In 2024 I spent a weekend in what I truly believe is the most underrated city in Europe, Vilnius. The city has so much to offer yet I found myself constantly having to explain where I was going to family and friends back at home. Here's everything th...
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Where to stay
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Where to eat
Where to stay
A great and affordable hotel, just a short walk away from the old town. Make sure to check out the rooftop bar with great views of the city too.
Hotels in Vilnius, Snipiskes | Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva
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Things to do
Take the funicular up and take in the beautiful views of the city
Gediminas' Tower
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You cannot visit Vilnius without visiting the indepent republic of Uzupis. Especially if you are there on the 1st of April, which is their indepence day, where you can get your passports stamped when entering via the bridge.
Užupis
For all the cat lovers, this is a lovely cat cafe with a great choice of food and drinks too. The perfect way to spend a morning in Vilnius
CAT CAFE KAČIŲ KAVINĖ, Vilnius - Tripadvisor
The best day trip from Vilnius and it's only a 30 minute train drive away.
Trakai
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A former soviet prison, which is now a bar and even hosts a music festival in the summer and a few different music events throughout the year. You can also book a spot on a guided tour of the prison during the day, though we just went to the bar. Unf...
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Where to eat
The perfect brunch spot on a sunny day in Vilnius
Brunch and coffee (@kitchencoffee.vilnius) - Instagram
The perfect spot for trying traditional Lithuanian food, right in the old town
