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 traps (some souvenir shops and “photo spots” near Maidan) – Overpriced tours that don’t offer local...

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

Despite war activities — it’s pretty good for solo traveling and simply existing there. Try to avoid several specific districts at night during the bombardment and you’ll be alright. I feel safe on my own, creeps happen not often and in average numbers. No serial killers as far as I know

It’s obviously unsafe due to the war: russian missiles and drones attack the city often, so you should know what to do when the air raid alert is announced and be ready to act quickly for your safety. Other than that, Kyiv feels like a safe city. I have lived here for 7 years, and never got robbed or physically attacked. Some districts feel nicer that others, but overall it’s safe and comfortable