based on 6 experiences from female travelers
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 traps (some souvenir shops and “photo spots” near Maidan) – Overpriced tours that don’t offer local...
Posted: June 8, 2025Sophia
Ukraine
People are very friendly, they helped us almost for free. The food was delicious, the views were damn good, and we didn't need a big budget because we were just relaxing rather than looking for activities. There were problems with transportation, because these are mountains, but the locals saved the races here.
Posted: May 20, 2025Experienced: August, 2024marichka
Ukraine
i travelled with my friend (we both r minors lol) but still we felt pretty safe even in the evenings! must visit a lake and city centre ofc best food we had was in 'Depo', nice burgers, sushi and others. also there are many cool cafes! our budget was like near 2k hryvnyas (50$ lol) per person, we stayed there for 4 days but! we lived in my granny's for free so TRANSPORT YES FINALLY. for me, as a person from Lviv where we have 25₴ = 60 cents for one tram/trolley/bus ride (it IS a lot), transport in Ternopil was smth beautiful. it was much cheaper and not that crowded as in Lviv, you have a...
Posted: December 24, 2024Based on 108 local experiences
Based on 108 local experiences
Mariia
Ivano-Frankivsk is quite safe, but it is worth avoiding some neighborhoods (especially Pasichna or Kaskad) at night. Some places are not well-lit and can feel quite scary (especially when some drinking crowds gather there).
Posted: February 5, 2026Anna
It feels safe, quite and comfortable. You can walk at night and order taxi. I never herd about any crimes from my friends who is leaving here. But now is a war time and even if Lviv is far from front line it still can be dangerous.
Posted: January 20, 2026Olena
Kyiv is really safe city. but war threatens security. There are a lot of people who can help you. If you want to feel a family care you need go to Kyiv. Also there are cheep shops and food. I don’t know how to describe my delight in Kyiv
Posted: January 4, 2026Iryna
Bucha
3 days
I'm just an ordinary teacher from Ukraine who loves travelling and is meant to do solo budget trips since teaching is more of a hobby that a well-paid job🤭 I am an introverted person and an anxious overthinker but it doesn't stop me from exploring the world, volunteering in Asia, hiking across Portugal alone and living in Spain for 8 months with zero language knowledge :)
Elena
Odesa
3 days
hi there! my name is Lena, i’m 20 years old. live in ukraine, odessa. i’m a lgbt-person, if that matters something to you. my english not so good, but i’m understand 80-90% of all sentences that people tell to me, but when i try to speak that’s sounds not so good.. but! i’m trying my best! right now i want to help some girlies that want to stay in odessa for a bit. wanna be like protective person, you know! we can go everywhere you want, or i can show u my favorite places! i like to walk a lot, and listen and talk a lot) and one more thing, i have beautiful puppy, her name Luna, she’s so sweet 🥹 i hope that we can be friends, if you want to 🫶🏻