Standards are lower than in countries where the tourist industry is more developed. The best hotels are in Kyiv, Odessa and the seaside resort Yalta.

A room in a private home is an excellent accommodation option in Ukraine as the people are friendly and hospitable, and prices tend to be far more reasonable. However, there is no organisation as such that arranges rooms in private homes. Visitors can, however, ask around, as the savings and greater comfort may be well worth the effort (as long as due caution is observed).

Apartments are available for short-term let in larger cities, in particular in Kyiv and Odessa.

The Youth Hostel Association of Ukraine (see Accommodation Information) runs several hostels in Kyiv, Lviv and Balaclava (Sevastopol).

Campsites are available on the outskirts of cities.

Youth Hostel Association of Ukraine
PO Box 156, Kyiv 01025, Ukraine
Tel: (44) 331 0260.
Website: www.hihostels.com.ua