If you want a real gem of a boutique first rate hotel, the Vingriai is for you. While it is not in the "heart" of Vilnius, it is only a short walk to all major sites. The best aspect of the hotel is its service. When we were there, the hotel was run by two suberb young women both of whose names happened to by Julia (pronounced Yulia in Lithanian). There was not enough, although we did not need much help, that they could do for us. They were extremely helpful in getting us information about bus times to Kaunus and also travel information from Kaunus to Riga. Their knowledge of English was excellent.

The hotel, itself, while only six rooms, is in a totally remodelled older building. Do no be put off by the somewhat seedy, but absolutely safe, street the hotel is on. The rooms are comfortable and more than adequate in size by European standards. They prepare a "to order" complete breakfast, which is included in the rate, in their breakfast/bar room on the... more