The city of festivals in Your Hands

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Hotels Restaurants Cafés Nightlife Sightseeing Events Maps
Lviv
”In Your Pocket: A cheeky, wellwritten series of guidebooks.”
The New York Times
Spring 2012
The city of festivals
Spring events schedule
In Your Hands
Updated, the only
comprehensive guide to all
Lviv eateries, clubs, sights
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Contents
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E S S E N T I A L C I TY G U I D E S
Contents
The Basics
6
Arriving, Money and more
Culture
10
Galleries, cinemas, culture centres
Where to stay
14
A fine selection of places to spent the night
Dining & Nightlife
Mickiewicza square
Getting around
Planes, trains & car rental48
Mail & Phones50
Shopping Lifestyle directory
Restaurants22
Cafés34
Nightlife37
Bars, pubs and clubs
Lifestyle, Health & Sports
What to see
Maps
Essential Lviv
42
Museums45
Underground Lviv
47
lviv.inyourpocket.com
51
Where to go shopping in Lviv
52
Business directory
53
Banks, Lawyers, Foreign representatives
Old town map
55
City map
56
Index59
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Foreword
Welcome to a city of unique old-world charm; the
scene of an accident where East broadsided West,
but left only a dent. With its remarkably preserved
Renaissance architecture, gently bending streets and
hidden ancient niches, Lviv is a Ukrainian city with a
European soul.
Known as the centre of Ukrainian art and culture,
the city boasts many of the country’s brightest and
best museums, art galleries and theatres. It is also
Ukraine’s Mecca - there are magnificent and inspiring
churches and cathedrals on just about every corner.
Although Lvivians have the reputation as church-goers,
they haven’t forgotten how to party. Pubs, clubs,
restaurants and coffee houses are plentiful, and it’s
usually a local who’s stoking the celebration into the
early morning hours.
Lviv has had an enthralling and violent history. Founded
by King Danylo of Galicia in honour of his son Lev in
1256, the city has had many rulers including Poland,
Sweden, the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, Nazi Germany
and the Soviet Union. The dubious Hitler–Stalin Pact of
1939 granted control of Lviv to the Soviet Union. This
occupation spurred numerous resistance movements
in the 1940s and 50s including the much celebrated
and controversial Ukrainian Insurgent Army. With the
fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, freedom was finally
seized. Lviv continues to be a shining example of
independence, and Ukraine owes much of its contemporary identity to the stream of patriotism which
emanates from this radical western gem.
This Spring marks the final countdown the Euro 2012
football competition for Ukraine and its co-host,
Poland. As one of Ukraine’s host cities, Lviv anxiously
awaits the excited, joyous surge expected to fill the
city. New hotels have opened their doors, a completely new stadium has been built along with a totally
renovated airport scheduled to open in April 2012. It
really took a miracle for the city to preserve its unique
atmosphere and at the same time make such fascinating changes. We at In Your Pocket have been happy to
see these changes through last 3 years and we will do
our best to give our readers the most essential and
comprehensive information in the future.
Vitayemo u Lvovi! Welcome to Lviv!
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Arriving
By bus
All international buses arrive at Stryis’kyi Avtovokzal; however, some buses, including routes from Warsaw and Krakow,
may make a first stop in centre not far from Shevchenka
prosp. Ask your driver to be sure. At the bus station, ticket
offices and schedules are located on the ground floor. Upstairs
you’ll find a waiting hall, a small hotel and a cafeteria. To find
the left-luggage office, head downstairs from the central hall.
Getting to town Stryis’kyi Avtovokzal is located relatively
far from the city centre. Taxis are your obvious quickest option;
depending on your haggling skills, fares are available for as
little as 50Hr. For an unbelievable value, take trolleybus No. 5
to Shota Rustaveli Street (I-4) for the meagre fare of 1,25Hr.
Though it may be cramped, marshrutkas No. 3A, 9, 25 shuttle
passengers to centre for 2Hr. Bus No. 18 connects Stryis’kyi
Avtovokzal with Lviv Holovnyi Train Station.
Stryis’kyi Avtovokzal Stryis’ka 109, tel. (+380) 32
294 98 17. QOpen 24Hrs.
By car
When entering the country by car, foreigners are required to
sign a document at the border swearing that they will bring the
car out of the country before a certain date. Foreign cars are
allowed on Ukrainian soil for a maximum of two months. This
document should be carried along with your driver’s license
and your car’s registration papers at all times. Automobile
insurance is obligatory in Ukraine. It may be possible to buy
green card insurance valid for Ukraine in your home country to
avoid problems - if not you must purchase it from the Ukrainian
company at the border. The latter might cost less than the
former, however if you don’t speak Ukrainian or Russian it is
easy to get deceived by border officials and buy something
which is totally useless. The minimum term of insurance is
two weeks, with prices depending on the size of the engine.
By plane
When travellers referred to the Lviv International Airport it
was usually in the context of either a twisted joke or a terrifying tale. Time changes; and in April 2012 Lviv will get the newly
renovated Terminal. At the time of this issue going to print
there were no much to tell about the new airport facilities,
but we promise to make a full review of the newly opened
‘Lviv’ gateway’ in our Summer 2012 issue.
Getting to town Follow the heard of fellow travellers through
the terminal corridors to the waiting gauntlet of cabbies. The
70Hr fare to centre is relatively cheap for Ukraine, but the real
bargain is by trolleybus 9 (1,25Hr) or marshrutka 48 (2Hr). It’s
about 20 minutes by taxi and 40 by trolleybus/marshrutka
on one of Ukraine’s bumpiest roads.
Lviv International Airport Lubyns’ka 168, tel. (+380)
32 229 81 12, www.airport.lviv.ua. Lost & Found tel.
(+380) 32 229 83 19.
Tourist Information
Tourist
information
centre
Tourist Information Centre C-3, Ploscha Rynok 1,
tel./fax (+380) 32 254
60 79, www.touristinfo.
lviv.ua, [email protected].
ua. Information centre provides information in English,
German, Italian, Czech, Polish, Ukrainian and Russian.
Services: city information, guidebooks, travel maps,
magazines. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00,
Sun 10:00 - 17:00.
By train
With platforms wrapped in lofty steel awnings, run down trains
and suspicious glances, arriving to Lviv’s central rail station
can be like stepping into a Cold War era spy movie. Once
the nostalgia has worn off, exit the platforms by proceeding
down the stairs then follow the exit signs to the station’s halls.
A currency exchange (обмін валют), ticketing booths (каса) and
schedules are located in the main hall. There is also a floor plan
displayed of available services if you happen to get disoriented.
Purchase international tickets from booth No. 2. (Quiet please,
the street dogs huddled in the corner are trying to sleep.)
A restaurant (open 11:00 - 23:00), Express Bank with
Western Union, telephones and resting hall (зал) No. 1 are
located in the left wing. Admission to hall No. 1 is 3Hr per
hour and the Internet can be accessed for 6Hr. A café and
ATM are also on site. Additional ATMs, a kiosk selling snacks
and beverages and a bar are located in the corridor connecting the left wing to the main hall. The bulk of station’s
services are located in the right wing. Entering from the main
hall you’ll find a barber shop, an agency offering excursion
services and resting hall No. 2. This hall has two cafés, newspaper stands and a pharmacy. Entrance is free of charge.
Proceed through the corridor past hall No. 2 for a currency exchange and a news stand that sells maps of Lviv. There are three
left luggage (Камера зберігання) areas/lockers available in the
right wing. No. 1 is the largest and is the only post that handles
bags of all sizes. Depending on the size of your bag, expect to
pay from 5-20Hr per day. Police services are also located in the
right wing. Toilets are scattered throughout the building. The easiest to find are located in the corridors leading to the platforms.
Getting to town Getting from the station to centre is relatively
easy. Taxis are abundant near the main exit. A gauntlet of taxi
drivers await at the exit of the main hall. A trip to centre should
cost around 40Hr and Lviv’s cabbies are much friendlier and less
scheming than those in other major Ukrainian cities. The parking
lot beyond the cabbies is bustling with buses and mini-buses,
most of which connect to outlaying cities, towns and villages. Your
best public transport option is tram No. 1, which heads directly to
centre. The same tram with a different name, No. 9, takes passengers in the opposite direction from centre to the train station.
Lviv Holovnyi Train Station F-6, Dvirtseva pl. 1, tel.
(+380) 32 748 20 68.
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Basics
Lviv, Lvov, Lwów
Borders
Throughout its history, Lviv has had several names.
The city was known as Lwów when the Poles ruled, the
Austro-Hungarian Empire called it Lemberg and Jewish
residents referred to it as Lemberik. Currently, many languages have their own spelling and pronunciation. This
is the case with ‘Lviv’ (Ukrainian) and ‘Lvov’ (Russian).
As the city immerged to become the centre of Ukrainian language and culture in the 1990s, the Ukrainian
version became increasingly common and useful, i.e.
using ‘Lviv’ while searching the Internet will definitely
result in more hits.
Customs
Basic data
Lviv
Population: 761 929
Ethnic composition: Ukrainian 88.1%, Russian 8.9%,
Polish 0.9%, Belarusian 0.4%, Jewish 0.3%, Armenian
0.1%, other 1.3%.
Ukraine
Population: 45 633 600 (1 January 2012).
Ethnic composition: Ukrainian 77.8%, Russian 17.3%,
Belarusian 0.6%, Moldovan 0.5%, Crimean Tatar 0.5%,
Bulgarian 0.4%, Hungarian 0.3%, Romanian 0.3%, Polish
0.3%, Jewish 0.2%, other 1.8%.
Territory: 603,700km2 (the second largest in Europe,
slightly smaller than Texas), mostly consisting of fertile
steppes (plains) and plateaus. The only mountain chains
are the Carpathians in the west and the Crimean Mountains in the extreme south.
Borders: Belarus 891km, coastline (Black and Azov
Seas) 2,782km, Hungary 103km, Moldova 939km,
Poland 526km, Romania (south) 169km, Romania (west)
362km, Russia 1,576km, Slovakia 97km.
Rivers: Dnipro (1,204km), Dnister, Donets, Buh,
Danube.
Highest point: Mount Hoverla 2,061m.
Local time: All of Ukraine is in the Eastern European Time
zone (GMT +2), along with its neighbouring countries
Belarus, Romania and Turkey. Thus, when it is 12:00 in
Kyiv, it is 13:00 in Moscow, 11:00 in Paris and Warsaw,
10:00 in London and 05:00 in New York.
Lviv In Your Pocket
Ukraine is bordered by Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Poland,
Romania, Russia and Slovakia. Buses stop for about an hour
at borders; westbound trains for more than two, because
Ukrainian wheels don’t fit European tracks and thus have to
be switched! You should expect close inspection of your documents and belongings at border crossings. EU and American
travellers need a visa to enter Belarus, Moldova and Russia and
can’t be obtained at the border, so make sure you contact their
embassies in Odesa (see Directory/Foreign representatives).
If you are 18 years of age or over you can import, free of
customs duties and taxes, one litre of hard alcohol, two litres
of wine, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco.
Personal belongings are not subject to customs duties or taxes,
though a customs officer has the right to ask you to make a
written declaration in relation to them. (Avoid bringing unessential, valuable, personal items! A colleague of ours was told by a
customs officer to declare her wedding band. She declared the
value of the ring, and - to make a long story short - she ended
up paying a $200 bribe in order to avoid an outrageous duty.)
A person can bring in food products free of customs duties and
taxes if their total value does not exceed €50. However, food
products should not total more than two kilograms, and there
should not be more than one package of the same product.
Goods with a total value of less than €200 may be brought in
free of customs duties and taxes. If the value of your goods
is greater than €200, but less than €1000 they will need to
be declared on a customs personal declaration form. If the
value of the goods is greater than €1000, the goods will be
subject to clearance in accordance with the import declaration requirements for imported cargo.
Cultural goods may be brought in if they are not subject to any
international alert and you have documents which prove your
right of ownership. To take such goods out of Ukraine you will
need to obtain relevant authorisation documents from the
State Service for Control Over the Passage of Cultural Values
Across the National Frontier of Ukraine (J-3, Smol’s’koho 10,
tel. (+380) 322 75 80 81/72 79 91.)
All customs declarations, filled out upon arrival to Ukraine,
must be kept throughout the period of your stay, and must
be handed over upon departure. This declaration can not
be renewed if lost.
Disabled travellers
Lviv is not what you would call a disabled-friendly city. High
curb drops and steep steps are the rule and public transport
system lacks even a hint of accessibility. The wheelchair
symbol used in this guide means that the establishment in
question specifically caters to disabled guests.
Basics
Electricity
Ukraine supplies its residents and visitors alike with electrical
current of 220 volts AC, 50Hz. All sockets require two round
pins, but not always of the same size. Many thinner Russian
sockets are being replaced by their European cousins. Those
with Russian sockets can buy a cheap adapter for their
European appliances. Adapters for more foreign electrical
societies are not easy to find in Lviv, so bring your own.
Language
Floors
The following is a list of some of the most common words
and phrases a person is likely to need.
Hello Вітаю (vi-TA-yu)
Goodbye До побачення (do po-BA-chennia)
Please Будь ласка (bud’ LAS-ka)
You’re welcome Прошу(PRO-shu)
Thank you Дякую (DIA-kuyu)
Excuse me Вибачте (VY-bachte)
Yes Так (tak)
No Ні (ni)
Enjoy your meal Смачного (Smach-NO-ho)
Cheers! Будьмо (BUD’-mo)
I don’t understand Я не розумію (Ya ne rozu-MI-yu)
I don’t know Я не знаю (Ya ne ZNA-yu)
Help! Допоможіть (dopomo-ZHIT’)
Hospital Лікарня (li-KAR-nia)
Ambulance
Швидка
(shvyd-KA)
Where is…? Де знаходиться...?
(de zna-KHO-dytsia)
Right, left
Право, ліво
(PRA-vo, LI-vo)
Do you speak English?Ви розмовляєте англійською?
(Vy roz-mov-LYA-yete an-GLIY-s’koyu)
Ukrainians consider the floor on the ground to be the first
floor and so one.
Money
The national currency is the hryvnia (Hr), which replaced the
transitional karbovanets on September 2, 1996. Don’t be
confused if your amount is given in roubles. You haven’t been
transported to Russia or taken back in time to the USSR - some
people just have trouble letting go of the past! Paper bills carry
denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 hryvnias.
Another word to the wise: two versions exist of the 1, 2, 5,
10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 hryvnia bills, and both are accepted
everywhere. There are 100 kopecks in a hryvnia, with 1, 2, 5,
10, 25, 50 kopeck and 1Hr coins. You’ll have no problem finding currency exchange points, but rates are better from central
street kiosks. If it’s traveller’s checks you need to cash, look for
a big respectable-looking bank. You can find a number of ATMs
around Lviv and many hotels and restaurants now take Visa and
MasterCard - American Express is not very popular. There have
been scattered reports of credit card fraud in upscale restaurants, though, so you may want to think twice before charging it.
Roads
Carry your license and registration at all times to fully enjoy
the Ukrainian driving experience. The official speed limits are
60 km/h in cities, 90 on secondary roads and 130 on highways. A zero tolerance drink driving policy applies in Ukraine.
Safety
They say that Ukrainians can spot a foreigner from a kilometre
away. This fact alone will not automatically make you the target
of crime. Lviv is, in fact, a rather safe place. As in most cities,
flashing large amounts of cash can cause trouble. Wallets are
known to disappear in public transport crowds, so guard your
pockets at all times. Being very drunk and/or loud on the street
is always a good way to attract unwanted attention, especially
from the police. By the way, it’s a good idea for foreigners to carry
at least a copy of their passport and visa with them at all times.
The country’s official language is Ukrainian. Since independence in 1991, it has become much more popular and
widespread. Still, Russian is heavily used in Crimea and
Eastern Ukraine, and only in western regions is Ukrainian
truly predominant.
Days of the week
Monday Понеділок Tuesday Вівторок Wednesday Середа Thursday Четвер Friday П’ятниця Saturday Субота Sunday Неділя Numbers
1  один 2  два 3  три 4  чотири 5  п’ять 6  шість (o-DYN) (dva)
(try) (cho-TY-ry) (pyat’) (shist’)
(pone-DI-lok)
(viv-TO-rok)
(sere-DA)
(chet-VER)
(PYAT-nytsia)
(su-BO-ta)
(ne-DI-lia)
7  сім (sim)
8  вісім (VI-sim)
9  дев’ять (DE-vyat’)
10 десять (DE-syat’)
100 сто (sto)
1000 тисяча (TY-sya-cha)
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Basics
National holidays 2012
January 1 January 7 March 8 April 15 April 16 May 1-2 May 9 June 3 June 28 August 24 New Year
Orthodox Christmas
Women’s Day
Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
A day off for the workers
Victory Day
Trinity
Constitution Day
Independence Day
Alcohol
Ukrainian beer (pyvo) is quite tasty and extremely cheap
to boot. Tipsiness may set in early, though, as its alcohol
content is higher than Western brands. Those preferring
foreign brands can find their favourites at finer shops and
establishments. Ukraine also produces a wide selection of
vodka, which flows freely at many parties and gatherings.
Beware if offered homemade vodka (samohon). While good
samohon can be better than some bootleg labels in shops,
the overall odds are against you and your stomach. Whether
it’s Ukrainian vodka or moonshine, be ready to offer a toast at
some point. A modest ’cheers’ (bud’mo) will do for a foreigner.
Smoking
You’re never too far away from a lit cigarette in Ukraine, and in
some bars and clubs the term second-hand smoke just doesn’t
seem to matter. Smokers enjoy a ridiculously cheap selection of
cigarettes hawked by one of the many babushkas and corner
kiosks that are located throughout the city. Just recently Ukraine
outlawed smoking in most public places and the workplace, except in specially designated areas. It is the responsibility of each
company to provide a designated area for all smoking patrons or
personnel. These special places can not exceed 50% of the total
allotted area of the business. Since this law is relatively new in
Ukraine, not every business has begun to enforce it.
Toilets
or Ж = ladies
or М or Ч = gentlemen
Public restrooms are a sore, dirty and not very aromatic subject in Lviv. Make it a rule to go before you leave the hotel and
after each café/restaurant you visit and you should be fine;
pay toilets are in short supply in centre. If you think you can just
pop in to McDonalds and take care of business, think again.
You must first place an order then open the bathroom door
by punching in the code located on the receipt. Good luck.
Street smarts
Street вулиця (vul.) (VU-lytsia)
Square площа (pl.) (PLO-scha)
Avenue проспект (prosp.) (pro-SPEKT)
Boulevard бульвар (bul’v.) (bul’-VAR)
Bridge міст (mist)
Embankment набережна (nab.) (NA-berezhna)
Highway шосе (shose)
(sho-SE)
Lane провулок (prov.)(pro-VU-lok)
Descent узвіз (uzviz) (uz-VIZ)
Lviv In Your Pocket
Tipping
Lviv tipping culture is developing slowly. While no general rule
exists yet, most restaurant-goers leave around 10% of their
bill. But your waitstaff will expect more from you as a foreigner!
Some places include a service charge of five to 10 per cent,
so read the fine print or ask.
Visas
Citizens of the EU, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Andorra,
Vatican, Iceland, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Georgia,
Mongolia, the U.S., Canada, Japan and the countries of the
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) - except Turkmenistan - can enter Ukraine visa-free and stay up to 90
days. Everyone else needs a visa, which must be obtained
from a Ukrainian embassy or consulate abroad before travelling. Visas can be processed in as little as one day, with prices
varying depending on the type and length of visa requested.
Many Ukrainian embassies only handle visa cases on certain
days of the week, so call ahead.
Travel to Russia is not so simple. All foreign visitors, with the
exception of citizens from selected countries of the CIS, must
obtain a visa. Upon arrival, you will need to fill in an immigration
card. If you are staying more that 72 hours, you will need to
register with the local police (hotels are usually willing to aid
in this process). Transit visas are also required. For additional
information, call (+380) 32 275 24 63.
Travel to Belarus is also a bit tricky. Citizens of the EU, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Croatia can apply for
30-day single and multiple entry business and private visas
without an invitation. The rest of us need an invitation, or we
can book through a travel agency authorized to issue state
travel vouchers. All visitors are required to purchase national
medical insurance, and must register their passports with local police within three days of their arrival (hotels are usually
willing to aid in this process). Transit visas are also required.
For more information, call (+380) 322 37 27 30.
Moldova greatly relaxed its visa laws in 2007. Citizens of the
EU, Norway, Switzerland, Japan, Israel, Canada and the U.S.
can enter Moldova visa-free and stay up to 90 days. For all
other visitors, visas can be acquired at a Moldavian consulate
or at the Chisinau airport by presenting an application form
and photos. All visitors planning to stay more than 90 days
need an invitation and visa. For more information, call (+380)
44 280 77 21.
Citizens of the EU, Norway, Switzerland, Canada, the U.S.,
Japan, Australia, Israel and a handful of Latin American
countries can enter Romania visa-free and stay up to 90
days. Citizens of countries not on the list can obtain a visa
at the Romanian consulate in Kyiv. For more information, call
(+380) 44 234 00 40.
Poland, Hungary and Slovakia belong to the European
Schengen zone. Citizens of Canada, Mexico, the U.S., Israel,
Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore may
enter without a visa; however, the amount of time you are allowed to stay varies from country to country. All others must
apply for a visa at the consulate of destination country. For
more information call the following consulates: Polish (+380)
322 97 08 61, Hungarian (+380) 322 64 58 22, Slovakian
 The Lviv
telephone code is +380 32
Basics
Market values
Ukraine’s political framework
How do costs compare to back home? Here’s a handy
list of local prices to give you an idea.
McDonald’s Big Mac
18,00Hr€1,68 $2,25
Loaf of white bread
3,25Hr€0,30$0,40
Snickers bar
6,00Hr€0,56 $0,75
Litre of vodka
50,00Hr€4,67 $6,26
Bottle of local beer (0.5 litre) 5,00Hr€0,46 $0,62
20 Marlboros
13,50Hr €1,26 $1,69
Public transport ticket
1,25Hr €0,11 $0,16
1 litre of petrol (euro 3)
10,50Hr €0,98 $1,31
Official exchange rates (as of February 28): €1 – 10.71Hr US$1 – 7.98Hr £1 – 12.62Hr
Current exchange rates are available at
consulate in Kyiv (+380) 44 234 06 06.
For a complete listing of consulates locations and phone
numbers in Lviv see Business directory/Foreign representations. In many cases, the consular section is responsible for
issuing visas and is located apart from the embassy - save
yourself time and confusion by calling before you go. (Most
of embassy located in Kyiv. For complete listing visit kyiv.
inyourpocket.com).
Working in Ukraine
For most of the past decade, many foreigners took advantage
of Ukraine’s relaxed regulations and didn’t bother getting
work permits or even visas. Times have definitely changed,
and stricter requirements and regulations have forced many
of us to play by the rules. Many companies continue to pay
in cash under the table, but will offer assistance obtaining
extended visas. If you’re planning to work in Ukraine for
a long or indefinite period, it may be beneficial to obtain
either permanent or temporary residency. For permanent
residency you must be sponsored by a relative with Ukrainian
citizenship or prove Ukrainian heritage - this can be done by
providing the Office of Passport Registration and Immigration
(VVIR) with the birth certificate of a parent or grandparent
born in Ukraine and documents proving relation, i.e. your
birth certificate, parent’s birth certificate, marriage licence
showing change of name, etc. Though often complicated
and time consuming, local and multinational companies
can procure temporary residency for foreign personnel. No
matter what category you fall into, plan on big hassles and
a lot of time spent at VVIR, the Housing Bureau (ZhEK) and
the police station.
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To understand Ukrainian politics, imagine a carnival complete with clowns, freaks and a main attraction where magicians make billions of hryvnias disappear from taxpayers’
pockets. That said, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. Ukraine
is a republic consisting of 24 provinces (oblasts) and the
Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The federal government
consists of executive, legislative and judicial branches.
Executive branch
The President is elected by popular vote for a five-year
term and is eligible for a second term. The President is
responsible for issuing decrees and orders, and preventing “any actions of the legislative, executive and judicial
branches of power that directly or indirectly infringe upon
interpretation of the fundamental Law of Ukraine.” In other
words, the President’s job is to ensure that nothing is ever
accomplished.
Viktor Yanukovych, front man for the Party of Regions, was
inaugurated in February 2010 following a closely contested
election in which he beat out rival Yulia Tymoshenko by just
3.5% of the vote. Many political insiders have been quick
to note the uncanny similarities between Yanukovych and
former US President George W. Bush: neither is able to
sting together a proper sentence and both will go down
in history as the face and definitely not the brain of their
respective administrations.
Legislative branch
The unicameral supreme council, known as Verkhovna
Rada, consists of 450 deputies and is presided over
by a Speaker. Elections were last held in 2007, and five
parties passed the required vote threshold of 3%. The
current make up of this bitterly feuding, fund sucking,
time wasting branch is as follows: the Party of Regions
(172 seats), President Yanukovych’s party, is extremely
popular in Ukraine’s industrial, Russian-speaking, eastern
oblasts; Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc is led by the former Prime
Minister known for her trademark blond peasant braids;
Our Ukraine/People’s Self Defence is led by former President Viktor Yushchenko and maintains a base among
voters in the west; the Communist Party of Ukraine has
been steadily losing support since the fall of communism;
Lytvyn Bloc is led by current Speaker Vladimir Lytvyn, a
man with gorgeous silver hair.
In March 2010, a new majority coalition led by the Party of
Regions swooped into Verkhovna Rada and consolidated
power by appointing Mykola Azarov, a long-time ally of
President Yanukovych, to the position of Prime Minister.
The new coalition consists of the Party of Regions, the
Communists, Lytvyn Bloc and mercenaries from Our
Ukraine/People’s Self Defence and Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc.
The formation of this new coalition was made possible only
via the passing of a controversial amendment (basically
unconstitutional) which allows individual deputies to join
coalitions without party consent. Welcome to Ukraine,
where laws are made to be broken.
Judicial branch
The legal system, based on civil law with judicial review of
legislative acts, is topped by the Supreme Court and the
Constitutional Court. We thought of adding a joke here,
but realised that everything that happens in these halls of
“justice” is far too disturbing to make light of.
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Culture & Events
Art galleries
Art-11 C-3, pl. Rynok 37, tel. (+380) 32 274 03 67.
QOpen 12:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon. Admission is free.
Chaos C-4, Rus’ka 12, tel. (+380) 67 670 03 87. QOpen
11:00 - 20:00, Sun 11:00 - 17:00. Admission is free.
Dzyga C-3, Virmens’ka 35, tel. (+380) 32 297 56 12.
QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. Admission is free.
Gallery of Ukrainain Military Uniform C-3, pl. Rynok
40, tel. (+380) 32 297 51 93. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00.
Closed Mon. Admission is free.
Garry Bowman C-4, Nalyviaka 18, tel. (+380) 32 242
99 99. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon. Admission is free.
Gerdan C-4, Rus’ka 4, tel. (+380) 32 235 70 46. QOpen
12:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon, Sun. Admission is free.
Lviv Art Gallery A-5, Stefanyka 3, tel. (+380) 32 272
39 48/(+380) 32 261 41 60. QOpen 11:00 - 17:00, Sun
12:00 - 16:00. Admission 10Hr, children 2Hr. Friday is free
for students.
Lviv Palace of Arts A-5, Kopernyka 17, tel. (+380)
32 272 89 33. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission is free.
Pory roku (Seasons) C-3, Virmens’ka 23, tel. (+380)
32 235 44 65. QOpen 11:00 - 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Admission is free.
Zelena Kanapa C-3, Virmens’ka 7, tel. (+380) 32 235
75 49. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission is free.
Cinemas
Kinopalace (3D) B-3, Teatral’na 22, tel. (+380) 32
297 50 50/(+380) 32 297 50 05. Q Tickets 20-60Hr.
Kinopalace Kopernyk B-5, Kopernyka 9, tel. (+380)
32 240 37 69. Q Tickets 20-40Hr.
Planeta Kino (IМАХ/3D) Stryis’ka 30, Sokilnyky,
King Cross Leopolis, tel. 0 800 300 600. Q Tickets
18-80Hr.
Culture centres
British Council H-3, Universytets’ka 1, Lviv National
University, tel. (+380) 322 39 45 52. QOpen , Mon, Thu
14:30 - 17:30, Tue, Fri 12:00 - 15:00, Wed 16:00 - 19:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
Goethe-Institute H-3, Universytets’ka 1, Lviv National
University, tel. (+380) 322 39 47 67.
Lviv State Palace I-4, Petrushevycha pl. 2, tel. (+380)
32 275 32 47. QOpen 17:00 - 20:00.
What’s on
II Festival of Easter Eggs
March 15 - April 22
During the festival Lviv transforms into a virtual ‘Pysanka
Museum’ alfresco. The goal of the festival is to make and
decorate Lviv with the traditional Easter symbol – Pysankas
- Ukrainian Easter eggs - decorated with traditional symbols
designed with wax and paints. They are made of different
materials, such as flowers, chocolate, wood. Everybody
can join the festival. You can create your own pysanka and
put it on display.
For more information please visit the website www.easter.lviv.ua
Lviv Fashion Week
March 28 – April 1
Lviv Fashion Week is held twice a year and is one of the greatest events in Eastern Europe. Launched in March 2008, it drew
the attention of famous fashion aficionados. In particular,
the legendary designer Kenzo Takada who was a guest of
honour. Also present were designer Donald Potar and Russian
couturier Vyacheslav Zaitsev. Over 30 designers from Ukraine
and abroad will present their collections.
