Relaxing in Kyiv

Escape from the hustle and bustle with these local relaxing spots in Kyiv. Whether you’re looking for peaceful parks or fun activities, our Spotters have found the perfect spots to unwind. Meet locals at Golden Gate Metro or head to Kalancha, an observation deck nestled in the forest. For some sports and outdoor recreation, check out KNUTD Stadium and Park. Explore these and many more local gems for a relaxing time 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!

Art & culture

Relaxing

Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Apr 12, 2025

Vozdvizhensky

Former ghost town

"Vozdvizhensky" in Kyiv used to be a ghost town. It was developed but there wasn't much demand. Now this neighbourhood is finding its own personality...

Relaxing

Svetlana

Patrikeeva

Apr 12, 2025

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.

Art & culture

Relaxing

Svetlana

Patrikeeva

Apr 9, 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!

Relaxing

Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Apr 3, 2025

Dneprovskaya embankment

Sunset viewpoint

"Dneprovskaya embankment" Kyiv is the ancient part of town, where the city was founded more than 1,5 thousand years ago. I love the beautiful bridge!

Art & culture

Relaxing

Alex

Bykov

Apr 3, 2025

Tatarka hill

Viewpoint

"Tatarka hill" Kyiv is not a popular viewpoint. Not every local knows it because it's hidden behind old brick garages in a courtyard...

Relaxing

Alex

Bykov

Apr 3, 2025

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Relaxing in Kyiv

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Relaxing

Svetlana

Alex

You?

Oleksandr

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Svetlana

Alex

You?

Oleksandr

Golden Gate Metro

Meeting place for everyone

Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Vozdvizhensky

Former ghost town

Svetlana

Patrikeeva

Arsenalna Metro Station

Riding into the deep

Svetlana

Patrikeeva

Kalancha

Observation deck in the forest

Oleksandr

Shapovalov

Dneprovskaya embankment

Sunset viewpoint

Alex

Bykov

Tatarka hill

Viewpoint

Alex

Bykov

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