Vilnius

Vilnius (also known under its Polish and Yiddish name, Wilno and its German name, Wilna) is the capital and largest city of Lithuania. It lies on the bank of the Neris river and has roughly 560,000 inhabitants. Vilnius was the European Capital of Culture in 2009.

Vilnius Halal Travel Guide

Vilnius view to TV tower - View from Gediminas Tower to the TV tower in the west

Demographics

Inhabited since the Middle Ages, Vilnius has always been a multinational city with Polish, (German), Jewish, Russian and Belorussian people making up a substantial share of its population. According to the last census of 2011 and the population included 63.2% Lithuanians, 16.5% Poles, 12% Russians, 3.5% Belarusians, and 1.0% Ukrainians. During World War II, 80,000 Yahudi from Vilnius were murdered by the Nazis and their Lithuanian collaborators at the forest of Paneriai and other nearby places. After the war, most of the urban Polish population (about 65% of population) was resettled to Poland, while during 1950–1970 they were replaced by people from parts of Lithuania, neighbouring parts of Belarus, as well as Russia, Ukraine and other Soviet republics.

Travel as a Muslim to Vilnius

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Vilnius

Vilnius International Airport building - Entrance of the airport

• Vilnius International Airport IATA Code: VNO Rodunios kelias 10a GPS: 54.636944, 25.287778 6 kilometers south of the downtown ☎ +370 5 273 9305 Vilnius Airport Vilnius International Airport - The largest civil airport in Lithuania. There are Flights to most major airports in the northern half of Europe and a few destinations nearby former CIS countries and some regular and charter Flights to Mediterranean destinations. Over half of the destinations are served by either budget or charter airlines. A list of airlines can be found here].

Transfers

• By bus: The bus ride to the center takes 15 minutes and buses depart from the airport every 10–15 minutes. Single one time tickets can be purchased from the driver for €1. Alternatively a Vilniečio kortelė can be purchased for €1.5 at the Narvesen kiosk in the airport which provides the ability to buy time-based tickets]. Also and the tourist-orientedabout/ Vilnius City Card can be purchased at the Vilnius Vilnius Tourism Board Centre in the airport. Only one piece of hand luggage the size of a single seat is allowed. For larger luggage, an extra ticket should be bought from the driver (€1).
• Bus #1 goes from the airport (Lithuanian: Oro uostas) to the central bus/train station ("Stotis").
• Bus #2 goes from the airport to the bus/train station, passing the football stadium at Liepkalnis street.
• Bus #88 goes from the airport to the City Business Centre (Konstitucijos avenue, Europa square), travelling through the Old Town first.
• Night shuttle van #88N goes hourly 23:30–05:30 same route.
• Bus#3G goes to the north through the centre (Lukiškės square) and business centre (Konstitucijos avenue), continuing on to the Fabijoniškės sleeping neighborhood in the north, near the beginning of the A2 highway towards Riga (within the city limits the highway is called Ukmergė street). The bus number's trailing letter "G" on a green background stands for "Greitasis" which means "Express bus". It stops at all relevant stops in the centre, while skipping some regular stops before and after the centre.
• By train: Lietuvos Geležinkeliai operates trains from the airport to the main train station for €0.72. Tickets are bought in the train from the conductor. The train ride takes 7 minutes, but trains depart every ~60 minutes. For very large luggage (where the total sum of all three dimensions exceeds 200 cm) an additional ticket for €0.22 should be bought.
• By taxi: It may be somewhat cheaper to book a taxi online before arrival or by phone once you have arrived rather than using the taxishow-to-reach/taxi/ waiting at the airport]. Prices for trips within the city limits should be in the range of €5-30.

Kaunas International Airport (IATA Code: KUN) is the second busiest civil airport in Lithuania, ~100 kilometers west of Vilnius in the small town of w:Karmėlava|Karmėlava NE of Kaunas.

Transfers from Kaunas airport to Vilnius

• There are direct scheduled shuttle van journeys from Kaunas Airport to Vilnius train station after each arriving flight. The same buses go to Kaunas Airport from the Panorama Hotel before each outgoing flight.
• Kaunas city bus #29 goes regularly from the airport to Kaunas train station in the centre where you can transfer to a train or intercity bus to Vilnius.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Vilnius

Vilnius train station 2008 - Vilnius train station

• Vilnius train station - GPS: 54.670278, 25.284444 - Vilnius train station Vilnius-train-station-2009 Lietuvos Geležinkeliai operates trains from major tourist destinations. There are daily train connections with Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad and Minsk. There is a train connection to Warsaw at weekends with changing trains in Bialystok and Kaunas. The train station in Vilnius is just south of downtown.

