Accommodations range from luxurious to basic, depending on the region of the country. Five-star hotels exist in Kiev and Donetsk, and four-star hotels can be found in Lviv, Odessa, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Yalta. They are clean, comfortable and adequate, though expensive. Homestays offer more independence and freedom, and apartment rentals, especially in Kiev, Odessa and Yalta, are preferred by many foreign visitors. The apartments typically meet high standards and come fully equipped with everything from modern furnishings, air-conditioning and satellite TV to housekeeping.
