Are you looking for comfortable accommodation for a holiday or pilgrimage in Uman? We offer daily rentals of houses and cottages in Uman without intermediaries directly from owners. A daily house rental in Uman — is an ideal option for large families, pilgrimage groups, or groups of friends who are going to visit the famous dendrological park "Sofiyivka" or make a pilgrimage to the tomb of Rabbi Nachman, as houses accommodate significantly more guests and offer their own territory in a city with two unique global phenomena.
Private houses and cottages in Uman are mostly located in different areas of the city — near the "Sofiyivka" park, in the center, or near the Hasidic quarter. To rent a house in Uman daily means getting the opportunity to relax comfortably in a city with a unique dendrological park of world significance covering 180 hectares and a center of Hasidic pilgrimage, combining the advantages of private territory with proximity to the main attractions.
Many properties in Uman offer an expanded range of amenities. A daily rental house in Uman may feature a sauna, a barbecue, spacious gazebos, and parking. This allows you to spend your time as comfortably as possible after an excursion through "Sofiyivka" or a pilgrimage visit.
Renting a house in Uman by the day is ideal for large families, pilgrimage groups, and tourist companies, as the capacity of private houses significantly exceeds that of daily apartments in Uman. This is especially relevant during Rosh Hashanah, when tens of thousands of Hasidim come to celebrate, or for large families visiting "Sofiyivka".
Houses in Uman are often conveniently located relative to the park, center, or synagogue, allowing you to easily reach the necessary places on foot or by transport.
Uman is a city in the Cherkasy region with a population of about 82,000 people, located 210 kilometers from Kyiv and 194 kilometers from Cherkasy. Uman is known worldwide for two unique phenomena — the National Dendrological Park "Sofiyivka" and the annual mass pilgrimage of Hasidim to the tomb of Rabbi Nachman.
The first written mention of Uman dates back to 1616. Over the centuries, the city passed from Polish tycoons to Cossack hetmans. In 1768, a tragic event known as the Koliivshchyna occurred in Uman — a peasant uprising led by the Haidamakas Maksym Zalizniak and Ivan Gonta, during which about 20,000 Poles and Jews lost their lives.
Daily house rentals in Uman are in stable demand among both tourists and Hasidic pilgrims from all over the world.
The National Dendrological Park "Sofiyivka" is a masterpiece of world garden and park art, founded in 1796 by the Polish tycoon Stanis?aw Szcz?sny (Felix) Potocki in honor of his wife Sofia Glavani-Witt. The park covers 180 hectares and is one of the most beautiful in Europe, the second-largest dendrological park in Ukraine after Alexandria Park.
The history of the park's creation is a story of great love. Stanis?aw Potocki, one of the wealthiest tycoons of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, fell in love with a beautiful Greek woman, Sofia, the wife of Count Józef Witt. Sofia was a mistress of Prince Potemkin at the time. To win Sofia's heart, Potocki divorced her from her husband, married her, and decided to create the most beautiful park in Europe for her.
The park was created during 1796-1802 under the leadership of the talented engineer Ludwik Metzel. The basis of the composition consists of mythological subjects of Ancient Greece and Rome — Sofia's homeland. Thousands of serfs dug ponds, underground rivers, built waterfalls, moved giant granite boulders, and laid out alleys.
More than 3,300 species of trees and shrubs were planted in the park — both local and exotic, brought from various countries. Marble statues of Greek gods, philosophers, and poets were brought from Italy and France. The official opening of the park took place in May 1800 on Sofia's name day.
The park impresses with its beauty and diversity. There are the Elysian Fields, the Tempe Valley, the Tarpeian Rock, the Ionian Sea, and the Grotto of Calypso.
One of the park's most famous landmarks is the underground river Acheron, 224 meters long. According to Greek mythology, Acheron is the river in the kingdom of the dead, across which the ferryman Charon transported the souls of the deceased. In "Sofiyivka," you can float down this underground river in a boat accompanied by a guide. This is one of the most impressive experiences when visiting the park.
The Island of Ithaca symbolizes marital fidelity — Odysseus returned to this island after ten years of wandering to his faithful wife Penelope. The Leucadian Rock reminds us of the poetess Sappho, who threw herself into the sea because of unrequited love. The Flora Pavilion, built in 1846, adorns the park's main alley.
