Kiev apartments

Tips specific to Kiev apartment rent

Renting a Kiev apartment may be a challenge. Since there are a lot of people visiting Kiev, both international and local travellers, although Kiev apartments are overpriced they are still 40%-50% lower than Kiev hotels (as there is lack of hotels in Kiev). Here are a few tips for Kiev apartment rent:

• There is big demand for Kiev apartments around the year, so there are no seasonal discounts, besides monthly rates are almost equal to daily rates (i.e. monthly rate is a daily rate with discount)
• Most popular area to stay in Kiev is near Kreschatik St., Independence Square (one end of Kreschatik, and Lva Tolstogo Square (another end of Kreschatik St.) However, the choice of apartments here is limited and they are overpriced, so best value considering price and location is the area 1000 to 1500 meters off Kreschatik St., where areas of interest can be reached by walking, but the prices are not so high. Another idea is renting apartment at longer distance but close to Subway station, however, keep in mind that during peak times 7:30 to 10:00 and 16:30 to 20:00 the trip on subway would be rather unpleasant as the trains are overcrowded.
• Many Kiev apartments do not have air-conditioning (even luxury apartments). The main reason is that Kiev summer is rather moderate and most time of the year air-conditioning is not required. However, if you absolutely need air-conditioner during summer months, be sure to ask if it is available in the apartment.
• Kiev has a good heating, water heating, and water supply round the year, therefore independent heating or water heating is not necessary. Central heating works from October 15 to April 15. Sometimes it can be still cold before October 15 or after April 15, so if you travel before or after these dates, check if electric heaters are available in the apartment.