For more information please visit the website
www.lvivfashionweek.com
Theatres
First Ukrainian Theatre for Children and Youth
A-4, Akademika Gnatiuka 11, tel. (+380) 32 272 68
41/(+380) 32 272 68 55. QClosed Mon.
Les Kurbas Lviv Academic Theatre A-3, Lesia Kurbasa 3, tel. (+380) 32 272 49 14/(+380) 32 272 48
24. Q Tickets 55-60Hr.
Lviv Regional Dall Theatre C-2, Danyla Halyts’koho
pl. 1, tel. (+380) 32 235 58 32.
Maria Zankovetska National Academic Ukrainian
Drama Theatre B-2, Lesi Ukrainky 1, tel. (+380) 32
235 55 83, www.zankovetska.com.ua. QClosed Mon.
Tickets 20-50Hr.
Solomiya Krushelnytska Opera and Ballet Theatre
A-3, Svobody prosp. 28, tel. (+380) 32 242 17 90/
(+380) 32 242 11 63, www.opera.lviv.ua. QClosed Mon,
Tue. Tickets 25-125Hr.
Voskresinnya Theatre H-2, Henerala Hryhorenka pl. 5,
tel. (+380) 32 274 13 00. QTickets 10-30Hr.
Lviv In Your Pocket
Lviv on the plate
Gastronomic Festival
April 20 – April 22
The Gastronomic Festival takes place in Lviv for the first time
and presents Lviv as the gastronomic capital of Ukraine. City
restaurateurs will join the festival and offer their delicious
dishes and drinks. Owners of cafes, coffeehouses and restaurants will bring the specialities of their establishments to
the street! There will be many different dishes presented as
Lviv is a multicultural city. The most unexpected event will
be a dinner for 1000 people on a giant gastronomic table
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alfresco. During the festival, awards will be given to the best
chef and the best restaurant.
For more information please visit the website www.facebook.
com/lvivontheplate
Palats Pototskykh A-5, Kopernyka 15. Q10:00 – 17:00,
Sun 12:00 – 16:00.
Easter in Lviv
April 15 – 16
Place: Central part of the city
Easter is a family holiday and there is no place like the “Lion
City:” to enjoy this festive atmosphere. It has been said that
the family spirit is everywhere – in churches, squares, and
streets, where one can find exhibitions, theatre performance
and concerts. Every Easter the ethnic festival “Velyka gaivka”
takes place in Lviv. There are master classes on pysankas
(Ukrainian Easter eggs) that begin a few weeks prior to the
festival.
For more information please visit the website
www.cultureandtourism.lviv.ua or call
(+380) 32 243 78 23, (+380) 32 247 03 81
Ancient Lviv
III Festival
May 5 – 6
The festival of ancient culture “Ancient Lviv” recreates the
era of city’s medieval atmosphere of the 15th century. The
main event of the festival is the colourful knights’ tournament.
There are warriors’ fights, archery, and various completions
and entertainment. The participants are members of historical clubs of reconstructions from all over the world. During
the festival visitors can take part in medieval dances, pottery,
wood carving, and other crafts. Masters will sell their works
at the special fair.
For more information please visit the website lviv-old.org.ua
Batiar Day
Lviv’s Vanes
X International Festival
April 29 – May 2
The ethnic jazz festival “Lviv’s Vanes” combines different kinds
of ethnic music with jazz preludes. It takes place in the court
yard of the Ratusha, which creates a special atmosphere. The
first festival of “Lviv Vanes” was held in 2003 and every year it
becomes bigger and more popular. Included in the programme
are many literary performances, happenings and media projects.
For more information please visit the website www.dzyga.com
V City holiday
May 1 – 2
In this day everybody can try to feel what Batiar really is, to
feel its mode of life, folklore and traditions that where formed
in 19th – 20th centuries. Batiar is a part of the city’s subculture that refers to such people as adventurers, rogues and
madcap. Though there are no more real Batiar people, their
spirit still remains in the city streets. In this day you can see
people who are dressed like Batiars. Batiar-musicians and
Batiar-dancers will perform on Lviv streets during the festival.
For more information please visit the website www.batyar.
lviv.ua
Day of Lviv city
Carnival
May 5 – 6
Place: central part of the city
A lot of traditions, such as theatre performances, street
displays, and festivals have been established trough many
years of celebrating the “Day of the City”. This year, a big
festivals’ parade will be held on the streets of Lviv. Thousands
of people will participate – children’s teams, knights in armour,
actors, orchestras, a “magic train”, carriages, national dance
teams, and members of sport’s organizations. You will are
welcome to join the parade. Every year it connects residents
from Lviv with its guests.
For more information please visit the website www.cultureandtourism.lviv.ua or call (+380) 32 235 48 82, (+380) 32 297 57 53
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Lviv – the capital of handicrafts
Opera & Ballet
Festival
May 1 – 29
Lviv was always famous for its craftsmen. So it’s only natural
that this festival is held in Lviv. Talented master craftsmen
come from all over Ukraine: brewers, cheese-makers, chefs,
beekeepers, potters, blacksmiths, weavers, furriers, jewellers,
stained-glass window makers, painters, carvers, armourers,
and others. Moreover, articles of arts & crafts, such as batik,
folk toys from wood, straw, and fabric, will be displayed. This
festival is not only a fair, but also a live communication with
master craftsmen, master classes, and exhibitions alfresco.
For more information please visit the website www.idem.org.ua
Doll World
Project “Ethnic Doll”
May 1 – June 29
The Festival “Doll World” will introduce people to modern
Ukrainian dolls. The main dolls of the festival are dolls called
Motanka –amulets. In like form are prototypes of a mother,
a child and a family. Ukrainian Motanka dolls are varied from
other Slavic dolls, as they have a special symbol on the head
– the symbol of the sun and the cross. In the project “Ethnic
Doll” there will be on display a collection of dolls made using
different techniques – from fabric, straw, corn and ceramic.
There are modern designer’s dolls in national costumes and
many dolls of different nationalities.
For more information please visit the website www.l–svit.com.ua
March 2012
4 E. Dosenko
Magic Tinder
4 C. Pugni
Esmeralda
Music
tale
Ballet
7 F. Lehar
Die lustige Witwe
Operetta
10 K. Dankevych
S.Hulak11
Artemovskiy
11 G.Rossini
Lileya
Ballet
A Zaporozhian Cossack
Opera
Beyond the Danube
The Barber of Seville
Opera
Opera,
15 G.Puccini
Madama Butterfly
in Italian
Opera,
17 G.Verdi
La Traviatta
in Italian
18 P.Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker
Ballet
Opera,
18 G.Donizetti
L’elisir d’amore
in Italian
22 M.Lysenko
Natalka Poltavka
Opera
23 L.Minkus
Don Quixotte
25 P.Tchaikovsky Swan Lake
Ballet
Ballet
Opera,
in Italian
Operetta
25 G.Verdi
Aida
27 J.Strauss
S.HulakArtemovskiy
G.Puccini 30
M. Skoryk
31 R. Leoncavallo
Die Fledermaus
A Zaporozhian Cossack
Opera
Beyond the Danube
The Returning of
Ballet
Butterfly
I Pagliacci
Opera
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Wiz-Art
V International Festival of Short films
May 17 – 20
The International Festival of Short films “Wiz-Art” represents
the current state and trends of short films and visual arts
development in Ukraine, and in the world in general. The aim
of the festival is not only to create a platform for sharing the
experience, education, and establishing collaboration between
members of cultural societies in the world, but also to help
Ukraine with European integration through culture. The festival
screens short films created in the last year along with and
animated works, experimental films, and video artist’s performances .The festival program consists of competitive and noncompetition blocks. After each session, the audience votes for
the film, which will receive the “Audience Choice Award’. Also
you can enjoy author’s presentations and retrospectives during
the festival. Previous special guests have been directors from
Turkey, Great Britain, Scotland, Ukraine, Norway and Germany.
For more information please visit the website www.wiz–art.com.ua
Leopolis Gran-Prix
May 4 – 7
The “Leopolis Gran-Prix” – is an international festival of retro
cars. The roots of this festival date back to the short lived
“Lviv Gran-Prix which started in 1930, a year after the 1st
Monaco Gran-Prix and continued until 1934.The International
motor rally of historical cars, the auto parade-carnival, and
fashion shows will be held within the festival. Among the main
Solomiya Krushelnytska Opera and Ballet
Theatre A-3, Svobody prosp. 28, tel. (+380) 32
242 17 90/(+380) 32 242 11 63, www.opera.lviv.
ua. QClosed Mon, Tue. Tickets 25-125Hr.
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show, there will be a children’s automobile celebration, and
workshops for journalists. There will also be collections of
automobile memorabilia and magazines on display.
For more information please visit website www.zazkozak.com
Virtuoso
XXXI International music festival
May 21 – June 10
One of the oldest constantly active music forums of Ukraine
was founded in the beginning of the 1980s. During the first
years it gathered the most prominent virtuosos from the
former USSR and was later transformed into an annual parade
of the “high society” from the world of music. Within the recent
years both famous and aspiring young musicians from many
countries of Europe, Asia, and America have participated in the
festival. Lviv has truly become a city, which virtuoso wish to visit.
For more information please visit the website www.philharmonia.lviv.ua
Alfa Jazz Fest
II International Jazz festival
June 1 – 3
“Alfa jazz” is a big international jazz festival. It allows people
not only to enjoy performances of the best jazz musicians,
but also to spend an amazing weekend in the best traditions
of European music events. Concerts are held alfresco on
three different stages, which gives a special atmosphere
to the city. World famous stars, such as Bill Evans, Wynton
Marsalis, Igor Butman, Jeff Lorber, John Scofield and Spyro
Gyra, participated in the first festival, and this year there will
be a great line up of world renown artists as well.
For more information please visit the website www.alfajazzfest.com
Concerts
“Brussels” project with
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk
April 7
Svyatoslav Vakarchuk, a leader of the band “Okean Elzy”, was
an originator of the new music project “Brussels”. The album
of the same name was recorded in August 2011 in Brussels
(Belgium) in the studio ICP Recording Studios. 12 songs on
Ukrainian and English languages were included in the album.
Also performing in the Lviv concert are Serhiy Babkin, Dmytro
Schurov, Maks Malyshev and Petro Cherniavsky.
For more information please call (+380) 32 243 00 02
Palace of Sport “Ukraine” F-4, Melnyka 18QTickets
160 – 195 Hr.
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Where to stay
The boom is on for Lviv’s hotel industry! Throughout its
history, the city’s stunning architecture, rich history and
exciting dining and entertainment options have drawn
travellers in hordes. During the last few years, many new
establishments were opened to serve Lviv’s guests. Now,
all hotels and hostels offer a full range of comfort, style
and service.
Tired of hotels? A number of agencies offer renovated
apartments that can be rented on a nightly basis, and are
considerably cheaper than many hotel rooms. The advantages of privacy, a kitchen and more space in general are
definite pluses.
Symbol key
Cream of the crop
Citadel Inn H-4, Hrabovs’koho 11, tel. (+380) 32 295
77 77, fax (+380) 32 295 90 00, [email protected], www.citadel-inn.com/en. Located near
centre, Citadel is actually a 19th century fortress. Encased
in such a unique old-world atmosphere, it’s easy to shrug off
contemporary problems and just relax. Staff is very courteous and adept at serving foreign clients. Twenty-six elegant,
ultra-comfortable rooms are available and come standard
with air-conditioning, cable TV, safe, mini-bar, bathrobes,
slippers, hair-dryer, telephone and Internet access. The
romantic Garmata Restaurant serves succulent European
and Ukrainian cuisine. Guests are also welcome to enjoy
the sauna, gym and conference and banquet rooms. Q26
rooms (standards 1190 - 1400Hr, superior 1590 - 1800Hr,
suite 3390Hr, extra bed 200 - 500Hr). POHARU�
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Grand Hotel B-4, Svobody prosp. 13, tel. (+380) 322 72
40 42, fax (+380) 322 76 90 60, reservation@ghgroup.
com.ua, www.ghgroup.com.ua. Grand is extremely adept
at meeting the needs of western travellers. Located on Lviv’s
main thoroughfare, the hotel was completely renovated in
the late 90’s and has an elegant appeal. Rooms come with
classic interiors, modern amenities and views of either the
quiet courtyard or of bustling Svobody prosp. The breakfast
buffet served in Grand’s renowned restaurant is included
in the room charge, as is a membership to an upscale fitness centre that features a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna,
massage service, solarium, aerobics hall and gym. The
professional staff is fluent in English making for a no-hassle
experience. Q61 rooms (singles €82, doubles €107, junior
suites €143, suites €170, apartment €220, extra bed €30).
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Leopolis B-3, Teatral’na 16, tel. (+380) 32 295 95 00,
fax (+380) 32 295 95 99, reservations@leopolishotel.
com, www.leopolishotel.com. Located in a newly renovated 18th century structure just steps from historic Rynok
pl., Leopolis is a nose ahead when it comes to class. The
attention to detail here is impressive. All rooms are unique,
stylishly designed and come with classy touches such as
heated tile floors, anti-allergenic features, stereo systems
that weave throughout the rooms (there are even speakers
in the shower), high-speed wireless Internet, soundproof
triple-pane windows, etc. A complimentary buffet breakfast
Door smarts
A quick yet indispensable guide to those embarrassing
moments in front of a foreign door.
Pull
До себе
Push
Від себе
Open
Відчинено
Closed
Зачинено
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P Air-conditioning
A Credit cards accepted
O Casino
H Conference facilities
T Child friendly
U Facilities for the disabled
R Internet
L Guarded parking
F Fitness centre
G Non-smoking rooms
K Restaurant
M Nearest metro station
D Sauna
C Swimming pool
6 Animal friendly
W Wi-Fi internet access
is served in the elegant hotel’s restaurant. Special executive
hour service from 17:30 until 19:00 with complimentary soft
and alcohol drinks and canapés in the cosy Library will make a
good start for your evening. The hotel is currently expanding
into the adjacent building. Scheduled for completion in May
2012, this new wing will bring the room total to 76 and will
include a spa centre, two conference rooms, new restaurant
and evening cocktail bar. Q43 rooms (18 superiors €165
- 220, 22 junior suites €250, 2 suites €400, 1 apartment
€550, extra bed €30). PHR6ULGKW hhhhh
new
Nobilis I-3, I-4, Fredra 5, tel. (+380) 32 295 25 95, fax
(+380) 32 295 79 97, [email protected].
ua, www.nobilis-hotel.com.ua. A great 1st class hotel in
the centre which just opened in December, 2011. There are
49 exquisitely decorated rooms ranging from ‘standard’ at
2475Hr. per night to the ‘Nobel Suite’ for 7040Hr. There is a Spa
for guests and a soon to be opened fitness centre. There is a
quaint lounge bar open 24 hours and a piano bar with live music
daily and a special performance every Sunday. The Nobilis
Restaurant has a gourmet blend of tantalizing Mediterranean
cuisine and signature local dishes, which are certain to delight
your taste sensations and surpass your expectations. It also
offers romantic private dinners, breakfast in bed and more.
There is a room service menu available 24-hours. Restaurant
Hours: 11:00 - 23:00. Breakfast hours: Monday-Friday: 07:00
- 10:30, Saturday-Sunday 08:00 - 11:30. Q49 rooms (40
standards 2475Hr, 8 suites 3630 - 3960Hr, 1 apartment
7040Hr). PbHA6UFLGKDW hhhhh
Opera A-3, Svobody prosp. 45, tel. (+380) 32 225 90
00/(+380) 50 431 95 99, fax (+380) 32 225 90 01,
[email protected], www.hotel-opera.com.
ua. Opera is perfect for both business trips and romantic
getaways. Located at the start of Svobody prosp., the 51
newly remodelled rooms come equipped with air-conditioning,
telephone, filtered tap water, refrigerator with mini-bar and
satellite TV. Many rooms have spectacular views of the
Opera House and the ancient cityscape that lies beyond.
The restaurant on the ground floor serves a complimentary
breakfast, and for lunch and dinner head to the exclusive
Panorama restaurant on the seventh floor. The exquisite
menu and popular summer terrace make this one of the
most intriguing and definitely the most romantic venues in
the city. Excellent conference facilities are available. Q51
rooms (12 singles 850-1020Hr, 29 doubles 1120-1302Hr,
5 junior suites 1540Hr, 5 suites 2380Hr, extra bed 300Hr).
PHAR6ULKW hhhh
€1 = 10.71Hr; US$1 = 7.98Hr; £1 = 12.62Hr
(28 February 2012 official rates)
Where to stay
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Upmarket
Chopin B-5, Malaniuka pl. 7, tel. (+380) 32 261 10
20, fax (+380) 32 261 10 21, [email protected].
ua, www.chopinhotel.com.ua/en. While the outside is
definitely a classical Polish/Lvivan style, once inside, one can
imagine oneself inside a modern hotel in any major European
City. Chopin Hotel is located in a quaint plaza near the City
Hall, the Lviv regional philharmonic society, and a short walk
from the Pototsky Palace and the Lviv Art Gallery. We found
the staff very friendly and happily, English speaking. Guests
may enjoy Polish and European specialties in the stylish
Chopin restaurant with a summer terrace. We stopped by at
breakfast time and the buffet made our mouth water. We were
told in the evening there is live piano music. The atmosphere
was so comfortable, I almost wanted to wait. All 16 rooms are
air-conditioned and decorated in a romantic style. They are fitted with both Wi-Fi and cable internet, Cable TV, a mini bar and
a safe. Many additional services are available. Q16 rooms
(4 singles 700 - 800Hr, 3 doubles 900Hr, 5 suites 1300Hr,
2 apartments 1600 - 1900Hr, 2 junior suite 1100Hr). hhh
Dnister G-3, Mateika 6, tel. (+380) 32 297 43 17/(+380)
32 297 43 05, fax (+380) 32 297 10 21, bron@dnister.
lviv.ua, www.dnister.lviv.ua. Set half way up St. George hill
overlooking picturesque Ivan Franko Park, Dnister offers the
absolute best views of Lviv. With 165 rooms it is also one of
the largest hotels in the city. Value for hryvnia doesn’t actually
kick in room-wise until superior and lux (definitely worth splurging for); standard rooms are reminiscent of what can be found
in a stateside motel. Built in 1983, the hotel was completely
remodelled in 1999 and has since garnered the reputation as
one of Lviv’s premier business and conference centres. Seven
conference halls are available with the largest accommodating
up to 200 participants. They also offer group discounts: the
larger the group the bigger the discount. Staff is courteous,
professional and English speaking. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The restaurant is elegantly arranged and offers
scrumptious European cuisine. The hotel’s gem is the Panorama Bar located on the ninth floor. From the bars telescope
it’s possible to get a close up peep of Old Town or eaves drop
on hikers mulling about Vysokyi Zamok Mount. Q165 rooms
(16 economy 500Hr, 6 standards 600Hr, 29 superiors 850Hr,
102 businesses 950Hr, 12 suites 1500Hr). hhhh
Eney K-4, Shymzeriv 2, tel./fax (+380) 322 76 87 99,
[email protected], www.eney.lviv.ua. This quaint hotel is
located in a tranquil niche next to a botanical garden a short
cab ride from centre. Rooms are decked with stylishly modern
décor and come standard with air-conditioning, satellite TV,
Internet, bathrobe, toiletries, safe and mini-bar. Relaxation
and entertainment options include a dry sauna, billiards and
an outdoor pool (open throughout the summer months).
Breakfast is included in the room rate and is served at the
hotel’s restaurant, which features Ukrainian, European and
Japanese cuisine. Reception staff is extremely professional,
courteous and multi-lingual. Q15 rooms (singles 680Hr,
doubles 880 - 1080Hr, triples 1280Hr, suites 120 - 1480Hr,
apartments 1680Hr). PHARLGKXCW hhh
Eurohotel J-4, Tershakivtsiv 6A, tel. (+380) 32 242
40 02, fax (+380) 32 275 72 24, [email protected].
ua, www.eurohotel.lviv.ua. Located a brisk 15 minute walk
from centre, Eurohotel has an elegantly remodelled interior
and rooms. A safe, mini bar, Internet access, satellite TV and
air-conditioning come standard in the rooms. The hotel also
features a modern business centre, a conference hall that
accommodates up to 50 and interpreting services. Various
package deals are also available and come with extras such
as guided city tours and airport transfer. Reception speaks
fluent English and is adept at meeting the needs of foreign
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tourists. Located in the lobby, the restaurant offers appropriate European cuisine. Q92 rooms (singles €47, doubles
€57 - 66, junior suites €85, suites €122, apartments €160).
POHARLGKW hhhh
Reikartz Dworzec F-3, Horodots’koho 107, tel. (+380)
32 235 08 88, [email protected], www.reikartz.com. Located on the edge of downtown, this new kid
on the block brings competitive rates and western European
standards to Lviv. All rooms are stylish, comfortably furnished
and come with mini bar, safe, hairdryer, satellite TV, internet
access and telephone. The cosy lobby-bar and the Calvados
Mediterranean restaurant are fine additions. The staff is
professional and eager to make your stay a comfortable
one. The hotel has two modern conference halls, which are
fitted with professional equipment and are able to accommodate 90 and 130 people, correspondingly. The Business
Centre of the hotel will provide all the necessary support
to any business meetings. Q52 rooms (8 singles 500Hr,
32 doubles 600Hr, 6 superiors 800Hr, 6 suites 1350Hr).
PARLKDCW hhh
Reikartz Medievale C-3, Drukarska 9, tel. (+380)
32 235 08 90, [email protected], http://
en.reikartz.com/lvov.html. This hotel is situated in the very
centre of historic Lviv, close to Rynok Square. It was opened
in December, 2010 and presently has 23 rooms decorated
in European style, or more accurately Belgian style; modern
and simple. One gets the feeling that everything here works
smoothly and efficiently. There is presently a very relaxing
lobby bar. There is a second phase expansion underway which
will include a large restaurant, conference rooms and nearly
50 more rooms. The staff is English speaking and extremely
friendly. All rooms are bright and refreshing and well priced.
Everything you could ask for is included, Internet, cable
satellite TV, safe, mini bar etc. Don’t forget that one is only
seconds from the excitement of the old city and all it offers.
Q23 rooms (6 singles 590Hr, 8 doubles 690Hr, 6 superior
890Hr, 3 suite 1390Hr). PRUW hhhh
Swiss Hotel C-5, Kniazia Romana 20, tel./fax (+380)
32 240 37 77, [email protected], www.swisshotel.lviv.ua. Swiss offers 18 suites, each of which is
uniquely decorated. All rooms come equipped with satellite
TV, telephone, mini-bar, air-conditioning, safe, hair dryer and
slippers. Breakfast is served in the Italian restaurant and is
included in the price. Other services include room service,
city tours in a variety of languages, a children’s room (free for
hotel guests), nanny services for small children and a conference hall with multimedia equipment. Q18 rooms (standard
€90, superior €115, junior suites €150, suites €170 - 200,
apartment €262). PHARLGKDCW hhhh
The Lion’s Castle Hotel G-5, Glinky 7, tel. (+380) 32
297 15 63/(+380) 32 238 61 16, fax (+380) 32 237 82
51, [email protected], www.lioncastlehotel.com/
en. Located in one of Lviv’s most elite neighbourhoods, The
Lion’s Castle offers guests serenity and comfort. The castle,
constructed in 1898, was the brainchild of architect Arthur
Schlein. Thirteen rooms of varying comfort and elegance
are available and come equipped with refrigerator, cable
TV, DVD-player (upon request), telephone, free Wi-Fi and a
parking lot. Other services include laundry, baggage storage,
and complimentary newspapers and magazines. With it’s
summer terrace and birds singing The Lion’s Castle Hotel is
an idyllic place for romantic weekends as well as for business
trips due to hotel’s closeness to the exhibition centres. Hotel
café offers a mix of Ukrainian and European cuisine with great
wine carte, home-made pastry and desserts. The hotel’s
conference hall seats up to 30. Q13 rooms (8 standards
500 - 750Hr, 4 junior suites 900 - 1000Hr, 1 suite 1500 1600Hr). HR6FLGKDCW
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Vintage Boutique Hotel C-4, Staroyevreis’ka 25/27,
tel. (+380) 32 235 68 34, fax (+380) 32 235 70 24,
[email protected], www.vintagehotel.com.
ua/en/home.html. Vintage is located on one of old town’s
most alluring streets. The recently remodelled rooms are
elegant and come standard with satellite TV, telephone,
mini-bar, air-conditioning, safe, Wi-Fi and slippers. The lux
room is stunning and the twins and doubles are comfortable;
however, the singles tend to be a bit claustrophobic. Many
rooms offer fascinating contrasting views of the surrounding ancient architecture. A small business centre is at your
service, and the complimentary buffet breakfast is served in
the café. Q12 rooms (3 singles 760Hr, 6 doubles 960Hr, 3
suites 1570Hr). PARLK
sine. The salmon in a honey sauce is a local favourite. Q22
rooms (3 singles 430Hr, 15 doubles 580 - 630Hr, 4 suites
800 - 1000Hr). POHARLGK hhh
Prestige F-2, Yaroslava Mudroho 33, tel. (+380) 32 244
Mid-range
41 78, fax (+380) 32 244 41 79, www.pristige-hotel.
lviv.ua/index_en.html. Don’t let the name frighten your
wallet, Prestige is actually good value for hryvnia. Located a
short cab ride from centre, rooms were recently remodelled
and are elegantly furnished. With only nine rooms and one
apartment, this hotel is regularly booked; advanced reservation is the way to go. Breakfast is served in the café on the
ground floor and starts at 65Hr. Amenities include satellite
TV, air-conditioning, safe, mini bar, laundry service, 24 hour
room service and guarded parking. Q10 rooms (standards
385Hr, junior suites 485Hr, suites 985Hr, additional bed
60Hr). PAR hhh
Edem F-3, Horodots’ka 95A, tel. (+380) 32 240 31
05, [email protected], www.hotel-edem.lviv.ua. A
lovely, quaint hotel near the centre, just 2 years old. It is
wheel chair accessible, a rarity in Ukraine! The 20 rooms are
beautifully decorated with all extras and range from 500Hr
per night for a single to 960Hr for a suite. The restaurant
is very popular, with an English menu and very reasonable
priced. Q20 rooms (3 singles 500Hr, 12 doubles 620Hr, 3
junior suites 780Hr, 2 suites 960Hr, additional bed 150Hr).
PALGKW hhh
Staryi Krakiv (Old Krakow) H-2, Shpytal’na 21, tel.
(+380) 32 297 16 30, fax (+380) 32 261 33 75, [email protected], www.staryikrakiv.lviv.ua. After
renovation of Shpytal’na street it became a good addition
to ancient city. A hotel is located here in just 3 minutes walk
from the Opera Theatre. Staff is friendly and nice speaks not
only English but Polish and Spanish also. The complimentary breakfast is served in the cosy courtyard café. VAT not
included. Q10 rooms (4 singles 380Hr, 4 doubles 460Hr, 2
triples 570Hr). PRGKW hhh
George C-5, Mickiewicza pl. 1, tel. (+380) 32 232 62
32, fax (+380) 32 297 11 44, [email protected].
ua, www.georgehotel.com.ua. Hotel George was founded
by George Hoffman in 1901. The structure itself is a fine
example of Neo-Renaissance architecture and was designed
by famed Viennese architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann
Helmer. The interior was restored in 2010 meaning that a
touch of Soviet remains, i.e. the lift really takes your breath
away. The deluxe and semi-deluxe rooms are spacious, have
been remodelled to the local taste and come standard with
telephone, cable TV, Internet access and a refrigerator. Many
rooms have romantic views of Svobody prosp. and Lviv’s
historic centre. Tourist class rooms come at a bargain rate,
but you’ll have to share a bathroom and shower. The service
is up to standard and English is not a problem for most of the
helpful staff. George’s restaurant, bar and banquet room are
located through the lobby. The Lviv chestnut beef and savoury
pork highlight the restaurant’s reasonably priced menu and
the complimentary breakfast begins at 7:30. Q90 rooms
(economy 400 - 550Hr, standards 800 - 850Hr, junior suites
900Hr, suites 1000Hr). PHARKW hhh
U Burgera I-4, Ivana Franka 73, tel. (+380) 32 276 12
51/(+380) 67 673 50 51, fax (+380) 32 296 65 69,
[email protected], www.burger.com.ua. We were a
touch confused when we first entered the hotel: there’s a
beer tap mounted on the reception desk. I’m sure were not
the first visitors to wonder “Where the hell are we?” Since
we had a few minutes to kill before our tour, we ordered a
couple pints of Lvivske Premium and enjoyed. Rooms are
comfortable and come in various themes. For example, the
lux room sleeps up to four and looks like something Elton
John would decorate. All rooms are equipped with satellite
TV, Internet and telephone. General services include transfer
from the airport and rail station, travel services, interpreter,
car hire, room service and parking. A small conference hall
is also available. Q18 rooms (10 standards 425 - 500Hr, 5
junior suites 575 - 650Hr, 3 suites 750 - 1200Hr, extra bed
100Hr). PHARLKW hhhh
Kupava E-2, Komarova 17, tel./fax (+380) 32 245 03
45, [email protected], www.kupavahotel.com. A
fairly new hotel a bit outside the centre with 13 lovely rooms
ranging from 500-1600Hr. The restaurant has to be seen to
be believed. It is divided into several sections, extravagantly
styled as though being in an old Ukrainian indoor-outdoor hunting lodge. The English menu is reasonably priced with a daily
complete menu for 55Hr. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Q12 rooms (6 standards 500 - 720Hr, 4 junior suite 930 1100Hr, 2 suite 1600Hr). PH6LGKDCW hhhh
Natalia 18 B-2, Kniazia Yaroslava Osmomysla pl. 7,
tel./fax (+380) 32 242 20 68, www.natalia18.lviv.ua/
index_eng.html. The quiet ambiance of this quaint hotel is
a distinct contrast to the bustle of the lively little square that
lies beyond the threshold. With only 22 rooms, it’s easy to
feel at home and the friendly English speaking staff knows
how to accommodate. The tastefully remodelled rooms are
equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar and
telephone. Natalia’s restaurant is set in a comfy basement
and features reasonably priced Ukrainian and European cui-
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Vienna B-4, Svobody prosp. 12, tel. (+380) 32 244 43
14/(+380) 32 244 43 15, fax (+380) 32 244 43 16,
[email protected], www.wienhotel.com.ua/en.
