Lonely Planet Ukraine (Travel Guide) Paperback – June 1, 2014

I bought both the Bradt Travel Guide and this Lonely Planet guide to Ukraine. Although Bradt is much more detailed with historical information, I found this Lonely Planet version more useful. Part of the usefulness is that it's NOT so detailed, which makes it easier to pop into your pocket and take with -- and refer to -- during travels. In addition, this guide is much more contemporary than the Bradt, which is several years old and clearly out of date in some respects. I spent all my time in Kiev and think, unless you will be spending months there, this Lonely Planet guide is perfectly suited with walking tours, information about attractions, restaurants, hotels, etc. I found the maps a little confusing but, then again, Kiev is a little confusing whenever you venture off the main streets. That's a minor complaint in a guidebook I would recommend.

We used this book when we where in Kiev July 2016. It is ok, but it's clearly outdated already. Some major monuments are not included as they are more recent (like the shrine to the 2014 revolution). And the part about Chernobyl can certainly be better, the most known and mostly used tour company is not included and there is a lot more interesting and good to know stuff left out of the Charnock section.Other crucial stuff that has changed is for example the fact that one needs a special receipt or an Ukraineian passport for exchangeing from hryyvnias to any other currency (but not for changing to hryyvnias).All in all, it was still the best book available despite the fact that a lot has happened in the last few years since publication.

Dated. There needs to be a new version, as street maps are now incorrect in a few places, and there is not enough information about Euromaidan or the aftermath to help potential travellers. Tips, Uber, and sim cards for your phone are all areas where this book is lacking. For example, it says no tipping in Ukraine, which is wrong. Tipping is about 5-10% less than other major cities, but it's become part of the culture here. Otherwise this is a thorough book by writers who understand the culture and history of Ukraine well.

Only solid Ukraine travel guide I've been able to find. Would solidly recommend to anyone looking to visit the country. Very useful information beyond what can be found online.

I've been traveling extensively for years and almost always rely on Lonely Planet as a loose guide. This guide doesn't disappoint - very extensive, wonderfully organized, great suggestions. 10/10!

It is very useful book not to seduce locals' unreasonable proposals. And I have helpful hands to plan tours from book updated edition.

Good information on a difficult country with respect to travel guides. Not too sure if it is up-to-date and it seems to not have enough information.

I went with a Ukrainian, and she was constantly find things out from this guide that she had not known. Excellent source of guide information, and an excellent concise history of Ukraine.

Excellent - General information re Ukraine - money, transport etc. Re towns, I used it for Lviv only. The self guided tour was very good and I learned more than some people who went on paid for organised tours. The section on Jewish Lviv was surprisingly comprehensive. The maps were good - though one criticism, it would have been a lot easier if the places in the tour had been given grid references for the maps. It was much better than the book I bought which was just about Lviv. It was no real help at all. I was very impressed w the Lonley planet Guide.

The second-handbook arrived quickly in good condition. I bought so I could follow the war in more detail.

Excellent book on Ukraine, giving lots of information and useful tips about travel etc in Ukraine

Very informative,and very current,well researched.

Excellent