I am Ukrainian and I like my country and hope you will like it as well. Cities I would recommend visiting are Kijiv, L'viv, Kamyanets'-Podilskij, Ternopil', Zbarasz, the Crimea etc. Country of Cossacks and Zaporhiz'ka Sicz - smell of freedom will fill your nostrils on the banks of the Dnieper river.
These are places with old history, some of them have beautiful old castles.
Lviv has Vysokyj Zamok (ruins of an old citadel of the city), beautiful downtown - Ratusza, Lychakiws'kie cemetary - one of the most beautiful cemetaries in the world (at least from those that I saw and I saw many). Many famous Ukrainian, and not only, poets, writers and political leaders are buried there. Opera House in the center of the city will fascinate you with its beauty of the late xix century architecture. Lots of churches both old and new. Armenian church is one from xiii century - the oldest in the city. You will see fountains devoted to Neptun, Diana and two other mythical deities of Ancient Greece at the heart of the city. Close to it there is a huge Polish Cathedral, very beautiful and you can attend mass in Polish I think twice a day; at other times it is open for tourists. Many cool pubs, underground taverns with guys in uniforms etc. You will like it. And Kijiv - the capital - is just too much is there. I will only tell you that it was founded in 5th century, so it is really old. As a tourist ,Kiet, you will like it a lot especially if you are interested in history and fun. Ukrainians are open-hearted people, they will understand you no problem, you don't need to worry if you don't know the language.
Agree that roads are a disaster and less expensive hotels won't provide you with commodities you are accustomed to. Water can be turned off at evening hours. It is not, of course, the top, far from it, but it is in no way that bad. But definately give it a try , at least for Kijiv and L'viv and I swear you'll be back.
My hope is that sometime our roads be better and hotel service as well so you can enjoy your stay there. Ukraine is a warm-hearted country and kind people, so I know you'll spend a great time there. Prices are less expensive than in Poland especially food-wise. Oh, and food. There is so much similarities in Ukrainian and Polish cuisine so you won't get a "food-shock syndrome". "Puzata hata" is a inexpensive chain of restaurants were you can buy delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts.
Welcome! And enjoy your stay.
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