Where to Stay in Vilnius
Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Vilnius for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Vilnius International Airport (VNO).
Best neighborhoods to stay in Vilnius
Old Town (UNESCO)
25 min from VNOOne of Europe's largest medieval Old Towns. Gediminas Tower + Cathedral Square + Užupis bohemian district. Free walking.
Užupis (self-declared republic)
30 min from VNOBohemian quarter that declared independence on April 1, 1997. Constitution wall + art installations + cafes. Free walking. Unique Vilnius experience.
Hill of Crosses (Šiauliai — 200 km)
130 min from VNO100,000+ crosses planted on a hill since 14th century. UNESCO heritage. 2 hours from Vilnius. For 8+ hour layovers via rental car.
KGB Museum (Genocide Victims Museum)
30 min from VNOSobering museum in former KGB headquarters. €4. 1.5 hours. Soviet-era underground cells + Lithuanian resistance history.
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Eat here
Cepelinai (potato dumplings stuffed with meat) at any Lithuanian restaurant. Šaltibarščiai (cold beet soup, pink in summer). Lithuanian dark rye bread + smoked sausage anywhere.
Local tip
VNO is 7km from Old Town — train (€0.70, 7 min) is the fastest cheap option (departs from terminal). Bolt + eRoam ride-share work well. Vilnius is a hidden gem — much less touristy than Tallinn or Riga.
Getting to your hotel from VNO
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Getting out of Vilnius (VNO)
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