Vienna’s location, competitive prices and welcoming staff
makes for an attractive combination. Even in the low season
rooms are hard to come by, so book ahead. All rooms have
a cosy welcome home appeal, offer enthralling views of
Lviv’s lively centre and come equipped with air-conditioning,
cable TV and Internet access. The summer patio, part of
the celebrated Vienna Coffehouse restaurant, is one of the
hottest venues in town. A billiard hall is also available. Q20
rooms (singles €32, doubles €38, junior suites €75, suite
€85). PARLKW hhh
Volter Lypyns’koho 60A, tel. (+380) 32 294 88 88/
(+380) 32 557 88 88, fax (+380) 32 294 88 89, [email protected], www.hotelvolter.com.ua. A bit out of the
centre, part of the Nton Hotel chain. There are 56 well furnished rooms ranging from 350Hr to 1000Hr per night with a
buffet breakfast included. For visitors and guests who are not
staying at the hotel the price for buffet breakfast is 50Hr. The
restaurant is open from 07:00 till 10:00 (till 11:00 on weekends) Business lunches - daily from 12:00 till 15:00. Price:
25Hr. Dinner can be served in your room. There is a choice
of original dishes of French cuisine from the a-la carte menu.
Where to stay
There is a large banquet hall available. Wi-Fi is everywhere and
there is room service round-the-clock. Q56 rooms (singles
250 - 350Hr, doubles 295 - 420Hr, junior suites 420 - 580Hr,
suites 670 - 800Hr). PHA6ULGKW hhh
Budget
Lviv A-2, Chornovola prosp. 7, tel. (+380) 32 242 32
70/(+380) 32 272 86 51, fax (+380) 32 272 86 51,
www.hotel-lviv.com.ua. With 360 rooms, this is one of
Lviv’s largest hotels. Centrally located, rooms on the upper
floors facing Chornovola prosp. come with nice views of the
historic centre. Not much has changed with the lobby, stairs
and lift since Soviet days and room furnishings are a bit rough
around the edges. Only about half of the rooms come with
telephone and a TV; “superior” rooms have refrigerators.
Ukrainian and European are on order in the restaurant and
there’s plenty of parking for those bold enough to drive on
Ukraine’s roads. Q360 rooms (singles 120 - 355Hr, doubles
220 - 500Hr, triples 300 - 360Hr, quads 480 - 640Hr, junior
suites 475 - 690Hr). LK
Nton Shevchenka 154B, tel. (+380) 32 233 71 72/
(+380) 67 676 88 85, fax (+380) 32 233 31 23, [email protected], www.hotelnton.lviv.ua. This hotel is
quite far from the center and a great place for train spotters.
There are 76 well decorated rooms ranging from just 380Hr
per night including a great buffet breakfast. There are 2
large restaurants, one with an Egyptian décor and a large
outside dining area, and 2 smaller ones. Banquets are often
held. Prices are very reasonable. Q76 rooms (singles 280
- 420Hr, doubles 420 - 480Hr, junior suite 470 - 520Hr, suite
590 - 640Hr, additional bed 150Hr). POTHA6U�
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Sykhiv Morozna 14, tel. (+380) 32 23 25 000/(+380)
32 23 25 005, fax (+380) 32 23 25 010, [email protected], www.hotelsykhiv.com. Located a ways from
the centre, this hotel of 177 rooms has just been beautifully
remodeled. Rooms are reasonably priced with a semi delux
costing just 850Hr per night. All rooms have all the extras.
There are several conference halls and seminar rooms and
the Restaurant is open 24/7. Q122 rooms (doubles €34 - 40,
junior suites €71, suites €80 - 85).
Out of town
Vezha Vedmezha Tsotsora natural boundary, Volo-
syanka village, Skolivs’kyi district, Lviv Region, tel.
(+380) 67 474 44 74/(+380) 97 410 53 10, fax
(+380) 32 276 16 61, [email protected], vv-hotel.
com/inner_en.html. If you need to flee the city or just
want to get high on crisp mountain air, this is the place
for you. Located in a picturesque nook of the Carpathian
Mountains, not far from the Slavs’ke ski resort, this cosy
castle features 25 uniquely furnished suites. The “Vezha”
suite is the pride of the hotel, and features a romantic
fireplace and breathtaking panoramic views. All suites
are equipped with satellite TV, telephone, safe, mini-bar
and hair dryer. Specialising in corporate team-building
events, attendees may choose from a variety of activities
such as the medieval themed “Brave Heart” programme,
mountain rescue, rafting and much more. One final note
of interest: Vezha Vedmezha won in “The Brightest New
Hotel” category at the 2008 Ukrainian Travel Awards.
Q26 rooms (20 doubles 700 - 850Hr, 5 suites 950
- 1600Hr, 1 apartments 1900Hr). PHA6LG�
KDC hhhh
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32 254 61 69/(+380) 97 222 41 36, cshostel@gmail.
com, www.cshostel.com/en. Central offers the unique experience of staying right on Rynok pl. (Market Square) - Lviv’s
cobbled heart. With only 18 available beds, space is limited.
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Kurmanovycha Kurmanovycha 9, tel. (+380) 67 314
66 61, [email protected]. Although this hostel
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Leo City I-4, Konopnyt’skoi 15, app. 7, 3d floor, door
code 7, tel. (+380) 93 948 93 26, hostel.leocity@gmail.
com, www.leocityhostel.com. Locating the building that
houses this hostel is easy. The trick is finding your way into
the hostel itself. It’s actually located on the third floor, and
you may need to call reception for someone to show you the
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additional bed 70Hr). ARW
Lviv Backpackers Hostel Roxelana F-4, Henerala
Chuprynky 50/4, tel. (+380) 97 444 97 89, [email protected], www.roxelana.hostel.com. The name
implies exactly what this is; A hostel for “true backpackers”.
Those wishing to really economize will probably not find
anything cheaper in all of Europe! There are shared rooms
with 8 beds each and a smaller room for more “private
accommodation”. The décor is “Late Brezhnev” with some
remodeling taking place. A kitchen is available as well as
an “in-house” café for those wishing to eat-in. Breakfast is
included along with Wi-Fi and a whole lot of services provided
including cable TV & bicycle hire. It is easily accessible and
about halfway between the Train station and the city centre.
Q (doubles €15, triples €10, 8-bed dorm €9, 12-bed dorm
€9, 14-bed dorm €7). RLW
Old City Hostel Beryndy 3, app. 7, tel. (+380) 32 294
96 44/(+380) 93 259 35 00, fax (+380) 32 235 77 88,
[email protected], oldcityhostel.lviv.ua. A
great deal for backpackers & those on a limited budget. It’s
located right smack dab in the middle of the “old city”. We
found it warm & cosy with a very friendly English speaking
staff. All rooms were modern and clean. There’s a communal
kitchen and WIFI and breakfast is included. There’s a 10%
discount if one books online and a discount for those staying
3 days or longer. Open 24 hours. Q (doubles 300 - 370Hr,
quads 120 - 150Hr, 6-bed dorm 110 - 130Hr, 10-bed dorm
100 - 120Hr, 16-bed dorm 80 - 100Hr). AW
Old Ukrainian Home G-2, Lepkoho 12, tel. (+380)
32 272 76 11/(+380) 67 911 14 31, [email protected], www.homehostels.org. Old Ukrainian
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Central Square Hostel C-3, Rynok pl. 5, tel. (+380)
Where to stay
prime attractions. Rooms are tidy and comfortable, and the
antique touches add nicely to what is sure to be a unique
experience. Freebies include linen and towels, hair dryer,
washing machine, iron, safe, Wi-Fi, coffee and tea. Choose
from a private room with a double bed, and six and ten bed
dorm rooms. Other mentionables include 24 hour reception,
tourist information, train and bus ticket booking, kitchen,
library and bicycle hire. Q (singles 190 - 200Hr, doubles
140 - 150Hr, triples 140 - 150Hr, 6-dorm 90 - 95Hr, 10-dorm
85 - 90Hr). PAR6GW
Retro Hostel Shevchenko C-6, Shevchenka prosp.
16, tel./fax (+380) 32 240 37 61, sun.hotel.2007@
gmail.com. Ideally located on one of Lviv’s most central
thoroughfares, Retro has a lot to offer. Choose from a single
bed in a private room to a bed in a room with 13 potential
new best friends and everything in between. Most rooms
are spacious, and all rooms come with air-conditioning and
security lockers. Prices are competitive and the staff is very
pleasant. A wide range of amenities are available including
airport transfer, 24 hour reception, Wi-Fi and Internet access, breakfast (for an additional 2 euros), parking, tours,
kitchen, bar, restaurant, barbecue area, pool table and hot
tub. Q14 rooms (singles 189Hr, doubles 109Hr, triples 75Hr,
quads 5Hr, 6-bed dorm 63Hr, 8-bed dorm 63Hr, 14-bed dorm
52Hr). JARW
Soviet Home Hostel Drukars’ka 3, tel. (+380) 93 319
67 97, [email protected], www.homehostels.
org. Soviet Home offers the fascinating experience of living
in a typical Soviet-era flat with two important exceptions:
modern bathrooms and beds. Just a couple blocks from
Rynok ploscha, the location is truly exceptional. Select from
six and ten bed dorms, and private triple, twin and single
rooms. Breakfast, linens, towels, luggage storage and even a
city tour are included. The hostel also offers Internet, 24 hour
reception, washing machines and pickup service from the
airport and train station (call for details). Q4 rooms (singles
190 - 200Hr, doubles 150 - 170Hr, triples 140 - 150Hr, 6-dorm
90 - 100Hr, 10-dorm 95 - 100Hr). R6GW
The Georgehouse hostel G-3, Ustyyanovycha 8,
apt.1, tel. (+380) 50 430 64 54, [email protected],
www.georgehouse.com.ua. A great place for “Art Deco”
lovers! Uniquely designed in a very friendly and clean environment. Even the bathroom cups match the design scheme. It is
worth the visit just to feel the experience. There are 2 rooms:
one for 4 and another for 8 people. The kitchen is equipped
with refrigerator, microwave, and electric kettle. Additional
services are free tea and coffee, phone, hair dryer, TV in each
room, Wi-Fi, lockers, laundry, and 24 hour reception. Parking
is available. Located near the city centre near the St. George
Cathedral. Q quads 115Hr, 8-bed dorm 95Hr
Guest House
“Family House” G-3, Karpins’koho 7, app. 5, tel.
(+380) 95 225 66 54/(+380) 32 253 24 90, fax
(+380) 32 254 61 69, [email protected].
As the name implies, it is a place for families, individual
tourists of course are welcome and the prices are quite
reasonable. It has 3 rooms: a single room, double room,
and a family room. There are 2 bathrooms, a large kitchen,
communal room, and a place to store bicycles. The hostel
is in a lovely Austrian built house from the 1800’s, and
is 15 minutes from Market Square (Ploscha Rynok) and
the main train station or 5 minutes by tram. Breakfast
is not included in the on-line rates but is available for a
surcharge. Q3 rooms (1 singles 220Hr, 1 doubles 290Hr,
1 triples 390Hr, Additional bed 90Hr). A6W
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Symbol key
P Air conditioning
A Credit cards accepted
T Child friendly
S Take away
V Home delivery
U Facilities for the disabled
G Non-smoking areas
I Fireplace
O Casino
6 Animal friendly
L Guarded parking
E Live music
B Terrace
W Wi-Fi internet access
Lviv’s dining scene is a reflection of the city’s incredibly
rich and diverse history. Every corner of global cuisine is
represented (French, Greek, Italian, Viennese, Jewish, Asian,
American, Latin, etc.), and local Ukrainian and Halytska
(Galician) restaurants are among the finest in Ukraine. In
the historic centre, you’re never more than a couple steps
away from your next dining experience, and the standard
of service is excellent. With so many establishments to
choose from, we hope that this guide serves as the solution
to the overwhelming question: What’s for dinner?
Armenian
Krakivska Brama B-3, Krakivs’ka 5, tel. (+380) 32 236
American
The Grill B-3, Teatralna 22, Kinopalace Cinema, tel.
(+380) 32 235 49 91, www.thegrill.com.ua. Steak,
Wok, and Roll! A friendly Cowboy greeted us at the door.
So a country western atmosphere should be inside right?
Yes and no. Yes if one wants to sit on the ground floor
smoking section. No if one wants non-smoking. Then
it’s down stairs to the beautifully oriental designed nonsmoking area. The menus, and there several of them, are
available in both sections. We opted for the “country”
section, as this seems a bit of a rare experience Ukraine.
In the afternoon it seemed like an endless supply of Elvis
albums were being played. In the evening there was a
guitar soloist with harmonica. All menus are in English
with pictures and graphic illustrations. There is a large
Drink menu offering delicious homemade beer. The sushi
menu has dishes listed with names of some U.S. cities
and states. The steak menu has diagrams and explanations of different cuts of meat. It’s something that a lot
of restaurants and meat sellers seem to ignore. We tried
the sirloin, rare. The old saying “it seems to melt in your
mouth” certainly applies here! There are also BBQ, Lamb,
and mixed dishes on this menu. The fish and poultry
menu as well as the soup, salad, and side order menus
are divided into East for Oriental - West for U.S. Country
style. So is the pasta/rice, garnish, and desert menu.
QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. PAEGW
€1 = 10.71Hr; US$1 = 7.98Hr; £1 = 12.62Hr
(28 February 2012 official rates)
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72 73. Though European, Carpathian (Hutsul) and Ukrainian
are all represented on the menu, the delicious authentic
Armenian is what sets this place apart. We recommend taking a seat in the basement near the flavourful mangal (grill),
where chefs meticulously roast Lulya kabob, mutton shashlyk,
sea trout and other traditional delicacies. If you would like to
keep the good times rolling after hours, it will set you back
150Hr per hour. Also, it’s definitely worth keeping this eatery
in mind for breakfast; the omelettes and crêpes come with
complimentary tea and toast. Banquets can be organised
for up to 50, and tour groups are welcome to place orders
in advance. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00. PAUIGBS
Taron Kuznevycha 16A, tel. (+380) 32 237-70-35,
[email protected], taron.lviv.ua. A short drive outside
the centre brings one to this beautifully decorated restaurant.
The staff speak English and the menu is also in English offering
Armenian, Georgian, Caucasian, and European dishes. Prices
are a bit pricy but well worth it. There are large seating areas
both smoking and non smoking and 6 outside dining bungalows. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. PTALEGBSW
Asian
new
Taj-Mahal Heroiv UPA 77, tel. (+380) 63 223 81 33/
(+380) 32 239 33 99, [email protected], tajmahal.lviv.ua. The name is a little misleading as it’s a restaurant in the daytime and a disco at night. There is no Indian
food either; however there is a great limited menu with Asian,
European, & Ukrainian dishes. The average cost per meal is
about 100-150Hr. with the “business lunch” costing 35Hr.
Sometimes there are fashion shows held in the Taj Mahal
which is very modern with plenty of space. From ThursdaySunday the place becomes a disco after 22:00 and every
Friday there is a different theme. QOpen 24hrs. PALV
U Kima J-3, Tugan-Baranavskoho 14, tel. (+380) 32
275 66 28. Authentic Korean food with some Ukrainian
dishes as well. It is a bit off the beaten track but well worth
the effort. There are 3 different dining rooms so it’s ideal for
Restaurants
private functions. We felt it a bit more pricy then the average
restaurant in Lviv, but for Korean food lovers, U Kima is a must!
QOpen 11:00 - 22:00. PG
Austro-Hungarian
Brudershaft I-2, Virmens’ka 16/1, tel. (+380) 32 235 42
43/(+380) 50 822 04 12, www.brudershaft.com.ua. Have
you ever wanted to travel back in time 100 years? Here’s your
chance. Visit a mini-museum of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
This quaint local is right in the heart of the old centre. On display
in one room are costumes, guns and other items and photos.
The other room is a “hunting theme” with various a game heads
on display. The friendly staff also acts as museum guides. The
menu offers unique ‘hunting dishes” and a European cuisine,
very reasonably priced.QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. A6U
Czech
Praga (Prague) A-4, Akademika Hnatiuka 8, tel.
(+380) 32 260 24 42, www.praga.lviv.ua. The interior
of this popular Czech restaurant is decorated in Art Nouveau
and is set-off by reproductions of the tastefully provocative
art of Alphonse Mucha. An English menu is in the works. For
now, just close your eyes, point to an item and you won’t be
disappointed. The professional English speaking staff is at
your service to help with your selection. Praga knows how
to roast (especially pork) and all dishes swim in rich flavour.
QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. PTAEGSW
European
Amadeus C-4, Katedralna pl. 7, tel. (+380) 32 261 50
22. Near the Latin Cathedral - one of the most beautiful Lviv
Catholic churches and right in the heart of the city, a covered
summer terrace of this popular restaurant catches the eye
immediately. With one of the most eclectic menus of Galycia,
it’s hard to go wrong and the pork steak Amadeus comes
highly recommended. Familiarity in service standards, a fantastic breakfast/brunch menu and a posh but not too over
the top atmosphere make this a pop6ular expat haunt. It is
also a favourite place of many politicians, businessmen and
diplomats. US ambassador to Ukraine likes visiting Amadeus
while staying in Lviv. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. PAB
Atmosphera C-4, Brativ Rohatyntsiv 18, tel. (+380) 32
235 88 99/(+380) 67 313 06 26, www.atmosphera.lviv.
ua. For Ukrainians, atmosphere is everything. Current dining
trends represent a revolt against the drab stand-up Soviet
lunch counters and cafés that were once the only option.
Atmosphera offers “creative” Euro cuisine to go with the ultrachic ambiance. The menu features steaks (pork and veal) and
intriguing dishes such as Mafaldine pasta with cold smoked
salmon, red caviar, cream and parmesan cheese. This venue
also houses a business meeting room and a popular pub/
club. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 03:00. ESW
Casanova C-3, Stavropihiys’ka 7, tel. (+380) 32 236
75 74. Travel back to Venice in the time of Giacomo Girolamo
Casanova who was so famous as a womanizer that his name
remains synonymous with the art of seduction. This is a
combination restaurant-strip club. The outside terrace area
(seasonal) appears to be a normal restaurant. Inside, one is
stuck with the beauty of early Venice. A great eatery in the
day time with erotic shows at night beginning at 23:00. The
staff was quite friendly and spoke some English. There is
an Italian-European menu with a businessman’s lunch from
Monday to Friday for only 45Hr as well as a tourist menu for
groups making advanced bookings. QOpen 12:00 - 06:00.
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Cheap & Quick
Acropolis С-3, Ploscha Rynok 44, tel. (+380) 67 463
09 06. This small gem was a great find. It is located on a
beautiful square in the centre of the old city. There are only
4 tables so we had to come back and take a chance at a
later time. We were glad we did! The menu is limited, but
it’s real “Greek Food” at very reasonable prices. We were
told that when the weather warms up, they put many tables
outside and then they add moussaka and other items to the
menu. A great place to eat or just have a drink and spend
time with your friends. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00. GBW
DeMandjaro C-4, Halyts’ka 10, tel. (+380) 32 297
01 71. The selection is quite impressive for a fast food
joint. Choose from pizzas, burgers, steaks, shashlyk,
potatoes, ice cream, cakes, etc. Items are listed in Ukrainian only, but luckily for us words like “steak”, “burger” and
“pizza” don’t need a translation. Though popular with poor
students and budget minded families, the entrance and
outdoor seating area happens to be on Halyts’ka vul.,
one of Lviv’s most classy and romantic streets. Also at
Staroyevreis’ka 4, Doroshenka 19, prosp. Chervonoi Kalyna 36. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00. PTAUVGBS
Hit-Café A-4, Kryva Lypa prov. 7, tel. (+380) 32 261
67 88. Hit offers up familiar western favourites including
pizza, spaghetti and club sandwiches; tempting grill and
meat dishes like steaks and kebobs; and a splattering
of traditional Ukrainian treats such as borsht and pickled
herring under a coat. It’s possible to satisfy your hunger
for less than 30Hr under an atmosphere a step up from
the standard fast food joint. Also at B-6, Johara Dudaeva
7, tel. (+380) 32 261 17 72; F-4, Kyivs’ka 7, tel. (+380)
32 237 77 67; F-3, Mytropolyta Andreya 8, tel. (+380)
32 237 77 21. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, Sat 11:00 - 22:00,
Sun 12:00 - 22:00. PTA6B
Kartopliana Khata D-5, Lychakivs’ka 4-6, tel.
(+380) 32 242 05 26. This is a cowboy, Indian and
Che Guevara themed fast food joint where patrons can
order a baked potato served in small bowl and topped
with scrumptious titbits. Burritos, “spicy” wings, barbeque
ribs and traditional salads are also on hand. A popular
lunch spot, this is a nice choice if you’re in a rush. QOpen
09:00 - 22:00. PAGS
Puzata Khata A-4, Sichovykh Striltsiv 12, tel.
(+380) 32 244 87 28, www.puzatakhata.kiev.ua.
Albeit a low-budget, family-friendly, Puzata Khata has a
knack for establishing itself in prime locations. This is
true of the Lviv restaurant sandwiched between Svobody
prosp. and Ivan Franko National University. All restaurants
in this chain offer a satisfying selection of traditional Ukrainian dishes. The interiors are inventive and usually combine
a 19th century theme with a touch of local flare. Fill your
belly for only a few bucks! QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. Also at
Horodotska 300 (open 08:00 - 22:00) PAIGS
Steak House J-4, Pekars’ka 31, tel. (+380) 32 276
67 06. Steak house is a nice twist on the low budget
lunch/dinner counter in that it offers a freshly grilled piece
of carcass to go with all the usual ala carte salads and
side dishes. There’s no English available so allow us to
introduce some vocabulary that will help with your order:
for a beef steak say “steak z yalovichini”, for a pork steak
“steak z svinini” and for grilled chicken “steak z kuryatini”.
Their specialty, the “lambada”, is a massive, spicy pork
steak garnished with crisp lettuce, pineapple, sweet
peppers and corn. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. S
Lviv In Your Pocket
Darwin B-3, Shevs’ka 6, 5th floor, tel. (+380) 32 294
82 05. The name Darwin was chosen not only as a tribute to
the father of evolutionary theory but as a symbolic statement
announcing the embodiment of the evolution and refinement
of Lviv’s restaurant scene. Located on the fifth and sixth floor
of a renovated historic structure, the elegant atmosphere is
framed by enticing views of surrounding ancient roof tops. The
menu contains one of the most elaborate seafood selections
found in the city with fried dorado, calamari, sea bass and
savoury salmon dishes. There’s also an enticingly unique
offering of game such as wild boar under cherry sauce and
wine basted venison. Being a popular cigar club, the finest
smokes are available and smoking is permitted throughout
the restaurant. Popular with locals and tourists alike, Darwin
tends to be busy on the weekends making advanced booking
the way to go. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. PW
new
Del Pesto Siesta Restaurant H-3, T. Kostyushka 6,
tel. (+380) 97 461 98 87/(+380) 32 255 00 80, fax
(+380) 32 255 00 80, [email protected], delpesto.lviv.
ua. This is a very new restaurant and worth visiting. The
décor is “comfortable” and one feels immediately at home.
The staff is friendly and English speaking. The cuisine is
European & Italian with a sushi menu thrown in as in most
new places these days (but don’t blame them for that). They
also sell special homemade liquor which is quite good. There
are 3 rooms, one which is smoking and there is plenty of
room for parties and banquets. An average meal costs only
about 100Hr, so come take advantage of this oasis before
it gets too crowded. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00. PAGSW
Europe C-5, Shevchenka prosp. 14, tel. (+380) 32 261
19 71, www.restourant-europa.com. With its tasteful
atmosphere, Europe is perfect for a relaxed or romantic meal.
The menu is simple but exquisite; even with the limited selection you’ll have a hard time deciding between the succulent
fish, meat and poultry dishes. The wine card and cocktail
selection are scanty so go with food on your mind. A minimum
bill charge of 250Hr applies for using the private dining area.
Located upstairs (watch your step) it can accommodate up to
10, but is lacking in elbow room. Great breakfast specials are
available daily. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. PTALGBW
Fashion Club B-4, Ivana Pidkovy pl. 1, tel. (+380) 32
272 88 91. Fashion Club is fronted by one of Svobody prospect’s largest and most popular outdoor seating areas. The
ambiance of the restaurant area isn’t quit as fashionable as
one might expect, nevertheless, the kitchen is open ‘round
the clock’ and whips up a plethora of European: English
breakfast for late night partiers/early-birds, Italian antipasto
for lunch and T-bone steaks and filet mignon for dinner. The
club is located in the back, attracts some of the more talented
local DJs and is open nightly from 11:00 to 5:00. No admission
fee Monday through Wednesday. Thursday is ladies’ night
and Friday through Sunday attracts a diverse and vibrant
crowd. QOpen 24 hrs.
Garmata H-4, Hrabovs’koho 11, tel. (+380) 32 295 82
22, www.citadel-inn.com.ua. Located at the enthralling
Citadel Inn, this elegant restaurant offers an inspiring panorama of Lviv, excellent European cuisine and a spacious dining
hall with unforgettable ambiance reminiscent of 19th century
Austria. The walls are decorated in various historical themes,
and the engrossing decorative rugs display ancient maps of
Lviv. Though this is one of Lviv’s romantic hotspots, it is also
ideal for banquets, business meetings and hooking up with
friends. The citadel’s cannons are fired on special occasions,
and a children’s room is also available. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00.
€€€€. PALGBSW
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Brewery
Kumpel D-5, Vynnychenka 6, tel. (+380) 32 242 17
80. The centrepiece of this lively restaurant is the two
large vats where Kumpel beer is brewed. It’s definitely
worth your time to sample all three varieties (dark, light
and red). We were particularly impressed by the incredibly
fresh and lively light. The menu is loaded with steaks,
seafood and beer munchies. For exceptional service,
just push the little call button. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00.
PAGBS
Mons Pius: Beer and Meat C-3, Lesi Ukrainky
14 (Armenian Yard), tel. (+380) 32 235 60 60. Every
new Lviv’s thematic restaurant becomes a must see point
on the city’s map. And not only for another delicious dish
or a Live beer, but for feeling its atmosphere and seeing
unique interior. This steak lovers paradise was tricky to
find but well worth it. Mons Pius occupies the building of
old Armenian Bank, which name the restaurant also took
after. The specialties of the knaipa (a kind of a tavern in
Ukrainian) are various types of beer and even more various
meat dishes. We’ve tried their exclusive draft beer Mons
Pius. During the summer days take a seat in a cosy and
pleasant courtyard, where small concerts often take place.
The service was very pleasant and if you’re interesting
as we are in details you’ll be told the fascinating history
of Mons Pius. English is spoken and all were friendly and
efficient. The menu is in English and offers T-bone steak
from 105Hr, soups and salads from 30-60Hr. QOpen
10:00 - 23:00. PAGBW
Stargorod Brewery D-5, Rymlianyna 1 (Mytna
Ploscha), tel. (+380) 32 229 55 05, www.stargorod.
net. Don’t let the name fool you! It’s not just a brewery
that makes its own traditional “Live” Czech beer. It’s one
of the largest restaurants we have ever seen in Ukraine.
We were told that between the 2 floors, 300-400 people could be seated at one time. Aside from the “Live”
beer, which only lasts 20 minutes after it is taken out of
the basement; There is the “Desiatka”-a light beer, the
“Lager”- a pils type, and ‘Black”- a dark beer. As for the
food, the chef, Radek Koniechny, is a 3rd generation Czech
cook. He has also worked in Austria and Germany. So the
menu is a combination of a lot of classic dishes from the
countries where he has worked. Sports broadcasts can
be viewed on 3 big screens and 20 monitors.QOpen
24hrs. PAULEGBW
Grand Hotel Restaurant B-4, Svobody prosp. 13, tel.
(+380) 32 272 40 91. Known for its attention to detail and
service standards that cater specifically to foreign travellers,
Grand Hotel Restaurant is perfect for both romantic dinners
and lively business luncheons. Ukrainian and European cuisine
make up a menu highlighted by the kitchen’s own creations.
For a memorable bite of Lviv, try the Grand Hotel pork (stuffed
grilled pork served in a coconut milk and pepper sauce)
and the Grand Hotel cake (a secret recipe chocolate cake).
