Hotels in Uzhhorod

Uzhhorod, an old city on the Uzh river

Uzhhorod is the regional capital of Zakarpattia, on the Uzh river next to the Slovak border. Uzhhorod Castle rises above the old town and houses the regional museum, and next to it an open-air museum of folk architecture shows wooden houses and churches from across the region. People love the city for its compact centre, the riverside embankment with its long linden alley, cosy cafés, Transcarpathian food and wine.

When to go

Uzhhorod is busiest in April, when the sakura trees bloom, so book accommodation early for those weeks. May and September are warm and calm, ideal for walks and trips around the area. Uzhhorod is one of the warmest cities in Ukraine, so summer can be hot. Autumn brings the grape harvest and wine tastings in the surrounding villages, and the mild winter is a good time to pair the city with Zakarpattia’s thermal pools.

How to get there

Ukrzaliznytsia trains run to Uzhhorod from Kyiv, Lviv and other cities, and the train is the most convenient way to arrive. Buses also connect Uzhhorod with many Ukrainian cities. By car, the road crosses the Carpathians, usually via Mukachevo.

Where to stay

Apartel Uzhhorod Hotel & SPA is a modern four-star apartment hotel on Sobranetska Street for leisure and business travellers. The apartment-hotel format combines full hotel service with the comfort of home, which suits longer stays too. According to the hotel, the price of your stay includes breakfast at Limoncello, access to the spa, Wi-Fi and parking. The spa has a Turkish hammam, a Finnish sauna, a jacuzzi, a cold plunge pool, a salt room, a gym and a massage room. The hotel also has the Asian restaurant Sake Lounge, a summer terrace with a bar, a conference room, a guarded car park and an electric-vehicle charging station. Check the hotel page for room availability on your dates.

To see more of Zakarpattia, continue to the region’s resorts: browse hotels in Koson, close to the Kosyno thermal complex, and hotels in Shayan, known for its Shayanska mineral water.

What to see

In the centre, see Uzhhorod Castle and the open-air museum, the Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Korzo Street, the embankment with its linden alley and the pedestrian bridge over the Uzh. Look out for the mini-sculptures scattered around the old town, and in spring walk through the Czech quarter when its sakura trees are in bloom. Outside the city, visit the ruins of Nevytske Castle in the forest and the wineries of Zakarpattia.

Travel tips

The old town is compact: leave the car at the hotel and walk from the castle to the embankment. During the sakura bloom the embankment and the Czech quarter are crowded, so visit the most popular spots in the morning. Uzhhorod sits on the Slovak border, and the Hungarian border near Chop is not far, so the city is a handy overnight stop before or after a trip abroad. Don't miss the Zakarpattia food: bograch, banosh, local cheeses and wines are served in many restaurants in the centre. For trips around, to Nevytske Castle, wineries or thermal pools, you'll need a car or a taxi.