Kharkiv: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Kharkiv, also known as Kharkov, is the second-largest city in Ukraine. Located in the northeast of the country, it is the largest city of the historic region of Sloboda Ukraine.

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UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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Updated information about the Russian invasion of Ukraine (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

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There was no change to the advisory level. Armed conflict risks were updated under “unrest” indicator. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Do not travel to Ukraine for any reason due to the Russia-Ukraine war. U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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Kharkiv: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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