By car

Motorways serve Vilnius from Klaipeda via Kaunas and from Panevezys. The modern four-lane motorways and primary streets are of a very high standard, however, in the winter smaller roads are not cleared. The speed-limit is 130 km/h on the motorways (110 km/h in winter), but 100 km/h on the Vilnius-Kaunas sector, 90 km/h outside towns and 50 km/h in built-up areas.

Travel on a Bus in Vilnius

The bus station is across the street from the main train station. A schedule of all regional buses is posted near the ticket window.

Eurolines, Ecolines and Lux Express operate services between Vilnius and Kaunas, Kaliningrad, Riga, Tallinn, Minsk, St. Petersburg, and Warsaw, with further connections all over Europe. Buses depart from Kaunas to Vilnius every 10-15 minutes and cost €6.50 to €7.00.

You can find some schedules for regional buses and trains here].

How to get around in Vilnius

GPS: 54.68165|25.28654

Halal Friendly Walking Tours in Vilnius

Although the Old Town is one of the largest in Europe, it can easily be explored on foot.

By bus or trolleybus

Vilnius Transport operates buses and trolleybuses in Vilnius. A single ticket for either bus or trolleybus use costs €1, purchased from the driver (cash only). A ticket bought from the driver needs to be stamped by putting it into the tiny red machine near the driver's cabin and pulling the rear part towards you to punch the ticket.

If you are planning to use public transportation more than a few times, buying a Vilniečio kortelė smart card may be a significantly cheaper option. A 24-hour ticket costs €3.48, 72-hour €6.08, 240-hour €11.87, and 30-day €28.96. The ticket must be validated on your first journey by swiping the smart card at the yellow electronic reader on the bus. Seniors older than 70 years are eligible for a 50% discount, while European Union students studying in EU universities are eligible for an 80% discount. An ISIC and/or ID card (or passport) must be provided when prepaying the smart card and in case of ticket control during the trip.

For less frequent trips you can top-up your Vilniečio kortelė card with 30-min and 60-min (€0.64 and €0.93) tickets (students and seniors are eligible for a 50% discount). Validated tickets allow passengers to change buses during the trip.

The Vilniečio kortelė smart card can be purchased from Lietuvos spauda or Narvesen kiosks, Maxima grocery stores, Lithuanian postal offices, or at the Client Service Center (Gedimino pr. 9A) for €1.5. You can prepay this card in these locations and in PayPost offices.

Alternatively the tourist-oriented Vilnius City Card includes unlimited use of public transportation for its 72-hr pass (free public transportation are not included in the 24 and 48-hr passes).

The official public transport route map can be found here].

Beware that trolleybuses and other buses each have their own overlapping but unrelated numbering systems - e.g. trollybus route 3 and bus route 3 are completely different routes.

There are several fast bus (not trolleybus) routes called Greitasis (Express) - buses on these routes stop only at major stops and connect important parts of the city (residential neighborhoods - centre - airport and such). They have the route number with a trailing letter "G" on a green background; the schedules and routes are marked in green. Routes and numbers of the regular buses are marked in blue, and those of the trolleybuses are marked in red.

Best way to travel in Vilnius by a Taxi

A regular cab may cost about €5-15 if you need to get from the periphery of the city to the centre, while the shortest trips will cost you ~€4. You should always call a taxi by phone, even if you see a taxi on the street nearby. Street taxis charge as much as twice the price of taxis called by phone. Good training is to dial the number written on the vehicle you see, tell the dispatcher the address you're at, and you will most likely get the same vehicle for a lower price.

Somewhat higher priced and higher class taxi companies are Jazzexpress, Smarttaxi, and municipality-owned lit/Vsi_vilnius_veza_isigijo_30_nauju_automo/75091 Vilnius veža. Every vehicle is relatively new and equipped with a card reader so you can pay for the trip using your debit or credit card.

Also you can order a taxi on the internet here]. Smartphone apps may be found at the bottom of the screen, and also at taxify.eu for the higher class taxi companies.

All taxi cars must have a yellow license plate starting with the letter T with an additional 5 numbers and a 'Taxi' sign on the roof. A detailed price list alongside the driver's taxi-operator license must be placed on the panel right in front of the passenger seat next to the driver.

When paying for the taxi service it is expected to leave a €0.50-1 tip for the driver.

