Vilnius

Travel Guide
Gediminas Tower showing a sunset and château or palace
Trace the timeline of Lithuania’s capital city in its magnificent medieval fortresses, mesmerizing churches, intriguing museums and scenic riverside promenade.

Discover outstanding heritage sites within the ancient city of Vilnius, Lithuania’s largest city and capital. Centred on the compact medieval Old Town, Vilnius is dotted with breathtaking monuments, architectural masterpieces and significant historical sites. Explore the scenic riverside city to find an intriguing destination that has been central to the country’s historic struggle for independence.

Located at the confluence of the Neris and Vilnia rivers and surrounded by seven rolling hills, Vilnius is an ideal city for exploring on foot. Begin your walking tour on the cobbled streets near Cathedral Square. Here, find the neoclassical Vilnius Cathedral, which contains a collection of impressive stuccoworks and frescoes. Stroll northeast toward the greenery of Castle Hill to find the main buildings of the National Museum of Lithuaniawithin the medieval Vilnius Castle Complex. Walk or take the funicular railway to the hilltop to see the ancient fortification of Gediminas Tower.

Turning south, find the historic Gates of Dawn, the former southern limits of Old Town, which contains a splendid shrine to the Virgin Mary. Just outside Old Town, step inside St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church to see the vividly stuccoed ceilings.

Learn about Lithuania’s struggle for independence under the 50-year Soviet rule at the Museum of Genocide Victims. Vilnius’ thriving contemporary culture is on display at the Lithuanian Art Museum and the Contemporary Art Centre.

Take a break from strolling around and visit a kavinė or coffeehouse for an afternoon treat. Try sweet poppy seed cakes or spurgos doughnuts with a hot cup of giliu kava, a coffee-like drink made with acorns.

Vilnius is located in central eastern Lithuania. The city’s international airport and main bus and rail stations are conveniently located near the city centre. Use local trolleybuses to get around the city easily. Take a daytrip to see Trakai’s castles amid peaceful lakes.

Where to stay in Vilnius

Hilton Garden Inn Vilnius City Centre
Hilton Garden Inn Vilnius City Centre
4 out of 5
Gedimino av. 44 A, Vilnius, 01110
The price is ₹5,503 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
₹5,503
per night
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vilnius. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (310 reviews)
"Hotel fabulous and very central. Rooms very spacious and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast suitable for all tastes, great selection."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2023

Hilton Garden Inn Vilnius City Centre
AirInn Vilnius Hotel
AirInn Vilnius Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Rodunios kelias 8, Vilnius, LT-02187
The price is ₹5,511 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
₹5,511
per night
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Vilnius. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (927 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2023

AirInn Vilnius Hotel
St.Palace hotel
St.Palace hotel
4 out of 5
Aušros vartu g. 6-1, Vilnius, Vilnius County, 01303
The price is ₹5,699 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
₹5,699
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vilnius. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and valet parking. Popular attractions Basilian Gates and Holy Trinity Church ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
"Great staff, slept amazing"

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2023

St.Palace hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Old Town Trio Apartments
Old Town Trio Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Raugyklos 15, Vilnius, LT-01140
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Vilnius. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and on-site parking. Our guests praise the comfy rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (147 reviews)
"Good location DO NOT pay extra for deluxe apartment as you likely won’t get one & they won’t refund the difference"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2022

Old Town Trio Apartments
Vilnius Apartments & Suites - Town Hall
Vilnius Apartments & Suites - Town Hall
3.5 out of 5
Didzioji St. 39, Vilnius, LT-01128
Stay at this 3.5-star golf aparthotel in Vilnius. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the WiFi and the spacious rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (53 reviews)
Very nice location. Be prepared.
"Lovely, spacious room. Be sure you know how to find it. Building 10A is behind a wall facing street. Air conditioning works, but you are using a portable unit, so know how to move it and point exhaust out a balcony window. Extremely well located, albeit 3 floors walk-up."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2021

Vilnius Apartments & Suites - Town Hall
German 18 - Luxury Vilnius Apartment
German 18 - Luxury Vilnius Apartment
4 out of 5
Vokieciu g. 18-3, Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr., 1130
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Vilnius. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the comfy rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
Cosy warm apartment in centre of old town Vilnius
"Amazing central location in old town. Multiple cafes and restaurants from all sides, all quisines catered for. Warm cozy apartment, beautiful underfloor heating through a rich well maintained carpet. Owner was slow responding to a text enquiry as the why the tv was not working but when I texted later ..."

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2023

German 18 - Luxury Vilnius Apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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