Vilnius
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and is also the largest city in the country with about 600,000 inhabitants. The site where Vilinus is located today has been inhabited for about 700 years and together with its turbulent history during more recent times, it always has been an interesting place. For travellers, this has all been mixed in an appealing setting of old buildingstyles, cultural sites and dozens of churches. Add to this the fact that Vilinius is not too big to only use your own feeth as a way to get around, and it is not hard to see why this city has been booming with travellers during the last decade or so. The historical centre on the other hand is not small at all and is one of the biggest in Europe with a mix of buildingstyles. The medieval part of the city probably is the most attractive. The city has good facilities as well for all types of travellers and in general is relatively cheap to visit.
Neighbourhoods
Events and Festivals
Weather
Vilinius, like the rest of Lithuania has a rather mild climate, although it can get pretty cold in winter. Usually, it is fairly warm from May until September with temperatures usually around 18 to 22 °C. This is also the time when there is more rain, although this comes in downpours rather than days of rain on end. Winter temperatures are below zero on average, but have been milder during recent years. Still, temperatures way below -10 °C are still possible so dress accordingly.
Getting There
By Plane
Vilnius International Airport (VNO) is where most travellers arrive by air in Lithuania. Air Baltic operates a number of flights to European destinations and other airlines serving Vilnius are Lufthansa to Frankfurt and LOT to Warsaw.
Lithuanian Airlines also has domestic flights between Vilnius, Kaunas, Palanga and Siauliai.
By Train
Lithuanian Railways has services from Vilnius to Kaunas, Klaipeda and Siauliai. There are up to 15 trains daily between Vilnius and Kaunas and several overnight sleeper services to the Baltic coast. Ignalina (for the lakes and forests in the northeast and Trakai (a popular daytrip from the capital) have frequent departures as well from Vilinius.
By Car
Modern motorways connect Vilnius with Klaipeda, Kaunas and Panevezys.
By Bus
Kautra is one of the main bus companies but there are lots more. Buses go to all main cities from Vilnius, like Kaunas and Klaipeda.
Eurolines has many international connections, among which are services to Riga and Tallinn.
By Boat
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Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Hostel | Sodu str. 8 Sodu str. 17 | Hostel | 72 |
| A-Markis Guest House | Stikliu str.6-1 | Guesthouse | 73 |
| Absina Guesthouse | Kalvariju str. 68-13 | Guesthouse | 73 |
| Amicus Hotel | Kaminkelio str. 15 | Hotel | - |
| Angelika Apartments | Sv.Mikalojaus str. 7-12 | Apartment | - |
| Apartment on Gedimino | Gedimino prospektas 53 | Apartment | 62 |
| Apartment on Vilnius | Gedimino Prospekta 57 | Apartment | 51 |
| Apia Hotel | Sv Ignoto str. 12 | Hotel | - |
| Auksine Avis | Pupines str.5,Vilnius | Guesthouse | 47 |
| B&B | J.Basanaviciaus St. 3 | Guesthouse | 100 |
| B&B Florens | Sodu str. 4-4 | Guesthouse | 85 |
| Bernardinu St. Guest House | Bernardinu St. 5 | Guesthouse | 90 |
| Best Western Vilnius Hotel | Konstitucijos pr. 14 | Hotel | 53 |
| Centrum Uniquestay Hotel | Vytenio Str. 9/25 | Hotel | 73 |
| Comfort Vilnius | Geliu str. 5 | Hotel | 75 |
| Donatas Apartments | Vokieciu str.7-12 | Apartment | 93 |
| Ecotel Vilnius | Slucko Str. 8, | Hotel | 78 |
| Filaretai Youth Hostel | Filaretu street 17 | Hostel | 79 |
| Florens Boutique | Ausros Vartu str. 29 | Guesthouse | 89 |
| Gedimino Guesthouse | Vokieciu 30 | Guesthouse | 62 |
| Hostelgate | Mikalojaus Street 3/1 | Hostel | 85 |
| Hotel Barbacan Palace | Boksto str. 19 | Hotel | - |
| Hotel Panorama Vilnius | Sodu str. 14 | Hotel | 80 |
| Irmarent | Ausros vartu/Smelio Auku,3 | Apartment | - |
| J&M agentura apartments | Gedimino prospekta 43 | Apartment | 70 |
| JNN Hostel | Konstitucijos avenue 25 Vilnius | Hostel | 73 |
| Le Meridien Vilnius | Highway A-2, the 19th km P.O. Box 2590 | Hotel | - |
| Ligonines Street Apartment | Ligonines 4-11 | Apartment | - |
| Lithuanian Apartments | Svento Stepono 8 Old Town | Apartment | - |
| Litinterp Guesthouse Vilnius | Bernardinu Street 7-2 Vilnius | Guesthouse | 85 |
| Mano Kelias | Savanoriu 222 | Guesthouse | 93 |
| MGH Hostel | Vokieciu str.10-9 | Hostel | 90 |
| OksanaRent | Jogailos,12 Boksto,10 | Apartment | 84 |
| Old Market Guesthouse | Pylimo 57 Vilnius | Guesthouse | 89 |
| Old Town Apartments-Vilnius | Pilies 23, Vilnius | Apartment | - |
| Parlament Guesthouse | Gedimino Prospektas 54 | Guesthouse | 65 |
| Paupio Namai | Paupio str. 31a Vilnius | Hostel | 69 |
| Pilies Guesthouse | Pilies 12-8 Traku 7-19 | Guesthouse | 67 |
| Regina House | SV. Mikalojaus 13-8, Vilnius | Apartment | 83 |
| Rinno Hotel | Vingriu str.25 | Hotel | 100 |
| Stikliai Hotel | Gaono Str. 7 | Hotel | - |
| Telecom Guest House | A.Vivulskio 13a | Guesthouse | 82 |
| Tilto Apartments | Auku 3-13 Auku 3-13 | Apartment | 90 |
| Vila Nora apartments | Mecetes 4-2 | Apartment | - |
| Vilnius Apartments | Tauro 8 - 12 | Apartment | - |
| Vilnius Heart apartments | Tilto Str. 6 - 4a Tilto Str. 6 - 4b | Apartment | 93 |
| Vilnius Old Town Apartments | Pilies 12 | Apartment | 100 |
| Vilnius Old Town Hostel | Ausros Vartu 20-10 | Hostel | 79 |
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