Mykolaiv: A Bustling City North of the Black Sea
Just 40 miles north of the Black Sea on the Buh River lies Mykolaiv, Ukraine, the heart of the shipbuilding industry of the country. Also an important transportation hub, the southern Ukranian city is also called Nikolaev in Russian. The nearest airport is Mykolaiv Airport (NLV), about 9 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mykolaiv, Ukraine is between late April and early July or between late August and early October. December, August, and October are the busiests months for travel. Best to book Mykolaiv, Ukraine hotels in January during the lean season. Visit in April for Odesa's annual Carnival Humorina or in July for Dubno's Taras Bulba Festival.
What to Do & Area Attractions
A visit to the Museum of Shipbuilding and the Fleet is a must when in Mykolaiv, with its exhibitions on navigation and fleet history. At Mykolayiv Zoo, enjoy a wildlife park sitting on 19 acres with over 5,700 species and a museum. Visit Mykolaiv Regional Museum of Local History, one of the oldest museums in the country. Go rafting at Pivdennyi Buh River. The Reikartz is a Mykolaiv hotel that offers well-equipped rooms and suites with kitchenettes, as well as a restaurant, Irish pub, outdoor pool, and riverfront terrace with sun loungers. Ukrayinsʹkyy Palats is just 3 minute on foot from the Pushkinska Street tram station and is a hotel that offers rooms with city views and complimentary breakfast, a posh restaurant, conference rooms, and banquet hall.
