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Vilnius

Baroque lanes and a riverside republic

Last reviewed: 13 September 2026

Recommended stay
2–4 days
Best time to visit
May to September
Airports
VNO
Photo by Dmytro Pidhrushnyi · Unsplash

Vilnius at a glance

Vilnius is a baroque Baltic capital of a large old town, a riverside republic and hilltop views. Cathedral Square, Gediminas Castle Tower, Užupis, the Republic of Užupis, the Gate of Dawn, St Anne’s Church, Bernardine Garden, MO Museum, Vilnius University and the Old Town sit in a walkable core, with day trips to Trakai, Kaunas, Kernavė and the Hill of Crosses. Vilnius Airport (VNO) is the catalogue airport.

Quick information

Recommended stay2–4 days
Best time to visitMay to September
AirportsVNO
Budget travelAccommodation and longer day trips drive costs most strongly. Check prices shortly before your trip instead of relying on a fixed estimate.

Late spring and summer suit Cathedral Square, Užupis and Bernardine Garden. Winter is cold; keep indoor hours for MO Museum and the university courtyards. Cobbles are slippery after rain.

Plan your visit

Airport to centre

Train to Vilnius railway station

Train between the airport station and Vilnius railway station

Operator fareTransport

Must-see sights

Old Town
Cathedral Square
Gediminas Castle Tower
Sights

One-day itinerary

  1. Morning: Gediminas Tower on the hill above the city, then Cathedral Square and the Pilies Street axis.
  2. Lunch: Cepelinai — potato dumplings with meat — at a traditional Lithuanian restaurant.
  3. Afternoon: Baroque Old Town — St Anne Church, Bernardine Church and the University courtyard.
  4. Evening: Dinner in Užupis or the Old Town.
Itineraries

Best areas to stay

  1. Old Town / Cathedral Square

    Senamiestis

    A large baroque core with cobbles and busier evenings.

    Best for

    First visits, the tower and the university

  2. Užupis

    Across the Vilnia; still a short walk to the Gate of Dawn.

    Best for

    A quieter artistic stay

  3. Naujamiestis / MO Museum

    Naujamiestis

    Needs a short ride into the Old Town lanes.

    Best for

    A modern-art base and easier streets

  4. Station area

    Stotis

    Practical, not the prettiest first-night base.

    Best for

    Airport train and Kaunas departures

Approximate budget

  • Budget

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Simple rooms, bakeries and walking; excludes travel to Vilnius.

  • Mid-range

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Comfortable room, restaurants, city buses and selected museums.

  • Comfort

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Central stays, frequent dining, private transfers and a reserved Trakai day.

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