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.
TsUM
Shopping Soviet style
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.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Address
2, Bohdana Khmelnytskoho Vulitsa, Kiev 01601
Telephone
+38 044 234 9505
Bessarabsky Market
Traditional market, historic building
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.
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Opening Hours
Daily 8am-10pm
Address
Bessarabska Plosha, Kiev 01004
Transport
Kreshchatyk or Teatralna Metro
Matiola
Traditional Ukrainian textiles
Matiola 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.
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Opening Hours
Daily 10am-9pm
Address
Rus Hotel, 4, Hospitalna, Kiev 01601
Telephone
+380 455 94 85