Located on Lviv’s main strolling prospects, the summer terrace is one of the city’s most popular dining spots. QOpen
12:00 - 24:00. PAULEGBSW
Kupava E-2, Komarova 17, tel. (+380) 32 245 03 45,
www.kupavahotel.com. The restaurant has to be seen to
be believed. It is divided into several sections, extravagantly
styled as though being in an old Ukrainian indoor-outdoor
hunting lodge. The English menu is reasonably priced with a
daily complete menu for 55Hr. The staff was very friendly and
helpful. QOpen 24hrs A6LEGBW
Lviv In Your Pocket
Lev Restaurant B-3, Teatral’na 16, tel. (+380) 32 295
95 15. Everything about the Leopolis Hotel is stunning and
superior, and the hotel’s restaurant is no exception. Amazingly,
this could be the best value for hryvnia in town. In the west,
when we go out for a cream-of-the-crop experience we expect
to pay cream-of-the-crop prices; you’ll be shocked at how
affordable this place really is. Highlights include a Carpathian
meat kebab, juicy mushroom risotto, rich lamb chops and a
zesty sea bass. Servers are well acquainted with western
standards and speak fluent English. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00.
PA6IEGSW
Livyi Bereh H-2, Svobody prosp. 28 (Opera House base-
ment), tel. (+380) 67 443 33 63/(+380) 50 430 53 85.
Walking on the rickety bridges going over an underground river
was reminiscent of the Disney attraction “Pirates of the Caribbean”. Once inside, the theme is “Opera” with old posters of
past Ukrainian & European singers everywhere. The décor
is basically surrealistic and should be seen to be believed.
There is a limited menu of European & Ukrainian cuisine at
an average cost of 130-150Hr. There are starters, soups,
salads, burgers, and dishes of chicken, fish, and tasty steaks.
A real experience! QOpen 11:00 - 02:00. PTAESW
Maestro Restaurant-Lounge bar H-2, Lazneva 3A, tel.
(+380) 32 225 00 16/(+380) 67 310 48 47, [email protected], www.maestro.lviv.ua. A spacious modern establishment in a small park, just a short stroll from the Opera. The
cuisine is international and superb with an average meal costing
250Hr.The restaurant offers live music nightly from 19:00 - 23:00.
On Fridays & Saturdays everything changes and the restaurant
becomes a trendy disco till the wee hours of the morning. Inside
there is seating for 150 and there are plans for an outside terrace this spring. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 23:00 - 05:00.
Naydorozhcha Restoratsiya Halychyny (The Most
Expensive Galician Restaurant) C-4, Rynok pl. 14,
tel. (+380) 50 430 87 83. At first we thought that the word
“Expensive” was a mistranslation, but then we opened the
menu…Don’t be frightened by the prices, if you show interest
in the restaurant’s Masonic theme, your waiter is likely to give
you a “10 times cheaper” discount card. Besides, we are convinced that the food and fascinating ambiance are well worth
the insane prices. As we entered, an attendant dressed us in
the Masonic apron, and then introduced this fascinating cult.
It was quite revealing how influential the Masons have been in
shaping world history. Benjamin Franklin, George Washington,
Abraham Lincoln, Peter the Great and local heroes Mykhailo
Hrushevsky and Ivan Franko were all Masons. This place is
brimming with fascinating symbolism, relics and tales, and the
menu ain’t bad either. The European fare drips with authenticity; this is perhaps the only place in town where you can find a
classic Caesar salad. The centrepiece is an antique piano on
which a pianist performs Friday - Sunday from 20:00 - 23:00.
QOpen 11:00 - 02:00. €€€. PAGW
Nostalgia C-4, Serbska 6, tel. (+380) 32 272 77
50. This is actually a proper restaurant located on a side
street from the market square. (Ploshcha Rynok).There is
a comfortable atmosphere this candle lit two room restaurant. The interior is as the name suggests nostalgic and
deemed reminiscent of France in the early 1900’ss. The
staff is friendly and try to communicate in English There is
an English menu which lists many Ukrainian and international
dishes or let’s say their own variation of Dutch, French, German, and Spanish dishes; Liver Berlin style, Chicken Curry
Madrid way, Salmon French style, and Jerusalem carp, just
to name a few. Exotic appetisers include tongue, brain, and
Dutch Fondue. There is also a very busy banquet room.
Prices are very reasonable and it is a great place to visit.
QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. PAGW
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Shakespeare Lyubins’ka 144, tel. (+380) 32 295 52
95, fax (+380) 32 295 48 68, [email protected],
www.shekspir.lviv.ua. Shakespeare fans - this is for you!
A restaurant dedicated to the Bard. Located near the airport,
with lovely gardens, and outdoor dining bungalows, it is an
experience worth having. The staff is dressed in kilts and the
menu caters to many nationalities. There are 2 large dining
rooms with smoking and non-smoking areas. They even sell
copies of Shakespeare’s greatest works! QOpen 08:00 00:00. PA6UILEGBSW
The Lion’s Castle G-5, Glinky 7, tel. (+380) 32 238 61
16, www.lioncastlehotel.com/en. Located in the basement of the Lion’s Castle Hotel, the reasonable prices and
Jewish
Pid Zolotoiu Rozoyu C-4, Staroyevreis’ka 48, near
the Synagogue, tel. (+380) 32 236 75 53. This Jewish
restaurant is located downhill from the ruins of the Golden
Rose Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in Ukraine. The
outdoor seating is exceptional and helps make this a
dining hotspot. Here are a few things to know before
you go. 1. There are no prices listed on the menu as you
are expected to barter. Being a foreigner, they’re likely to
just quote you a reasonable price. 2. For the right price
you can secretly arrange to have your waiter smuggle
in some pork dishes. How kosher is this place? 3. They
offer a fantastic selection of salads, vegetable dishes,
Galician desserts and traditional Jewish breads. 4. For a
taste of Lviv you’ll never forget, try the homemade vodka.
QOpen 11:00 - 01:00. A
Lviv In Your Pocket
large portions justify the 20 minute walk from old town. The
juicy Lion’s Castle pork special, for example, is a whopping
450 grams and will set you back a mere ten bucks. There’s
enough variety on the menu to appeal to just about everyone.
Creamy soups, crêpes and salmon dishes are particularly
appealing. The breakfast buffet is popular with hotel guests,
so arrive early if you’re hoping to get a good seat. QOpen
08:00 - 22:00. PALG
Trapezna I-3, Valova 18A, tel. (+380) 32 295 69 68,
fax (+380) 32 254 61 55, [email protected], www.
idem.org.ua. The meaning of Trapenza is “monks eating
room”. Located in the cellar of a former monastery, this is
really traditional Ukrainian food at its best with low prices. The
menu is in a metal book and in English. Drinks are served in
old wooden cups and sometimes one hears the Ghost walking
about late at night! There is also an adjoining art gallery and
outside seating as well. A real experience! QOpen 11:00 23:00. T6GBW
new
Try Mitly (Three Brooms) I-2, Yavors’koho 1, tel.
(+380) 32 236 75 55/(+380) 67 374 50 04. Don’t be
surprised if Harry Potter or one of his companions is standing in the doorway. The theme is Harry Potter through and
through. It is basically a family restaurant with costumes &
magic wands given to children to use during their stay. There
are copies of some of the props used in the films, and there
is memorabilia scattered throughout. There are lessons
given in wizardry and many HP fans visit from abroad. The
food is prepared by an elf and the dishes all have names
related to wizardry & sorcery (soon in English). An average
meal goes for about 100-150Hr. Seating for 30+. QOpen
12:00 - 23:00.
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Georgian
Staryi Tiflis (Old Tbilisi) J-3, Pekars’ka 28, tel.
(+380) 32 276 61 11. Georgians are known throughout
Eastern Europe as masters of the grill, and the chefs at
Staryi Tiflis uphold this stereotype. Chicken wings, lamb,
pork, veggies and even beef tongue are all roasted to
perfection over open flames. Whenever pouring snifters
of cognac, a friend of ours from Tbilisi likes to joke, “It’s
always useful to keep a bottle of French or Armenian
cognac around the house - you need something to clean
the glasses out before pouring the good Georgian stuff.”
Indeed, Georgians are extremely proud of their cognac
and aromatic wines, and Staryi Tiflis has some of the
better brands on hand. They also keep some French and
Armenian behind the bar in case you notice some spots
on your glass. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. PAVGSW
Mediterranean
Nobilis I-3, Fredra 5, tel. (+380) 32 295 84 14/
(+380) 32 295 84 16, www.nobilis-hotel.com.ua.
This first class restaurant offers a gourmet blend of
tantalizing Mediterranean cuisine and signature local
dishes, which are certain to delight your taste sensations
and surpass your expectations. An average meal will run
about 200-250Hr. The menu is in English and the staff is
warm and friendly and speak English well. The restaurant
also offers romantic private dinners, and bookings can be
made for conferences, banquets, and weddings. QOpen
11:00 - 23:00. Breakfast hours: Mon-Fri: 07:00 - 10:30,
Sat-Sun 08:00 - 11:30. PALEGSW
Lviv In Your Pocket
Veronika C-6, Shevchenka prosp. 21, tel. (+380) 32 298
60 28, www.veronika.lviv.ua. On a day when most eateries
were deserted, Veronika only had a couple tables available in
the basement. But you wouldn’t be surprised if you know that
Veronika is the oldest and probably the best city confectionery.
Sweets made by old Austrian-Hungarian recipes are really
delicious. You won’t find any other confectionary in Lviv with
such a wide selection of candies, biscuits and cakes. Menu of
the restaurant (it is in the lower part of institution) is mostly
European with some Ukrainian and a sprinkling of other world
favourites. The “plump” menu of the restaurant includes vegetarian dishes, breakfasts, seafood, meat, desserts. Choose
from four varieties of fondue, an impressive selection of fish
dishes and mouth watering breads and desserts baked fresh
on site. With western classics such as the European breakfast
croissant with ham and veggies, this is winning choice for
breakfast. Vine map contains best French, Italian, Spanish,
Australian, Argentinian, North American and Chilly vines.
QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. AGBS
Vezha Kramariv (Merchant Tower) B-3, Svobody
prosp. 16-18, tel. (+380) 32 272 39 39. While feasting
in this restaurant’s tower, it’s easy to imagine what supper
would have been like at the home of a medieval merchant.
On the third floor you’ll find bear skin rugs, a stuffed beaver, a
jack-a-lope minus the horns and other sorted items, which add
to the motif. The summer terrace is one of the most popular
warm-weather spots on Svobody. The Dutch KaasDoop fondue
is large enough feed a small partisan army, the barbeque items
are in high demand and the chef’s original creations - such as
the salmon steak stewed with sour cream, apples and bananas
- are definitely stimulating. We sampled the stewed pork (tasty,
but a bit on the greasy side) and the baked veal medallions
(tender and served with a mouth-watering compliment of fresh
vegetables). QOpen 24hrs. PTAIGBW
Restaurants
Vintage C-4, Staroyevreys’ka 25-27, Vintage Hotel,
tel. (+380) 32 235 68 34, www.vintagehotel.com.ua.
Though selective, the menu holds nothing back. Start with
the spicy Thai veal salad or Mediterranean salad with salmon
and red caviar, drown you taste buds in the seafood goulash
soup or pot-au-feu, then savour the Carpathian trout in an
olive and caper sauce or slurp down some pasta with your
choice of the chef’s signature sauces. Like the hotel, the
restaurant is quaint but classy and the hidden wine cellar is
an absolute gem. With seating for up to eight, it’s a perfect
place to unwind and sample a select vintage from the hotel’s
collection. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. AGBW
French
Eurohotel Restaurant J-4, Tershakivtsiv 6A, Euroho-
tel, tel. (+380) 32 275 51 73. From the traditional leafy
French salad with salmon and crayfish, to club sandwiches
and the chef’s special Richelieu soup, everything on the menu
fits right in. Indeed, this is a classy upgrade from the hotel’s
previous restaurant. The veal filet in truffle sauce, the certified Angus T-bone and salmon penne are tempting, but the
grilled lamb plate for four is where it’s at. With tiramisu, strudel
and cheesecake all on the menu, they didn’t make your dessert selection an easy one. The affordable breakfast buffet
starts up early, the VIP room seats eight and banquets can
be booked for up to 50. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. PALG
Halytska
Restoratsiaya na Valoviy D-4, Valova 25, tel. (+380) 32
272 59 73. You can always tell how refined a restaurant is by
the number of forks set near the plate: this place had four. The
dining area is decorated with classic prints and exciting original
paintings by local artists. The chef’s dedication to flavour, aroma
and presentation is tremendous; go with the understanding that
quality takes time, and that all available Galician and European
dishes are well worth the wait. The menu’s highlights include
one of the city’s best seafood selections, Hungarian style veal
goulash and the Lviv pie, which is so sophisticated it must be
ordered 24hrs in advance. Private celebrations can be booked
for up to 40. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. PAUIEGS
Italian
Bianco Rosso B-4, Svobody prosp. 6-8, tel. (+380)
32 235 54 44. Pretty much the real thing! And right in the
Centre! The Italian chef, Angelo even brought his own pasta
machine with him! The décor is something like ‘Art Deco” and
the background music is actually enjoyable and not something one has to shout over to be heard. The menu comes
in English and serves a wide variety of Italian and European
cuisine and is not that expensive. The staff was very friendly
and spoke English. Breakfast is from 08:30-11:30. QOpen
07:00 - 23:00. PTA6GBSW
La Piazza A-3, Svobody prosp. 27, tel. (+380) 32 295
88 14. La Piazza is located on the top floor of the luxurious
fashion gallery Opera Passage. This pizza&pasta bar has
the unique concept and authentic Italian cuisine. It offers 17
types of original pizza for all tastes, 16 kinds of pasta dishes,
original Italian antipasti, delicious desserts, opportunity to
watch the process of cooking. Our choice was soup of the day
(it changes each day) for 15Hr. But the most attractive thing
there is its atmosphere. It is friendly and cosy and just what
you need for either family/friends lunch or business meeting.
During a lunch time (11:00 - 14:00) from Monday until Friday
take a chance to get a fat and delicious lunch for only 33Hr.
For this unbelievable price you’ll be offered pasta, soup or
salad and drink. Among other special offers there is coffee and
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desert for 25Hr during the week days from 14:00 until 16:00.
For cocktail lovers La Piazza offers a 30% discount every night
(21:00 - 23:30). QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. PGSW
Valentino C-5, Ostapa Nyzhankivs’koho 20, tel. (+380)
32 274 50 61, www.valentino.lviv.ua. Valentino fills in the
gaps left by many of Lviv’s restaurants, i.e. the Italian chef has
put together a stunning menu of authentic favourites. Renown
for their extensive wine card, the classic atmosphere and
scrumptious cuisine make this an obvious choice for those
with Italian on their minds. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sat, Sun
07:00 - 02:00. PTAEGSW
Japaneese
Sushi Kappo-IN D-6, Levyts’koho 8, tel. (+380) 32 245
31 09. Sushi Kappo’s ultra-relaxing atmosphere literally put
me to sleep; the charming waitress had to startle me awake
in order to keep me from falling face first into the plate. The
previous night had been a wild one (as is often the case in
Lviv) and Kappo’s zesty selection of sushi was just what
the doctor ordered. Located on the edge of centre, it’s well
worth the 10 minute walk. QOpen 10:30 - 21:30, Sat, Sun
11:00 - 23:00. PLVGS
Yapi B-4, Svobody prosp. 6/8, tel. (+380) 32 272 28 01,
www.egoisty.com. This “Sushi Island” is uniquely designed
with a large Sushi and Japanese menu. Staff is helpful and
Englsih speaking. We found the music a bit too loud for a
restaurant, otherwise it was great! QOpen 10:00 - 23:00.
PAGBS
Pizza
Yapona Hata C-4, Staroyevreis’ka 4, tel. (+380) 32
297 51 17, www.yaponahata.com. The name suggests
a Japanese take on the Ukrainian “khatas” that dominate the
country‘s low budget dining market. We were understandably
surprised by the relatively high prices, but (as we say in the
West) you get what you pay for. The location is exceptional
and the inventive sushi choices more than justify the blow to
your wallet. QOpen 24hrs. PAGBSW
Ukrainian
Dim Legend D-4, Staroyevreis’ka 48, tel. (+380) 67
670 38 28, [email protected], www.lokal.lviv.ua. This
restaurant-café has become something of a legend in Lviv. It
is located on 7 small floors with a real ‘Trabi’ sitting on the roof
top terrace with a great view of old Lviv. Each floor has a different
theme telling the story of liviv. One room has the clocks, another
depicting the lions of Liviv, another tunnels, etc. No visit to Lviv
is complete without stopping here! QOpen 11:00 - 02:00..
Garbuz I-3, Ivana Franka 15, tel. (+380) 32 225 51 51,
www.garbuz.lviv.ua. No time to wait for a meal? The Garbuz
is a lovely place to get ready made food. It is very delicious, of
good quality, and inexpensive. One cannot miss it; the front door
is very unusual, like opening a giant pumpkin. This restaurant
has its own original style; with massive oak tables, metal
made into whimsical lamps, and the royal chairs. It is actually
an indescribable design. We strongly suggest viewing the web
site. At lunch time, the tempo moves quickly. In the evening it
is another story. The Pumpkin is transformed into a cosy pub
with fresh draft beer and a lots of TV monitors for sports fans.
In fact, a large room with a giant TV is already in place for the
2012 football championship games. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00, Sat
11:00 - 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 23:00. PAEGW
Celentano C-6, Kniazia Romana 7, tel. (+380) 32
235 56 84, www.pizza-celentano.com. This established pizzeria chain champions democracy by granting
patrons the choice of their own favourite toppings from
a wide range of possibilities. Various salads, crêpes with
different fillings and pasta dishes are also on offer. Do
the roof of your mouth a favour and let the extremely
hot pizza cool before consumption. Friendly service and
speedy delivery have become this in-and-out pizzeria’s
trademarks. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. Also at Kopernika
9; prosp. Svobody 24; Slovatskoho 16; Volodymyra Velykoho 123; Vyhovskoho 47a; Horodotska 141. PGBS
Hors C-4, Staroyevreis’ka 5, tel. (+380) 32 235 41 57,
New York Street Pizza A-4, Sichovykh Striltsiv 5,
tel. (+380) 32 272 27 57/(+380) 32 260 19 43, fax
(+380) 32 260 16 43, www.pizza-nys.com.ua. When
I asked for onions on my pizza the server looked at me as
if I had a second head growing out of my ear. “Onions on
pizza? Don’t be ridiculous.” I rescanned the toppings list to
make sure I wasn’t the butt of a practical joke. Indeed…no
onions. You can top your pie with imitation crab sticks and
corn, but no onions. I settled for salami and mushrooms
and it turned out to be quite tasty. Though “Ukrainian”
Street Pizza would be a more fitting name, this is a nice
pick for those in a hurry and short of cash. QOpen 10:00
- 23:00. Also at Tershakivtsiv 5; Volodymyra Velykoho 5;
Chervonoyi Kalyny 31; Patona 37; Stefanyka 4; Henerala
Chuprynky 36; Sviatoho Teodora 2. PGBS
International Varenyky Fund (IVF) C-3, Katedralna
pl. 3, tel. (+380) 32 235 70 96. Currently, IVF is a bit tricky
to find. My hippy aunt, still suffering acid flashbacks, may well
have been the interior decorator. Pelmeni are ordered individually, and go for 142 kopeks per unit. Varenyky come stuffed
with a variety of tasty fillings including mashed potatoes,
cheese, cabbage and cherries. Many of the main dishes are
priced per 100 gram so ask the server for approximate size
in order to avoid confusion when the bill arrives. Menus in
English are available upon request. Also at A-3, Furmans’ka
6, tel. (+380) 32 225 58 86. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00.
Pizzeria La Grotta B-3, Krakivska 9, tel. (+380) 32
276 60 69. Stepping into La Grotta we almost thought we
were in Italy. Before our very eyes was a real Italian stone
pizza oven. The piazza was delicious and there is also a
wide range of traditional Ukrainian cuisine. The menu is
in English and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Very
reasonable prices! QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. PAGB
Lviv In Your Pocket
www.hors.com.ua. Hors was the Slavic god of the winter
sun whom ancient Lvivian pagans associated with healing
and survival. The stairs leading to the restaurant have been
described as “fifteen stairs to the 15th century”. You are not
entering a basement, this is actually a renovated section of
an ancient catacomb and the rocks that line the base of the
arched walls were set in the 15th century. The unique mysterious atmosphere is definitely worth checking out, but don’t
get too distracted as the menu offers its own intrigue with
items like salmon with spinach, steaks and dishes dedicated
to the Slavic gods. Live music is performed Thursday-Sunday.
QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. €€. PAGW
Kentavr C-3, Rynok pl. 34, tel. (+380) 322 72 05 12.
Kentavr is the mythical god with the head and torso of a man
and body of a horse. Oddly enough, Kentavr has no connection to this restaurant or its cuisine, but it is a pretty kick-butt
mascot. The dining area has a laid back atmosphere with
inspiring paintings, some of which are the work of local painters and can be purchased. Ukrainian and European dominate
the menu. Varenyky, pork dishes of all shapes and sizes and
savoury fish dishes are some of the highlights. Rich desserts,
such as the chocolate “Praga” cake, four types of strudel
and cheesecake, go great with the specialty teas, which
arrive to the table in fancy pots. Brunch is served daily from
11:00-13:00. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. PALEGSW
Restaurants
Khmilnyi Dim Roberta Domsa G-2, Kleparivs’ka 18,
tel. (+380) 32 242 25 94, www.robertdoms.lviv.ua.
Robert Doms, an aristocratic young Swiss man, brought his
brewing talent to Lviv Brewery in the 1850s. Every morning
a young Lvivian maiden named Zosia would bring Robert a
five litre tankard of the previous day’s brew, which he would
guzzle (a crude but effective means of quality control). With
the help of his extremely thick beer-goggles, Robert soon
fell in love and married Zosia. The pub, located in one of
Lvivske Brewery’s cellars (a 15 minute walk from centre) is
a fitting tribute to Rob’s contribution to Lviv’s beer industry
and to his and Zosia’s touching romantic tale. The energy
here is unmatched in Lviv and live music echoes through the
cellar’s halls nightly. With hearty Ukrainian meals served for
up to six, the fantastic menu encourages a communal dining experience. Who knows, guzzle enough fresh brew and
you too might hook-up with your own Zosia. QOpen 12:00
- 24:00. AEGS
Medivnia B-3, Krakivska 17, tel. (+380) 32 272 91
41. The name Medivnia translates “Honey Brewery”. It is
located in the heart of the old city. The interior design is
fascinating, with pictures, and artifacts of “old Ukraine”.
There are several rooms and the total seating capacity is 70.
The cuisine is a large variety of traditional Ukrainian dishes,
meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables. The Ukrainian ribs with
honey sauce was delicious! There is an English menu, though
it takes some effort to understand the “Ukrainian-English”. It
was a lot of fun actually as the server was very friendly. We
forgot something at our table, and the server went out of his
way to find someone who could speak English and had them
call the number on my business card. This doesn’t happen
that often in Ukraine. The house speciality is called “medovukha”, an alcoholic drink steeped in natural honey and
herbs, which has been brewed the same way since the 18th
century. It was the traditional brew drunk by the Cossacks.
Medivnia has very reasonable prices and is a place we
would love to return to. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00. PAGB
Panska Charka I-3, Vynnychenka 3, tel. (+380) 32 235
53 91/(+380) 97 205 48 41, fax (+380) 32 235 62 09,
[email protected]. A lovely Ukrainian restaurant with
inside and outside seating. The specialty is ‘home made’
liquors made from honey, fruit, herbs and even horse radish.
The staff was extremely friendly and the English menu has
traditional Ukrainian food, one can even order a boars head for
that special large gathering of friends. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00.
PAEGBSW
Porokhova Vezha D-3, Pidval’na 4, tel. (+380) 32
276 51 62. This popular eatery can be a bit tricky to find.
It’s located across the street from the Dominican Cathedral
in the ancient looking fortress with the two smirking lions
perched on the steps. Enter through the north side. Locals
and travellers alike are attracted by the reasonable priced
Ukrainian favourites and snug atmosphere perfect for enjoying a glass of wine. The summer terrace with shashlyk grill
is a popular cooling-off/filling-up point for hikers ascending
and descending Vysokyi Zamok Mount. English is in short
supply, but the servers are charming and patient (they’ve
seen your kind before). QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. GBS
Salo Restaurant & Museum B-4, Svobody prosp. 6-8,
tel. (+380) 32 235 55 36, www.artsalo.com. Salo is a
bit like a museum, but more like a contemporary art space.
In the restaurant area you’ll be offered a Salo Art Menu which
contains some uniquely sculptured forms of salo. (FYI-Salo
is pure pig fat, a Ukrainian delicacy) We liked the chocolate
covered salo! There is live music, DJ or something going
on every Saturday. One can also order from the menus of
neighbouring Bianco Rosso and Yappi restaurants. QOpen
10:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 01:00. PA6ESW
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Welcome to Ukraine’s coffee capital! Life for Lvivians
revolves around the café, and it’s no wonder that there is
an endless selection of establishments to choose from. Indeed, it’s theoretically possible to visit a different café everyday and never see the same place twice. No matter where
you end up, you’re sure to find a charming atmosphere, rich
aromatic coffee and a loaded menu. The city also boasts
a variety of must-visit theme cafés that brilliantly introduce
and preserve the city’s diverse history and culture. If you’re
a coffee lover, you’ve come to the right place. For those that
are indifferent, prepare to get hooked.
Alekstra C-6, Kniazia Romana 7, tel. (+380) 32 225 63
09. Alekstra is popular for its extensive mix of Ukrainian and
original fare, and the fresh baked cakes, cookies and original
sweets are covered. This is a good choice if you’re looking
to unwind with a pot of tea or cup of coffee. The ambiance is
typical, as is the quiet outdoor seating, pop music and Fashion
TV. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. PTUGB
Arsenalska café I-3, Arsenalska 7, tel. (+380) 32
242 50 71. Walking in the centre and fancy a quick snack?
This café is conveniently located and is a must for pastry
lovers! Delicious cakes and thick crusty pies, both sweet &
savory-are all made on premises. There is also a limited yet
reasonably priced menu of Western Ukrainian cuisine. There
is seating for 30 with WIFI. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00.
new
Art Body Coffee Club I-3, Dudayeva 7, tel. (+380)
32 261 17 72/(+380) 96 817 62 03, www.artbody.
lviv.ua. The Art Body is truly a unique experience. One is
greeted at the door by Nigel the python who is available for
photo sessions. There are sketch pads, easels, paint and
brushes for would be artists, and an open piano for those
who wish to entertain. There is always a photo exhibition and
sometimes there are literary readings. The menu is European
with many original dishes with an average price of just100Hr.
If you don’t see what you want, just describe it, and they will
do their best to prepare it! Take out or delivery is available
and the Business lunch costs only 40Hr. There are discounts
for those with body art. There are smoking & non smoking
sections. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00.
Backerei-café “Videnski bulochky” B-4, I-4, Katedralna
pl. 3, tel. (+380) 32 235 88 22, videnski.bulochky@gmail.
com. A deluxe bakery featuring honey cookies and deserts made
from barley flour. There is a wide variety of French and Viennese
pastries. A lovely place for an afternoon coffee and snack.
QOpen 08:00 - 22:00, Sat 08:00 - 23:00. PAGSW
Café 1 C-4, Kathedral’na pl. 5, tel. (+380) 32 242 33 69.
The smell of fermented grapes is sure to perk your nostrils as you
enter this small but inviting café. The focus here is wine, and the
simple yet delectable dishes such as ravioli and quiche Loraine
compliment the full-bodied reds and delicate whites. Ideally
located in the heart of the old town, tables can sometimes be
hard to find, but any wait is well worth it. Wonderful English speaking service is available. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. ALGB
Charivnyi Likhtar (Magic Lantern) C-4, Ivana Fe-
dorova 12, tel. (+380) 32 235 74 61, www.kawa.lviv.
ua/en/. The Magic Lantern is located on a picturesque
square near the Dominican Cathedral. The establishment
bears a part of ancient Lviv with a cosy atmosphere. The
name derives from a legend in the middle ages. It is a Romeo
and Juliet type of story with monks from the cloister leading
the young lovers with a lantern underground to get married
against the wishes of others. An important part of the interior
is the stylized lanterns and cobble stones. It’s an outdoor
cafe, but inside! The menu is in English and reasonably priced.
It includes an exquisite variety of more than 50 sorts of the
coffee made from original recipes, some with alcohol. For
tea lovers this is heaven, nearly 100 items to choose from.
There are more than 15 sorts of black tea, over 15 of green
tea. Desserts include cakes, ice cream, and chocolates in
abundance. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00. PUG
Coffee in Leopolis A-4, Kryva Lypa prov. 9, tel. (+380)
32 297 50 61. With a great location and mellow mood, this
coffee house attracts a diverse crowd: giggly high school
girls, buttoned-down business types, mom and pop and
even wannabe radicals all feel at home here. Choose from
coffee and beer cocktails, light snacks and rich desserts. The
vanilla cappuccino and steaming hot ham and cheese crêpes
go great with a cold day. Don’t forget the beans to go on your
way out the door. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. PAEGBW
Cukiernia C-4, Staroyevreis’ka 3, tel. (+380) 32 274
09 49, www.cukiernia.com.ua. The menu opens with a
quote from an unknown author “...only the sweet eaters are
considered to be the most important members of society.”
