🇺🇦 Kyiv, Ukraine
Magic Bus Hostel
📍 31, вулиця Саксаганського, Kyiv, 01033
Your stay — Magic Bus Hostel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Єрусалимське подвір'я (435 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Церква Святих Останніх Днів (676 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Храм Ієрусалимської ікони Божої матері (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Place of worship: Сестринство преподобномучениці Єлизавети (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Троїцький — 653 m · ~8 min walk
Історико-меморіальний музей Михайла Грушевського — 760 m · ~10 min walk
Концертний зал Національної спілки композиторів України — 731 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Crédit Agricole — 445 m · ~6 min walk
Аптека Доброго Дня — 280 m · ~4 min walk
Мікс Март — 95 m · ~1 min walk
Площа Українських Героїв — 482 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Ukrainian Hryvnia, UAH
Use ATMs in the centre for best rates; avoid exchange kiosks at Kyiv Boryspil Airport and central train station as they add big commissions.
Major credit/debit cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and shops; contactless pay works nearly everywhere but carry small cash for markets and minibuses.
10% in restaurants if service charge not included; round up taxi fare; no need to tip hotel staff unless exceptional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a supermarket bakery counter or a street kiosk for about 25-35 UAH.
A bowl of borshch and a piece of bread at a lunch canteen (yidalnya) for around 80-100 UAH.
A main course (e.g. chicken Kyiv or varenyky) at a local diner for 120-160 UAH.
Look for small stalls or market rows near metro stations selling pasties (pyrizhky) or shawarma, especially around Dorohozhychi or Zhytomyrska metro.
Budget supermarket chains common here: ATB, Novus, and Silpo.
Second-hand shops (sekond-hand) and stalls at the market near Dorohozhychi metro offer cheap clothing.
Buy a rechargeable Kyiv Smart Card (20 UAH card fee) and load a month pass (around 500 UAH) for unlimited metro and bus; from Boryspil airport use the SkyBus (100 UAH) to Tsentralnyi vokzal metro station.
1) Buy a Kyiv Smart Card for transport instead of single tickets. 2) Eat at university canteens ( yidalnyi ) near the Polytechnic Institute—open to public, very cheap. 3) Drink tap water—Kyiv tap water is safe, save on bottled drinks.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kyiv, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Magic Bus Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Crédit Agricole — 445 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Аптека Доброго Дня — 280 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Boryspil International Airport (KBP) → Kyiv Central Railway Station
💡 Get off at 'Vokzalna Ploshcha' stop; from there it's a 10-minute walk to the hostel. Cheaper than taxis and reliable.
Boryspil Airport Terminal D → Kyiv Central Railway Station (Vokzalna Square)
💡 From the station, take metro Line 1 to Maidan Nezalezhnosti – the hotel is a 2-minute walk south. Buy a ticket at the driver or via the app.
Boryspil International Airport (KBP) → Hostel Never Give Up (10 Vokzalna Street)
💡 Use Uklon app rather than Uber – same service, often 10-15% cheaper. Enter 'Vokzalna 10' as destination.
Boryspil International Airport (KBP) → Hotel Potter Globus (10 Khreschatyk St)
💡 Use the app to book a standard class car; avoid drivers who approach you in arrivals. Meter runs from 8 UAH/km, plus a base fare.
Vokzalna Station (Central Station) → Khreshchatyk Station (City Centre)
💡 Use contactless bank card or Google Pay at gates – no ticket needed. Avoid rush hour (7-9am, 5-7pm) as trains get crowded.
Vokzalna Station (Central Station) → Lvivska Ploshcha (near hostel)
💡 Tram stop is a 5-minute walk from hostel – cheaper than metro for short hops, but slower. Use Kyiv Smart Card for small top-ups.
Maidan Nezalezhnosti Station → Lviv Railway Station (Vokzalna Station)
💡 Pay contactless with a Visa/Mastercard at the turnstile – no need for tokens. The hotel is 200m from Maidan station exit 3.
Kontraktova Ploshcha → Maidan Nezalezhnosti (via Poshtova Ploshcha)
💡 Not the fastest option but scenic along the Dnipro River. Valid for same contactless card as metro. Best for a short sightseeing detour after arriving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Magic Bus Hostel?
Check-in at Magic Bus Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Magic Bus Hostel?
A bowl of borshch and a piece of bread at a lunch canteen (yidalnya) for around 80-100 UAH.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Magic Bus Hostel?
Buy a rechargeable Kyiv Smart Card (20 UAH card fee) and load a month pass (around 500 UAH) for unlimited metro and bus; from Boryspil airport use the SkyBus (100 UAH) to Tsentralnyi vokzal metro station.
Top Attractions in Kyiv
💡 Visit in the evening to see the streetlights and cafes come alive.
💡 Take a moment to pay respects at the Hall of Memory, dedicated to the victims of the war.
💡 Take a photo in front of the gate for a great city view.
💡 Visit during a festival or event for an even more lively atmosphere.
💡 Take a guided tour to explore the underground caves and chapels.