Kiev

Ukraine · Kyiv city

Kyiv, also spelt Kiev, is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. Located in the north-central part of the country, it straddles both banks of the Dnieper River. As of January 2022, the population of Kyiv was 2,952,301, making it the seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center. It is home to high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and historical landmarks. The city has an extensive public transport system, which includes the Kyiv Metro.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC+2 · 8 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

Kyiv city

Main language

Ukrainian

On the map

50.45° N, 30.52° E

Near Kiev

• Cherkasy · 157 km away
• Chisinau · 401 km away
• Kharkiv · 414 km away
• Iasi · 424 km away
• Odessa · 441 km away
• Lviv · 468 km away

More of Ukraine

Explore Ukraine · Lviv · Kharkiv · Odessa · Cherkasy

Where to stay

Hilton Kyiv

9.8/10 · 148 reviews

Queen Bee

9.7/10 · 478 reviews

CITYHOTEL

9.5/10 · 1340 reviews

Allurapart Plaza

9.5/10 · 958 reviews

Kyiv Honchara Hotel

9.5/10 · 673 reviews

Real Home Apartments in Kiev Center

9.4/10 · 1457 reviews

Premier Palace Hotel Kyiv

9.4/10 · 328 reviews

Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv

9.4/10 · 218 reviews

InterContinental - Kyiv by IHG

9.4/10 · 200 reviews

Favor Park Hotel

9.4/10 · 18 reviews