Odessa, Ukraine, is a wonderful city to visit in summer. People from all over the world come to Odessa to sunbath and swim on our many beaches and to party in our great nightclubs and bars. Summer is not the only season to visit this beautiful city. Odessa has more to offer than just beaches and nightclubs. It has many historic and cultural offerings. The Odessa Opera & Ballet was founded in 1887, and this theatre is regarded as one of the world’s finest. Beneath Odessa is a complex of catacombs once used by smugglers and in World War II the catacombs served as a hiding place for partisans. Odessa hotels offer you affordable accommodation in this charming and historic city without compromising comfort and style.