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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.

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Svetlana

Patrikeeva

Dec 9, 2025

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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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Dec 3, 2025

True Burger Bar

Burgers for everyone

"True Burger Bar" in Kyiv is where I usually go in the city center when I'm hungry & am in the mood for a glass of beer. I like how they change their menu.

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Bars
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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Dec 3, 2025

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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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Dec 3, 2025

WWII open air museum

Park & memorial

"WWII open air museum" Kyiv is the memorial for World War Two, or, as we call it, The Great Patriotic War. It's one of my favorite Soviet sculptures!

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Art & culture

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Alex

Bykov

Dec 3, 2025

Kalancha

Observation deck in the forest

"Kalancha" is a fire observation tower in Kyiv surprisingly few people know about. It's nice to see the entire city from here, especially when it's green!

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Relaxing

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Dec 3, 2025

Very Well Cafe

Perfect for family dinners

"Very Well Cafe" is an extremely cozy restaurant in Kyiv! I come here a lot for their tasty business lunches, but I always have trouble ordering...

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Restaurants

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Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Dec 3, 2025

Lesnoy

Second hand market

"Lesnoy" Kyiv is a second hand market with clothing in the barracks around Lesnaya metro station... Once every few months I come here to get lucky!

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Shopping

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Alex

Bykov

Dec 3, 2025

Beer on line

Beer pub

"Beer on line" Kyiv is ain iconic beer pub where they served Podil beer. All the drinkers and artists hang out here together. Meet me there!

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Bars
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Snacks

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Alex

Bykov

Dec 3, 2025

Platforma Art Zavod

Cultural/entertainment venue

"Platforma Art Zavod" Kyiv is a cultural / entertainment venue where lots of events that I love are organized. It is constantly growing and getting better.

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Coffee & tea
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Music
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Shopping
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Snacks

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Alex

Bykov

Dec 3, 2025

Closer

Universal club

"Closer" club Kyiv is situated in my favorite district Podil. It's also a complex of different spaces in the premises of an old factory.

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Art & culture
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Bars
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Music

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Alex

Bykov

Dec 3, 2025

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!

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Shopping
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Snacks

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Alex

Bykov

Dec 3, 2025

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59 Insider Tips from our local Spotters

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