Capital city in Vilnius County, Lithuania
Vilnius
Baroque old town, the artistic Užupis republic, a growing tech scene and low prices. Compact and easy to enjoy alone; winters are cold and dark, and nightlife is modest.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$1,800–2,590Comfortable, one person · €1,600–2,300Details
- Value for money47/100Better value than 46% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–SepWarmest: Jul, 24°CDetails
- Air quality5 µg/m³PM2.5 annual average (2022) · Meets the WHO guidelineDetails
- Internet188 MbpsFixed broadband, Lithuania medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTap water is safe to drink.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: widely spokenDetails
- Doctor's visit$45–90Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundBoltVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardCards almost everywhereCards and phones work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for markets and small cafés.Details
Where to stay in Vilnius
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Old Town (Senamiestis) | First-timers: baroque churches, cafés, walkable; some nightlife noise |
| Užupis | Artsy, quiet riverside quarter by the old town |
| Naujamiestis | Local cafés and restaurants near the station; good-value flats |
| Žvėrynas | Leafy wooden-house district by the river |
| Šnipiškės | Modern towers and offices across the river |
Apps that work in Vilnius
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: Messenger, WhatsApp
- LTG Link: Train tickets
- Taxis: Use Bolt or Uber; street taxis often overcharge tourists.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Lithuania.
- Cards almost everywhere Cards and phones work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for markets and small cafés.
- Currency: Euro (EUR). US$1 ≈ €0.89 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Bank ATMs (Swedbank, SEB, Luminor) are fine; avoid Euronet and decline currency conversion.
- Tipping: About 10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxis.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay are widely accepted in cities.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Schengen member: non-EU visitors give fingerprints and a face photo to the Entry/Exit System (EES) on first entry.
- ETIAS pre-travel authorisation isn't required yet and has no confirmed start date; check the EU site before you fly.
Emergency numbers
Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, F · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Prepaid SIMs (Labas, Pildyk, Ežys) sell at Narvesen and Lietuvos spauda kiosks and supermarkets; cheap, with EU roaming. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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