VILNIUS - In Your Pocket
VILNIUS - In Your Pocket
VILNIUS - In Your Pocket
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stonework alongside modern conveniences, rooms come in<br />
range of choices from the usual dorms to twins. Everyone<br />
speaks English, plus there’s a good kitchen and even a place<br />
to park a car. Q (doubles 90Lt, triples 120Lt, quads 160Lt).<br />
JA6LXW<br />
Old Town Hostel C-5, Aušros Vartų 20-15, tel. (+370)<br />
5 262 53 57, fax (+370) 5 268 59 67, oldtownhostels@<br />
lha.lt, www.oldtownhostel.lt. A classic hostel in the old<br />
sense, meaning you’re just as likely to find hard up Polish<br />
pensioners staying here as you are middle class English<br />
university students pretending to be poor. Ignore the fact<br />
that it’s not actually in Old Town and don’t expect all-night<br />
parties with new-found Australian soul mates and you’ll be<br />
fine. Facilities are thin on the ground as one would expect,<br />
but for the price you’d be an idiot to complain. Surplus to the<br />
army-style barracks are a few smaller rooms with en suite<br />
bathrooms and cooking facilities. Q (doubles 90Lt, triples<br />
120Lt, quads 160Lt). JRW<br />
Pogo Hostel C-2, B. Radvilaitės 3, tel. (+370) 670 795<br />
91, hostel@pogo.lt, www.pogo.lt. From the same people<br />
behind one of the best bars in Lithuania comes this new hostel,<br />
located in one of the best locations in the city, clean, simple,<br />
fun and amazingly good value for money. Rooms range from<br />
extremely affordable singles through to dorms that sleep up to<br />
10 and the people who run it are very friendly. An exceptionally<br />
good option for anyone looking to meet like-minded people with<br />
a youthful outlook and a taste for good beer. Q5 rooms (2<br />
doubles €30, 1 9 bed mixed dorms €11, 1 6 bed mixed dorms<br />
€12, 1 4 bed mixed dorms €12). ARW<br />
Vilnius Youth Tourist Centre (Vilniaus Jaunųjų<br />
Turistų Centras) I-4, Polocko 7, tel. (+370) 5 261 35<br />
76, fax (+370) 5 262 77 42, vjtc@delfi.lt, www.vjtc.lt.<br />
Set in a pastoral Užupis courtyard, the building is in a state of<br />
dilapidated charm characteristic of the area. Accommodation<br />
comes in a range of Spartan rooms that can sleep up to five,<br />
all with shared bathroom facilities. Other temptations include<br />
a communal kitchen and the chance to have breakfast, which<br />
is served outside during the summer, and made for you if<br />
you’re feeling flush. Q 16 rooms (34Lt/night). R<br />
Short term rental<br />
Apartments Domus247 Tel. (+370) 604 486 36, fax<br />
(+431) 253 033 300 05, info@domus247.com, www.<br />
domus247.com. A highly recommended agency dealing in<br />
properties of all kinds for rent everywhere in the city and<br />
slightly further afield. The choice of places is impressive to<br />
say the least, and the service is outstanding. A recent attempt<br />
to find accommodation in Vilnius for four nights during<br />
a particularly busy period saw them offering one of their own<br />
properties as everything else was fully booked. Marvellous.<br />
Q 120 - 700Lt/night. J<br />
Auksinis Trikampis C-3, Didžioji 8, tel. (+370) 655 043<br />
09, nona_mackiene@yahoo.com, www.auksinistrikampis.<br />
lt. A large, fully equipped apartment with two bedrooms right<br />
in the heart of the Old Town action. Spacious and close to all<br />
the major sights, amenities include kitchen, cable television,<br />
wireless internet and parking facilities. See the website for<br />
more information. Q (110 - 290Lt/night). JW<br />
Eugenijus Apartments H-4, Vilniaus 25-1, tel. (+370)<br />
699 424 56, eugenijp@takas.lt, www.vilniusapartments.lt.<br />
A choice of two decent, good value apartments in<br />
Old Town, located at street level for easy access and coming<br />
with everything required for a self-catering stay. Close to the<br />
main sights, the apartments are managed by a local husband<br />
vilnius.inyourpocket.com<br />
where to stay<br />
and wife who run a small ceramics workshop and gallery in<br />
the city. Other services include car and bicycle rental, guided<br />
tours and translation services. Q 2 apartments (€30 - 40/<br />
night). JL<br />
Rentida Apartments B-4, Šv. Mikalojaus 5, tel.<br />
(+370) 682 281 42, gvidas@rentida.lt, www.rentida.<br />
lt. Modern and classy apartments with all the trimmings<br />
on a fabulous Old Town street close to the oldest church in<br />
the city. Peaceful, and with some great views out of the windows,<br />
facilities include wireless internet and cable television.<br />
Q (150 - 250Lt/night). TJW<br />
Skapo Apartments C-2, S. Skapo 8-17, tel. (+370) 610<br />
038 54, info@skapoapartments.lt, www.skapoapartments.lt.<br />
Fine modern apartments, beautifully restored in a<br />
historical building close to Vilnius University, available for stays<br />
of any length and complete with all necessary amenities.<br />
Q (€37 - 85/night). JA6W<br />
Stasys Apartments Tel. (+370) 699 326 72, stasys@<br />
apartment-vilnius.com, www.apartment-vilnius.com.<br />
A choice of several apartments to suit every taste and<br />
budget, centrally located, and featuring everything necessary<br />
for a pleasant, self-catering stay. Satellite television<br />
in every apartment. Q 8 apartments (120 - 300Lt/night).<br />
RW<br />
Vilnius Apartments C-3/4, Stiklių 6-1, tel. (+370) 600<br />
128 22, info@euapartments.lt, www.euapartments.lt.<br />
A wide range of one- and two-bedroom apartments for rent<br />
in Old Town for both short and long stays. Each apartment is<br />
very different in style and amenities, the latter including such<br />
useful attractions as free internet and washing machines.<br />
Q 7 apartments (160 - 240Lt/night). J<br />
August - November 2012<br />
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