Indeed, with a name like Cukiernia (sweet shop) you’re guaranteed to leave with a sugar buzz. They don’t miss a page
from babushka’s cookbook and bake up everything from
cakes and rolls to strudels, pastries and cookies. The tasty
selection of crêpes and the Viennese breakfast make this
a hotspot for brunch. Local kids swarm like ravenous bees
in the early afternoon for ice cream, sundaes and shakes.
QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. AS
57 78/(+380) 67 494 00 22, www.blackcoffee.lviv.ua.
A lovely café-restaurant right on the main square in the “Old
City”. There are lots of choices of coffee to choose from while
you read your morning paper or have one of the 16 breakfasts
offered. There is also a “business lunch” for 40Hr from 12-16
which we found quite filling. The regular menu is in English with
European and Ukrainian cuisine and reasonably priced. The
staff is friendly and speaks some English. QOpen 09:00 23:00. PAGBSW
Frantsishka B-3, Krakivs’ka 18, tel. (+380) 32 255 08
96. Frantsishka’s mellow atmosphere is perfect for washing
away the previous night’s regret(s). Milk cocktails and the
most extensive selection of tea in the city calm the upset
stomach and sooth thumping headaches. A small yet inviting
selection of cakes and sweets are on hand to compliment
the thick aromatic coffee. The only problem kicked in when
the chirpy overtly bright yellow canary began to serenade the
coffee grinder. Our initial impulse was to strangle them both,
but we quickly fell back into the calming mood and all was
well. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. UGBS
Cabinet D-4, Vynnychenka 12, tel. (+380) 32 272 05 12.
Gasova Lyampa C-3, Virmens’ka 20, tel. (+380) 32 235
Black Coffee I-2, I-3, Rynok pl. 30, tel. (+380) 32 235
Cabinet is the embodiment of Lviv’s coffee culture: laid-back,
intelligent and delicious. The defining feature is the quaint library,
which contains a small selection of works in English (mostly
guides and souvenir coffee table books). The coffee is distinctively rich and the offering of Ukrainian cuisine hearty. This is a
perfect pit-stop for those perusing the area’s numerous sites of
interest including the Arsenal Museum, the Dominican Cathedral
and the Assumption Church. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. AW
Lviv In Your Pocket
75 50. To find this fascinating eatery, head up Virmens’ka
until you see the unmistakable bronze statue of a dude sitting next to a lamp. This is Ignacy Łukasiewicz, founder of the
Polish oil industry and inventor of the kerosene lamp. The
restaurant/museum housed within is a tribute to the mark he
left on history. (An interesting side note: Łukasiewicz was not
a resident of Lviv by choice, but was exiled here by Austrian
authorities wary of his membership in a Polish revolutionary
organisation.) The scene is always energised and the menu
cafés
Italiys’kyi Dvoryk (Italian Yard) C-3, Rynok pl. 6, tel.
Lviv’s Chocolate Workshop C-4, Serbs’ka 3, tel.
(+380) 50 430 60 33, www.chocolate.lviv.ua. This lovely
chocolate shop is easy to find as there is always a crowd looking through the window and gathering at the small sales stall
on this quaint walking street in the heart of the old city. Legend
has it that Chocolate from Lviv was well known from the middle
ages. In the 19th century, chocolate was exported from Liviv
to aristocracy throughout Europe. There is a small café at
the entrance where there are many flavours of hot chocolate
and coffee to choose. All the chocolate candies made here
can be sampled before you go to the shop. Milkshakes, ice
cream, cakes and snacks are awaiting you as well. Also on the
ground floor, one can view the actual workshop where these
delicacies are made. We saw a group of school children on
a tour, complete with protective clothing, gloves and head
gear actually making their own chocolate! Souvenirs and
toys are made of chocolate and purchases can be shipped
from here world-wide. This is truly a unique experience and a
must for chocolate lovers of all ages! QOpen 10:00 - 20:00.
PAGBSW
Johnny Rocker Lychakivs’ka 3, tel. (+380) 32 260 24
Lvivska Kopalna Kavy (Lviv’s Coffee Mine) I-3, Rynok
pl. 10, tel. (+380) 67 670 61 06, www.fest.lviv.ua. At the
entrance one sees a conveyer belt bringing up coffee from
the underground coffee mine. So of course we jumped at the
chance to go on a tour of this mine far beneath the streets of
Lviv. Downstairs, we go to the mine entrance where we put on
a miners hat with a lamp and a rather heavy battery pack. We
then journey through the dim mine, avoiding the wagons of
freshly mined coffee. We stop along the way at little pockets
where we sample various spiced coffee. It was quite an experience. Back up stairs there is a regular coffee shop with really
yummy cakes and cookies. There is also a “coffee souvenir and
gift shop” and an adjacent “city and museum souvenir shop”.
Definitely worth the visit! QOpen 08:00 - 23:00.
items, especially the fish dishes, won’t leave you indifferent.
This is yet another great addition to the city’s captivating
theme scene. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00. NS
Gloria Jean’s Coffees C-5, I-3, Mickiewicza pl. 1, tel.
(+380) 32 297 02 97, www.gloriajeanscoffees.com.
ua. Established over 30 years ago, Gloria Jean‘s Coffees has
become a global icon with stores in over 30 countries. Matt
Damon greeted us at the door! There is a very large screen
TV that confronts one at the entrance. They like to play recent
Hollywood films. The sound though is a lovely blend of music
played throughout the café. It is something that is actually
a pleasure to listen to! The menu is in English and the staff
makes a real effort to communicate in English as well. Wi-Fi
is available and something that is pretty rare in Ukraine, a
completely sealed off smoking area. No second hand smoking here. Tired of the plastic-cup swill served at the kiosk?
Gloria Jean‘s Coffees is famous for it‘s coffee-to-go! QOpen
09:00 - 24:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 01:00. PAGBXSW
(+380) 32 297 53 66. This romantic hotspot is located within
the Kornjakt Palace on Rynok ploshca (Market Square). Lvivians, visitors to the palace’s museum and random pedestrians
are magnetically drawn to this open-air coffee lover’s oasis.
Completely severed from the complexities of the outside world,
the carved stone and shaded balconies reek of Italian Renaissance. Mellow music, delectable fragrances and stunning art
and architecture make for a truly special café experience. The
coffee is rich and tasty. Throughout the summer patrons beat
the heat by sipping frosty beers, cool cocktails and frothy
milkshakes. If it all looks familiar, you’ve probably seen this
courtyard in one of the many local and foreign films that shot
scenes here. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00. Admission 1Hr. UEB
76, www.johnnyrocker.com.ua. A basement pub for the
university crowd with live rock concerts from local Lviv groups.
There is a wide variety of cocktails on offer and a limited menu
of European cuisine with an average cost of 75Hr. QOpen
12:00 - 2:00, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 5:00. PAEGSW
Kryjivka C-4, Rynok pl. 14, tel. (+380) 32 254 61 18/
(+380) 95 260 45 46, fax (+380) 322 54 61 18, www.
kryjivka.com.ua. When the uniformed guard opens the peephole to this theme café/restaurant and says “Slava Ukraini”
(Glory to Ukraine), that’s your cue to respond “Heroyam slava”
(Glory to its heroes). This was the greeting used by soldiers
of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) as they waged guerrilla
war against the Nazis, Poles and Soviet Union from 1943-49.
It’s also your ticket past the guard. Once inside, you’ll find a
fascinating and jovial bunker complete with grenades, rifles
and other military antiques. Just as the UPA was immensely
popular in Lviv, so is this eatery dedicated to the memory of
their sacrifice. Tables can be scarce, so book ahead. Traditional Ukrainian dishes and spirits add to what is certain to be
a lasting memory of your visit to Lviv. QOpen 24hrs. AW
Kvartyra 35 (Flat 35) C-3, Virmens’ka 35, tel. (+380)
32 297 56 12. This hipster hangout is located above Pid
Klepsydroyu café (you actually order off the same menu). The
feature that sets this snug loft apart is the live Jazz featured
just about every night. We arrived late Saturday afternoon and
a jazz pianist was already pounding the keys. Some locals had
smuggled in litres of beer in plastic bottles, but this is blatantly
unnecessary. The menu has everything you need and then
some. We had a cappuccino and a feri-fire (flaming rum doused
with an espresso) and did our best to blend with intellectuals,
artists and university kids trying hard not to fit in. Seating is
limited, but it’s worth waiting for a free table. Once settled,
you’re likely to discover swift and cheery service. QOpen 10:00
- 23:00. Admission 40Hr on Thursdays. PALEGSW
Mapa C-4, Halyts’ka 4, tel. (+380) 32 272 55 69, www.
mapa.lviv.ua. This a logical launching point for your romp
around Lviv. Not only do they offer tasty treats and desserts,
you can also order maps, atlases and sightseeing booklets in
Ukrainian, Polish and English. Plan your day while sipping coffee
or tea in the comfy interior or on the trendy veranda. Service
is friendly and in English. The cakes are flavourful but don’t
be fooled by their recognisable names, i.e. the “tiramisu” is
actually chocolate cake with a cream cheese filling. QOpen
08:00 - 23:00. PTAGBW
Masoch Café C-4, Serbs’ka 7, tel. (+380) 32 272 18
72, www.masoch-cafe.com.ua. This titillating theme café/
restaurant is dedicated to writer and original freak Leopold
Ritter von Sacher-Masoch who was born in Lviv in 1836.
Masoch enjoyed playing the role of the slave and insisted that
his dominatrixes wear furs. In fact, the word masochism was
coined from his name. The menu, which can be purchased
as a souvenir (in Ukrainian only), is loaded with fabulous and
unusual dishes. If your husband is having difficulties deciding
on a meal, he’s probably too distracted by the pornography
that appears on the menu and you should order for him. He’s
sure to appreciate the bull’s testicles in an oil and sweet
pepper sauce. They boast the best fondue in town and the
waitresses will handcuff and whip you free of charge. On your
way out the door, don’t forget to reach into Leopold’s pocket
for this café’s version of a fortune cookie. QOpen 11:00 01:00. PABSW
Medelin Koliyivshchiny pl. 1, tel. (+380) 32 235 40 45.
The odor of cinnamon really hits one on entering this quaint
little café. There is a mellow atmosphere with many varieties
of coffee and tea. Very friendly service with Fluent English
spoken. A great chill-out place! QOpen 08:00 - 22:00, Sat,
Sun 10:00 - 23:00. TA6GSW
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Na Bambetli C-4, Rynok pl. 29, tel. (+380) 32 235 45
44, www.nabambetli.com. A cosy café located in the former Andriolli passage where according to local history, the first
confectioner’s shop in Lviv was opened. There is no English
menu and a Ukrainian speaking companion is advised unless
you are ok with hand signals. It has a somewhat French design
with special lighting that gives it a romantic atmosphere.
There is a good selection of coffee, chocolate, ice cream, and
beer. There are also some sandwiches available. The music
being played while we were there was actually enjoyable as
were the prices. Discounts are available for groups. QOpen
10:00 - 22:00. PGW
Pid Klepsydroyu D-3, Virmens’ka 35, tel. (+380) 32
297 56 12, www.dzyga.com. This trendy café is located
where the sidewalk ends on Virmens’ka vul. We went on a Friday night and had to wait 20 minutes for a table. The main hall
and upstairs seating are cosy and buzz with animated banter.
In contrast, the outdoor seating offers a tranquil vantage
point for watching sunsets through the narrow crag created
by the inspiring architecture that lines Virmens’ka. The menu
is brief but inviting; for a taste found nowhere else on earth,
try the pig fat in chocolate. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. GBW
Pid Synioiu Pliashkoiu C-4, Rus’ka 4, tel. (+380) 32
294 91 53. Through an alleyway, under a staircase and
beyond a decrepit yard you’ll find a hidden coffee house where
everything seems to be slowly caving in on itself. (If you’re
looking for sparkly, new and trendy keep walking.) Though they
welcome outsiders, everthing is geared for locals. However,
the service and coffee are first-rate and the atmosphere is
one of a kind. We noticed that most of the food items were
being warmed up in the microwave: stick to coffee or beer,
enjoy the ambiance and then get out before the whole place
turns to ruble. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00.
Praga Café (Prague) A-4, Akademika Hnatiuka 8, tel.
(+380) 32 274 12 20, www.praga.lviv.ua. The twisted
ornamental steel is a nice touch of Art Nouveau, the coffee is
loaded and the aroma of fresh cakes and sweats gnaws at the
belly. A popular expat hang-out. The service is exceptional and
the atmosphere is smart and inviting QOpen 10:00 - 22:00.
PAEGBSW
Sonata C-4, Valova 13, tel. (+380) 32 274 42 29. If So-
nata doesn’t already have a motto they should consider: great
prices and friendly ambiance! The aroma of roasting Krakow
pork fills this quaint two level café. The soups are scrumptious, the salads are tasty and their vareniky (Ukrainian-style
dumplings) is top notch. The popular outdoor seating is located
across from the café at Halyts’ka pl. and offers a close up view
of King Danilo’s horse’s ass. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00.
Stari Mury C-4, Serbs’ka 5, tel. (+380) 32 236 71 77.
Sandwiched between a chocolate shop and a café honouring
the original masochist, Stary Mury offers titillating indulgences
of its own: fine tea and exotic coffee. With exceptional greens
and whites from China and Japan, and rich blacks from India
and Arabia, tea lovers are in luck. The laidback atmosphere
and coffee from the all edges of the earth are also inviting.
The desserts, snacks, wine and cognac are priced just right,
and soul warming glintwine is available when the temperature
dips near zero. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00. PG
Strudel House I-2, Shevs’ka 6, tel./fax (+380) 32 294
82 06, [email protected]. Ya ist strudel in der
Centre! A very unique concept indeed! All kinds of strudel both
savory & sweet, some choices are: buckwheat, sauerkraut,
spinach, chicken, pineapple, walnut, cherry and so on. Most
strudel costs between 18-20Hr. There are also several varieties of pancakes, salads and ice cream as well as a nice
wine list. There is seating for 26 and service is great! QOpen
10:00 - 22:00. PAULGBW
Lviv In Your Pocket
Teatral’ne B-3, Teatral’na 23, tel. (+380) 32 272 36 96. In
what once was a theatre, you’ll now find a smart and spacious
café with a menu chock-full of tempting original European and
Ukrainian dishes. The porterhouse and tenderloin steaks are
popular with out-of-towners, and the mushroom stuffed trout
in cognac sauce and the Norwegian salmon with strawberries
are but a couple examples of the chef’s originality. Teatral’ne can
accommodate special occasions; from small birthday parties
to banquets of 50 (a special banquet menu is available). Other
highlights include rich desserts (tiramisu, banana flambé, apple
pie, etc.), excellent service and street side seating with calming
views of historic centre. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00.
Victorian Krakivs’ka 1/3, tel. (+380) 32 235 84 92,
[email protected], victorian.net.ua. It’s a restaurant - no
it’s a museum - no it’s a shop. Actually, it’s all 3 in one! This
unique establishment is centrally located in the ‘old city”. The
menu is Mediterranean & Ukrainian cuisine and in English,
with an average price of 130Hr. There are over 100 sorts of
tea and 40 sorts of coffee which may be packaged to take
away. The museum of tea is truly worth seeing with photos
and various tea paraphernalia and there is beautiful porcelain
and souvenirs for sale. QOpen 9:00 - 23:00. PA
Virmenka C-3, Virmens’ka 19, tel. (+380) 322 97 56
37. At Virmenka you’re not going to get tableside service,
nor service in English. However, if you’re bold enough to approach the burly woman scowling from behind the counter
and say “coffee, budlaska (please)”, you will get an exquisite
espresso, the kind that coats the bottom of the cup with a
heavy aromatic sludge. The spinning box on the counter is
the menu, but everything worth having is in plain view (wine,
tea, beer, cakes, etc.). QOpen 09:00 - 20:00. AG
Zoloto Polubotka B-4, Svobody prosp. 25, tel. (+380)
32 255 00 42. Tucked away in a quiet courtyard just off
Svobody prosp., this cosy café’s most notable aspect is
its quite reasonable prices. Flipping through the menu, our
Ukrainian colleague mumbled, “A typical mix of Ukrainian
and who knows what.” She must have been referring to the
“shrimp under mayonnaise.” It’s definitely worth popping in if
you need a break from the crowds and/or are in the mood for
something from their affordable selection of coffee and coffee
cocktails. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. PTGBS
Zolotyi Dukat C-4, Ivana Fedorova 20, tel. (+380)
322 98 62 33. This cavernous café with its spooky mood
lies beneath I. Fedorova vul. Mirrors on the ceiling and a
mesmerizing relief model of historic Lviv add to the intrigue.
Seating is limited, and there are even fewer menus. Once we
got our hands on a menu, we were disappointed to find that
it is written in Ukrainian in ancient looking cursive. Despite
the dim lighting and bad eyes, we finally managed to make
out the word “coffee” and everything turned out for the best.
QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, Sat, Sun 11:00 - 22:00. P
Zolotyi Vepr C-4, Rynok pl. 17, tel. (+380) 32 272 67
94, www.vepr.net. Located in the basement of the historic
Vening’s House, the décor harkens back to the building’s Gothic
roots. The menu offers a hearty selection of tasty Ukrainian
morsels. They have a great selection of veal and pork dishes,
homemade sausages and enticing oddities such as tongue and
brains. We tried the pork in beer, which turned out to be a nice
treat - both filling and refreshing. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. GW
Ч/Б 5х5 (Black and White 5x5) D-4, Koliivschyny
pl. 2, tel. (+380) 68 505 85 99. In spite of its name, this
café/photo club left a colourful impression. Appetisers and
treats constitute the majority of the tasty, albeit small, array of dishes; the most popular being the koshiki, pastry
bowls filled with a variety meat and veggies. We nibbled on
our flaky bowls and watched an illuminating slide show by
photographer Alexandr Petrosian, whose work beautifully
captures the insane duality found in Russia and Ukraine.
QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. IG
Nightlife
Lviv’s clubs attract a diverse crowd, and you should be
able to blend in quite easily. The great thing about partying
in Eastern Europe is that the locals are arguably more
awkward on the dance floor than we are in the west, so
shrug off you inhibitions and convulse to the beat. Warning: Locals are overtly friendly and often invite foreigners
to party at their table. We’ve learned from repeated experience that it’s impossible for a westerner to keep pace with
locals when it comes to shooting horilka (vodka). Slow
and steady wins the horilka race.
Bars & Pubs
4friends C-6, Jokhara Dudayeva 2, tel. (+380) 32 225
65 54, www.4friends.com.ua. Truly what the Doors had in
mind in the song “Show me the way to the next whiskey bar.”
Opened early 2011, 4Friends has more than 110 brands of
well known whiskey from Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the
USA; and then some. A wide range of testing sets pleases the
eye and every member of the staff is a specialist in whiskey.
Wild Turkey is on its way and we saw the first English menu.
There are snacks and a European menu with reasonable
prices. This pub is very popular with capacity for around
30-40. Very close to the city centre. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00.
PXW
Archive Pub A-3, Furmans’ka 6, tel. (+380) 32 225
58 86. Archive is Lviv’s version of your friendly neighbourhood pub. It’s not uncommon to see whole families
converge for lunch at the weekend: dads gulp beers, moms
gossip and kids frolic under tables. Evening ushers in a
new crowd, but the mood remains relaxed even when local
football matches are shown. Don’t leave without trying
one of their signature beer cocktails: beer and Fanta is
a Ukrainian classic, but the Devil’s Brew (beer, cognac,
salt, pepper and lemon) and the Island Paradise (beer,
vodka, Malibu, gin and pineapple juice) are sure to leave an
unforgettable impression. If you can still talk after downing
one of these unique concoctions, order from a menu full
of munchies, soups, salads, steaks and desserts. It can
be hit and miss with the food - the soup was scrumptious,
but the wings were salty enough to kill a horse. QOpen
11:00 - 23:00. PAGSW
Beer Garden I-4, Ivana Franka 29, tel. (+380) 32 276
21 76. This eatery/beer house can be a bit tricky to find.
One might expect that with an even number address (26) the
establishment would be located on the even number side of
the street - not the case. When you reach 28 Ivana Franka
look across the street and you’ve arrived. A popular local’s
hang, the offering of brew bursts at the keg welds compared
to the scant selection of Ukrainian fare. However, flavour
swirls up from the grill, fills the halls and rushes through the
open courtyard tying knots of anticipation in the guts of eager
patrons. The wings, ribs and shashlik are all worthy of mention. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. PILGBS
Black Cat G-4, Hvardiys’ka 4, tel. (+380) 32 244 42
40. Black Cat is a real English pub-restaurant of supreme
cuisine, which menu contains pizza, meat, fish and seafood
of the best quality. Wheat and corn homemade bread baked
in stove according to ancient recipes will be a great addition
to any meal. The leafy salads and steamed salmon with veggies are a welcome break from Lviv’s greasy norm. Black Cat
offers 15 kinds of beer, genuine atmosphere and their service
is courteous. If you once taste chebureks and homemade
sausages, which are served with beer, you will never forget
its wonderful taste. Live jazz starts up nightly at 18:30 and
banquets can be booked for up to 50. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00.
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Central King’s Pub Ivana Franka 9, tel. (+380) 32 244
MAGNUS
HOTEL LVIV
31, PANTELEIMONA KULISHA STR., LVIV
TEL.: (032) 243 55 66
12.00-23.00 DAILY
WWW.LIVERPOOL.LVIV.UA
57 87. A fairly new eating establishment, somewhat reminiscent of an English country pub. The décor is fancy pubish
and there is seating for 60. The cuisine, of course is English
with fish & chips one of the specialties for just 95Hr with an
average full course meal running about 300Hr. Weekends
there is live music alternating between jazz & blues. QOpen
11:00 - 23:00. PAEGSW
Cosmopolitan I-4, Saksahans’koho 12, tel. (+380) 96
820 11 78/(+380) 32 260 29 52, [email protected], www.cosmopolitan-bar.com.ua. This is a
great alternative to night clubs - a cocktail bar with over 150
varieties of cocktails made from many exotic ingredients and
at very reasonable prices. If you don’t find what you want,
they will make it just for you! There is also great food with
a limited menu of Ukrainian food costing only 35-55Hr. It is
situated on 2 floors with 3 rooms including a VIP room and
a non-smoking room. There is coffee, hookah, and just an
overall good atmosphere. QOpen 12:00 - 02:00. 6GW
Dublin A-4, Kryva Lypa prov. 5, tel. (+380) 32 272 88 74,
www.dublin.com.ua. Dublin is known as “The true Irish pub”.
It is slightly hidden in an alley way, very close to the city centre
known as “The crooked Linden lane”. We arrived early on a
Saturday night and the place was already filled. There were
several TV screens and a few people were actually watching
the game. Most people were just enjoying their friends and the
beer. The pub offers a wide choice of fresh draught beer and
whiskey. They have a specialty, Dublin beer - what they call
“live beer” made in Ukraine (24Hr a pint). There are two halls
ground level for 45-50 guests, and downstairs seating 20-22
guests. There is also a terrace outside, weather permitting.
There is a great menu with Irish type pub grub and steaks
guaranteed to make your mouth water! During weekdays
there is a business lunch for only 50Hr. Unfortunately, due
to certain new Ukraine customs policies; there was no Guinness or Kilkennery beer available. When asked how long the
problem would continue, we were told to address our question
to the President. I guess he’s not a lover of Irish beer. QOpen
12:00 - 24:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 02:00. GB
Liverpool A-1, Kulisha 31, tel. (+380) 32 243 55 66, liverpool.lviv.ua/home?lang=en. The name speeches for itself,
Liverpool has an interior of classical English pub, with portraits
of prominent British people on the walls. The pub has 2 types
of its own beer - Liverpool Ale Light and Liverpool Lager and
specially designed glasses. For sure Liverpool is pub for football
fans, so in case you missed tickets for a football match you’ll find
here the best atmosphere for watching football on the screen.
Prices are reasonable and there are special areas is you come
with a big company. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. PAGSW
Music Lab C-4, Brativ Rohatyntsiv 27, tel. (+380) 32 294
87 15, www.musiclab.com.ua. That’s one of a few places in
Lviv which is open 24/7 and differs from most of Lviv eateries
by its unusual interior. Visiting so many places in Lviv we use
to see venues decorated with a tint of history and here we are
in the heart of ancient city in a club with a modern glamorous
interior. The menu offers international cuisine, two types of
draught beer and a large variety of cocktails, energy drinks
and good selection of whiskey. On weekends and holidays the
space is transformed into a disco club. Live concert take place
from time to time. QOpen 24hrs. P6VXSW
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Nobilis Lobby & Piano Bar I-3, Fredra 5, tel. (+380)
32 295 84 14/(+380) 32 295 84 16, www.nobilis-hotel.
com.ua. A quaint lounge bar open 24 hours and a piano bar
with live music daily and a special performance every Sunday.
Whether you’d like a cup of coffee or savour your favourite
drink choose Nobilis Lobby Bar and enjoy luxurious leisure
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in a cosy atmosphere. Informal yet chic Piano Lounge has a
contemporary atmosphere, which seduces you into relaxation
with privilege, privacy and serenity away from the hustle and
bustle of the city. Featuring a delectable sandwiches and
fondue menu, world-class alcohol brands and exotic cocktails
that go with an intimate charm of live piano music.QOpen
24hrs (Piano Bar 11:00 - 02:00). PALEGSW
Play Bar Kryva lypa 6, tel. (+380) 96 36 76 026/(+380)
32 27 22 501, www.play.lviv.ua. A very classy, yet simple
café/bar, decorated all in white. It doesn’t stay white as there
is a revolving colour scheme. Staff speaks some English, and
the menu is in English offering European cuisine. There is a
Business Lunch from 12:00-16:00 for just 30Hr. There is also
a holiday and an evening menu - all with good prices. Live
music is every Thursdays. There is a VIP area and seating
for 80. At weekends there is a DJ and up to 200 gather for
the sounds. QOpen 12:00 - 00:00. PAULEGW
Praga Pub A-4, Akademika Hnatiuka 8, tel. (+380) 32
274 12 20, www.praga.lviv.ua. Czechs drink more beer per
capita than anyone on the planet. That being said, they expect
only the best from their breweries and Praga Lviv taps into this
tradition by serving fresh from the source Budvar, Krušovice
and other classic Czech brews. The pub is located in the
basement of the Praga complex, which includes a restaurant
and café on the ground floor. Its welcoming neighbourhood appeal and occasional boisterous crowds make this an enticing
venue for meeting-up, winding-down or viewing a big game.
QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. PAEGBSW
Public Pub I-3, Staroyevreis’ka 4, tel. (+380) 32 235
70 62, [email protected]. Actually it’s two places in one.
Upstairs is a nice quite romantic restaurant, downstairs, a lively
pub. Great food is served; European & Ukrainian cuisine with
such specialties as the “hot pot’ and their ‘chef’s salad”. The
average meal costs 60-120Hr with the “business lunch” costing
only 25Hr. Entertainment is downstairs in the pub. There is live
music from local groups. The “art menu” changes daily. There
is karaoke, whiskey day, beer day, poker day, Greek dancing
on table’s day, family day, etc. Definitely a must-see! QOpen
10:00 - 02:00, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 02:00. PAGBW
Zenyk Glamour Rudans’koho 1, tel. (+380) 50 378 60
38. The theme of this pub is “glamour”, or to be precise, the
vanity of glamour, as it is meant to be a spoof on glamour. One
feels this by viewing the unique décor, decorations, and photos.
There is no English menu but the staff is warm and friendly and
speaks some English. The specialty is potato pancakes & beer
which we quite enjoyed. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00, Fri 09:00 02:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 02:00. PABSW
Cigar House
Fortuna De Luxe I-4, Hrushevs‘koho 12, tel. (+380)
32 260 20 25. This is not your ordinary smoke shop. As
you enter, you‘re bound to be impressed by the extensive
selection of pipes, hookahs and other paraphernalia. But
don‘t let this distract you from your ultimate goal of finding the perfect smoke. Proceed down the small corridor
leading to the smoking lounges. To your right you‘ll find
Lviv‘s Holy Smoking Grail: Fortuna‘s humidor. From Gurkha Special Edition Limited Estate Reserves, to Auroras
and Monte Cristos (Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s signature
smoke) this is easily the city‘s finest cache of cigars. You
don‘t need to be an oligarch to enjoy this club, however.
The general hall is open to all, and you can order a stogy
for as little as 22Hr. You‘re out of luck if you‘re hoping for a
snifter of cognac to enhance the experience. Fortuna sells
tobacco only. Discount programmes are available; ask
the gracious staff for details. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. A
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Fenomen Zelena 186, tel. (+380) 32 270 55 58/
(+380) 93 077 57 77, www.fenomenclub.com. The
fact that this club is located on the edge of the city hasn’t
deterred the throngs of local hipsters that routinely pack
this place on weekends. Face control is relatively strict; it’s
better to be over than underdressed, and the average age
is just under thirty. The club has three zones: chill with a
hookah in the “Magic Room”, house spins in the “Main Floor”
and there are no surprises in the “RnB Café”. In English, the
menu leaves nothing to chance and offers an array of tasty
salads, sandwiches, onion rings - everything you need to
quell the munchies. Tables can be reserved for 200-800Hr
depending on the zone and size of your party. (Marshrutka
No. 94, which makes stops on Svobody prosp., will drop you
50 metres from the club’s entrance.) QOpen 21:00 - 06:00.
