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Kyiv National Botanical Garden

Tourist attraction Botanical garden

One of the Most Revieweds in Kyiv


Address

1, Sadovo-Botanichna St, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01014

Website

www.nbg.kiev.ua

Contact

+380 44 285 4105

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (33.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 8:30 AM to 9 PM

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  • 4/5 Kilis S. 11 months ago on Google
    not so many special things but a lot of different and unique trees and plants
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alina D. 2 years ago on Google • 139 reviews
    My favorite park in Kyiv. The views of the city are breathtaking from quite a few spots of the garden and the garden itself is an infinite source of joy. It's beautiful almost any time of the year. The entrance fee is rather low considering how many impressions you can get.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivan K. 8 months ago on Google • 115 reviews
    The park consists of a huge territory with spectacular and diverse landscapes. It offers many thematically designed places, such as a Japanese-style garden, a square, and a terrace for meditation or yoga, shaped like a small Buddhist temple. It is an ideal place for daily workouts or running activities. Additionally, the park's romantic evenings can be beautifully organized on numerous hills or in the charming arbours situated along the criss-crossing roads throughout the park.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandeep D. 2 years ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Amazingly beautiful garden ... right in the center of the city... Vast area... one needs to walk a lot... but its worth every effort... If you want to see the whole place to your hearts content, it will take you full day... Reach early as parking of vehicles may be a problem once the crowd builds up... At the entrance, there is a separate bus lane... people enter the bus lane by mistake and get caught by the traffic police... so be careful... Entrance ticket is about 60 UAH.... entry free for senior citizens... You can take a good picnic basket with small tent and sheets to put on the grass and spend a few hours lazing around ... Snacks are available inside the campus and so is different merchandise.... It was a great experience for us... every moment spent was worth the effort.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aleksandr N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love this place very much! It is especially beautiful when the season is in full bloom. You can spend the whole day discovering new places. I especially like the greenhouse! Since I work as a photographer, you can always make beautiful and original shots in it, despite the bad weather. Insta @nazarphoto_ (Original) Очень люблю это место! Особенно красиво когда сезон и всё цветёт. Можно целый день провести, открывая новые места. Особенно нравится оранжерея! Так, как я работаю фотографом, то в ней всегда можно сделать красивые и оригинальные кадры, несмотря на непогоду. Инста @nazarphoto_
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anthony M. 3 years ago on Google • 1307 reviews
    On the wils side in this vast area of partial forest and Botanical gardens, not at its best but an interesting array of areas such as the rose garden, the children play area, some animals to see but you pay extra. Must visit the japanese area and the old Fort, but be careful with missing steps when going upstairs.

  • 2/5 Marcos Maciel P. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a big place, you can take some nice pictures, but nothing special. Nothing in English. Big map at the entrance is not so good, because there are some ways that are not in the map. Looks like that no one takes care of the graden. Definitely could be outstanding, if there was a restoration (mostly in the tower area, which is very dangerous as it is now), grass got some cut and if the fountain in the entrance got cleaned.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nazik U. 2 years ago on Google • 145 reviews
    Fantastic place for rest and relaxation, filled with peace and beauty at any time of year. A lot of plantings of trees, shrubs and flowers, benches and incredible scenery will make the holiday bright and unforgettable. I advise everyone to visit this beautiful place !!!) 👍👍👍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Marianna G. 2 years ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Awesome place, large territory and nice people, however the quality is very poor. It looks more like average park, not well made real botanical garden. Almost no landscape design, just old structure, which was here 20 years ago. When there’s a flower season, the plants are put into the most simple shapes, they don’t create any beautiful perspective. Lack of landscape design and arranged picturesque views. Very low quality of roads inside the garden. Grocery points inside the park accept cash only.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Кристина «Шанти» �. 2 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    Just horror, a bunch of trees being cut down alive...to plant something new?? No. Cutting across the entire botanic garden. How to understand?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lilia L. 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite time and place in spring Kyiv - lovely bloom😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰 highly recommend to see😇
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nina M. 1 month ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    This is a great place to relax. On the territory there is the Ionin Monastery. Holy Orthodox place founded by Jonah of Kyiv. Architect Vladimir Nikolaev. The botanical garden was founded in the mid-20th century. Many leading scientists worked there and scientific activities are currently underway.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olga L. 1 month ago on Google • 452 reviews New
    A location that is beautiful in all seasons.

