Odes'ka Oblast' Travel Forum

which are the best hotels on a trendy beach in odessa?

I was in Odessa in April and had with me about 5 addresses of youth hostels that should be there. When i arrived, ALL of them was or closed or simply disappeared, or eventually turned into a hotel for 50 euros per night. Can someone please tell me where in Odessa i can find a cheap place to spend few nights (because i am searching a flat in the meantime). Thanks a lot for any answers (addresses).

Does anybody have a performance schedule for the Odessa Opera Theater for Sept 2&3 2008? Thanks in advance.

Hi,
I planning on visiting odessa by end of June. Can anyone suggest a Homestay available in Odessa. I will be staying for 15 days.
Thanks

Hey all!! I am a black male who is planning a trip tp the Ukraine. I've heard stories about foreigners being hassled by police. Since I will stick out like a sore thumb, can anyone give me tips on being safe?

Hi.

I will be travelling to Odessa soon to meet a young lady I have been corresponding with for quite a long time. I have bought some jewellery for her as a gift, but one website I have seen states that I must declare the jewellery at customs at the airport and that if I do I am likely to be charged 100% import duty on it even though it is a gift.

Can anybody tell me if this is true or give me some advice from previous experience. I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks,
RiX.

Travelling on the E87 between Odessa and Izmayil, one have to transit Moldovan territory.

Is this painless in regard of car documentation, insurance, etc travelling in a Ukranian rental car?

Hello,
any of you know how to find, russian language courses or language exchange partners (students) in Odessa? i'm planning to stay there for 4-8 weeks, starting from march.
I can read cyrillic and speak a little. And would like to improve it while my staying there.

any help would be appreciated.
thanks
daniel

Hi, we are going to Odessa in May. Do cruise ships dock far from the town and, if so, is there an easy way to reach the town. What should we see whilst there?

Val

Hello, I would want in May June after Odessa-Cherson for 10 days and would want with pleasure with my tent on a favorable camp site. Can you help me there? Many thanks

Hi,

I am thinking of moving out to Odessa for a few months from March. If you live there, or have been there, can you help me to get some idea of what life is like there?

Any info about expat communities / opportunities for meeting English speakers would be great

thanks!

Simon

is there what to do in odessa in march?its no option to go swiming so probably its not so interesting there that time?or i'm wrong?

After few days I'm going to Odessa for a while.Can somebody suggest a nice and cheap place where to stay?Where is the best place to have a quiet drink?I'm coming by bus from Chisinau.Do you know where this busses stop?What is the best way to get from there to the center?How much money will I need for a day?

I want to travel to Odessa.Are there any busses from Chisinau to Odessa?From what I read on this site is not good to go by train.Is it better with the buss?Or will I find any taxi in the bus station?Do you know how much will cost me by bus or by taxi?And how long wil it take?What do you recomend?

I want to visit Odessa in the future.I live in Bucharest.I want to find a way to get there without using the plane or to pass by train in Moldova and Transnistria.
Can anybody help me?
Is there any bus from any city in Romania to Odessa or any ferry on the Black sea?Or even it's not straight,to any other closer town?

is it possible to take a train from berlin straight to odessa are do i have to change in kiev?
thanx

Does anyone know what the options for buses to Moldova, Chisianu are from Odessa. What company operates the srvice and i need a route that avoids Tiraspol. Many thanks

Where did they erect the new Catherine The Great statue in Odessa?

Hello, we are visiting Odessa only for one day on 10 Septemb. Where can we find a tourist guide who shows us the most interesting places for about 6 hours? Must speak English. ( we are from Holland)

may be a student? thanks.

Hello, we are planning to have a wedding in Odessa (Ukraine) in September 2008. I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good place for a reception (about 20-30 people). We're trying to find a restaurant with great music (live preferrably), excellent food, and nice lighting. Can anyone recommend? Thanks!

Can any one please tell me whether there is a border crossing at Vylkove for non-Romanians / non-Ukrainians?

I'm planning to cross the border by bicycle, so taking a boat is no problem if there is no bridge.

I don't need visa for both countries (I'm dutch).

I've searched around, but couldn't find any good webcams in Odessa. Does anyone have any good links? Thanks!

guys, i was just wondering if anyone knows what's an exchange rate for a russian rouble in ukrain? * thanx beforehand!

Hi,

Could somenone tell me is there any budget hotel in Odessa, room with double beds, private bathroom, under 35 EU? I was in Odessa in 2004, and paid 20 EU in one hotel in the very center of the town (forgot the name), think it was Pass...? Any idea of reasonable accomodation for 5 nights starting from the end of July? How about the prices, have they gone high?
Thanks!

I called hotel to check about "Protected Parking". Got an English speaking lady. She said there is Protected Parking, cost 25 UAH per day.
Anybody used it? Does it have a fence and 24hr guard?

I will be visiting Odessa for one day in September (on a cruise) and am curious if the sights in Odessa are within walking distance from the seaport? I prefer to visit on my own, preferring to avoid taxis, buses and the cruiseline excursions. Any help would be appreciated!

Hi friends. can anybody tell me about any direct fright from Dubai to Odessa? or from Delhi to odessa? I am at Dhaka now. What's the easiest way to fly from dhaka to Odessa?

Does anyone have a schedule for ballet, opera, theatre, or symphony in Odessa for 2nd and 3rd week in April? I want to attend very much, thank you, alan

I'm wanting to travel from Kiev to Odessa on the 26th of May and then from Odessa to L'viv on the 29th of May 2007.

Can someone let me know the train times from Kiev to Odessa for the 26th and the train time from odessa to L'viv on the 29th of May?

Prefer direct trains if there is a choice. Also, will I have to book in advance to secure a seat and if so how long in advance?

Thanks

Mick W.

Hi,
What is the best and fastest way to get from Odessa to Sewastopol?
Is there a ferry? If so is it going everyday? How long does it take by train, bus or ferry?
Please give me info. THX