Kyiv is far away from the sea, but has lots of places to escape summer heat and enjoy swimming and sunbathing. Here are some of the top Kyiv recreation spots with good service, cozy atmosphere and picturesque views.
City Beach Club
City Beach Club is conveniently located on the roof of the Ocean Plaza shopping mall, close to the city center. It has Kyiv’s biggest rooftop swimming pool. It also offers a bar and lots of beach chairs. At night the place turns into an outdoor beach club offering summer fresh cocktails, live and disco music from the best Ukrainian and foreign DJs.
176 Horkoho St., roof. Open from 9 a.m. till the last visitor. Free admission
Hr 100 for a beach chair and a towel per day on weekdays, Hr 200 on weekends
Tsarsky City Resort
Tsarsky is mostly known as an elite sports club, but it also has a large summer terrace and a 25-meter-long outdoor pool. The club also offers some fine cuisine, an impressive choice of cocktails, scented hookahs and other services to justify a quite pricy membership. Parties are held near the pool on weekends.
13B Staronavodnytska St. Open daily 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Hr 17,000 for a monthly membership, Hr 1,500 for a one-day visit for those who have a recommendation from a club member
Olmeca Plage
This summer entertainment complex is located on an island in the middle of Dnipro River. It offers a beach, an outdoor swimming pool, and a gourmet restaurant. Those who prefer to spend beach time actively can play volleyball or rent water skis and aqua bike on the spot.
Dolobetsky Island, Hydropark. Open day and night. Free admission
Hr 100-200 to rent a beach chair on weekdays, Hr 200- 400 on weekends
Bora Bora Beach Club
This upscale beach club on the banks of Dnipro is another great getaway within the city. Bora Bora offers two outdoor swimming pools and a terrace with beach beds, surrounded by live palm trees. The club throws regular beach and pool parties. The local restaurant offers European and Japanese cuisine.
Dolobetsky Island, Hydropark. Open 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Free admission
Beach chairs can be rent for Hr 200. Beach beds are Hr 400 on weekdays and Hr 500 on weekends
Visitors chill out at the Bora Bora Beach Club in Kyiv. Several beach clubs can be found within city limits.
Africa Beach
Located on the outskirts of Kyiv near a 100-meter deep artificial lake, Africa Beach is a cozy resort with beach chairs and white sand. It offers billiard and beach volleyball. The place has a separate beach for children. Its bar offers various cold summer cocktails. DJs and live music bands entertain visitors at nights.
Horenka village, Karyer lake. Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Admission fee is Hr 60 on weekdays, Hr 90 on weekends
Lobster
Lobster beach club sits on the picturesque banks of the Holube Lake isome 25 kilometers away from Kyiv. It offers a comfortable beach zone, a pool, umbrellas and beach chairs. To make it even better, there are DJ sets and chilly cocktails from the pool bar.
Pidhirtsi village, Kyiv Oblast. Open daily 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Admission is Hr 200 on weekdays, Hr 250 on weekends
Kyiv Post staff writer Nataliya Trach can be reached at [email protected]