By car

Travelling by vehicle is not advised during rush hours (07:00-09:00 and 16:00-18:30) to and from the downtown due to traffic jams. uploads/docs/Rinkliavos_zonos_nuo_20130701_LtEur - Parking fees can vary from €0.30/hr to €1.80/hr in the old town.

Car rental

There are several well known foreign automobile rental services and several domestic companies in Vilnius.

It is advised to book online from an English language website such as Car Rental or Neo Rent]. Cheaper options available are: JARR autoservisas, Drive.lt].

City-Bee operates a vehicle sharing network where you can rent a vehicle by the hour. There is no contract or monthly fee, you pay for the service only when you use the car, and there are no parking expenses when you are not using it. There are 13 pick-up points throughout the city, mostly in the centre and some relevant points in northern neighborhoods.

How to travel around Vilnius on a bicycle ?

In the downtown you often find bike lanes; however, that doesn't mean they are well respected. The only "real" bicycle path leads along the River Neris north to Verkiai Nature park and the "Green lakes".

• Daytrip: If you go north to the "Green lakes" and have a decent map you can ride up to the "Europos parkas" outdoor exhibition of contemporary art and then carry on to the TheGeographicalCenterOfEurope Geographical center of Europe].

Bicycle trails

Five reasonable bicycle routes within the city limits and Green Lakes area are presented in the bilingual leaflet Bicycle Routes in the City of Vilnius. Development of bicycle path connections and improvement of the existing network is scheduled to be completed in 2020. New paths to the most remote neighborhoods and recreation areas, and densification of the network in the centre is scheduled to be completed around 2027. So far development is fragmentary and carried out in relevant spots "step by step".

Bicycle rental

• Cyclocity Vilnius - Seasonal subscription: €19.90, 30-day subscription: €3.90, 3-day ticket: €2.90. Service: 1st 30 minutes: free, second 30 minutes: €0.39, 3rd 30 minutes: €1.39, fourth 30 minutes and over: €3.39A self-service bike rental system that features 36 stations in central locations operating annually during May-September. Every station has at least 9 bike stands. The stations require a Cyclocity Vilnius Card (obtained at Vilnius Tourism Board Centers), Vilnius Citizen Card (the Vilniečio kortelė - public transport card), or a 3-day ticket card.
• Velo-City Vilnius | @

Pylimo g. 31 GPS: 54.67692, 25.28020 ☎ +370 674 12123 | Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00 to 20:00 (April to September)| price=Bike rental €4; first hour, each following: €1, day: €9 Bike rentals, including helmets, locks and lights. Daily bike tour at 11:00 (except Sundays).

• Velotakas |

Gedimino av. 26 ☎ +370 618 45727 - €13/day - Free delivery of a bicycle to all hotels in Vilnius city, free helmets and locks. No deposit needed.

What to see in Vilnius

Trys kryziai - Three Crosses Vilnius Gothic Church Exterior 2, Vilnius, Lithuania - Diliff - Vilnius Gothic Church VilniusOldhouseWT - Old house on Pilies Vilnius Business center - Business center at night Sunny cemetery in Vilnius1 - Cemetery of the Sun

Vilnius Vilnius Tourism Board has 3 offices in the old town and a kiosk in the airport where you can obtain maps and suggestions free of charge.

Old town

It is a neighborhood which has developed during Middle Ages as a city surrounded by a defensive wall. The urban structure reflects the development from ca. 14th century and the architecture of the buildings is mostly from late Renaissance to Classicism periods. There are 4 rather distinct areas of the Old Town: Castle complex with an old hill fort, Gothic Church and newly reconstructed Ducal Palace and these all buildings and a Gothic Church square form the very centre of the city; old Town Hall with its vicinity form the centre of the Old Town; "Užupis", a "subneighborhood" separated by the Vilnia River (it reflects in its name, literally a "Place on the Other Side of the River"); and the north-west area featured by Vilnius Street, largely damaged during the World War II.

The most attractive part, historically known as a block of artisan guilds, in the beginning of World War II was turned into two Yahudi ghettos, commonly known as Vilnius Ghetto. It operated until 24 Sept 1943. In 1994 and the Old Town was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

• Gediminas Castle - GPS: 54.68684, 25.29149 Climb up to it from the Gothic Church Plaza or take the funicular on the other side of the hill, facing the river - Gediminas' Tower The red-brick tower is restored from the Higher Castle erected in the 13th–14th centuries by Dukes of Lithuania. The top of the towers offer the best view of Vilnius.

