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Things to Do  

Pavilion

Pavilion, Sumy

 Chamsa Says:  A 19th century wooden pavillion. 

Hotels  

Khimik

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Hotels  

Greenwich Hotel: Business-class hotel

Greenwich Hotel: Business-class hotel, Sumy

 f.c.u.k. Says:  This is good and modern hotel located in the very heart of the city, the staff are friendly and the service is very good! This is a complex that includes hotel of 4 rooms, 3 single and 1 double, english-style pub and cafe. Rooms are equiped with TV, bathroom, Internet... 

Ukraina: OK hotel

Ukraina: OK hotel, Sumy

 Ruai Says:  The Hotel Ukraina is near the centre of town and offers what appears to be the best accomodation in town. The rooms are adequate, the staff a bit unfriendly and the restaurant to be avoided if you can. One floor appears to be undergoing renovation. 

hotel khimik: Khimik, Avoid!

hotel khimik: Khimik, Avoid!, Sumy

 skybluegaz Says:  The hotel receptionist had a attitude right from the start, I really didn't feel welcome. The room was pretty grim, the beds were a bit of foam wedged into the walls, The bathroom was a mess. It is only a five minute walk from the centre of town and $20 a night, but I would... 

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Restaurants  

New York street pizza: good pizza

New York street pizza: good pizza, Sumy

 plainnuts Says:  the place is down a flight of stairs across from the banking institute. there very reasonable and not bad for a place to fill up. they also have some tables outside for eating. I didn't see a menu in English but they might have one. they have good salads and decent pizza. I... 

Port Royal: good micro brewery

Port Royal: good micro brewery, Sumy

 plainnuts Says:  The food was quite good and not very expensive. I am not a beer drinker but quite enjoyed one of the fine brews they make. We sat outside next to a pond with a ship in it where others were seated. they had a menu in English and the staff was friendly by Ukrainian... 

Chaikoff cafe: Most elegant place in town

Chaikoff cafe: Most elegant place in town, Sumy

 Ruai Says:  Nice place with good coffee and tasty cakes. If you close your eyes you might almost be in Vienna ;) Depends on what they have 

Blynna: Quick and filling!

Blynna: Quick and filling!, Sumy

 Ruai Says:  If you are looking for breakfast, this place will do the trick (as long as you like pancakes :) Pancakes! 

Gurman restaurant: Good Armenian food

Gurman restaurant: Good Armenian food, Sumy

 Ruai Says:  Small place so if there are a few of you book ahead! All the Armenian ones :-) 

The Old Mill: Old Ukrainian experience

The Old Mill: Old Ukrainian experience, Sumy

 Ruai Says:  This restaurant is set in what looks like an old mill. The inside is kitted out in what is supposed to be 'authentic' old Ukrainian style. Its cute if a bit Kitschy. Food is good though. 

Transportation  

Taxi's in Sumy

Taxi's in Sumy, Sumy

 skybluegaz Says:  Taxi's are really cheap,but be aware that westerners may get charged a bit more that locals. 

Airport Transfer (Taxi)

Airport Transfer (Taxi), Sumy

 skybluegaz Says:  Sumy is about four hours drive East from Kiev, Borispol Average cost of taxi transfer is about $100 if you arrange that through someone from Sumy, I think you'll find it much more expensive to hire a taxi at kiev.For transfer information contact my friends Lena & Andrey at... 

Shopping  

The typical Russian department store

The typical Russian department store, Sumy

 Chamsa Says:  Like in Russian days most cities had one big department store in the centre. This is the one of Sumy. Go and have a look to get an idea. normal local prices 

What to Pack  

Sumy essentials

Sumy essentials, Sumy

 skybluegaz Says:   roads and pavements are pretty uneven, sensible shoes required for walking Toilet roll is a mustif you are like me and mosquitoes find you attractive, repellent required near water or forest areas. 

The Place

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The People

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Questions and Answers

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Top Sumy Writers

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Pretty provincial city

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 Sumy is a city of about 300,000 near the Russian border. It hosts a number of Universities and is a a nice place to spend a little time. 

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Sumy, Ukraine

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 On first impression, Sumy may look a little neglected, but don't let that cloud your view. It's a really chilled out place, the people are lovely, really warm and friendly. The buildings are gorgeous,... 

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Chamsa's Sumy Page

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Sumy. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Sumy, Ukraine

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 My nationality is Ukrainian Russian. Funny how I ended up in USA against my own will. I was a baby, that's why! 2001 was the first year I got to visit my home town. The reason? My sister Olga's... 

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Sumy center

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