Travel Guide

Uman Travel Guide

Practical information for Jewish visitors to Uman, Ukraine

Uman is a major destination for Breslov chassidim, especially during Rosh Hashanah when tens of thousands gather at the resting place of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. This guide covers Jewish hotels, transportation, kosher food, and how to plan your visit.

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Jewish Hotels on Pushkinska Street (Pushkina St.)

The main Jewish hotel district in Uman is centered on Pushkinska Street (often written Pushkina). These are the well-known Jewish hotels in that area:

Bnei Hoshen Hotel
בני הושען
Pushkinska Street area
Hotel Teplik
טהפליק
Pushkinska Street area
Ohr HaGanuz / Orot Hotel
אור הגנוז / אורות
Pushkinska Street area
Lechaim Hotel
לחיים
Pushkinska Street area
Shar Tzion Hotel
שער ציון
Pushkinska Street area

Recommended Taxi — Piccola Driver

Piccola Taxi (Te Taxi Piccola)

A trusted local driver familiar with the Jewish community, hotels, tziyun, and Rosh Hashanah routes in Uman.

Location: Uman, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine

Ask your hotel or community contact for the current Piccola driver number before arrival.

How to Get to Uman

Fly to Kyiv (Boryspil KBP or Zhuliany IEV), then travel by car or organized bus to Uman (~3–4 hours).
Many groups arrange private buses from Bnei Brak, Jerusalem, New York, and other cities before Rosh Hashanah.
From Odessa or other Ukrainian cities, pre-arranged car service is the most reliable option.
Confirm your hotel address on Pushkinska Street before booking ground transport.

Rosh Hashanah in Uman

Book hotels months in advance — Pushkinska Street hotels fill quickly.
Expect large crowds at the tziyun of Rabbi Nachman; arrive early for tefillah.
Organized groups provide buses, meals, and security coordination during Yom Tov.
Carry passport, hotel confirmation, and local emergency contacts at all times.
Dress modestly and respect local customs in the Jewish quarter and at the tziyun.

Local Transportation

Walking is common between Pushkinska Street hotels and the tziyun area during Rosh Hashanah.
Pre-book a trusted taxi driver (such as Piccola) for airport transfers and late-night trips.
Group buses run between major hotels and the tziyun — ask your hotel or organizer.
Avoid unmarked taxis during peak season; use numbers from your hotel or community.

Kosher Food

Many Jewish hotels on Pushkinska Street offer kosher meals, especially during Rosh Hashanah.
Community kitchens and meal packages are arranged by organizers — book through your hotel or group.
Bring snacks and essentials if arriving outside peak season when fewer kitchens are open.
Confirm kashrus standards with your hotel or rabbi before relying on any specific kitchen.

Essentials

Currency: Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH); USD/EUR often accepted in the Jewish area.
Language: Hebrew, Yiddish, and English are widely spoken in the Jewish quarter.
Tziyun: Rabbi Nachman's resting place is the spiritual center of every visit.
Emergency: Save your hotel number, group leader, and embassy contacts before travel.
Weather: Pack for cool evenings in autumn (Rosh Hashanah season).