Discover Vilnius
Accommodation in Vilnius
A city break in Vilnius offers different perspectives on the city: historic architecture, art and green spaces each provide a distinct focus. You can tailor your choice of accommodation to the themes you want to explore in Vilnius.
Old Town, architecture and neighbourhoods
The historic centre of Vilnius includes an Old Town listed by UNESCO. Walking through the centre, you’ll encounter buildings from the Gothic, Renaissance and Classical periods, and especially from the Baroque period. Another example of the city’s architectural history is St Anne’s Church: it is considered a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture and has remained almost unchanged over the past five centuries.
Gediminas Tower is the surviving fortification tower of Vilnius Upper Castle. It offers panoramic views of the city; the tower also houses a historical exhibition with reconstruction models of the castles of Vilnius. UĹľupis reveals a different side of the city: the Republic of UĹľupis is a self-proclaimed bohemian enclave on the banks of the Vilnia, with its own constitution. The area around the Glass Quarter is shaped by jewellers, local artists, craft shops and workshops; individual businesses may change.
Art and museums
The MO Museum presents exhibitions of modern Lithuanian art that explore developments in Lithuanian art over the past 60 years. It also offers educational activities. The Toy Museum in the Old Town is a family-focused educational centre dedicated to the heritage of toys and games. Its sections range from the oldest toys in the archaeological department, through 19th- and 20th-century toys in the ethnographic section, to contemporary toys. Each of the three sections has its own focus on toys and games.
Parks, riverside landscapes and trails
Vingis Park covers 160 hectares along a bend in the Neris. It is used for walking, cycling and roller skating. Concerts, events and festivals are held on the central stage; if you’re travelling for a particular event, check the latest event information. Bernardine Garden lies in the heart of Vilnius, between Gediminas Hill, the Vilnia and the Bernardine Monastery. Residents used to call it Sereikiškės Park. The garden is home to Vilnius’s oldest oak, around 400 years old, and a botanical exhibition recalls the Botanical Gardens of Vilnius University.
Pavilniai Regional Park is one of two regional parks in Vilnius and protects the Vilnia Valley. Within the park, the PĹ«ÄŤkoriai Exposure is considered a unique geological monument. A history trail for visitors runs along the Vilnia and starts at the PĹ«ÄŤkoriai Dam. The 100-km trail around Vilnius is also suitable for running, walking and exploring lesser-known places in the city. This lets you plan parks, the river and longer trails as separate themes alongside the Old Town.
Activities and practical information
Bus 74 runs to Pavilniai Regional Park from the Žaliasis tiltas stop; check the latest timetable before travelling. Guided walks are another way to explore Vilnius. In winter, Liepkalnis Hill in Pavilniai Regional Park is popular with skiers. As operating conditions vary, it’s worth checking the latest information before planning a day of skiing.
Whether you’d rather fill your stay with architecture and museums or with trails and park visits, these different themes give you a clear starting point for your search for a hotel in Vilnius.
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For the overview of the wider region: Vilnius County.
