Vilnius information

Vilnius (also known by alternative names) is the largest city and the capital of Lithuania, with a population of 553,904 (850,700 together with Vilnius County) as of December 2005. It is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius County. (...) more....

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Hi, Here is some info for travelers in Vilnius!

airport:

6km from the centre

The buses that are available at the airport:

* Bus line no. 1 - Vilnius Airport – Vilnius Central Station
* Bus line no. 2 - Vilnius airport - City Center - Šeškinė (the north of
the city)

Taxi's are mostly 1,25 LT / If you pick a waiting cab you pay an additional 5 LT. So It's better to call even if they are just in front of you. (phonenumber is written on the taxi's) I know, it's sounds silly, but trust me.

Information centre

The best information center you can find in the city hall (didzioji square). It's a seperate entrance

Uzupis

This is the artist district. It's a cosy part of the town and well-know.

bars & clubs

A nice international bar is "Cafe du paris" owned by a french guy. It's in Pilies Street.

A nice club is "Woo" with lots of parties.

A rockbar is Pogo baras. They have often free concerts. It's in Vilniaus Street 12.

The club which has a lot of stereotype beautiful girls is "Prospekto" in Gedimino Street.

Also a really nice service organization is www.partyinvilnius.com They offer different day-time activities and guided nightlife with a hostess that takes you to the nicest spots in town. (You can also book accomodation through them)(They also have a list with countries that fly to Vilnius and the airports)

restaurants

If you want to eat rather cheap and local dishes. There is a chain called Chili Kaimas. I think normal dishes are between 10 and 20 LT (3- 6 EUR)

For people who like a kebab/pita in a "normal" way: There is one in Traku Street 15.

If you want to each a national dish. Ask for "Zeppeliniai" or zeppelins. Standard with sour cream, but you can ask other sauces.

Also really nice is the "pink soup". It's a cold beet soup. It looks strange when you see it, but really tasty!

Accomodation

hostels/B&B/cheap hotels : http://www.hostels.com/lt.vi.html

For all hotels you can go to www.tripadvisor.com > hotels > vilnius



I hope it's useful. Enjoy the city, It's a wonderful one!

Vilnius travel guide last edited by the_chimp