Shopping in Kiev
Glitzy malls have transformed Kiev's shopping scene, but old-school style and service live on at TsUM department store, a Soviet monolith. A short walk away, Kreshchatyk is still the main shopping street with a warren of fashion and brand concessions under Maidan Nezalezhnosti. Souvenirs, antiques and art galleries can be found in the tiny boutiques lining Andriyivskiy Uzviz, and flowers and local delicacies at the Bessarabsky Market. Most shops open 10am-9pm daily.
Shops
Expand all1. TsUM - Shopping Soviet style
Show more Located off central Kreshchatyk Street, TsUM (the former Tsentralny Univermag, or central department store) retains its Soviet atmosphere despite rows of western concessions. An architectural landmark, originally built by Constructivist Alexei Shchusev in 1936, the Kreshchatyk-facing side was rebuilt in 1960.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Address
2, Bohdana Khmelnytskoho Vulitsa, Kiev 01601
Telephone
+38 044 234 9505
Markets
Expand all2. Bessarabsky Market - Traditional market, historic building
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While its 1912 Style Moderne building is somewhat worse for wear, the Bessarabsky Market at the southern end of Kreshchatyk main street sells fresh produce. Babushkas (old ladies) in the surrounding streets sell flowers straight from the dacha, or allotment.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 8am-10pm
Address
Bessarabska Plosha, Kiev 01004
Transport
Kreshchatyk or Teatralna Metro
Specialists
Expand all3. Matiola - Traditional Ukrainian textiles
Show moreMatiola sells exclusive Ukrainian textiles from the Rus Hotel in central Kiev. All items are handmade with their own unique design by artisans, making them an ideal gift. The collection includes pure cotton tablecloths, embroidered pictures, shawls, and peasant-style blouses.E-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-9pm
Address
Rus Hotel, 4, Hospitalna, Kiev 01601
Telephone
+380 455 94 85
