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Streets & Squares in Kyiv

Where to walk in Kyiv: historic squares and streets with beautiful architecture, cafés, shops, and hidden courtyards

Volodymyrska Street

One of Kyiv’s oldest streets, dating back to the era of Kyivan Rus

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Yaroslaviv Val

A street of striking architecture and lively city life

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Reitarska Street

A trendy central street with eye-catching architecture, cafés and courtyards

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Sofiiska Square

An old square by St Sophia’s Cathedral with the monument to Hetman Khmelnytskyi

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Poshtova Square

A riverside square next to the city funicular

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Mykhailivska Square

A historic square beside St Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery

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Verkhnii Val

A lively Podil street with a tree-lined boulevard and popular restaurants

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Andriivskyi Descent

Kyiv’s historic arts street between the Upper Town and Podil

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Q&A about Streets & Squares in Kyiv

How many streets are there in Kyiv?

There are more than 2,800 streets in Kyiv. This includes massive boulevards like Khreshchatyk, ancient descents, and narrow hidden alleys. Over the last few years, many streets have been renamed as part of “de-russification” efforts to honor Ukrainian heroes and historical figures.

Podil

Podil is one of Kyiv’s oldest historic neighborhoods, set between the Dnipro River and the city’s hills. Historic squares, churches, and architecture from different eras sit alongside cafés, markets, cinemas, and cultural spaces. It’s best explored on foot and without rushing, so allow a few hours for your first visit.

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