Solo travel

Did I feel safe? Mostly yes, but with caution. Air raid alerts happen, and you need to stay updated. People go on with life, but the war is still real. I felt safe during the day in central areas, especially with locals around. Things to do / skip: Do: – Walk around Podil, Andriyivskyy Descent, and Mariinsky Park – Visit St. Sophia’s Cathedral and Kyiv Pechersk Lavra – Check out local bookshops and cozy cafés – Try a banya (Ukrainian sauna) for a unique experience Skip: – Expensive tourist...

For me Kyiv is a safe place, you can attend lots of events and stuff without feeling scared or nervous. It feels much safer than Berlin for example, but maybe it's just me, i don't know. The only scary place is ДВРЗ but i really don't think that tourists go that far away from center

I would say that Kyiv is pretty safe. During the day, you don’t need to worry, but at night it’s always better to avoid dark, lonely streets. Don’t forget to check where the nearby bomb shelters are and download an air alert app

When there is no shelling, the city is generally calm and full of life. When there is an air raid alert, it is better to take shelter. There is no criminal spirit here. You need to watch your belongings, just like in any city. You get different people, but mostly in Kyiv there is a low level of thieves or criminal stories.

The only yet huge danger is obviously the war that is going on in Ukraine, you never know where the next rocket or drone might hit. Before the full invasion Kyiv was safe place to visit. Nevertheless, it’s beautiful city