Flights to Odessa

Accommodation in Odessa

Accommodation alternative suitable for every budget is available in Odessa. The coastal region and the city center are the main areas where hotels are located. Popular place in summer months, Arcadia is frequently preferred by tourists due to its proximity to entertainment centers. There are numerous hotels and pensions in Arcadia which is closed to vehicle traffic. You can check out Odessa Travel Guide for further information.

If you would like to have our assistance while organizing your trip you can book your hotel through Pegasus Airlines.

What to Eat in Odessa?

Depending on the cold weather, root vegetables such as beets, potatoes and cabbage form the basis of Ukrainian cuisine. For example Borscht, a kind of vegetable soup, is a must for cold winter days. Borscht soup, prepared with various vegetables, is usually served with red meat and cream. Another important flavor of Ukrainian cuisine is Banosh. Prepared with corn flour, Banosh is addicting with its intense taste and unique consistency.

Vareniky is another flavor that you must try during your visit to Odessa. Vareniky, a type of ravioli, can be prepared with different ingredients such as beef, onion or potato. It is possible to experience the most different examples of Vareniky in restaurants that serve traditional home cooking. In addition Kotleti meatballs, made of chicken, fish or meat, appeal to those who enjoy intensely flavored meat dishes. We also recommend that dessert lovers definitely try the Paczki. If you want to learn about the food you can try or places to visit in Odessa, you can check out the Odessa Travel Guide.

Things You Need to Know Before Going to Odessa

• It would be more logical to go to Odessa, which is a summer city, during the hot weather from May to September. Keep in mind that the majority of tourist attractions, beach-related businesses and entertainment venues are only open in summer.
• In Odessa the two main languages preferred to be spoken are Ukrainian and Russian. Memorizing basic Ukrainian or Russian words will help you on your trip to Ukraine.
• Having an offline map installed on your phone can save you from many problems in some areas where you cannot reach the internet.
• Buying the local currency Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) from the exchange offices located in the city center and the airport will make your holiday experience easier. You can negotiate with UAH especially in marketplaces.
• When traveling by bus, train or marshrutka, you will notice that the stop posts are in Cyrillic script. Learning the Cyrillic equivalent of your destination will prevent you from getting lost in the city.

Important Phones

Ambulance: 103

Police: 102

Fire Department: 101

Get Phone Number: 109

Places to Visit in Odessa

Odessa, one of the largest port cities of Ukraine, is the gateway to Ukrainian trade to the outside. The gigantic Odessa Port is among the most wondered touristic locations of the city. Potemkin Stairs, the symbol of Odessa, is considered as one of the 10 most famous stairs in the world. Thousands of tourists flock here every year to see the historical stairs that offer a wonderful view with its location descending towards the sea. The stunning Primorsky Boulevard is another destination to visit with its resemblance to an open-air museum.The boulevard, which reveals the culture and history of the city with all its clarity, is an important meeting point of the city.

Derybasivska Street, one of the most vibrant places in the city, should definitely be on your list of places to visit in Odessa. Arcadia Beach, stands out with its deep blue waters, clean beach and central location, is among the most important points of the Ukrain about sea tourism. Tourists and Ukrainians prefer Arcadia to swim and spend time around the beach. In addition to these places, the Pushkin Museum, known to be founded in 1823, has interesting features for literature enthusiasts. The works, personal belongings and letters of Alexander Pushkin, the founder of modern Russian literature, are exhibited in the museum. You can visit the Pushkin Museum, located in the hotels area, from the city center. If you want to discover more about the places to visit in Odessa, you may take a look at the Odessa Travel Guide.