Gomel, Belarus — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

City in Gomel Region, Belarus.
Served by Gomel Airport (GME).

History

Gomel or Homyel is a city in south-eastern Belarus. It serves as the administrative centre of Gomel Region and Gomel District, though it is administratively separated from the district. As of 2025, it is the second-largest city in Belarus, with 501,193 inhabitants.

Restaurants & places to go

KFC

Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 19 Савецкая вуліца · kfc.by

Indoor

Бургер Кинг

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1 Прывакзальная плошча, Гомель, 246017 · burger-king.by

Indoor

Додо Пицца

Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 2 Савецкая вуліца · dodopizza.by

Indoor

Mak.by

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-03:00,03:30-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 68 Савецкая вуліца, Гомель, 246003 · mak.by

Indoor

Домино'c

Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 46 Савецкая вуліца · dominos.by

Indoor

Coffee&Toast

Sandwich, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 1А Рагачоўская вуліца, Гомель · coffeeitoast.by

Indoor

Golfstream

Pizza, Burger, Italian, Fish, Dessert, Salad, Pasta, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access… · golfstreamcafe.by

Indoor

PizzBurg

Burger, Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, step-free access · 6А вуліца Кожара · pizzburg.by

Indoor

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Airports

Gomel Airport (GME) 12 km to the centre

Gomel, HO, BY — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Прагулачная прыстань

Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre

Outdoor

Where things are

Photographs

When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gomel Airport (GME); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Прагулачная прыстань, 0.5 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gomel, Belarus. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.