Translations
Translators and interpreters can be provided by Concierge in Kiev or for online translations www.LiveOnlineTranslation.com has 24/7 translators online and is very reasonable.
Shopping
Shopping
The last few years has seen the arrival to Kiev of many international shopping chains and a huge improvement in availability.
The shopping area is focused around the main Kiev street of Kreschatyk with Globus1 and Globus2 at one end and Metrograd underground shopping and Mandarin centre at the other end.
Services
| Water delivery | ||
| Aqua Express | 451 8648 | |
| Clear water | 391 3030 | |
| Eden | 244 9720 | |
| Etalon | 455 5545 | |
| Krinitsa | 455 9146 | |
| Morshinska | 233 4880 | |
| Ordana | 526 6085 | |
| Kosatska water | 537 3333 | |
| Alive water | 093 773 3311 | |
| Vodolij | 526 5254 | |
| Cleaning | ||
| Maid in Kiev | 8067 240 3022 | |
| Couriers | ||
| ExMoto | 29 Predslavynska st | 252-8092 |
| DHL | 1 Vasylkivsska st | 490-2600 |
| FedEx | 44 Kikvidze st | 495-2020 |
| TNT | 23 Klymenka st | 249-8888 |
| UPS | 20 Mechnykova st | 290-0000 |
communication
There are 3 main mobile providers in Ukraine
Kiev star is by far the most popular and has better coverage and connections, MTC ranks in the middle while Kiev LIFE has the cheapest local and international packages but suffers from bad coverage and many dropped calls.
You can buy SIM cards for all these operators from almost any kiosk in Kiev and topping up the credits is a simple scratch card purchase and code entry. Alternatively you can use the automatic paystations but some Russian or guesswork is required.
Apartments
Due to the high price of Kiev hotels, renting short stay apartments has become a very popular way of staying in Kiev. prices are roughly 1/3 the price of hotels and almost all offer similar services like laundry and concierge style services. With competition running high to win your custom, you can now get a downtown, fully modern apartment for about $100 per night. Many come with jacuzzis and free wi-fi thrown in to the rate.
There are a number of very reputable companies offering short term rentals. 1 is called www.conciergeinkiev.com and another we can recommend is www.kievaccommodation.com/. Both are run with western service methods in mind ensuring their customers are happy and will return.
Kiev hotels
Kiev hotels are very expensive compared to many other Capital cities. The recent opening of many luxury chain hotels in Kiev has increased the range of choices available for the discerning traveler.
5 star
Centrally located and close to some famous Kiev landmarks, the Hyatt Regency offers the visiting traveler all the modern comforts you would expect from the Hyatt chain. 200 meters from the main street Kreschatyk, the Hyatt is very convenient to anyone mixing business with pleasure on their trip to Kiev. It boasts over 200 rooms and 25 suites; the Hyatt is also within walking distance to the famous O’Brien’s Irish pub. Expect to pay $400+ per night though.
The Opera hotel Kiev is also fairly centrally located boating 137 rooms and suites with the suites each having a different theme to them. Close to the Opera house, hence its name, the Opera hotel has a very nice spa and beauty centre, perfect for relaxing in after a long day working or sightseeing.
Recently opened, the intercontinental boasts 272 rooms spread out over 11 floors. Centrally located close to Sofietskya square, the hotel is also close to the Opera house and the main shopping street of Kreschatyk. The hotel, along with fine restaurants and bars, also hosts a good fitness and beauty centre.
Built 100 years ago, Kiev’s Premier Palace hotel offers the tradition of old style architecture along with the modern conveniences you would expect from a 5 star hotel. Situated the closest of the 5 star hotels to Kreshchatyk st (75 metres) it is the most convenient in terms of location. Offering rooms from standard rooms to presidential suites, the Premier Palace still remains the “flagship” of Kiev luxury hotels.
4 star
Offering 3 tiers of room quality, standard, business and Suites, the Radisson blu hotel is located in the historical part of Kiev. It’s dining choices are a fine French and a super Italian restaurant and is located next to the Pace health and fitness club. At rates from $350 per night, it’s cheaper of course than the 5star options but with substantially less to offer.
Located at the very centre of Kiev, the Dnipro hotel offers convenience with economy. Although basic in design, the hotel has very affordable rooms in an unbeatable location. Prices start at $100
A very nice boutique hotel situated between Kreschatyk st and the Dnipro river in an area called Podol.It boasts 80 rooms, a fine restaurant and a gym. Prices start at $240 a room.