Admission: Mon free, Tue-Wed 50 Hr, Thu-Sat - 80Hr, Sun
50-150Hr. PALGBW
Gallery B-3, Svobody prosp. 16-18, tel. (+380) 32 235
45 17, www.galleryclub.info. Gallery is an entertaining
blend of trends and cultures; classic and hi-tech; glam, R’n’B
and disco. Refined French cuisine and excellent service ensure
that the house is lively and diverse. Locals have designated
this club their unofficial hookah hangout, and a mix of exclusive
aromas is omnipresent. Also, Gallery has been known to put
on intriguing events, i.e. “Night on Spiked Heels” was a titillating fest where ladies who dressed in provocative attire were
ushered in free of charge. QOpen 10:00 - 06:00, Sun 11:00 06:00. Admission girls 35-80Hr, boys 50 - 100Hr. PALK
Karaoke Club 888 I-2, D. Halyts’koho 1, tel./fax
(+380) 32 235 88 77, [email protected], www.karaokeclub888.com.ua. Located below the Children’s theatre, this
authentic karaoke club holds 200 people. It cost only 16Hr
per song to make a fool of yourself. There is no English menu,
but the staff speaks it quite well. The cuisine is European
& Ukrainian with the average meal costing just 100Hr per
person. QOpen 17:00 - 06:00. PT6ULEBXSW
Kult Club B-5, Chaikovs’koho 7, tel. (+380) 32 242
22 42, www.kult.lviv.ua. Kult is a tribute Lviv’s icons past
and present. A wall of fame wraps completely round the main
hall. Though you may only recognise a couple faces like pop
star Ruslana or former Arsenal defender Oleg Luzhny, the
charismatic ambiance is unforgettable. Prices on Ukrainian
and European fare are reasonable; however, many items are
priced per 100 grams, so ask the server the approximate
size of the dish in order to avoid confusion. Kult is perhaps
best known for the live music (mostly jazz and blues) that is
staged nightly from 21:00. QOpen 12:00 - 02:00. Admission
is free. PAIEGSW
Lerroy Country Club E-4, Heroiv UPA 80, tel. (+380)
32 239 31 60. This is not a country club in the traditional
sense, i.e. there’s no golf course or swimming pool. Lerroy
is actually a club with a country western theme - at least
when it comes to the décor. On the night we were there,
the DJ was playing a medley of 80s Russian rock ballads.
Most of the action takes place on and around the dance
floor, but there’s also plenty to do in the cocktail lounge and
the hushed hookah bar. The kitchen offers a splattering of
local soups and salads, and the specialty is the Argentine
steak. Entertainment programmes, including the occasional
striptease, are held every Saturday. The club enforces the
following dress code: Sneakers and sweatpants are prohibited, but leopard skin spandex and cleavage lifting blouses
are encouraged. The average age is mid-thirties, and tables
can be reserved for 50Hr. QOpen 22:00 - 05:00. Closed
Mon, Tue. PLGB
Lviv In Your Pocket
Nightlife
Metro I-4, Zelena 14, tel. (+380) 67 670 42 43, www.
metroclub.com.ua. Those who think that there’s no metro
in Lviv couldn’t be more mistaken. So what if it won’t transport
you around the city, Metro is one of Lviv’s most popular clubs.
Progressive and cutting edge, the Red Phone hall spins Euro
Hit Parade and the impressive dance floor is usually packed
with a diverse group of partiers, expats included. QOpen
21:00 - 06:00. Admission 25 - 40Hr for girls, 30 - 50Hr for
boys. PESW
Millenium H-2, Viacheslava Chornovola 2, tel. (+380)
32 240 35 91, www.favorite-club.com. Located in a
former cinema, there is room for 1,000 in the 3 storied disco
appealing to the university set. There are popular DJ’s, gogo girls and video clips making a very lively performance.
Thursday is ladies night with free entrance until 23:00. The
admission is 30-40Hr. The restaurant is set apart and has
a “witch-craft” theme. Romantic music is played and many
famous Ukrainian celebrities frequent the place whose
pictures we didn’t recognise at all. The menu is in English
with European and Ukrainian cuisine, the average meal
costing 150-200Hr. We tried the specialty, a salad called
“Lovely Lady” which was delicious! QOpen 21:00 - 05:00.
Closed Mon. P
MIXX Party Club & Restaurant Staryi Rynok 8, tel.
(+380) 322 44 83 42, [email protected], www.mixx.lviv.
ua. Located on the outskirts of the centre at the “Old Market”
and uniquely decorated. The disco is open from 22:00-05:00
and holds 300 people. The restaurant holds up to 150. The
menu contains Ukrainian and Polish dishes and assorted
snacks. There is a Japanese/sushi menu and food is served
all the time at very descent prices. There is a small adjoining
restaurant open 08:00-20:00 QOpen 11:00 - 05:00. PAL
Picasso J-5, Zelena 88, tel. (+380) 32 275 32 72,
www.picasso.lviv.ua. By day, Picasso is a popular café
known for its flavourful coffee and tasty treats. By night, it
metamorphoses into one of Lviv’s most vibrant and popular
clubs. Concerts, retro parties and performances by top DJs
fill an eclectic calendar. Face control is the rule: ditch the dirty
trousers and comb your hair you filthy degenerate! The last
Sunday of the month is Latin night. Book a table Friday and
Saturday for a meagre 30Hr. QOpen 22:00 - 04:00. Closed
Thu. Admission 30 - 60Hr. PIEBW
Rafinad People B-5, Rudans’koho 1, tel. (+380) 32 261
61 68/(+380) 66 400 08 88, www.rafinad-club.com.
Rafinad brings a touch of class previously missing in Lviv’s club
scene. You’ll need to pass a fairly strict face control: worn-out
jeans and sneakers won’t get you through the door. Service
standards, the cuisine and even the music are tuned to European tastes. The club itself is spacious, but the tight dance
floor ensures there will be plenty of grinding. The DJs, live music
and performers are professional and always entertaining. Other
attractions include two VIP rooms and a cigar hall. QOpen 24
hrs. Admission Mon-Thu 30Hr for girls, 50Hr for boys; Fri-Sun
50Hr for girls, 100Hr for boys. PALEGW
Split Club Lviv B-5, Mickiewicza pl. 6/7, tel. (+380)
32 242 22 00, www.split.lviv.ua. Split is a one-stopshop for all your dining, drinking and entertainment needs.
The Irish pub blends with a stylish restaurant that serves
Ukrainian, European and Japanese cuisine. The restaurant
also features a private dining room where an itamae whips
up inventive sushi dishes for up to eight. Split’s strip club is
renowned for its incredibly talented dancers and is open from
22:00 - 04:00. The club’s specialty is the aqua show, in which
the dancer takes a shower! Private, lap and table dances are
also available. A 100Hr admission applies for the strip club.
QOpen 24hrs. PTAILEGSW
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Lviv’s old town is so densely packed with mesmerizing,
inspiring and unique attractions that travellers often become paralysed with fascination and never leave. Known
as the centre of Ukrainian art and culture, the city boasts
many of the country’s brightest and best museums, art
galleries and theatres. The uncommonly preserved Renaissance architecture, gently bending streets and hidden
ancient niches are sure to propel your mind through a
vivid collage of centuries gone by.
Essential Lviv
Arsenal D-4, Pidval‘na 5, tel. (+380) 322 72 70 60. The
city arsenal and its adjoining defensive walls are visible from
Arsenal vul. Construction on the original two-storied stone
building began in the 14th century, but was not completed until
1555. After nearly two centuries of toil this original structure
was completely destroyed by fire after only 16 years of operation, and the contemporary building was constructed in its
place from 1574-75. When the Swedes invaded in 1704 the
arsenal took a beating, but all holes were patched within two
years. In the 18th and 19th centuries the arsenal was refortified and lost some of its original form. Most recently, two of the
upper floors were restored and now house a museum. Parts
of the exterior have been excavated in order to reveal original
walls, windows and roof. The distinctive defensive trench has
been also been preserved. Throughout its working history
the arsenal served as Lviv‘s defensive backbone. A smeltinghouse was located next to the arsenal and cast weapons for
storage and for sale. The swords forged in Lviv gained the
reputation as some of the best in Europe. In the 18th Century
the arsenal was also used as a prison. It was here that Polish
authorities imprisoned haydamaks, Ukrainian peasant rebels
resisting Polish tyranny. QOpen 10:00 - 17:30. Closed Wed.
Admission 8Hr, students and kids - 3Hr.
Black Stone House (Chorna Kamianytsia) C-3, pl.
Rynok 4. This exceptional architectural monument of the 16th17th centuries is matchless not only in Lviv, but in the whole of
Europe. Construction on this alluring structure began in 1588
and incorporated locally mined, vibrant grey sandstone. The
imposing black colour is a product of long-term absorption by
the stone of dust, dirt and smoke that swirled about the market
(coal was used to heat homes until the 1960s). The name Black
Stone House didn‘t always apply, it was previously known as
Kyiv Stone House and Doctor‘s Stone House. In 1926 the
building was bought by the city and a branch of Lviv‘s historical
museum was soon established. QOpen 10:00 - 17:30. Closed
Wed. Admission 3Hr, students and kids - 2Hr.
Black Stone House
Lviv In Your Pocket
City Hall (Ratusha) C-4, pl. Rynok 1. The first city hall
was established on Rynok ploscha (Market Square) in the
middle of the 14th century. Constructed of wood, it was levelled by fire in 1381. A new hall was erected in the early 15th
century. The contemporary building is a conglomeration of
the 15th century structure and three major expansions. The
stone tower that hovers above the hall is the second of its
kind. The original was erected in 1619, but by the beginning of
the 19th century was deemed unstable and demolished. The
65 meter high replacement is a replica of the original. Pace
yourselves, it‘s 306 steps up to the viewing platform. In 2008
a local pornographer boldly used City Hall‘s roof as a backdrop
for photos, which were splashed all over the Internet. This
embarrassment led local authorities to implement stricter
security measures including the installation of surveillance
cameras. Smile… you‘re being watched by a Ukrainian security cop. Q Admission to the city hall tower - 5Hr.
Italian Yard (Italiys‘kyi dvoryk) C-3, Rynok 6, tel.
(+380) 322 74 33 04. This romantic hotspot is located
within the Kornjakt Palace on Rynok pl. Lvivians, visitors to
the palace‘s museum and random pedestrians are magnetically drawn to this open-air coffee lover‘s oasis. Completely
severed from the complexities outside, the carved stone and
shaded balconies reek of Italian Renaissance. The mellow
music and delectable fragrances make for a truly special
café experience. If it all looks familiar, you‘ve probably seen
the courtyard one of the many local and foreign films that
shot scenes here. Concerts are occasionally staged here;
the courtyard is known for its uncanny acoustic resonance.
QAdmission 2Hr.
King Jan III Sobieski Palace (Palats Kornjakta) C-3,
pl. Rynok 6. This is a unique monument of the Renaissance
period, one of only a few existing in Ukraine, and is the largest
structure on Rynok pl. Until the late 16th century the area on
which the palace stands was occupied by two smaller buildings,
which were purchased by a Greek merchant named Constantine Kornjakt. He subsequently ordered the reconstruction
of the two houses into a new grandiose edifice. Fragments
of the older structures have been preserved and include the
Gothic hall (an unmatched sample of Lviv‘s Gothic influence)
and the cross-sectional support beams that hold the third floor
ceiling. Following Kornjakt‘s death, the house was taken over
Jakub Sobieski, the father of the future Polish king Jan III. From
this time on the house served as a royal roost. In 1634 the
residence was occupied for a short time by Wladyslaw IV, the
Polish conqueror who occupied Moscow and seized the Russian crown.The Polish-Russian Eternal Peace Treaty (anything
with a name this lofty deserves to fail) was signed at the palace
in 1686. Since 1908 the building has housed a museum. One
of the brightest expositions of any of the city‘s museums, the
Royal Chambers, can be found here. The palace‘s Italian Yard
is a Lvivian favourite and is not to be missed. Q Open 10:00
- 17:30. Closed Wed. Admission 8Hr, children - 3Hr.
Market Square (Ploscha Rynok) C-3/4, . Time and
space gush through old town‘s veins and swirl ‘round Rynok
ploscha: a cobbled whirlpool of colour and sound. With its
stunning palaces, fountains, statues, crowds, cafés and
pack of lethargic stray dogs Rynok Square is the heart of this
magnificent city. Throughout the Middle Ages stone weights
and balances clanked with each sale, livestock pleaded and
villains writhed in pain at the punishment stake. Amazingly,
within this relatively small area there are 45 protected architectural monuments. Each structure has its own captivating
history, but the oldest and most commonly wowed-about are
Chorna Kamianytsa (Black Stone House) and Kornjakt Palace
(also called King Jan III Sobieski Palace). Regardless the era,
the government has always kept a keen eye on the square.
The imposing structure in the middle is City Hall.
What to see
Rus‘ka Street C/D-4, . Rus‘ka vul. has been an established thoroughfare since the Middle Ages. Connecting Rynok
ploscha (Market Square) with Pidval‘na vul. (Rampart Street),
the street is so narrow that only one street car can travel at
a time. Blending a fascinating array of architectural styles,
Rus‘ka is one of the most striking streets in the old city. For
centuries this remained Lviv‘s centre of Orthodox Christianity.
During Polish rule, this was the only street where an Orthodox believer was allowed to own real estate. From Rus‘ka
there was a passage to an old Jewish ghetto. Residents
constructed walls and a gate, which was secured at night in
order to protect from pogroms. If there‘s a building that stands
out it‘s No. 4. Constructed in the 16th century, an old-Austrian
style café called Synia Pliashka sits in the court yard and the
building itself is currently occupied by the Gerdan Art Gallery.
The Opera House A-2, Svobody prosp. 28, tel. (+380)
322 72 88 60, www.lvivopera.org. Many European theatres
can boast an extraordinary construction history, but Lviv‘s opera
house is unique in that it is built on top of a river. The Poltva
River flows beneath the stage and continues through centre
deep beneath the asphalt (no doubt a contributor to the many
sinkholes that tend to startle foreign visitors). By the end of the
19th century Lviv was a bourgeoning city eager for a Europeanclass theatre. The project was put up for tender and many top
European architects tossed in their bids. It was Polish architect
Zygmunt Gorgolewski - designer of Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge in
Berlin, the Gemäldegalerie in Dresden and the Vienna State
Opera - who proposed the radical and intriguing idea of burying
the small river beneath the opera. His plans also included the
use of a concrete foundation, a first for Europe. With optimistic
trepidation, the city planners agreed and the Opera House was
completed in 1900. The building began to sink right away, but
settled in the decades that followed. It is believed that knowledge of this flaw led to Gorgolewski‘s depression, legendary
suicide attempt and eventual death of heart disease.The official
opening performances included a ballet, opera-drama and a
comedy. The most fitting of the three was the opera entitled
“Janek”. Written by Władysław Żeleński, it detailed the lives of
Carpathian mountain-dwellers. The contemporary professionals
that call the Opera House home include a 90-piece symphonic
orchestra, more than 40 world-class opera soloists, a choir and
a ballet troupe. The structure‘s stunning main façade is widely
recognized and appears on the city‘s emblem and is also displayed on the 20Hr note. Matinees usually begin at 11:00 and
evening performances at 18:00.
Churches & Cathedrals
St. George Cathedral (Sobor Sviatoho Yura) G-3, pl.
Svyatoho Yura 5. This Greek Catholic cathedral, constructed
in 1744-1761, is a remarkable example of Rococo architecture.
Located at the height of St. George Mount, the cathedral
dominates the surrounding area, but doesn‘t clash with the
landscape. The main façade is set-off by a portal watched over
by St. Athanasius and St. Leo (works by renowned sculptor
Johann Georg Pinzel). In the cathedral itself, there lies a crypt
where celebrated figures of the Ukrainian church are entombed.
A park is nestled behind the palace and features a distinctive
bell tower, which houses a remarkable bell. Cast in 1341, it is
the oldest bell in Ukraine. The cathedral grounds are extremely
calming and it‘s hard to imagine that hard times once prevailed.
Following the death of metropolitan Andrei Sheptytsky in
March 1946, Soviet authorities coerced church leaders to
denounce Rome and join the Russian Orthodox Church. Justice
prevailed in 1989 as the Greek Catholic Church re-established
itself and resumed operation of the cathedral. The last major
event to take place at St. George happened 2001. While visiting Lviv, Pope John Paul II lived in the Metropolitan‘s Palace.
City tours
Bicycle Rentals and Tours B-4, Rynok Square 5,
tel. (+380) 67 675 63 01/(+380) 32 253 24 90, [email protected], www.bicyclerent.lviv.ua.
Chudo Tour B-4, Rynok pl., tel. (+380) 32 236 70
06, www.chudotour.com.ua. Chudo Train starts every
hour from Ploscha Rynok (near the City Council entrance.)
QOpen 10:00 - 18:00.
Fest Tour Rynok pl. 10, tel. (+380) 67 670 23 96,
www.fest.lviv.ua.
Free Tours of Lviv A-2, The Opera House, Svobody
prosp. 28, tel. (+380) 93 795 79 59/(+380) 32 253
24 90, [email protected], www.freetours.
com.ua. You can see daily tour schedule on website.
Kamianyi Lev B-4, Svobody prosp. 12, tel. (+380)
32 245 22 20. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 14:00. Closed Sun.
Lemberg Tour D-3, Vynnychenka 26/1, tel. (+380)
32 276 54 42, [email protected], www.
lemberg-tour.com.ua. Lemberg Tour provides Lviv city
tours, tours around Ukraine, accomodation and transport
services.
Serpanok travel agency I-3, Teatral’na str., 8/
of.1, tel. +38/050-22-22-546, [email protected].
ua,www.serpanok.com.ua. Tours and transfers around
Lviv and Western Ukraine.QOpen 10:00 - 19:00.
Piligrim A-5, Kopernyka 26, tel. (+380) 32 297
05 51/(+380) 32 297 05 52, [email protected].
net, www.piligrim.lviv.ua. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat
10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.
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The Armenian Cathedral (Virmens‘kyi Sobor) C-3,
Virmens‘ka 7. The history of Lviv is a tapestry woven by more
than 100 nationalities. Armenians began inhabiting the city in
the 14th century and quickly established their own quarter
complete with a small cathedral completed in 1370. This
original building perished in the fire of 1527. The structure that
stands today blends a few architectural styles including Old
Russian, Gothic and Armenian. The original bell tower was
erected in 1571, but was later toppled by the Turks during a
siege. The 19th century version of the bell tower is a restoration of the original. The courtyard provides a tranquil setting
for the decorative column and figure of St. Christopher. The
neighbouring buildings are those of a former Armenian bank,
established in the 17th century, and Lviv‘s oldest pawnshop.
The Assumption Church (Uspens‘ka Tserkva) B-3,
Rus‘ka 7. This vibrant example of Renaissance architecture
has served as the centre of the Orthodox Christian faith for
centuries. In the middle of the 16th century, the Assumption
Brotherhood was founded here along with a printing press
and a school. The church has experienced many episodes
of ruin and reconstruction. The first Assumption Church was
constructed of wood in 1344, but was destroyed by fire during
an attack on Lviv by Polish feudal lords in 1350. The second
church was built of stone in 1421 and experienced a relatively
peaceful existence until it too was levelled by the great fire of
1527. (With the exception of City Hall and one other structure,
the fire of 1527 devoured the entire city.) The replacement
was completed in 1559 and, you guessed it, was completely
destroyed by fire in 1571. The danger posed by fire was apparently driven home and the cathedral constructed in 1591 has
survived until the present. Also located on the premises are
Kornjakt‘s Tower and the Chapel of Three Prelates. QOpen
10:00 - 17:30. Admission is free.
The Bernardine Cathedral and Monastery D-5,
Soborna pl. 1-3. The Bernardine Cathedral and Monastery
is one of the most inspiring sites in Lviv. The area around
which the monastery stands has evolved over the years, but
the monastery itself remains as architect Pavlo Rimlyanin
envisioned. Constructed in the 17th century, the Cathedral‘s façade is protected by statues of the sacred order of
Bernardine and the niches of the second tier hold images of
Mary, Jesus and apostles Peter and Andrew. Be respectful, of
course, but don‘t be afraid to drop in on a prayer session. The
cathedral‘s magnificent interior is stirring. Originally located
outside the city walls, the monastery had its own defences.
A section of the original protective wall remains and can be
viewed from Pidval’na vul. The impressive column that stands
before the cathedral supports a sculpture of St. Jan and
was constructed in 1736. Originally from a small settlement
named Dukla, Jan rose to prominence in Lviv where he died in
September 1484 at the age of 60. He was quickly canonized.
The monument was established in memoriam to those on
the Polish side who perished during the Khmel‘nyts‘kyi Uprising. In 1648 allied armies led by Ukrainian Hetman Bohdan
Khmel‘nyts‘kyi invaded the Carpathian region in an attempt
to seize control from the Poles. One of the campaign‘s goals
was the complete eradication of Roman Catholic priests.
QOpen 10:00 - 11:00, 17:00 - 20:00. Admission is free.
The Dominican Cathedral (Dominicans‘kyi Sobor)
D-3, Museina pl. 1. The foundation of the Dominican Monastery dates back to the second half of the 13th century
when Constance, the wife of Lev I of Galicia, commissioned
the construction of a small wooden church in gratitude for
the generosity of the local Dominican monks. Eventually
destroyed by fire in 1408, a Gothic-era stone church was
constructed in its place. The monastery, which could accommodate more than 100 monks, experienced its heyday
beginning in 1612 when it become the central monastery of
the Eastern European Dominican Order. In 1742 cracks were
detected in the cathedral‘s arch. An emergency meeting was
convened and all rescue options were exhausted. Demolition
commenced in 1749. Construction on the new cathedral,
designed by architect Jan de Witte, began shortly after.
The bell tower was constructed in 1865. During the Soviet
era the site was used as a regional archive and as a school
for would be printing workers. After restoration in 1972 the
Dominican Monastery opened as a museum dedicated to the
history of religion and atheism; the atheists have since left
the building. Religious services have also resumed. QOpen
10:00 - 17:30. Admission is free.
The Chapel of the Boim Family (Kaplytsia Boimiv)
C-4, Katedral‘na pl. 1, tel. (+380) 32 274 40 47. Constructed in the early 17th century on the grounds of what was
a city cemetery; this quaint structure was originally intended
for use as a crypt by the Boim family. George Boim, a Lviv
merchant and moneylender of Hungarian origin, started the
project and his son, Paul-George, put the finishing touches on
what would become a permanent feature in Lviv‘s stunning
centre. The side of the chapel is decorated with fretwork
that gives the impression that the entire structure has been
turned inside-out. Fresco portraits of George Boim and his
wife Jadwiga can be viewed from Halyts‘ka vul. The site has
been protected by UNESCO since the 1970s. QOpen 10:00
- 17:00. Closed Mon. Admission 10Hr, children 5Hr.
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What to see
The Latin Cathedral (Latyns‘kyi Sobor) C-4,
Katedral‘na pl. 1. This is a spectacular example of ancient
Lviv‘s Gothic influence. Officially known as the Archcathedral
Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, it‘s
understandable why most just call it the Latin. Constructed
in 1360, a relic was incorporated into the first foundation
stone by King Kazimir the Great. Both the interior and exterior
have evolved throughout the centuries, but the sanctuary
and altar have remained unchanged. The cathedral was
severely damaged in the fire of 1527. During its restoration
in the 18th century, Baroque forms replace those of the
Gothic era. The marvellous stained glass windows were
incorporated at the end of the 19th century. A cemetery
once existed on and around what is now Katedral‘na ploscha
(Cathedral Square). In 1765 all burials were relocated and
further burials forbidden. The cemetery‘s chapel, the Chapel
of the Boim Family, remains on the site and is a protected
historical monument. Pope John Paul II attended mass here
on June 26th, 2001. QOpen 07:00 - 19:00. Admission 2Hr.
Photography is prohibited.
The St. Peter and Paul Church of the Jesuit Order
(Kostiol Jezuitiv) B-4, Teatral‘na 11. Located with
its back turned to Svobody prosp. and the monument
of Taras Shevchenko, this is considered one of the more
mystical places in Lviv. The church was constructed in
the beginning of the 17th century and is modelled after
the classic Church of the Gesù in Rome. The size of the
church is impressive: 41metres long, 26 metres high and
22.5 metres wide. When Austria ordered the abolition of
the Jesuits 1848, the Lviv brotherhood owned property
worth up to one million thalers (big bucks for that time). A
section of the premises is currently occupied by the Lviv
Scientific Library and is used as an archive.
Museums
Brewing Museum (Muzey-py vovarnia) G-1,
Kleparivs‘ka 18, tel. (+380) 32 294 80 65. In recognition of the 290th anniversary of one of Europe‘s oldest
breweries, the Brewing Museum was opened to the public in
2005. Six-hundred square metres of the brewery‘s historic
premises were specially renovated in order to host this unique
museum. The collection contains a plethora of exceptional
beer utensils and brewing hardware that represent various
epochs. Admission includes a trip to the tasting hall: a titillating bonus for all fans of Lvivs‘ke (Львівське) beer. Excursions
are available in Polish, Russian and Ukrainian, and descriptions
in English under each exhibit make it enjoyable for the rest.
QOpen 10:30 - 18:00. Closed Tue. Admission 15Hr.
Johann Pinzel Museum (Muzey Ioana Pinzelya)
D-5, Mytna pl. 2, tel. (+380) 322 75 69 66. This museum
presents 32 sculptures of the world-renown 18th century
Lvivian sculptor Johann Georg Pinzel. Often referred to as
Ukrainian‘s Michelangelo the beauty and mastery of his work
justifies this distinction. Little is known about the sculptor‘s
life and controversy continues to hover around his identity,
but doesn‘t that make his art all the more alluring? If you‘ve
decided that you don‘t have time to visit a museum while in
Lviv: skip lunch, head to Mytna pl. and discover the essence
of Ukrainian art. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00, Sun 12:00 - 17:00.
Closed Mon. Admission 5Hr, students and children - 2Hr.
Photography allowance - 20Hr.
Lviv Art Gallery (Lvivs‘ka halereya mystetstv) A-5,
Stefanyka 3, tel. (+380) 32 261 44 48. With 24 halls and
more than 400 works from leading French, Italian, Austrian,
German, Russian, Polish and Ukrainian masters, this is the
largest and arguably finest art museum in Ukraine. The col-
The Latin Cathedral
lection of Polish art is unmatched outside of Poland. Pieces
in this collection date from the 16th to 20th centuries and
include impressive works by leading 19th century masters
Artur Grottger and Jan Matejko. The pride of the museum, two
world art masterpieces, is Georges de La Tour‘s “Payment
of Dues” and Tiziano Vecellio‘s “Portrait of a Man”. The halls
on the first floor regularly host thematic exhibitions. Last
entrance one hour before close.QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Sun
12:00 - 16:00. Closed Mon. Admission 10Hr, children - 5Hr.
Lviv History Museum (Lvivs‘kyi istorychnyi muzey)
C-3, pl. Rynok 6, tel. (+380) 322 74 33 04, www.lhm.
lviv.ua/eng. Founded in 1893, this is one of Lviv‘s oldest
museums. Originally located in a chamber of City Hall, the
contemporary museum is spread out among four unique
architectural monuments dating from the 16th-18th centuries.
The collection is composed of more than 330 thousand exhibits that offer fascinating snapshots into the lives of those who
inhabited Lviv from ancient times up to the present. The main
branch can be found at Rynok ploscha (Market Square) in the
Kornjakt Palace. During the 17th Century the palace served as
a royal roost for Jakub Sobieski, the father of Polish king Jan III,
and Wladyslaw IV, the Polish conqueror who occupied Moscow
and seized the Russian crown. The collection‘s highlights
include ancient furniture, pictures, silver ornaments and the
Royal Chambers. The museum‘s second and third branches
are also located on the square in buildings 4 and 24. The
fourth branch is located at the Arsenal on Pidval‘na vul. 5 and
is dedicated to the region‘s history of weaponry. Excursions
in English can be difficult to rustle up, but most of the exhibits
speak for themselves. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Wed.
Admission 8Hr, students and senior citizen 5Hr.
Lviv Museum of Ancient Relics C-1, pl. Uzhgorods‘ka
1, tel. (+380) 322 72 28 86. It‘s appropriate that
this museum of ancient relics is located in one of Lviv‘s
most ancient churches. St. John the Baptist Church was
originally built in 1250, a time of profound transition and
growth in the newly established capital of Galicia. Though
it has been reconstructed numerous times, an antique
feel prevails. The museum opened in 1993 as a branch
of the Lviv Art Gallery. Artistic works, sacral relics and archaeological findings tell the enthralling story of ancient life
in the region. Dated to the second half of the 14th century,
the collection‘s “Lviv Virgin and Child” is one of the oldest
existing Ukrainian icons. QOpen 11:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon.
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History in Stone
Museum of Ethnography and Art Craf ts B-4,
Svobody prosp. 15, tel. (+380) 32 272 78 08. Known
for its unique collection of Ukrainian cultural artefacts, this
celebrated museum houses more than 83 thousand items.
The stunning rugs and tapestries, delicate wooden crafts
and ancient musical instruments provide vivid frames into
the lives of the region‘s past inhabitants. The clock exhibit is
the largest and most valuable in Ukraine, but it‘s the vibrant
assortment of embroidered national attire that really stands
out and tends to bring touring groups to a sudden halt. The
collection of jewellery is also impressive and features a
remarkable silver episcopal baton dated to the 11th-13th
centuries. The main exposition is located within the former
premise of a Galician-era bank. QOpen 11:00 - 17:00. Closed
Mon. Admission 10Hr, children 5Hr.
