Guidebook for Vilnius
Food Scene
Borsch
5 Algirdo g.Great Ukrainian cuisine place. Serves business lunch on workdays.
Taste Map Coffee Roasters
8 M. K. Čiurlionio g.Some of the best gourmet coffees in town.
Good for breakfast and lunch. Very good service, good food, reasonably priced.
18 locals recommend
Fortas
17 Algirdo g.Good for breakfast and lunch. Very good service, good food, reasonably priced.
The best pizza in the area. Best to take away as otherwise you may come out smelling like pizza.
Pizza Di Ascari
16 Švitrigailos g.The best pizza in the area. Best to take away as otherwise you may come out smelling like pizza.
All you can eat lunch buffet at only 6.5 or 7 Eur (I don't remember exactly) with coffee included. Nice food and atmosphere of a modern Scandinavian interior.
Element Restoranas
16 T. Ševčenkos g.All you can eat lunch buffet at only 6.5 or 7 Eur (I don't remember exactly) with coffee included. Nice food and atmosphere of a modern Scandinavian interior.
Greenhouse sitting option is available most of the year except coldest months. This lovely restaurant situated in an old wooden house in an iconic neighbourhood. Great for seafood.
15 locals recommend
Panama Food Garden
17a Vykinto g.Greenhouse sitting option is available most of the year except coldest months. This lovely restaurant situated in an old wooden house in an iconic neighbourhood. Great for seafood.
Name speaks for itself. Better to make a reservation since the place is very busy. Good service, atmosphere and reasonable prices.
24 locals recommend
Meat Lovers Pub
8 Liejyklos g.Name speaks for itself. Better to make a reservation since the place is very busy. Good service, atmosphere and reasonable prices.
Seafood restaurant. Octopus is great and mussels portion is huge, not to mention great interior and a selection of oysters. Not a budget option, but definitely worth the money.
11 locals recommend
Selfish Bistro
29 Vilniaus g.Seafood restaurant. Octopus is great and mussels portion is huge, not to mention great interior and a selection of oysters. Not a budget option, but definitely worth the money.
Balzac
7 Savičiaus g.Very good French restaurant.
Place for traditional Karaim kibinai and unlike most of other places in the area is not overpriced. Has a great variety of other Karaim dishes.
Kiubėtė
2d Trakų g.Place for traditional Karaim kibinai and unlike most of other places in the area is not overpriced. Has a great variety of other Karaim dishes.
Drinks & Nightlife
The building is occupied by both techno club and bar Kablys (hook) and a legendary DIY culture spot 11-20 (you can find it at the back of the building) which is open for visitors during concerts (no bar, so bring your own drinks).
20 locals recommend
Kablys
The building is occupied by both techno club and bar Kablys (hook) and a legendary DIY culture spot 11-20 (you can find it at the back of the building) which is open for visitors during concerts (no bar, so bring your own drinks).
Nice venue in an iconic flower shop building. Loved by locals for live concerts and inexpensive drinks.
13 locals recommend
Paviljonas
21B Pylimo g.Nice venue in an iconic flower shop building. Loved by locals for live concerts and inexpensive drinks.
Gringo
31 Vilniaus gatvėVery lively, great for a drink.
Marsas
15 Trakų g.Great pub to make new friends. Often packed and open until very late.
A refined beer place. Cozy interior compliment to huge selection of craft beers. Cost a bit more than average, but absolutely worth it.
39 locals recommend
Alaus Biblioteka
4 Trakų g.A refined beer place. Cozy interior compliment to huge selection of craft beers. Cost a bit more than average, but absolutely worth it.
Opium Club
4 Islandijos g.Arguably the best nightclub in town.
Who Hit John
19 Didžioji g.Amazing tiny bar in the heart of Old Town.
Dėvėti
3 Sodų g.Trashy hipster place situated in an ex-second-hand clothing store.
Lively pub with good music and relaxed crowd. Located in loft area mostly populated by creatives.
10 locals recommend
Elektrit
16B T. Ševčenkos g.Lively pub with good music and relaxed crowd. Located in loft area mostly populated by creatives.
Concert venue that has it's views away from mainstream culture, however still quite popular. Located in an ex-factory building.
34 locals recommend
Menu fabrikas Loftas
29 Švitrigailos g.Concert venue that has it's views away from mainstream culture, however still quite popular. Located in an ex-factory building.
Bukowski Bar
7 Visų Šventųjų g.Always busy for a reason.
Traditional Lithuanian beer snacks (pig ears, peas or baked fava beans) all available there along a wide variety of beers. Cheap.
66 locals recommend
Šnekutis
15 Šv. Mikalojaus g.Traditional Lithuanian beer snacks (pig ears, peas or baked fava beans) all available there along a wide variety of beers. Cheap.
