Where to stay in Vilnius

Heading to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania? You will need a place to stay. The choice of hotels in Vilnius is big enough. Free Wi-Fi seems to be a standard feature. The following tips might be helpful for you to make a good hotel choice. I have stayed in quite a number of hotels in Vilnius and want to share my personal experience of these hotels to make your decision easier.

1) Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square 

Overall impression: 5* star hotel. An upscale hotel with a nice lobby and a good restaurant.
Location good for: sightseeing on foot.
What I liked: customer service and lobby interior, breakfast.

Things to be aware about: It is expensive; do not choose the rooms on the top floor because of a skewed ceiling and the irregular shape of rooms. If you want to use the swimming pool, make sure that it is included into your room charge. The swimming pool area is quite small compared to the size of the hotel. Car parking might be difficult due to the lack of space in the city centre.
Prices per night per room: may start at 140 euros.
Address: Universiteto gatve 14/2.

2) Ramada hotel and suites 

Overall impression: 5* star hotel. Classical, nostalgic interior. A very cramped reception area. Beautiful lobby. Elegant restaurant. Different quality of rooms at the same price.
Location good for: sightseeing around the old town by foot.
What I liked: restaurant, lobby.

Things to be aware about: for me it’s definitely not a five star property. I wouldn’t give more than 4 stars to it. Make sure you get a renovated room. Advance booking of a table in the restaurant is recommended.
Prices per night per room: May start at 110 euros.
Address: Subaciaus gatve 2.

3) City Hotels Algirdas 

Overall impression: 3* star hotel. Unattractive reception area and small rooms. Nice interior details. Beautiful restaurant.
Location good for: Being quite close to the city centre.
What I liked: A restaurant.

Things to be aware about: Rooms are small. 
Prices per room per night: May start at 40 euros.
Address: Algirdo gatve 24
Read more about this hotel clicking this link.

4) Comfort hotel LT 

Overall impression: 3,5* star hotel. Nice hotel with stylish music theme interior and spacious rooms.
Location good for: travelling by car, with limited free parking available, next to a supermarket. Not in the old town, but distance is walkable. Airport bus stop is next to the hotel.
What I liked: interior, customer service, free coffee and tea. Great value for money. Spacious rooms.

Things to be aware about: free parking space is limited and may not be available. Coffee quality at breakfast was not good enough for me and buying it from the bar was expensive. No kettle in the room.
Prices per night: may start at 45 euros.
Address: Mindaugo gatve 27.

5) ibis Styles Vilnius

Overall impression: 3* star hotel. Plain but nice hotel on the main road to Minsk, Belarus and not far from the airport.
Location good for: travelling by car to Belarus or staying the night before your flight from Vilnius airport. 
What I liked: Nice interior, good customer service, reasonable price.

Things to be aware about: if you book parking at the airport for your car on the internet, you might get a discount coupon for an overnight stay there before your flight. Former Campanile Vilnius Airport Hotel.

Prices per night per room: May start at 35 euros.
Address: Minsko pl. 14

Read more about this hotel clicking this link.

Conclusion:

If I had to choose just one hotel in Vilnius, it would be Comfort Hotel LT because of its appealing character and great value for money. The choice of a 5 star hotel in Vilnius still is a question mark to me because I was not satisfied with what I got for my money in Kempinski and Ramada.
Have you been to Vilnius? What is your favourite hotel there? Please share in the comments section.

Learn more about Vilnius checking these posts: 8 must see sights of Vilnius and 7 ways to learn more about Vilnius.

• Published by Anita on February 19, 2017

Author: Anita Sāne