  • 4/5 Ankit P. 3 years ago on Google
    Just downriver from the Motherland Monument, this sweeping botanical garden is managed by the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. In all there are 13,000 varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers from far and wide. The gardens are lovely in almost any season, but if there’s a time you simply have to come it’s the end of spring. This is when the hundreds of lilac bushes on the “Lilac Alley” are in full bloom. Spring and early summer bring a riot of colour as the peonies, magnolia and roses are also in flower. Check out the greenhouse for exotic species and there are reptiles in the terrarium. Bring a picnic blanket and give yourself time to watch the Dnieper bending past the spires of the St.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kateryna S. 2 years ago on Google
    It is always looks gorgeous!!! Any season you will find beautiful landscapes, and all year round greenhouses!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Oksana S. 2 years ago on Google
    For a small fee ₴60 for adult and ₴30 for a children above 7yo you can visit Botanic park in Kiev and enjoy beautiful view of blossom trees, bushes and flowers! Real pleasure for the eye, great place to take a stroll and enjoy the beauty of the scenery You can buy all sorts of treats (food and drinks) next to the entrance I was visiting in May and it was a time to lilac and magnolia blossom! Incredible view and smell On the downside although there is an entrance fee I can’t say it’s be using to look after the garden properly. Most of the plants growing by themselves without any grooming, not all species has their own plate with name on it and those which have looks quite poor There are a lack of information signs on the crossing roads, only one toilet in the area, the walk paths in horrible condition #BotanicGarden #BotanicGardenKiev
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andriy V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place to walk in winter and summer. There is a greenhouse and a tropical terrarium to visit in winter, as well as many slides for sledding to suit all tastes. In summer, the whole area has a couple of dozen separate locations. The disadvantage is the presence of a church in the heart of the park. As a result, priests drive cars through the park and park on UN Avenue. Cars have no place in the park. (Original) Гарне місце для прогулянки і взимку і влітку. На території оранжерея та тропічний тераріум для відвідування взимку, а також безліч гірок для катання на санях на любий смак. Влітку вся територія має пару десятків обособлених локацій. Недолік це наявність церкви в самому центрі парку. Як результат попи катають машинами по парку і роблять парковку на алеї ООН. Машинам не місце в парку.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam K. 3 years ago on Google
    They have a very nice cactus collection. Good price too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 suzan s. 2 years ago on Google • 312 reviews
    must must to be visited place, breathtaking views and nature especially in spring and cooler summer days .. in winter its a whole different calm peaceful place... p.s: when you visit places with paid entry the least to get is good service in return; meaning by that in winter and snow days they could clean the walksides so elder people and kids won't slip .

  • 4/5 Oksana K. 6 years ago on Google • 122 reviews
    One of the most interesting places to visit in Kyiv. In winter it doesn't look especially picturesque, but should definitely be visited in spring, summer and autumn. In spring the lilac blooms and the smell is amazing (I haven't been personally but my friends enjoyed it very much). The location gives you an amazing 360° views of Kyiv. Easily accessible with public transport. In winter the territory seems not well looked after, but you can visit the greenhouses with tropical flowers, orchids and cacti. You have to pay for the entry separately. There is also a beautiful monastery/church on the grounds.

  • 5/5 Alina V. 4 years ago on Google • 93 reviews
    Huge, beautiful garden. A lot of installations and different types of plants. Here you can go either with family, friends or alone. A lot of places where to can Just sit and relax. One of my favourite things here is panoramic view on Kiev at lilac valley. Also you can take some nuts with you and feed squerrels, if you are luky to find them. It is worth visiting.

  • 4/5 Даша �. 1 month ago on Google • 66 reviews New
    I love going here, it's a great place and spacious. It is a pity that some parts of the garden are not fully cared for ( On this Sunday, we had time for the azaleas to bloom - very beautiful!

  • 1/5 Анна �. 2 months ago on Google • 40 reviews New
    As always, employees do not communicate with each other. No one knows each other's phone numbers. It is impossible to fit in a greenhouse and a greenhouse. We paid 200 hryvnias for the entrance - money for the wind. Horror.

  • 3/5 Артур �. 1 month ago on Google • 37 reviews New
    The owners forgot about the existence of lighting

  • 5/5 Julia A. 3 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    So lovely and large place with nice landscapes and rarely trees. Highly recommend to walk there whole day and evening. You may also visit St.Jones church which is on the territory of the garden. It’s old and with inspiring atmosphere inside.

  • 5/5 Nadiya 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place! (Original) Дуже гарне місце!