Cocktail Bar Alchemikas
1 Islandijos g.Amazing cocktail bar.
Peronas
6 Geležinkelio g.Live music venue and a pub located right on a train platform.
Alternative music venue run by enthusiasts. Check their Facebook for what's on. No bar, so bring your own drinks. Bohemian crowd, good music.
Kirtimų kultūros centras
69 Dariaus ir Girėno g.Alternative music venue run by enthusiasts. Check their Facebook for what's on. No bar, so bring your own drinks. Bohemian crowd, good music.
Sightseeing
Gediminas Castle Tower
5 Arsenalo g.Uzupis
Vilnius TV Tower
10 Sausio 13-osios g.TV tower with a spinning restaurant.
St. Anne's Church
8 Maironio g.A must see stunning Gothic church
Žvėrynas
Village-style charismatic neighbourhood rich with wooden architecture.
Church Of St Peter And St Paul
1 Antakalnio g.A must-see baroque masterpiece.
If you are in Vilnius and not going to climb Three Crosses hill then this one is a must. Visit Cathedral catacombs too (i thinks they have a cheaper ticket if you go for both).
6 locals recommend
Bell Tower of Vilnius Cathedral
If you are in Vilnius and not going to climb Three Crosses hill then this one is a must. Visit Cathedral catacombs too (i thinks they have a cheaper ticket if you go for both).
If you are into history, architecture and antique interiors you should definitely visit VU.
48 locals recommend
Vilnius University
3 Universiteto g.If you are into history, architecture and antique interiors you should definitely visit VU.
A very modern interactive exposition. Beautiful garden. State presents were interesting to look at.
11 locals recommend
Office of the President of the Republic of Lithuania
3 S. Daukanto a.A very modern interactive exposition. Beautiful garden. State presents were interesting to look at.
Iconic Trakai castle, Karaim cuisine and walks along water will make a great day trip. Rent a boat for approx 6eu/hr to enjoy it to the fullest.
79 locals recommend
Trakai Island Castle
43C Karaimų gatvėIconic Trakai castle, Karaim cuisine and walks along water will make a great day trip. Rent a boat for approx 6eu/hr to enjoy it to the fullest.
Arts & Culture
Art gallery plus iconic cafe frequented by local creatives and all alike.
94 locals recommend
Contemporary Art Centre
2 Vokiečių g.Art gallery plus iconic cafe frequented by local creatives and all alike.
Nacionalinė dailės galerija
22 Konstitucijos pr.National art gallery is a must.
KGB museum located in former KGB detention unit.
64 locals recommend
Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
2A Aukų g.KGB museum located in former KGB detention unit.
Museum and Jewish art gallery right around the corner from the apartment.
6 locals recommend
Vilna Gaon State Jewish Museum
10/2 Naugarduko g.Museum and Jewish art gallery right around the corner from the apartment.
Parks & Nature
Fantastic park with a nice cafe (Vingio istorijos), communal BBQ spots (need to bring your charcoal) and lit running tracks. Needless to mention it is a large forest area surrounded by river.
8 locals recommend
Vingis Park
100 M. K. Čiurlionio g.Fantastic park with a nice cafe (Vingio istorijos), communal BBQ spots (need to bring your charcoal) and lit running tracks. Needless to mention it is a large forest area surrounded by river.
Belmontas
Great place for a walk in summer or winter. Has a restaurant too.
Fabulous park situated along Vilnele river. Hosts a couple cafes and children playground. Amazing in the summer.
262 locals recommend
Bernardine Park
8A B. Radvilaitės g.Fabulous park situated along Vilnele river. Hosts a couple cafes and children playground. Amazing in the summer.
Forest-like hill top park with breath-taking views over the Old Town. Great alternative to Gediminas tower (which is currently closed for renovation).
121 locals recommend
Three Crosses
Forest-like hill top park with breath-taking views over the Old Town. Great alternative to Gediminas tower (which is currently closed for renovation).
Picturesque park hosting Land Art exhibitions.
20 locals recommend
Vilniaus universiteto botanikos sodas
43 Kairėnų g.Picturesque park hosting Land Art exhibitions.
Shopping
Kvapų namai
22 Šaltinių g.Essential oils shop
Vilkanta, UAB
19 Mindaugo g.Natural cosmetics
Halle Market
58 Pylimo g.Old market with several cafes and oyster bistro among them.
Maxima XXX
11 Mindaugo g.24/7 shopping centre/drugstore.
IKI - MINDAUGO
25 Mindaugo g.Nearby grocery store, open until late.
Panorama
9 Saltoniškių g.GO9
9 Gedimino pr.Europa
7A Konstitucijos pr.Getting Around
Oro uostas station
Vilnius Bus Station
22 Sodų g.Vilnius station
Spark
11 Kauno g.CityBee
25 Ozo gatvė