National Museum (Natsional‘nyi muzey) B-3, Svo-
Arriving in a city for the first time, most sane travellers
don’t head straight for the local cemetery. But Lviv is
unique in many ways, and one of the city’s most distinctive, beautiful and historic locales is the Lychakivs’ke
Cemetery. Believe it or not, this is an ideal location to
begin your exploration of Lviv’s diverse history, fascinating
culture and stunning art: what Père Lachaise is to Paris,
Lychakivs’ke is to Lviv.
Officially established in 1786 by Austro-Hungarian authorities, the first burials actually took place in the 16th
century. Since then, more than 400,000 inhabitants have
been laid to rest beneath these hallowed and enigmatic
grounds. Grave markers hold mournful tributes inscribed
in Ukrainian, Russian, German, Polish, Armenian and
Latin - evidence of the city’s diversity and turbulent past.
Throughout the 19th century, plots were reserved by elite
and middleclass families, artisans, scientists, spiritual
leaders and politicians.
For obvious reasons, this trend shifted during the Soviet era, and resulted in a fascinating contrast: wedged
between ancient chapels and elite family crypts stand
simple monuments, tributes to departed communists.
Communal graves of soldiers and freedom fighters can
also be found. The most renowned is the grave of the
Lwów Eaglets. The Eaglets were Polish child soldiers who
defended Lviv during the Polish-Ukrainian War (19181919). Lviv was ultimately seized by the Soviet Union
in 1939; the grave was desecrated and turned into a
dump in 1971.
Despite opposition by Ukrainian nationalists, the site
was restored and reopened in 2005. Lychakivs’ke is
a protected historical monument. This is a much deserved designation, as it rivals many of Europe’s ancient
necropolises in not only size, but in the beauty of its
sculptures. Visitors are often stopped in their tracks by
the remarkable statue of an angle gazing sadly towards
heaven. Grief, strength and sacrifice are the dominant
themes represented in these gripping monuments. Plan
on spending at least a few hours if you hope to see them
all, and for those with time limitations the sculptures
located at the graves of Armenian Archbishop Samuel
Stefanowicz, Dr. Józef Torosewicz and actress Regina
Markovsky (Sleeping Beauty) are not to be missed.
Lychakiv Cemetery (Lychakivs‘kyi Tsvyntar) K-4.
QAdmission 10Hr, 5Hr for children.
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body prosp. 20, tel. (+380) 32 272 80 63. The National
Museum was originally established in 1905 as a private
collection for the church by metropolitan Andrei Sheptytsky.
It was later transferred to the city in 1913. Throughout its
more than 100 years of existence an extraordinary 130
thousand exhibits have been collected. The museum‘s
pride is also Ukraine‘s largest display of Ukrainian sacral art,
which dates from the 12th-18th centuries. Icons, sculptures,
manuscripts and decorative carvings immortalize Ukraine‘s
religious past. Tours are available in English, Polish, Russian
and Ukrainian. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission
17Hr, students 6.50Hr.
Religion History Museum D-3, Museina pl. 1, Domini-
can Cathedral, tel. (+380) 32 272 91 00. This distinctive
museum displays exhibits representing Ukraine’s national
religions and is located with the Dominican Cathedral. The
cathedral was originally constructed in the second half of
the 13th century by Constance, the wife of Lev I of Galicia, in
recognition of Lviv’s gracious Dominican monks. The museum
opened in 1972 and was dedicated to the history of religion
and atheism; the atheists have since left the building. There
are more than 50 thousand exhibits and include a magnificent
assembly of icons from the 16th-19th centuries, an impressive set of Torahs and Bibles and voluminous displays of
Russian old prints. One of the museum’s most valuable pieces
is Ivan Fyodorov’s Ostroh Bible. Fyodorov, an exiled Muscovite,
established Ukraine’s first printing press in Lviv. Works by
numerous renowned theologians from Ukraine and abroad
representing Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity, Judaism and
other religions are on display in the library. An archaeological
exhibition entitled “The Museum’s Treasure” is located in the
cellar. The cathedral also hosts concerts and organ recitals.
QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission 5Hr, 3Hr for
children and students. Night excursion - 500Hr.
The Pharmacy Museum “Pid Chornym Orlom” C-3,
Drukars‘ka 2, tel. (+380) 322 72 00 41. If you haven‘t
noticed by now, Ukrainians love pharmaceuticals. There‘s
a drug store on practically every corner of every city! The
foundation of a museum dedicated to the apothecary is
very fitting. The Pharmacy Museum is located in a drugstore
established in 1735 by a military pharmacist. The drugstore
remains in operation and continues to mix its signature “Iron
wine” used to treat anaemia. This distinctive angular house
on the corner of Drukars‘ka and Stavropihiyska hosts an
exposition of more than 3,000 articles. The most curious of
which are the pharmaceutical scales located in the opening
hall. The second hall was originally used as a stockroom and
currently displays pharmaceutical instruments from a variety
of epochs. Within the third hall you‘ll discover an ancient
laboratory that was reproduced on the basis of pictures and
engravings. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Admission 5Hr, students
and senior citizen 3Hr.
UNDERGROUND LVIV
One of the most haunting places in Lviv’s old
town actually lays metres beneath the cobble.
The area is crisscrossed
by kilometres of underground tunnels - the
remains of ancient Lviv.
This labyrinth attracts
treasure hunters, thrill
seekers and those looking to be immersed in
a bewildering medieval
atmosphere. The vast
majority of these caves are not sanctioned for exploration.
Naïve and unprepared adventurers can easily get lost,
caught in cave-ins or even catch diseases (the causative
agents of which are able to lie in wait for centuries). However, it is possible to sneak a peak at the longest of Lviv’s
underground medieval streets: Teatraln’a vul. Access
this hidden world via an excursion that can be booked at
the St. Peter and Paul Church of the Jesuit Order.
The Jesuits first arrived to Lviv at the end of the 16th century. Though shunned at first, the monks soon proved their
worth as educators. Admission to the Jesuits’ schools was
free of charge and open to all Christians independent of
their nationality. Famous traveller Hryhorovych-Barskyi
and Hetman Bohdan Khmel‘nyts‘kyi are among the
schools’ alumni.
The church, modelled
after the classic Church
of the Gesù in Rome,
was constructed in the
beginning of the 17th
century. When the Austria-Hungarian Empire
ordered the abolition
of the Jesuits in 1848,
the church became a
garrison temple used
by various religions. In
Soviet times, a book
depository was established here (nearly two
million historic manuscripts are still stored within). During
this time, the church’s vaults were used as warehouses by
the workers of municipal services who transformed these
nether regions into some of the most alluring passages
of underground Lviv.
The excursion begins at a hatch to an underground tunnel that passes beneath Svobody prosp. The passage
is just wide enough for two pairs of explorers to pass
without rubbing shoulders. As you enter, check out the
two metal rings fastened to the wall. These were used in
medieval times to restrain prisoners. Other instruments of
torture, now stored at the Religion History Museum, were
also discovered here. Despite this gruesome evidence,
historians argue that adequate documentation does
not exist to prove that executions connected with the
Inquisition took place here or anywhere in Lviv. Also on
display are relics used by the city’s inhabitants during the
15th-19th centuries.
The most popular feature is the solid stone sarcophagus
which dates to the 18th century - the weight of the lid alone
exceeds 600 kg. The coffin’s Latin inscription reads that
it was intended for archbishop Vizhitsky, but researchers
maintain that the absence of remains and the fact that
the burial date was never engraved is proof enough that
the sarcophagus was never occupied.
Another of the excursion’s highlights is the telling of the
Legend of the Black Monk. The story goes that a boastful
monk was locked in one of the vault’s cells as punishment
for his arrogance. Soon thereafter, a pale man in a black
robe entered the church and persuaded the brethren that
he could talk some sense into the boastful monk. The
mysterious stranger was ushered into the cell beneath.
The brethren overheard the two men arguing, and then…
silence. When they opened the door to the cell, the two
men had vanished, and in the corner of the cell they found
a small parchment, on which was written a contract signed
in blood. The boastful monk had offered up his soul to
the devil for an undisclosed sum. Supposedly this “fact”
is fixed in the archives, and Lviv’s legal records have a
copy of the contract.
The funeral urn with ancient Chinese hieroglyphs is
another of the vaults’ intrigues, though the origin of this
find can be explained. Medieval Lviv had trading and diplomatic relations with China. The urn most likely contains
the ashes of the loved one of a Chinaman who happened
to be living/travelling in Lviv, or it was made in Lviv by
a Chinaman whose loved one met his/her unfortunate
destiny in this foreign land.
Titillating rumours concerning the Jesuit monks’ hidden
treasure persist to this day. For most visitors, however,
the restored vault is treasure enough, and provides an
unforgettable time portal to Lviv’s mystifying ancient past.
It’s best to book excursions in advance. You also can book
alternate excursions that begin at the Pharmacy Museum
and The Assumption Church through the tour agencies
listed in this guide.
The St. Peter and Paul Church of the Jesuit Order
(Kostiol Jezuitiv) B-4, Teatral‘na 11. Located with
its back turned to Svobody prosp. and the monument
of Taras Shevchenko, this is considered one of the more
mystical places in Lviv. The church was constructed in
the beginning of the 17th century and is modelled after
the classic Church of the Gesù in Rome. The size of the
church is impressive: 41metres long, 26 metres high and
22.5 metres wide. When Austria ordered the abolition of
the Jesuits 1848, the Lviv brotherhood owned property
worth up to one million thalers (big bucks for that time). A
section of the premises is currently occupied by the Lviv
Scientific Library and is used as an archive. Q Excursion
starts every hour from 13:00 until 18:00 and can be
ordered in Ravlyk Salon (Svobody prosp. 15, tel. (+380)
32 298 25 95). Exhibition admission 7Hr, student 5Hr.
Underground excursion 12Hr, student 8Hr.
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Getting around
Airline ticket offices
Aerosvit Lubyns’ka 168, Lviv International Airport, tel.
(+380) 322 29 80 24, [email protected], www.aerosvit.
com. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Lunch time 13:00-14:00.
Austrian Airlines Lubyns’ka 168, Lviv International
Airport, tel./fax (+380) 32 297 60 90, tel. (+380) 32
297 62 91, www.aua.com. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00.
Carpatair Lubyns’ka 168, Lviv International Airport, tel.
(+380) 32 297 62 66/(+380) 32 297 61 11, [email protected], www.carpatair.com. QOpen 05:00 - 17:00.
Closed Sun. Lunch break 12:00 - 13:00.
LOT Polish Airlines A-4, Sichovych Striltsiv 5, tel.
(+380) 32 297 11 55/(+380) 32 297 50 57, www.lot.
com. Also at Lviv International Airport (open 11:30 - 15:30,
Sat, Sun 12:30 - 15:30), tel. 69 29 85. QOpen 9:00 - 17:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
Ukraine International Airlines Lubyns’ka 168, Lviv
International Airport, 2nd floor, tel. (+380) 322 98 69
77, [email protected], www.flyuia.com.
Taxis
Comfort Taxi tel. (+380) 32 243 42 43.
Ecomon Taxi tel. (+380) 32 243 08 08.
Express tel. (+380) 32 244 60 86.
Navigator tel. (+380) 32 242 09 72.
Radio Taxi tel. (+380) 67 908 10 81.
Taxi 063 , tel. (+380) 63.
Taxi 065 , tel. (+380) 65.
Taxi 1506 , tel. (+380) 63 30 70 006/(+380) 98
06 89 206, fax (+380)32 275 56 59.
International train schedule
From Lviv
City
To Lviv
Dep. Arr.
Dep. Arr.
15:26 08:32
14:48 05:46
ADLER
(on even days)
(on even days)
17:05 22:30
(4) BAKU (1)
23:30 05:38
20:29 20:43 (1-7) BELGRADE (1-7) 06:45 09:45
01:02 08:05
(5) BERLIN (6)
21:38 05:38
20:29 09:47 (1-7) BUDAPEST (1-7) 18:15 09:45
23:35 19:13 (1,4,6) BUCHAREST (1,3,6) 06:38 08:05
07:18 15:25
( 1-7) KRAKOW (1-7)
13:28 23:46
19:06 09:00
15:47 04:54
MINSK
(on odd days)
(on even days)
08:37 09:08
(1-7) MOSCOW (1-7)
12:35 10:14
04:32 04:52
(1-7) MOSCOW (1-7)
15:52 13:57
10:10 09:52
(1-7) MOSCOW (1-7)
21:31 20:01
07:18 06:41
(1-7) PRAGUE (1-7)
00:11 23:00
07:18 09:26 (1-7) PRZEMYSL (1-7) 19:24 23:46
23:35 06:05
(1,4,6) SOFIA (1,3,6)
19:30 08:05
23:12 05:25
12:45 15:19
ST.-PETERSBURG
(on even days)
(on even days)
20:29 20:22 (2,4,6)WARSAW(2,5,6,7) 09:22 09:45
07:18 20:27 (1-7) WROCLAW (1-7) 08:15 23:46
10:01 06:42
(2,5) VIENNA (3,6)
11:43 09:45
20:29 22:22 (2,4,6) ZAGREB (2,5,6,7) 07:20 09:45
Domestic train schedule
From Lviv
City
Dep. Arr.
17:16 23:03 (1-7) CHERNIVTSI (1-7)
10:01 16:13
(1-7) CHOP (1-7)
09:46 02:42 (1-7) DNIPROPETROVSK
(1-7)
16:10 16:50
DONETSK
(on odd days)
17:05
14:39
22:47
19:27
20:22
01:02
19:45
09:46
14:52
00:34
13:33
10:15
07:25
10:35
06:17
04:22
07:51
09:50
21:02
07:09
To Lviv
Dep. Arr.
07:25 13:40
20:26 02:23
20:25 14:07
13:49 14:49
(on even days)
(1-7) KHARKIV (1-7)
19:11 14:45
(1-7) KHERSON (1-7)
17:24 14:38
(1-7) KYIV (1-7)
22:15 06:32
(1-7) KYIV (1-7)
16:04 06:43
(1-7) KYIV (1-7)
23:52 09:47
(1-7) LUHANSK (1-7)
17:43 21:02
(1-7) ODESA (1-7)
19:09 07:10
(1-7) SIMFEROPOL (1-7) 13:12 14:07
(1-7) UZHGOROD (1-7)
21:45 04:37
(1-7) UZHGOROD (1-7)
14:16 07:19
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Getting around
International flight schedule
From Lviv
Days
Dep.
1 – – – 5 – – 18:00
1 – – 4 – – 7 15:30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13:50
1 - 3 4 5 6 7 12:55
1 - 3 4 5 6 – 07:00
1 - 3 4 5 6 7 15:55
1 – – – – – – 21:35
– – – 4 – 6 – 19:55
1 - 3 4 5 6 7 14:40
Arr.
19:05
17:35
17:45
13:50
08:05
16:25
22:25
20:45
15:00
City
DORTMUND (WU)
ISTANBUL (TK)
MOSCOW Vnukovo (UT)
MUNICH (LH)
TIMISOARA (V3)
VIENNA (OS)
VENICE TREVISO (WU)
VENICE TREVISO (WU)
WARSAW (LO)
To Lviv
Days
Dep.
1 – – – 5 – – 14:35
1 – – 4 – – 7 12:02
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 08:55
1 - – 4 5 – 7 10:15
1 2 3 4 5 6 – 09:50
1 - 3 4 5 6 7 13:55
1 – – – – – – 18:15
– – – 4 – 6 – 16:35
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12:25
Arr.
17:30
14:10
10:55
12:15
11:00
15:15
21:05
19:25
13:50
Airline Codes: LO– LOT Polish Airlines, LH – Lufthansa Airlines, OS– Austrian Airlines, PS– Ukrainian International Airlines,
TK – Turkish Airlines, V3– Carpatair, VV – AeroSvit, WU – WizzAir.
Domestic flight schedule
From Lviv
Days
Dep.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 07:10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10:20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17:45
1 – 3 4 5 6 - 06:30
Arr.
08:30
11:40
19:15
08:10
City
KYIV (VV)
KYIV (VV)
KYIV (VV)
KYIV (PS)
Car rental
Pidstrygacha 6, (+380) 67 230 33 49,
[email protected], www.avis.com.ua.
QOpen 07:00 - 22:00. LA
To Lviv
Days
Dep.
1 2 3 4 5 - 7 10:05
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 19:40
1 2 3 4 5 - - 08:80
1 – 3 4 5 6 - 09:20
Arr.
11:30
20:55
09:15
11:00
Europcar Lypyns’koho 36, tel. (+380) 32 294 89 94, lviv@
autodrive.com.ua, www.europcar.ua. Also at Lviv International Airport, tel. 0 32 229 87 87. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. A
Hertz Rent a Car Lubyns’ka 168A, Lviv International
Airport, Trustan Hotel, tel. (+380) 32 297 00 52, lviv@
hertz.ua, www.hertz.ua. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Closed
Sat, Sun. PAL
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Mail & Phones
Postal delivery in Ukraine is generally reliable, but every so
often a letter or package will go missing and never arrive
at its intended destination. The post office remains a
throwback to Soviet times with its redundant and confusing bureaucratic order. When sending or picking up a package or letter be patient and try not to be too intimidated by
the burly woman shouting incomprehensible orders at you.
MTS Tarasa Shevchenka prosp. 15, tel. (+380) 32 240
00 00, www.mts.com.ua. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Sat
Post
Fixed line telephone
Central Post Office A-5, Slovats‘koho 1, w w w.
ukrposhta.com. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Postal rates
Within Ukraine
Abroad
Letters (<20g) 2,00Hr 5,60Hr Postcards
2,00Hr
5,60Hr
Express mail rates
Comparative rates for sending a package
maximum 500g.
Frankfurt
London
DHL 330Hr 330Hr
TNT
353Hr
353Hr
FedEx 240Hr
240Hr
UPS
382Hr
382Hr
weighing a
New York
330Hr
403Hr
245Hr
400Hr
Public internet access
Chorna Medeya H-3, Petra Doroshenka 50, tel. (+380)
32 261 02 50. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. 6-9Hr per hour.
Maximum C-5, Kniazia Romana 2, tel. (+380) 32 235 29
51. Also at Melnyka 18. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. 4-8Hr per hour.
Pozytyv I-4, Zelena 14, tel. (+380) 32 294 90 51.
QOpen 08:00 - 20:00.
Mobile phones
There are two types of mobile phone numbers in Lviv direct numbers (which do not differ from the Lviv fixed line
numbers, and may be dialled as such) and mobile numbers
(these should be preceded by 0 and the operator’s code).
SMS may not be sent to direct numbers. Mobile phone
calls in Ukraine are relatively cheap and very reliable. You
do not need to sign a contract or show your documents to
use the local provider’s service. SIM cards are available in
special service centres, mobile phone stores and even on
the streets. You can also buy cards to refill your account at
these same locations.
Beeline H-2, Torhova pl. 11, tel. (+380) 32 244 44 10,
www.beeline.ua. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00.
Kyivstar C-4, Valova 11, tel. (+380) 32 240 88 88/
(+380) 32 290 11 90, www.kyivstar.net. QOpen 09:00
- 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
Life B-4, Hryhorenka pl. 7, tel. (+380) 32 272 69 46,
www.life.com.ua. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00,
Sun 11:00 - 17:00.
 The Lviv
telephone code is +380 32
Lviv In Your Pocket
10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 15:00.
UTEL A-5, Slovats‘koho 1, tel. (+380) 52, www.utel.
ua. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Using a telephone
To call a number inside Kyiv just dial the number. To make a longdistance telephone call, dial 0, wait for the dial tone and then dial
the city code and number. To call Kyiv from another town, dial 0,
wait for the tone, dial Lviv’s city code (32) and then the number.
To make an international call, dial 0, wait for the tone, and then
dial 0 plus the country code, city code and number itself.
Ukrainian city codes
Cherkasy
47 Kirovohrad52 Rivne
36
Chernihiv
46 Kyiv
44 Sevastopol69
Chernivtsi
37
Kyiv Region45 Simferopol 65
Dnipropetrovsk56 Luhansk 64 Sumy
54
Donetsk
62 Lutsk 33Ternopil 35
Ivano-Frankivsk34 Lviv
32 Uzhhorod 31
Kharkiv
57 Mykolaiv51 Vinnitsa 43
Kherson
55 Odesa 48 Zaporizhya61
Khmelnytsky 38 Poltava 53 Zhytoymyr41
The above Ukrainian city codes should be prefixed with an
“0” if dialing from another Ukrainian town.
International country codes
Australia
61
Germany 49 Poland
48
Austria 43 Greece
30 Romania 40
Belgium 32 Hungary 36 Russia
7
Bulgaria
359 Ireland
353 Spain 34
Canada 1
Israel 972 Sweden 46
Czech Rep. 420 Italy 39 Turkey
90
Denmark
45 Japan 81 Ukraine 380
Finland 358 Moldova 373 UK
44
France 33 Netherlands 31 USA 1
The above International country codes should be prefixed
with “0-0” if dialing from inside Ukraine.
Laptop login
Wi-Fi
There are now a number of places in Kyiv which provide Wi-Fi
connections to the Internet both for mobile telephones, PDAs
with web browsers and laptops with Wi-Fi support. Look for
the W symbol in our guide. The service is usually free at
hotels and restaurants, but in some venues the connection
costs around 10Hr per hour.
3G & 4G
There are an increasing number of companies in Ukraine offering 3G & 4G service. You need to have a compatible telephone
or modem to connect to the Internet. SIM-cards can be found
at any one of the service centres of companies mentioned
in Mobile phones section above. The same service centres
can also refill your account and help with setting up a connection to the Internet.
Roaming
To call a fixed telephone in Ukraine dial 380 followed by
the city code and phone number. While calling a mobile
phone, use the operator’s code instead of a city code.
Shopping
Antiques
AntiqUA D-4, Valova 25, tel. (+380) 32 242 04 23/
(+380) 67 948 48 97. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.
Arsenal Salon D-4, Pidval’na 5, tel. (+380) 32 275 30
55. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00.
Art Vernisazh B-2, Teatral’na 23A, tel. (+380) 322 72
00 54. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon.
Gothic Hall C-3, Rynok pl. 6, tel. (+380) 32 272 60 91.
QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 15:00.
Books
Knyharnia Ye B-4, Svobody prosp. 7, tel. (+380) 32 272
85 74. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00.
Ukrains’ka Knyharnia C-5, Shevchenka prosp. 6,
tel. (+380) 32 272 16 30. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat
09:00 - 15:00.
Food & Drink
Alco Market A-3, Teatral’na 8, tel. (+380) 32 297 56
69. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. A
Opera Market A-3, Svobody prosp.
27, tel. (+380) 32 295 88 07, www.
operapassage.com/en. A wide range
of gourmet foods from various corners of
Europe, fresh vegetables and fruits, own
pastry - any products for different tastes. A cellar in the
basement contains a great variety of first class vines.
QOpen 08:00 - 24:00. AW
Polyana A-4, Sichovykh Striltsiv 2, tel. (+380) 32 240
30 03 QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. A
Svit Napoiv A-3, Svobody prosp. 25, tel. (+380) 32 260
13 59. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. A
Gifts & Souvenirs
Magnets Museum-Shop C-4, Serbs‘ka 9, tel. (+380)
32 235 80 32, www.muzey.lviv.ua.
Opera Decor A-3, Svobody prosp.
27, tel. (+380) 32 295 88 07, www.
operapassage.com/en. Heartful souvenirs and gifts, hand-made by Lviv artists
or imported from renown craftsmen hot spots. QOpen
10:00 - 21:00. AW
Ravlyk B-4, Svobody prosp. 15, tel. (+380) 32 243 35
99, www.ravlyk-art.com.ua. Art salon and gallery. QOpen
10:00 - 18:00.
Tsikava Kramnychka A-6, Stefanyka 15, tel. (+380)
32 261 00 01.
Jewellery
Amphora C-5, Kniazia Romana 6, tel. (+380) 32 225 52
67. QOpen 10:00 - 19:30, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 17:00.
Diamant B-4, Katedral’na pl. 8, tel. (+380) 32 272
45 22.
Halyts’ki Zolotari I-4, Shota Rustaveli 4, tel. (+380)
32 275 08 74.
Kleopatra B-2, Knizia Yaroslava Osmomysla pl. 28/
(+380) 32 272 09 80.
Solomiya C-6, Shevchenka prosp. 30, tel. (+380) 32
261 18 71, www.solomiya.lviv.ua. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00,
Sat 10:00 - 17:00.
Shopping Malls
King Cross Leopolis
Stryis’ka 30, Sokilnyky,
tel. (+380) 32 242 05 80,
[email protected],
www.kingcross.com.ua.
King Cross is the largest mall
in western Ukraine. The mall
has a total area of 116 546
sq. m. on two levels; including
an Auchan hypermarket with
an area of 13 000 sq. m. and over 100 commercial stores,
boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. The mall is bright and
spacious. One could imagine oneself in any major city in
the world! For recreation there is a bowling alley, ice rink,
and an Imax movie complex. There is plenty of parking,
both above and below ground. A taxi from the city centre
costs 40-50Hr. There are some city based marshrutkas
to/from the Mall but we weren’t that adventurous. Future
expansion of the mall is planned and will include an additional 130 stores, and the parking area will be increased
by 600 parking spaces. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. PAL
Magnus A-2, Shpytal’na
1, tel. (+380) 32 244 42
65, www.magnus-store.
com. The original building of
the Magnus shopping centre
was built in 1912-1913 by
the renowned Polish architect
Roman Felinski. Architecture
historians believe that the
model for the architect was
the structure of the shopping centre in Berlin on Leipziger
Strasse built in 1896 by the architect Alfred Messel. It is a
shining example of world industrial-commercial architecture
of the early 20th century. Until 2003 it was known as the
Soviet style department store TsUM. It is considered by
some as the best shopping centre in Western Ukraine.
There are many international brands represented such as;
Trussardi, Ferre, Apriori, Oui, Carre Blanc, Blumarine, John
Richmond etc. Magnus is situated in the very centre of Lviv.
The sight from the bistro windows on the top floor is lovely.
One can see the Opera House, Vysokyi Zamok, streets
and the old city. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00. PAULW
Opera Passage A-3,
Svobody prosp. 27, tel.
(+380) 32 245 20 36,
www.operapassage.com/
en. This modern and classy
shopping mall found its place
right in the very heart of Lviv
on Svobody prosp. in a few
steps from the Opera Theatre. The building which now
hosts Opera Passage long ago was a luxurious hotel
and during the Soviet times it hosted a fashion house.
Today Opera Passage occupies 7 floors or 5500 sq.
m. of the historical building. A wide range of well-known
brands could be found here which can satisfy the most
hard-to-please customers. Women and men clothes,
shoes, underwear, accessories, jewellery, cosmetics,
perfumes and kids’ supplies will offer their best for you.
For your service there are also a number of restaurants
and cafés, supermarket and premium wine cellar one can
get high quality alcohol. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00. PAW
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Lifestyle directory
24-hour pharmacies
Dentists
Apteka #12 G-3, Ivana Ohiyenka 5, tel. (+380) 32 274
85 35. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00.
Apteka #2 A-3, Tyktora 3, tel. (+380) 32 272 50 48.
QOpen 24hrs.
D.S. C-4, Halyts’ka 19, tel. (+380) 32 274 20 06.
QOpen 00:00 - 24:00.
Tico C-6, Jokhara Dudayeva 3, tel. (+380) 32 272 50
87. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00.
ABM-Vitadent I-4, Skel‘na 1/9, tel. (+380) 32 260 23
57. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sun 09:00 - 13:00.
Ortadent Assistance G-3, Zamknena 6, tel. (+380)
32 297 07 47. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00.
K.M.K. G-4, Kotliarevs‘koho 27/2, tel. (+380) 32 237
30 20. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00.
Beauty salons
Ellada F-4, Mel’nyka 18, tel. (+380) 32 298 16 62.
QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. Closed Sun.
Eurosport I-4, Petrushevycha pl. 1, tel. (+380) 32 276
33 28. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sun 07:00 - 14:00. C
Formula of beauty Stryiska 202, tel. (+380) 32 295 85
55. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00, Sat 08:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.
Grand Sophia C-5, Shevchenka prosp. 10, tel. (+380)
32 297 40 94. QOpen 08:00 - 21:30, Sat, Sun 10:00 -
Aphrodita J-3, Lychakivs’ka 45, tel. (+380) 32 275 50
49. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00.
Aventin G-3, Petra Doroshenka 23, tel. (+380) 32 261
03 20. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00.
Bel Palaссo C-6, Saksahans’koho 10, tel. (+380) 32
261 66 82, fax (+380) 32 261 66 98.
Elite D-5, Volodymyra Vynnychenka 4, tel. (+380) 32
275 68 92. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 15:00.
Formula of beauty K-4, Levyts’koho 4, tel. (+380)
322 25 58 57. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 09:00 - 15:00.
Lel C-3, Drukars’ka 4, tel. (+380) 32 297 56 36/261
66 82, fax (+380) 32 261 66 98. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00,
Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
Sharel H-3, Kopernyka 30, tel. (+380) 32 244-44-47,
www.sharel.com.ua. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00
- 14:00.
Victoria C-3, Danyla Halyts’koho pl. 3/1A, tel. (+380)
32 297 56 19. QOpen 09:00 - 19:30, Sat 09:00 - 19:00,
Sun 10:00 - 17:00.
Private clinics
Alternatyva E-5, Heroiv UPA 73, tel. (+380) 32 232
77 83/(+380) 32 230 18 72, www.alt-med.com.ua.