  • 5/5 Оксана �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful park, with beautiful areas for walks with children, photos on video;) (Original) Чудовий парк, з прекрасними територіями для прогулянки з дітьми, фотографувань на відеохйомки ;)

  • 4/5 Настя �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The garden is beautiful, but the entrance fee is too high when the plants are not in bloom. (Original) Сад красивый, но цена за вход не во время цветения растений завышена.

  • 3/5 Roman 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Paid, not very well maintained. Branch of the USSR (Original) Платно, не дуже доглянуто. Філіал СРСР

  • 5/5 Ярослава �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, great at any time of year. (Original) Гарне місце, чудове в будь-яку пору року.

  • 5/5 Alex I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A wonderful place to stay. However, there is a very large influx of visitors on weekends and holidays. Better to visit on a weekday. (Original) Замечательное место для отдыха. Однако в выходные и праздники очень большой наплыв посетителей. Лучше посетить в будний день.

  • 5/5 Natalia R. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place full of blossoming bushes on a big territory. You feel like diving into that green world forgetting of being almost in the heart of big city. Better to go in morning hours as starting to get crowded about lunch time.

  • 5/5 Abady A. 2 years ago on Google
    Really like the place the variety of plants and trees. Quite and green

  • 5/5 Yde B. 3 years ago on Google
    Super scenic and amazing views and smells. Has sections for every Ukrainian landscape and has dual language boards that inform you of species. Additionally there is the tropical greenhouse which is alright to visit once but is a bit pricey considering what it is.

  • 5/5 Stephen Bernard England H. 2 years ago on Google
    Couldn't have found a better place in june in Kyev to walk on a Sunday afternoon with my gf. Literally thousands of rose bushes in bloom everywhere.

  • 5/5 Serhii S. 2 years ago on Google
    Huge territory with plants and trees from all over the world. You’ll find beautiful spots in every season of the year

  • 5/5 Nora J. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely park huge a whole day trip and you won't finish it loved the rose garden very charming

  • 4/5 Natasha A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit and relax. When lilac is in a full bloom it is a fairy tale, but never go there around this period of time, guess why.

  • 5/5 laurent G. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous garden, clean, nicely organized, super view, a nice moment alone or in family

  • 5/5 Asmaa T. 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite Garden in kiev ,the perfect spot for a picnic or some yoga even or quiet reading time

  • 3/5 Алена �. 3 years ago on Google
    Совок,больше ничего не скажешь,еще зимой берут за вход в сад 50.00 грн,чтобы пройтись как по обычному парку,оранжерея 20.00 грн

  • 5/5 Jack R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good service (Original) Хорошее обслуживание

  • 5/5 Olga I. 3 years ago on Google
    Оранжерея чудова! Початок березня - саме час відвідати. 30 грн вхід + квиток в ботсад. З 10 ранку. Краще в будні або приходити на відкриття.

  • 5/5 Elena M. 3 years ago on Google
    Цветущие орхидеи и азалии, бромелиевые и камелии подарят ощущение тропическом сказки, запах лета и позитивного настроения. Любителям комнатного цветоводствв - уникальная возможность приобрести экзотические растения по очень приемлемой цене.

  • 5/5 Ольга �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good always (Original) Гарно завжди

  • 5/5 Сергей �. 3 years ago on Google
    Понравились оранжереи, рекомендую к посещению

  • 4/5 Ольга �. 3 years ago on Google
    Павильоны не плохие но хотелось лучше.

  • 5/5 Лина �. 3 years ago on Google
    Гарно, багато чудових локацій для фотосесії.

  • 5/5 Майкл �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Okay (Original) Хорошо

  • 5/5 leo d. 3 years ago on Google
    Улюблене місце відпочинку, все влаштовує це одне з найкращих міст Києва, це здобутки ботанічного саду, но не міської влади, величезний мінус це відсутність автопарки. Здається що у міськой владі налаштовані тільки збирати податки.

  • 5/5 Юлія �. 3 years ago on Google
    Гарної прогулянки !

  • 5/5 Djulia Z. 3 years ago on Google
    В оранжерее всегда тепло ;)

  • 5/5 Наталья �. 3 years ago on Google
    Свежий воздух, можно найти райские места для интровертов) приезжаем сюда 5 год и каждый раз открываем новое место. Потрясающая панорама со смотровой площадки.

