Staryi Kosiv
Kosiv district · Ivano-Frankivsk region
Staryi Kosiv is a settlement in the Carpathian region of Ukraine. Location: Kosiv district, Ivano-Frankivsk region. Worth seeing nearby: Bee hives, Staryi Kosiv — 1 km; Mykhailo Strutynskyi Museum of Folk Art — 1 km; Museum of the Maliavsky family — 1 km. The nearest peaks: Castle Hill (City) — 450 m; Mount Kichera — 567 m; Mount Ostry (Ostra) — 584 m. Hiking trails close by: Spring – Kosiv; Mount Ostryi – Mount Mykhalkiv (yellow trail). There are places to stay here and nearby, from guest houses to hotels.
Below: places to stay, sights, trails and peaks nearby, the weather and answers to frequent questions.
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What to visit
Landmarks, museums and places of interest near Staryi Kosiv.
SightBee hives, Staryi KosivStaryi Kosivunder 1 km from the centreThese are special buildings with beds arranged over real beehives. But don't worry, it's absolutely safe, as bees cannot fly inside the miracle house.
MuseumMykhailo Strutynskyi Museum of Folk ArtKosiv1.1 km from the centreThe Mykhailo Strutynskyi Museum of Folk Art is one of the places to visit while in Kosiv, Ivano-Frankivsk region.
MuseumMuseum of the Maliavsky familyKosiv1.1 km from the centreToday, the name of the artist Hennadii Maliavskyi, a former graduate of the Lviv Institute of Applied and Decorative Arts, is associated primarily with such masters of...
ChurchSt. Basil the Great Church, KosivKosiv1.9 km from the centreBasil the Great Church in Kosiv is part of a monastery. The locals call the temple Moskalevskyi after the name of the district where it is located.
NatureRocky ridgeKosiv2.6 km from the centreAt the foot of the ridge is the Rybnytsia River. The ridge has its name from the large number of sandstone stones and rocks.
LakeCity Banske Lake (Kosiv)Beskids and Carpathian Foothills2.6 km from the centre364 m above sea levelThere are lakes of technogenic origin in the Hutsul mountains. One such lake is Banske Lake (near the former factory "Hutsulshchyna") in Kosiv.Craft nearby
All craft places
Crafts & workshopsGonchar Ceramics & Coffee Workshop, KosivKosiv1.8 km from the centreA pottery where you drink coffee from cups made on site Gonchar is a small ceramics and coffee workshop in central Kosiv run by the Chornyi family of potters.
Crafts & workshopsKosiv Painted Ceramics Masterclass, KosivKosiv1.9 km from the centreYellow deer, green birds, riders and flowers on a warm white background — Kosiv painted ceramics are recognisable at a glance.
Crafts & workshopsLizhnyk Weaving Masterclass, KosivKosiv1.9 km from the centreA lizhnyk of your own: what the masterclass is The Kosiv area is one of the main centres of Hutsul lizhnyk weaving, and the best way to understand the craft is to sit...
Craft shopsChichka shop of Hutsul handicrafts, KosivKosiv2.2 km from the centreChichka is a shop of contemporary handmade Hutsul goods in the very centre of Kosiv, at 76 Nezalezhnosti Street.
Markets & fairsKosiv Market (Smodnyansky Market), KosivKosiv2.6 km from the centreKosiv (Smodnyansky) Market in Ivano-Frankivsk region is a treasure trove of folk traditions, a corner of Hutsulshchyna that tourists and guests should definitely visit...
Craft shopsFiraworkshop author ceramics studio-shop, KosivKosiv2.7 km from the centreFiraworkshop is a creative studio of author ceramics in Kosiv, at 213 Nezalezhnosti Street, where you can both buy finished pieces and try working with clay yourself.Where to stay
Hotels, sadybas and cottages in and around Staryi Kosiv.
MotelKokosKosiv1.1 km from the centreBBQParkingWi‑FiNearby: City Banske Lake 2.9 kmKosivskyi Huk Waterfall 3.3 km6 trailsfrom 1 300 UAH per night
HotelLyubavaKosiv1.1 km from the centreSaunaBBQParkingNearby: City Banske Lake 3.7 kmKosivskyi Huk Waterfall 4.4 km3 trailsfrom 720 UAH per night
HotelSosnovyi DvirKosiv1.5 km from the centreHot tubSaunaBBQNearby: City Banske Lake 2.9 kmKosivskyi Huk Waterfall 3.2 km6 trailsfrom 1 200 UAH per night
HotelPysankaKosiv1.7 km from the centreHot tubPoolBBQNearby: City Banske Lake 2.1 kmKosivskyi Huk Waterfall 2.3 km6 trailsfrom 780 UAH per night
HotelKosivKosiv1.9 km from the centreParkingPetsNearby: City Banske Lake 800 mKosivskyi Huk Waterfall 1.6 km8 trailsfrom 1 250 UAH per night
HotelZhyvytsiaKosiv2.2 km from the centreSaunaBBQParkingNearby: City Banske Lake 500 mKosivskyi Huk Waterfall 1.1 km8 trailsfrom 960 UAH per nightTrails nearby
All trails
EasyOne-dayMarkedSpring KosivElevation profile369–474 m2.3 kmascent 96 m≈ 45 min walking1.5 km from the centre
ModerateOne-dayMarkedMount Ostryi Mount Mykhalkiv (yellow trail)Elevation profile382–812 m7.7 kmascent 652 m≈ 3 h walking2.5 km from the centre
EasyOne-dayMarkedSt Nicholas Estate Huk Kosivskyi WaterfallElevation profile368–637 m6.9 kmascent 209 m≈ 2 h walking2.7 km from the centrePeaks nearby
All peaks
PeakCastle Hill (City)Kosivaltitude 450 m2 km from the centreThe top offers a panoramic view of the city. The mountain is home to unique black alpine pines, as well as deciduous and coniferous plantations, and white acacia...
PeakMount KicheraKosivaltitude 567 m3.9 km from the centreThe march to Kichera is an easy walk that all tourists can do. The small length of the march allows you to take your time and just enjoy nature, eat berries, listen to...
PeakMount Ostry (Ostra)Kosivaltitude 584 m4.2 km from the centre2 trails to the topThe mountain offers wonderful views of the entire Kosiv. The descent is steep, and autumn is magical here.