The main area of Alternatyva is treating all kinds of infertility of men and women. Also the clinic provides all kinds of
gynaecological services from preventive examinations for
ultrasound examination of internal organs. Pregnant women
are examined using the latest ultrasound equipment that allows to detect pathology fatal development even at the early
stages of pregnancy. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00 Closed Sat, Sun.
Lviv Regional Diagnostic Centre K-3, Pekarska 69B,
tel. (+380) 32 275 49 90. QOpen 08:00 - 21:00.
Medical F-3, Horodots‘ka 85/227, tel. (+380) 32 240
37 67, www.medikal.lviv.ua. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat
09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.
Prostir Medical Centre A-3, Svobody prosp. 33, tel.
(+380) 32 242 15 90, www.prostir.lviv.ua. QOpen
08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
K.M.K. G-4, Kotliarevs‘koho 27/2, tel. (+380) 32 237
30 20. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00.
Dry cleaners
Bulbashki (Bubbles Laundry) Volodymyra Velykoho
117, tel. (+380) 32 247 49 24, [email protected],
bulbashki.com. QOpen 9:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun. PUV
Chysto A-4, Petra Doroshenka 15, tel. (+380) 32 298
94 74. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00.
Eurochystka A-2, Panteleymona Kulisha 17. Also at I-4,
Ivana Franka 61, tel. 0 32 276 27 79; A-4, Akademika Hnatiuka
6. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
Lviv In Your Pocket
Fitness clubs
21:30.
Billiard & Bowling
Berkli K-5, Kerchens’ka 15A, tel. (+380) 32 276 14 69.
QOpen 12:00 - 03:00. 30-36Hr per hour.
Billiard Centre G-1, Kleparivs’ka 30, tel. (+380) 32
233 32 94. QOpen 09:00 - 02:00. 30-40Hr. VIP hall - 60Hr.
Classic E-4, Heroiv UPA 80, tel. (+380) 32 238 13 98.
QOpen 14:00 - 04:00. 45Hr per hour.
Mi 100 Naukova 7, tel. (+380) 32 224 47 53/(+380)
93 783 51 83, www.mi100.lviv.ua. This is a great adult
entertainment center located in the outskirts of Lviv so a car
or taxi is advised. There is a proper 8 lane bowling, billiards,
a pub with live music daily, karaoke and a strip club. There is
a lounge for relaxing and a great restaurant with European
cuisine. There is outdoor seating in warm weather. QOpen
10:00 - 06:00. 90-165Hr. TA
Ostrava Bowling E-5, Yevhena Konoval’tsya 103, tel.
(+380) 32 295 38 86. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. 60-120Hr
per hour.
Swimming pools
Aquapark Kniahyni Olhy 114, tel. (+380) 32 263 60
55. QOpen 07:00 - 22:00. Admission 20-40Hr.
Dynamo G-4, Vitovs’koho 53, tel. (+380) 32 238 64 16.
Q 06:00 - 08:15, 13:30 - 15:00, 19:15 - 21:30. 25Hr per hour.
33 28. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00. 70Hr per hour.
Grand Sophia C-5, Shevchenka prosp. 10, tel. (+380)
32 297 40 94. QOpen 08:00 - 21:30. 80Hr per hour.
Children - 40Hr.
Tennis
Dynamo Yaneva 10, tel. (+380) 32 263 24 20. QOpen
07:30 - 22:00. 50Hr per hour. L
33 28. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sun 07:00 - 14:00. 60Hr per
hour. AL
Ukraina F-4, Mel’nyka 18, tel. (+380) 32 237 73 32.
QOpen 07:30 - 22:00. 50Hr per hour. L
Business directory
Accountants & Consulting
European Business Association
G-4, Stepana Bandery 6, office 3, tel.
(+380) 32 261 29 28, fax (+380) 32
261 22 68, [email protected], www.
eba.com.ua. EBA brings together more than 800 European, Ukrainian and multinational companies to enjoy a
broad scope of unique benefits and activities.
PricewaterhouseCoopers E-4, Heroiv UPA 72, tel.
(+380) 32 242 53 05, [email protected], www.
pwc.com/ua.
Banks
Erstebank B-4, Svobody prosp. 5, tel. (+380) 32 298
90 86, www.erstebank.ua. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Closed
Sat, Sun.
Prominvestbank B-4, Akademika Hnatiuka 2, tel.
(+380) 32 260 14 92, www.pib.com.ua. QOpen 08:00
- 20:00, Sat 12:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.
Raiffeisen Bank Aval A-5, Kopernyka 14, tel. (+380)
32 297 06 75, www.aval.ua/en. QOpen 09:00 - 18:30,
Sat 09:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
Ukreximbank B-5, Mickiewicza pl. 4, tel. (+380) 32
297 01 77, www.eximb.com/eng. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00.
Ukrsotsbank B-4, Mickiewicza pl. 10, tel. (+380) 32
244 05 01/(+380) 32 244 05 58, www.usb.com.ua/en.
Evening cashier’s office until 19:00. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
Express mail
DHL E-3, Chernivets’ka 9, tel. (+380) 32 242 64 00, fax
0 32 242 64 01, www.dhl.com.ua. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00.
FedEx Naukova 5A, office 215, tel. (+380) 32 298
16 05, www.fedex.com. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed
Sat, Sun.
TNT Bohdana Khmel’nyts’koho 212, corp. 2, tel. (+380)
32 242 02 50, www.tnt.com. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00.
UPS Horodots’ka 205, tel. (+380) 32 238 43 55/297
07 48, www.ups.com. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Closed
Sat, Sun. A
Foreign representations
Austria C-6, Shevchenka prosp. 26, tel. (+380) 322
61 20 14.
Belarus E-3, Hors’koii 2, tel. (+380) 322 37 27 30/
(+380) 322 99 24 60, fax (+380) 322 99 24 60.
Belgium D-6, Ivana Franka 14, tel. (+380) 32 260 20
80/(+380) 32 260 01 49.
Brazil E-2, Cholovs’koho 2, tel. (+380) 322 97 11 51/
(+380) 322 97 65 08, fax (+380) 322 97 11 77.
Canada D-5, Akademika Bohomoltsya 2, ap.4, tel.
(+380) 322 97 17 72, fax (+380) 322 97 81 54.
Georgia B-4, Svobody prosp. 13, tel. (+380) 322 97 40
98/59 32 32, fax (+380) 322 76 94 84.
Germany D-5, Volodymyra Vynnychenka 6, tel. (+380)
322 75 71 02, fax (+380) 322 76 28 40.
Officials
City Council C-4, pl. Rynok 1, tel. (+380) 32 254
60 06, fax (+380) 32 274 40 85, www.city-adm.lviv.
ua/zed/index.php?lang=en.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs D-4, Volodymyra Vynnychenka 18, office 118-119, tel. (+380) 32 235 64
78/(+380) 322 98 62 55, www.mfa.gov.ua/mfa/en.
Hungary Kniahyni Olhy 116, tel. (+380) 322 64 58 22/
(+380) 322 24 43 90, fax (+380) 322 64 15 23.
Italy C-6, Jokhara Dudayeva 2, tel. (+380) 322 72 27 56.
Kazakhstan G-2, Yakova Rappoporta 6, tel. (+380)
322 25 57 67.
Latvia Viacheslava Chornovola 57, tel. (+380) 322 40
33 70/(+380) 322 94 82 20, fax (+380) 322 94 82 23.
Lithuania H-4, Kotsubyns’koho 13/1, tel. (+380) 322
98 96 50.
Mexico D-6, Akademika Bohomol’tsya 15, tel. (+380)
322 75 95 95, fax (+380) 322 25 77 56.
Netherlands G-5, Akademika Sakharova 42, tel. (+380)
322 97 19 06/(+380) 322 97 14 49.
Poland I-5, Ivana Franka 110, tel. (+380) 322 97 08
61/(+380) 322 97 08 62.
Russia K-4, Levyts’koho 95, tel. (+380) 322 75 24 63/
(+380) 322 75 05 77, www.lviv.mid.ru.
Laweyrs
Arzinger G-4, Henerala Chuprynky 6, tel. (+380) 32
242 96 96, [email protected], www.arzinger.ua. QOpen
09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
J&L Consulting H-2, Sholom-Aleikhema 11, tel. (+380)
322 97 05 97, fax (+380) 322 97 05 95, [email protected],
www.j-l.com.ua. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Kaizen G-5, Komaryntsia 2, tel. (+380) 32 247 35 36,
[email protected], www.kaizen-law.com.
Lviv Regional Lawyers Bar D-4, Volodymyra Vynnychenka 6/8, tel. (+380) 32 272 16 24. Q Open
09:00 - 18:00.
Soldatenko, Lukashyk & Partners C-3, Virmens’ka
18/18, tel. (+380) 32 235 76 42, [email protected],
www.slp.com.ua. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Translators & Language courses
International House I-4, Petrushevycha pl. 3, tel.
(+380) 32 225 51 90, www.ihlviv.com. QOpen 10:00
- 18:00.
Language Fast D-6, Levyts’koho 3/1, tel. (+380)
32 275 16 19. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00.
Closed Sun.
Lider - Centre of Foreign Languages I-4, Ivana Franka
33, office 4, tel. (+380) 32 243 69 16, [email protected],
www.lider.lviv.ua. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Runa Agency of For eign Languages B-5,
Chaikovs’koho 12/12, tel. (+380) 32 298 69 69, www.
runa.org.ua. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00.
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Street register
Kotsylovs’kohoJ/K-5
Krakivs’ka
B-2/3, C-3, I-2
Krekhivs’kaG/H-1
Kremenets’kaE-5
Kropyvnyts’koi pl.
F-3
Kryva Lypa prov.
A-4, H-3
KubiyovychaI-5
KushevychaH-1
Henerala Hryhorenka pl. H-2
Akademika Andriya
Kvitky-OsnovianenkaF-2
Henerala Hrytsaia
J/K-5
Sakharova
F-5, G-4/5
KvitnevaF-5
Henerala Tarnavs’koho
Akademika Bohomol’tsia
Kyivs’kaF-4
J-4/5, I-5
D-5/6, I-3
Kyryla i Mefodiia
H/I-4
Henerala Yunakieva E-1/2
Akademika Filatova
J-3
Lazneva
A-2, H-2
Henerala Zasiad’ka
G-5
Akademika Hnatiuka
Lemkivs’kaH-1
Heroiv UPA
E/F-4
A-3/4, H-2/3
LeontovychaG-2
Hertsena
C-6, I-4
Akademika Kravchuka J-3
Lesi Ukrainky
B/D-3, I-2
HlibovaH-4
Akademika Krypiakevycha
Lesia Kurbasa
A-3/4, H-2
HlybokaF/G-4
K-3
Levandivs’kaE-1
Holovats’kohoF-3
Akademika Liul’ky A-1, H-1
Levyts’koho
D-6, I/K-4
HopsovaE-5
Akademika Pavlova
J-4
LiainberhaH-2
Horodots’ka
Akademika Romana Kuchera
Lips’kaE-4
A/B-2, A-3, E/G-3, G/H-2
G-2
LisnaK-2/3
Horodyns’kyhE-5
Akademika Serhiya
LitniaH-5
Hrabovs’kohoG/H-4
Yefremova
E-5, F-4
Lobachevs’kohoI-1
HrebinkyH-2
Albans’kaK-5
LukashaG-5
Hrets’kaH-5
Anatoliya Vakhnianyna K-5
Luts’kohoE-1/2
Hryhorovycha
B-6, I-3/4
Aral’s’kaK-5
L’va Tolstoho
I/J-5
Hutsul’s’kaJ-2
Arkhitektors’kaG-3/4
Lychakivs’kaI/K-3
Hvardiys’kaG-4/5
Azovs’kaK-5
Lypneva pl.
E-4
Illariona Sventsits’koho I-5
Bankivs’ka A-4, B-4/5, H-3
Lysenka
D-3, I/K-2
Ivana Bohuna
G-4
Barvins’kyhJ-2
Lystopadovoho Chynu G/H-3
Ivana Fedorova
Baturyns’kaG-1
Lyzhvjiars’kaH-5
C-3/4, D-4, I-2/3
BazarnaG-1/2
M. Slobodivny
J-4
Ivana Franka
D-5/6, I-3/4
Beryndy
B/C-4, H/I-3
MagazynovaF-2
Ivana Franka pl.
I-5
BibliotechnaG-3/4
Maiera
Balabana
A-2,
H-2
Ivana Gonty
B/C-2, I-2
Bohdana Khmel’nyts’koho
Maksyma Kryvonosa
Ivana Gorbachevs’koho F-5
B-1/2, H/J-1, H/I-2
D-2, I/J-2
Ivana Karpyntsia
G-5
Bohdana Lepkoho
I-2/3
Maksyma Zalizniaka
E-4
Ivana Levyns’koho
F-4
Boi-Zelens’kohoG-5
MalaJ/K-3
Ivana Ohiyenka
G-2/3
Bolhars’kaH-5
Malaniuka
pl.
B-5,
H-3
Ivana Pidkovy pl.
B-4, H-3
Borysa Romanyts’koho G-4
Marka Vovchka
F-2/3
Ivana Rutkovycha
I-5
Brativ Mikhnovs’kyh F-2/3
Markiyana Shashkevycha pl.
Ivana Sharanevycha E/F-2
Brativ Rohatyntsiv C/D-4, I-3
G-4
Johara DudaievaB/C-6, H/I-3
Brativ Tymoshenkiv
G-4
Martovycha
B/C-6, I-4
Josypa Slipoho
J-4/5
BriulovaG-4
MateikaG-3
Kalicha Hora
A/B-6, H-4
BrovarnaG-2
MechnikovaK-3/4
KameniarivG-3
Cathedral’na pl. B/C-4, I-3
Medova
A/B-1, H-1
Karaims’kaI-1
Chaikovs’koho
Mel’nykaE/F-4
KarmalukaK-3
A/B-6, B/C-5, H/I-3
MendeleevaH/I-4
Karpats’kaJ-4/5
ChekhovaJ-3
Mentsyns’kohoH-2
Karpins’koho
F-4, G-3
ChereshnevaI-4
Meretyna Bernarda
F-3
Kastelivka
F-5, G-4
Chernihivs’kaJ-3
MetrolohichnaF-5
Katliars’kaH-2
Chernivets’kaE-3
Mickiewicza
B-5, I-3
Kerchens’kaK-5
ChervonaF-5
Modesta Sosenka
F-1
Kharkivs’kaK-2/3
Cholovs’kohoE-2
MorozenkaF-2
KhimichnaH-1
Danyla Halyts’koho pl.C-2, I-2
Morshyns’kaF-5
KholodnohoK-5
DekartaF-3
Muliars’ka
A/B-1, H-2
Khorvats’kaG-2
Denysa Lukjianovycha G-4
MuravyG/H-3
Khotyns’kaF-3
Det’ka
B-1/2, H-1
Museina
pl.
C-3, I-2
KhudozhniaE-4
Dmytra Bortnians’kohoE/F-2
Mykhaila Hrushevs’koho I-4
Kleparivs’kaG-1/2
Dmytra Danilyshyna A-2, H-2
Mykhaila
Verbyts’koho
G-4
Klionovycha
D-6, I-3
Dmytra Dontsova
J-3
Mykhaila Yatskoho
F-1
Kniahyni Ol’hy
F-5
Dmytra Huni
F-1
Mykhal’chuka
A-3,
H-2
KniazhaJ-2
Dmytra Vitovs’koho
Myklukho-MaklaiaJ-2
Kniazia Leva
C-2, I-2
G/H-4, H/I-5
Mykoly Voronoho B-5, H/I-3
Kniazia Mstyslava Udaloho
Dniprovs’kaJ-4/5
Mykoly Zerova
E-4
A/B-2, H-2
Dolyns’kohoH/I-1
Mytna pl.
D-5, I-3
Kniazia Romana C-5/6, I-3
DoroshaJ-4
Mytropolyta
Andriya
F-3
Kniazia Yaroslava Osmomysla
Drahomanova
C-6, H/I-4
Mytropolyta AngelovychaF-3
pl.
B-2, H-2
Drohobycha
A-4/5, H-3
Mytropolyta Lepkivs’koho
Kniazya Sviatoslava pl. F-2
Drukars’ka
C-3, I-2
K-2
Kobylians’koiI-4
Dvortsova pl.
E-3
Nalyvaika
A-3, H-2
KokorudzaF-4
Dzherel’naH-1/2
Nasypna
C-2, I-2
Kol’beraG-4
Dzherel’naH-1
Nechuia-Levyts’kohoG-4
KolessyH-4
DzyndryH-5
NekrasovaJ/K-3
Koliivschyny pl.
D-4, I-3
Fed’kovychaE-3/4
Nizhyns’kaK-3
KomarovaE/F-2
Ferentza Lizta
B-5, H-3
Novakivs’kohoG-3
KomaryntsiaG-5
Furmans’ka
A-3, H-2
Novyi Svit
F/G-4
Konopnyts’koiI-4
GalileiaK-4
Nyz’kyi Zamok
B-3, H-2
Konotops’kaE-5
Gazova
A-1, H-1
Odes’kaF-3
KooperatyvnaF-2/3
GlynkyG-5
OhirkovaI-1
Kopernyka
GogoliaG-3
Oleksandra ArkhypenkaI-4/5
A-5/6, B-5, G/H-4, H/I-3
Gors’koiiE-3/4
Oleksandra Fredra C-6, I-3/4
KordubyJ/K-1
Grunval’ds’kaF-4
Oleksandra Konys’koho I/J-4
Korniakta
B-3, H/I-2
Haidamats’kaI-1
Oleksandra Olesia
K-5
KoroliovaJ-5
Halyts’ka
C-4, I-3
Oleksy Dovbusha
J-2
KorotkaE/F-3
Halyts’ka pl.
C-4, I-3
Oleny
Pchilky
I-4
KortumivkaG-2
Hanny Barvinok
E/F-5
Oleny Stepanivny
E/F-2
Kostiushka
A-4, H-3
Hartmana Vitvera
J-3
Oleny
Telihy
K-5
KostomarovaI-4
Havryshkevycha
C-3, I-2
Olhy Basarab
J-5
Kotliarevs’kohoF/G-4
Henerala Chuprynky
Ol’zhychaK-5
Kotliars’ka
A-2, H-2
E/F-5, F/G-4
Opil’s’kohoF-4
Kotsubyns’kohoH-4/5
Henerala Hrekova
G-1
Lviv In Your Pocket
Opryshkivs’kaJ-1
Ostapa Nyzhankivs’koho
C-5, I-3
Ostrohrads’kyhG-5
Ostrozhs’kohoK-3
OzarkevychaF/G-3
OzheshkoE-5
PaliiaI-4
PanchyshnaK-5
Panteleymona Kulisha
A-1/2, H-1/2
PaparivkaI/J-1
ParfanovychivJ-3
ParkovaI-5
PasternakaE-4
Pavla Kovzhuna B-5/6, I-3
PavlykaJ-4
Pekars’ka D-5, I/J-3, J/K-4
Peremys’kaE-5
Pereyaslavs’kaJ-5
PerovaF-3
Petra Doroshenka
A-4/5, B-4, G/H-3
Pid Dubom
H-1
Pidval’na
D-3/4, I-2/3
Pidmurna
B-2, H-2
PidzamcheI-1
Pisha
C-2, I-2
PiskovaK-3
Pochaivs’kaK-1
PoguliankaK-5
PokhylaG-5
PolischukaE-4
PolitekhnichnaG-4
Popovycha
B-6, H/I-4
Povstans’kaE-5
Profesors’kaG-3/4
Prosvity
D-4, I-3, J-2
PryrodnaF-5
Pyl’nykars’ka
B-1, C-2, I-2
RepinaK-3
Rizni pl.
A-2, H-2
Rodyny Krushel’nyts’kyh
J/K-5
RomanchukaJ-4
Rudans’koho B/C-5, I-3
Rus’ka
C/D-4, I-2/3
RusovyhF-4
Rybna
C-2, I-2
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REP. OF CRIMEA
Yevpatoriya
Izyum
Zaporizhzhia
Marhanets'
Kahovske
Vdskh.
Nikopol’
Kryvyi Rih
Nova Kakhovka
Kherson
Zhovti
Vody
Dniprodzerzhyns'k
Kremenchuk
Poltava
Kharkiv
Belgorod
Kursk
°
40
Slovians'k
Lozova
Kramators'k Stakhanov
Luhans'k
Pavlohrad
Kostyantynivka
Alchevs'k
Horlivka
Krasnyi
Dnipropetrovs'k
Luch
Yenakiieve
Shakhty
Donets'k Makiyivka
Sumy
a
ok
Z at
Dzhankoy
K arkinists'ka
Mykolayiv
Lubny
Romny
Konotop
Shostka
Kremenchuts'ke
Vdskh.
Kirovohrad
Piv
d
Pryluky
Chernihiv
35
°
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
k
ns
0
N
S
National capital
Capital of Autonomous Republic
of Crimea and oblast' centre
City, town
Airport
International boundary
Autonomous Republic of Crimea
and oblast' boundary
Road
Railroad
UKRAINE
A
Dn
ist
e
DO VA
M O LPrut
c he
0
N
IN
M
U
TA
O
Chernivtsi
et
Sir
R
O
HUNGARY
R
F
. O
EP
°
M
r
45
Mukacheve
Vinnytsia
Kamianets'-Podil's'kyi
Berdychiv
Zhytomyr
Chornobyl'
Korosten'
Homyel'
°
30
i
ZAKARPATS'KA
OBLAST'
Kolomyya
a ts'
NovohradVolyns'kyi
P r ipy
B E L A R U S
Ternopil'
R P Drohobych
Stryi
A
T
Khmel'nyts'kyi
H
SLOVAKIA
IA
N Kalush Ivano-Frankivs'k
50
W
a
i sl
Lublin
Brest
°
25
De
s na
Su
la
P O L A N D
n
Sa
Dn
uh
.B
K er
e
Vorskla
Warsaw
58
y
Index
Acropolis31
Aerosvit48
Alternatyva52
Amadeus23
Amphora51
AntiqUA51
ABM-Vitadent52
Apteka #2
52
Aquapark52
Archive Pub
37
Arsenal42
Arsenal Salon
51
Arsenalska café
34
Art-1110
Art Body Coffee Club
34
Art Vernisazh
51
Atmosphera23
Austrian Airlines
48
Aventin52
Avis49
Backerei-café “Videnski
bulochky”34
Beeline50
Beer Garden
37
Belarus53
Belgium53
Bel Palaссo
52
Bianco Rosso
31
Bicycle Rentals and Tours 43
Billiard Centre
52
Black Cat
37
Black Coffee
34
Black Stone House
42
Brazil53
Brewing Museum
45
British Council
10
Brudershaft23
Bulbashki52
Cabinet34
Café 1
34
Canada53
Carpatair48
Casanova23
Celentano32
Central King's Pub
38
Central Post Office
50
Central Square Hostel
20
Chaos10
Charivnyi Likhtar
34
Chopin16
Chorna Medeya
50
Chudo Tour
43
Chysto52
Citadel Inn
14
City Council
53
City Hall
42
Classic52
Coffee in Leopolis
34
Cosmopolitan38
Cukiernia34
Darwin24
Del Pesto 24
DeMandjaro24
DHL53
Diamant51
Dim Legend
32
Dnister16
D.S.52
Dublin38
Dynamo52
Dzyga10
Edem18
Elite52
Eney16
Eurochystka52
Eurohotel16
Eurohotel Restaurant
31
Europcar49
Europe24
European Business
Association53
Eurosport52
Fashion Club
24
FedEx53
Fenomen40
Fest Tour
43
First Ukrainian Theatre for
Children and Youth
10
Formula of beauty
52
Fortuna De Luxe
39
Frantsishka34
Free Tours of Lviv
43
Gallery40
Gallery of Ukrainain Military
Uniform10
Garbuz32
Garmata24
Garry Bowman
10
Gasova Lyampa
34
George18
Georgia53
Gerdan10
Germany53
Gloria Jean's Coffees
35
Goethe-Institute10
Gothic Hall
51
Grand Hotel
14
Grand Hotel Restaurant 26
Grand Sophia
52
Halyts'ki Zolotari
51
Hertz Rent a Car
49
Hit-Café24
Hors32
Hungary53
International House
53
International Varenyky Fund32
Italian Yard
42
Italiys'kyi Dvoryk
35
Italy53
J&L Consulting
53
Johann Pinzel Museum 45
Johnny Rocker
35
Kaizen53
Kamianyi Lev
43
Karaoke Club 888
40
Kartopliana Khata
24
Kazakhstan53
Kentavr32
Khmilnyi Dim Roberta
Domsa
33
King Cross Leopolis
51
Kinopalace (3D)
10
Kinopalace Kopernyk
10
Kleopatra51
К.М.К.
52
King Jan III Sobieski Palace42
Knygarnia Ye
51
Krakivska Brama
22
Kryjivka35
Kult Club
40
Kumpel23
Kupava
18, 26
Kurmanovycha20
Kvartyra 35
35
Kyivstar50
Language Fast
53
La Piazza
31
Latvia53
Lel52
Lemberg Tour
43
Leo City
20
Leopolis14
Lerroy Country Club
40
Les Kurbas Lviv Academic
Theatre10
Lev Restaurant
26
Lider - Centre of Foreign
Languages53
Life50
Lithuania53
Liverpool38
Livyi Bereg
26
LOT Polish Airlines
48
Lviv19
Lviv Art Gallery
10, 45
Lviv Backpackers Hostel
Roxelana20
Lviv History Museum
45
Lviv Holovnyi Train Station 5
Lviv International Airport 5
Lviv Museum of Ancient
Relics45
Lviv Palace of Arts
10
Lviv Regional Dall Theatre 10
Lviv Regional Diagnostic
Centre52
Lviv Regional Laweyrs Bar 53
Lviv's Chocolate Workshop35
Lvivska Kopalna Kavy
35
Lviv State Palace
10
Lychakiv Cemetery
46
Maestro Restaurant-Lounge
bar26
Magnets Museum-Shop 51
Magnus51
Mapa35
Maria Zankovetska National
Academic Ukrainian Drama
Theatre10
Market Square
42
Masoch Café
35
Maximum50
Medelin35
Medical52
Medivnia33
Metro41
Mexico53
Mi 100
52
Millenium41
Ministry of Foreign Affairs 53
MIXX Party Club &
Restaurant41
Mons Pius: Beer and Meat26
MTS50
Museum of Ethnography and
Art Crafts
46
Music Lab
38
Na Bambetli
36
Natalia 18
18
National Museum
46
Navigator48
Naydorozhcha Restoratsiya
Halychyny26
Netherlands53
New York Street Pizza
32
Nobilis30
Nostalgia26
Nton19
Old City Hostel
20
Old Ukrainian Home
20
Opera14
Ortadent Assistance
52
Ostrava Bowling
52
Panska Charka
33
Picasso41
Pid Klepsydroyu
36
Pid Synioiu Pliashkoiu
36
Piligrim43
Pizzeria La Grotta
32
Planeta Kino IМАХ/3D) 10
Play Bar
39
Poland53
Porokhova Vezha
33
Pory roku
10
Pozytyv50
Praga23
Praga Café
36
Praga Pub
39
Prestige18
PricewaterhouseCoopers53
Prominvestbank53
Prostir Medical Centre
52
Public Pub
39
Puzata Khata
24
Rafinad People
41
Raiffeisen Bank Aval
53
Ravlyk51
Reikartz Dworzec
16
Reikartz Medievale
16
Religion History Museum 46
Restoratsiaya na Valoviy 31
Retro Hostel Shevchenko 21
Runa 53
Rus'ka Street
43
Russia53
Salo Restaurant & Museum33
Sharel52
Shekspir28
Soldatenko, Lukashyk &
Partners53
Solomiya51
Solomiya Krushelnytska Opera
and Ballet Theatre
10, 12
Sonata36
Soviet Home Hostel
21
Split Club Lviv
41
Stargorod Brewery
26
Stari Mury
36
Staryi Krakiv
18
Steak House
24
St. George Cathedral
43
Stryis’kyi Avtovokzal
5
Sushi Kappo-IN
32
Swiss Hotel
16
Sykhiv19
Taj-Mahal22
Taron22
Taxi 065
48
Taxi 1506
48
Teatral'ne
31, 36
The Armenian Cathedral 44
The Assumption Church 44
The Bernardine Cathedral
and Monastery
44
The Chapel of the Boim
Family44
The Dominican Cathedral 44
The Georgehouse hostel 21
The Latin Cathedral
45
The Lion's Castle
28
The Lion's Castle Hotel 16
The Opera House
43
The Pharmacy Museum “Pid
Chornym Orlom”
46
The St. Peter and Paul Church
of the Jesuit Order
45, 47
Tico52
TNT53
Trapezna28
Try Mitly
28
Tsikava Kramnychka
51
U Burgera
18
U Kima
22
Ukraina52
Ukraine International
Airlines
48
Ukrains'ka Knyharnia
51
Ukreximbank53
Ukrsotsbank53
UPS53
UTEL50
Valentino32
Vezha Kramariv
30
Vezha Vedmezha
19
Victoria52
Victorian36
Vienna18
Vintage31
Vintage Boutique Hotel 18
Virmenka36
Volter18
Voskresinnya Theatre
10
Yapi32
Yapona Hata
32
Zalena Kanapa
10
Zenyk Glamour
39
Zoloto Polubotka
36
Zolotyi Vepr
36
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