  • 1/5 Валерия �. 3 years ago on Google
    Just a wonderful place with a horrible security! 1) at the entrance the guard took our ticket, but he didn't tear the "control" part, which means that they put the money for the ticket in their pockets! 2) we appeard to be locked at Rosarium, which we entered around 8 pm, at 8.30 pm. We called all the phone numbers on their website but no one answered. The fence was 2 m high and it was impossible for 3 girls to get over it. 3) around 9 pm one lady noticed us and asked the guard to let us out. The guard was very rude, he yield at us saying that we were hiding and we could handle the fence if wanted to. He also said that Rosarium is closed at 6 pm but we entered around 8 through the main gate and no one told us that it was about to close! Moreover, there was a lady taking care of roses who saw us sitting on the bench at 8 something and she didn't tell us anything! I would like to bring this case to the attention of the administration! Your security team doesn't act properly and they steal your money as well! I don't recommend this place especially for the foreigners!

  • 5/5 Stephen W. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is a great location to enjoy, quiet place to rest, and yet nicely located. Enjoy this hill, where you can see a great view for photography.

  • 5/5 Dima S. 3 years ago on Google
    It's one of the favorite places to go in Kyiv. It's nice, beautiful and romantic in any time of the year. If you're going to spend several hours here, don't forget to take some water or food with you (especially for children).

  • 5/5 Tim S. 3 years ago on Google
    Greenhouse on the territory of Botanic garden is a Wonderful place to visit in gray days of current Winter/Autumn (see working schedule on official website).

  • 4/5 kevintheradioguy 3 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed this garden. It's a bit soviet, of course, rough around the edges, but absolutely lovely early summer. Now when I moved to Ukraine, and settled down close to it, I'm looking forward to going there every weekend when trees and herbs start sprouting. And don't talk like that about going through ome kjnd of conspicuous fence hole. Fifty hryvnas isn't much at all, and if you like the garden and want it to exist, you should support it.

  • 5/5 Lidiia M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Greenhouse complex - a joy for the eyes and heart in the middle of winter ☺️ (Original) Оранжерейний комплекс - радість для очей і серця серед зими ☺️

  • 4/5 Nik C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place... But in a deplorable state... USSR PLACE....

  • 5/5 Андрей �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best parks in Kiev (Original) Один из самых лучших парков в Киеве

  • 5/5 Gennadiy F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good place to relax (Original) Гарне місце для відпочинку

  • 5/5 кактусик 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lots of rare plants (Original) Дуже багато рідкісних рослин

  • 5/5 Alex 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Recommended for visiting (Original) Рекомендую для відвідування

  • 5/5 Нина �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great place to walk at any time of the year. (Original) Прекрасное место для прогулок в любое время года

  • 3/5 Polina N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Condition does not match the price (Original) Стан не відповідає ціні

  • 5/5 Елена �. 3 years ago on Google
    Очень красивый парк. Особенно когда цветет сирень. Очень рекомендую к посещению.

  • 5/5 Наталя �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) At any time of the year - an incredible place (Original) В будь-яку пору року - неймовірне місце

  • 5/5 Viktoria K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Class, paradise in our city, a place where you can relax your soul and take great photos. (Original) Класс, рай в нашем городе, место где можно отдохнуть душой и сделать великолепные фото.

  • 5/5 Ivanko G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cool +) (Original) Дуже круто+)

  • 5/5 Олег �. 3 years ago on Google
    сюда только с хорошей физ подготовкой!

  • 5/5 Наталья �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A wonderful place! Lots of greenery, they take care of the plantings, they try to decorate them beautifully (Original) Прекрасное место!Много зелени,ухаживают за насаждениями,пытаются оформлять красиво

  • 4/5 Александр Колесов. Кинолог �. 3 years ago on Google
    Хороший парк,немного привести в порядок....

  • 5/5 Anastasiia P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The greenhouse is now unsurpassed;) (Original) Оранжерея нині неперевершена;)

  • 4/5 Ольга �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Were in the greenhouse. Liked everything. (Original) Были в оранжерее. Понравилось все.

  • 4/5 Svetlana P. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    The place is nice, but why the price of 100 UAH for the entrance? If I want to go for a walk with my 10- and 12-year-old children, how much should I earn? Living in Kyiv and not being able to go for a walk in national places. This does not apply to greenhouses. It is disgusting that they extort money for everything. Why do we still have the concept that living with nature, breathing clean air, drinking clean water is a luxury....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Титаренко �. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    There are no pointers to where. If you don't find anything the first time, you have to ask everything. The benches are shabby, the steps are shabby. The toilet is terrible and smelly. Nature and greenhouse beauty


Call +380 44 285 4105 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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