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When travelling abroad we sometimes forget to think about peculiarities of the ways of life in another country. In some cases they differ in different cities of the same country. So here are collected the most important facts about Odessa ways of life.
Main current is 220 Volt (50 Hertz). Not all sockets are fit for European or US electric appliances, therefore carrying a universal adapter and voltage transformer is essential if you plan to use your laptop, electric toothbrush, etc.
Cold/hot water supply is according to schedule: a few hours in the morning and in the evening. BUT in all hotels and apartments we are offering have individual system of water supply.
It is advisable not to take big sums of money with you, do not exchange money on the street, when using public transport watch your luggage, hand bags or pockets. Do not take taxi with strangers. Obeying these simple rules will make your stay safe and pleasant.
There are two types of public transport in Lviv: municipal and private.
To the first category belong all trolleybus and tram system
Operating hours: 7.30 am - 10.00 pm. Frequency: every 15-20 min. BUT be ready to wait longer for tram/trolleybus depot is out of date and machines are sometimes broken.
To the second category belong minibuses (or marshrutne taksi or marshrutky). These are wagons adapted for passanger transportation. Slowly but steadily they are changed for big specialized cars. They are yellow, orange or white coloured.
Operating hours: 7.00 am - 10.00 pm. Frequency: every 15 min. You pay for the trip when you get off the minibus. The fare depends on the length of the route.
Taxi is the most comfortable way to get where you want. Useful numbers for taxi services in Odessa: 1570 ("Service-Taxi"), +380 482 34-80-80 ("Igal-Taxi"), +380 482 7 111 200 ("Own (Svoe) Taxi"). Minimal fare - 18-20 UAH (2 km), every kilometre above the limit - 2.80 - 3 UAH in town.
Internet. Though Internet is widely used by Odessa citizens, still not all hotels and apartments are equipped with Internet access. So if you badly need Internet you can visit one of Internet clubs. Most of them also offer cheap telephone calls abroad:
"Submarine" on 49/51 Preobrazhenska str. Internet access - 5 UAH/hour. Other services - printer, xerox; light snacks, hot and cold drinks, beverages.
"Planet Internet" on 58, Rishelievska str.
"Net Centre" on 75, Ekaterinenska str.
"Messenger" on 38, Torgova str. Internet access - 3-5 UAH/hour. Other services - printer, xerox. |
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Price from:
375 UAH
Centre: 1 km
Airport: 8 km
Reception 24h, Fixed phone, Internet access, Conference room, Restaurant
Price from:
420 UAH
Airport: 39 km
Parking, Room service, Reception 24h, Fixed phone, Internet access, Shower, Cable TV
Price from:
450 UAH
Airport: 8 km
Cable TV, Bath tube, Kitchen
Price from:
250 UAH
Centre: 3 km
Airport: 8 km
Reception 24h, Shower, Conference room, Cable TV
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Odessa Guide 
