you can find in China! Everything's completely authentic here - the menu as well as its appearance...

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Restaurants

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

oleksandrshapovalov

Éclair Little Artwork – Eclair kingdom

"Éclair Little Artwork" in Kyiv is my first stop when I want to buy some sweet gift for a friend's party or any other occasion! They make works of art...

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Coffee & tea
snacks
Snacks

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

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