A lot of people from western developed countries don’t need a visa, so it is much easier for them, but if you need it, it is not a huge problem. You have a opportunity to do this with the help of an invitation letter only, that you may organize in Hotel Mir, Kharkov, just book a room there and the letter will be delivered to your fax and the most part of the work with Ukrainian visa will be done. Then you need an accommodation in Ukraine, you would book a room in a hotel, but for some reasons Kharkov hotels are not eye-catching for you. There are many services, that can help you with accommodation in Ukraine. There are many apartments for rent in Kiev, Kharkov and in other Ukrainian cities. You just go any search engine, enter any of keyword – Ukraine apartments for rent, Ukraine apartments rental, Kharkov apartments, Kharkov accommodation, etc, and you will find hundreds of sites. Now you need to choose the one that is good for you, that is trustworthy and reasonable. I would advise you to choose those ones that have their address and contacts. The most reliable Ukraine rental sites are the ones who have the location of the office, telephone, mobile phone, etc. you may call them anytime or come to their office and book an apartment, you may also contact them online, if it is more convenient for you. Better not to use the services of those sites that have only one way of booking – email. It can be a scammer who will ask you for prepayment and who you will never find after you pay money.
Usually all Ukraine apartments have anything you need – equipped kitchen with dishes, microwave, refrigerator, etc; you will have washing machine there, cable or satellite TVset, towels and sheets for bed will be also provided for you, moreover, you can also order apartments with air-conditioning, Jacuzzi, sauna, and many other that can please every taste. The prices vary from $40 to $130 per day, depending on room number and conveniences. The prepayment’s size is usually the price of one day, you will be asked to make it in advance and then, on coming, you pay the rest.
One more recommendation – better to choose those Ukraine rental services, that are also provided for you in English, so that you could always call them if you need something or if something goes in the wrong.