According to legend, when Sofia saw the park, she was so impressed that she wanted to ride into it on a white horse along a snow-covered road. But by the opening, the snow had already melted. Then Count Potocki ordered the road in front of the Flora Pavilion to be covered with a thick layer of salt, which at that time cost as much as gold.
Unfortunately, the love story of Potocki and Sofia did not have a happy ending. Sofia remained cold to her husband and was unfaithful to him with numerous lovers. Potocki lost a significant part of his property at cards. After his death in 1805, Sofia pragmatically decided to sell the park, but unsuccessfully. She died in 1822.
In 1832, the park was confiscated from Sofia's son Alexander for his participation in the Polish uprising and presented to Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. In Soviet times, the park became a scientific institution of the Academy of Sciences of the Ukrainian SSR. In 2004, the park received National status. Every year, "Sofiyivka" is visited by up to 500,000 tourists.
Houses near Sofiyivka allow you to walk through the park daily and enjoy its beauty in different seasons.
Every year on Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year in September-October), 30-50 thousand Hasidim from all over the world come to Uman for a pilgrimage to the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810) — the spiritual leader of Breslov Hasidism and great-grandson of the founder of Hasidism, the Baal Shem Tov.
Rabbi Nachman is one of the most famous Hasidic Tzadikim, the author of numerous religious works and parables. He was born in the town of Medzhybizh in Podillia into a family of prominent rabbis. From childhood, he showed extraordinary religious abilities, spending much time in prayer and studying the Torah.
In 1798-1799, Rabbi Nachman made a pilgrimage to Eretz Yisrael, which was an extremely dangerous journey in those days. After returning, he settled first in Zlatopil and then in Breslov, from where the name of his movement — Breslov Hasidism — originates.
In 1810, terminally ill with tuberculosis, Rabbi Nachman moved to Uman, where he wanted to be buried next to the victims of the Uman massacre of 1768. He believed that his soul could help their souls find peace. Rabbi Nachman died on October 16, 1810, and was buried in the Jewish cemetery of Uman.
In his last sermon, Rabbi Nachman bequeathed to his followers to come and pray at his grave every year on Rosh Hashanah, promising that he would intercede for them before the Almighty. This tradition has been preserved for over 200 years. Breslov Hasidim believe that a pilgrimage to Uman on Rosh Hashanah brings spiritual purification and blessings.
In Soviet times, the pilgrimage was forbidden, but after the collapse of the USSR, the tradition was revived. The number of pilgrims grows every year — from a few thousand in the early 1990s to 30-50 thousand today. Pilgrims come from Israel, the USA, Canada, Europe, and CIS countries.
A large prayer complex with a synagogue has been built at Rabbi Nachman's tomb, where mass prayers take place during Rosh Hashanah. Hasidim spend 3-5 days in Uman, participate in services, and visit other holy sites of the Jewish community.
Housing for pilgrims during Rosh Hashanah is in huge demand. Private houses allow for the comfortable accommodation of large groups of Hasidim who come together with families or societies.
The cost of daily house rentals in Uman depends significantly on the season. During regular periods, small houses for 6-8 people can be rented from 1,200 to 2,000 UAH per day. Spacious cottages for 10-12 people cost from 2,000 to 3,500 UAH per day.
During Rosh Hashanah (September-October), prices rise significantly due to enormous demand from pilgrims. The cost of accommodation can reach 300-500 dollars per week per person in the area of Rabbi Nachman's tomb. Many owners rent out accommodation exclusively for the entire duration of the holiday (5-7 days).
Renting a house in Uman for a week or a month during a regular period is accompanied by discounts of 15-25%. Special rental conditions may be available for tourist groups planning several days in the city.
Searching for a house through our site is fast and reliable. Every ad contains a description, photos, and information about the distance to "Sofiyivka" or the synagogue. You choose a house and contact the owner directly.
When booking, discuss the number of guests, duration, distance to required locations, and availability of a kosher kitchen (for Hasidim). For bookings during Rosh Hashanah, contact owners 3-6 months in advance, as this is the most popular period.
Daily house rentals in Uman — is an opportunity to relax comfortably in a city with the unique "Sofiyivka" park, a masterpiece of world garden and park art, or make a pilgrimage to the tomb of Rabbi Nachman, fulfilling his testament to visit on Rosh Hashanah, with maximum comfort from owners without intermediaries.