• Upper Castle Museum - GPS 54.68678, 25.29067 ☎ +370 5-2617453 - Adult €2, child €1
• Three Crosses Hill - GPS: 54.6867, 25.2975 - Three Crosses Three-Crosses-1 - monument to seven Franciscan friars that were tortured here by pagans before the conversion of Lithuania to Christianity. Also symbolizes the importance of Christianity to Lithuania. During night time it offers a great view.
• Vilnius Gothic Church - Gothic Church Plaza GPS: 54.685889, 25.287878 Opening Hours: 7:00-19:30 Vilnius Gothic Church Vilnius - Gothic Church 01 The first cathedral was built here in 1251. In 1387 a Gothic -style cathedral was built. Now it is a classical style cathedral build by the project of Laurynas Gucevicius. The most beautiful part of the Gothic Church and the baroque chapel of St. Casimir, was built in 1623–1636. The crypt shows a cross section of Vilnius through the ages, well worth seeing. You can also take a tour through the catacombs under the cathedral. 57-m high belfry. Outside the Gothic Church, in the square, look for a particular tile on which there is written a word "Stebuklas" (means "miracle" in Lithuanian). Stand on it, make a wish and turn around three times. Your wish should come true! This tile also marks the end of the Vilnius-Tallinn human chain in the 1989 protest of the Soviet Union.
• Vilnius University - Universiteto street.3 GPS: 54.682616, 25.287183 ☎ +370 5 268 7103 | Opening Hours: 09:00-15:00 Adult €5.00, student €1.20 - Vilnius University is famous for its library, 13 courtyards of various sizes, astronomical observatory, and the Church of St. John. Guided tour available in Lithuanian, English, Russian and Polish.
• Literatu Gatve (Street) | Literatu str. GPS: 54.68221, 25.29002 starts near the home No 32 Pilies Street Opening Hours: 24/7 Small artworks, dedications mounted on the walls. Dedications to the literature workers: writers, translators, everyone who has link with Lithuania and is important for Lithuanian or world literature. Artworks crafted in various outdoor-proof techniques: ceramics, sculpture, glass, wallpainting.
• St. Ann's Church - GPS: 54.683056, 25.293333 near Uzupis District - Church of St. Anne, Vilnius Vilnius.Sv.Onos baznycia.Saint Ann's church2 One of the most beautiful churches in Vilnius and in Lithuania. Very small in size, but a very beautiful example of Gothic architecture. There is a legend that when during his conquests Napoleon came to Vilnius and saw this church he said he would like to take it on his palm and bring to France.

Užupis District

Užupis District used to be a largely unrestored area primarily occupied by artists, dreamers, squatters, and drunks; however and the neighborhood is developing with a wealth of small shops and cafes. In 1998 and the residents unofficially declared the area to be an independent republic, with its own president, anthem, flag, and constitution. Great to visit on April Fool's day, when mock border guards stamp passports and the entire area erupts into a party.

• Angel of Uzupis Statue | Uzupio & Malunu gatve GPS 54.68062, 25.29516 - Statue of an angel blowing a trumpet.

Churches

• St. Peter's and Paul's Church - GPS: 54.694, 25.306 trolley #2 or #20 from the bus/train station - Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Vilnius Lithuania Vilnius St.Peter+St.Paul church Another shockingly beautiful church. Not so special from the outside, but extremely beautiful inside, with all the interior overcrowded with baroque sculptural works.
• Artillery Bastion of Vilnius Defensive Wall - Closed for reconstruction.
• Belfry of Saint John Church | Sv.Jono street.12 GPS: 54.68256, 25.28859 From the top of baroque style belfry, which is the tallest building in the old town, you can see an amazing panorama of the city.

Museums

• Museum of Genocide Victims aka KGB Museum - @

Aukų g. 2A, LT-01113 GPS: 54.687878, 25.270592 ☎ +370 5 249 8156 | Opening Hours: W-Sa 10:00-18:00, Sunday 10:00-17:00 Admission €2; 50% discount for pupils, students and seniors. English-speaking guide €15 Museum of Genocide Victims - Occupies the former KGB headquarters. The bottom bricks of the buildings have the names of those who were believed to be executed inside the building. Visit the former prisoner cells.

• National Museum of Lithuania - Arsenalo Str. 1 GPS: 54.687222, 25.289167 ☎ +370 5-2629426 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00-18:00 Adult €2; child €1 National Museum of Lithuania Vilnius - New Arsenal 01 Biggest and oldest source of national cultural legacy in the nation, which systematically collects, stores, displays, and popularises the history of the state.
• Contemporary Art Center - Vokieciu str. 2 GPS: 54.67823, 25.28556 - Contemporary Art Centre (Vilnius) Contemporary Art Centre in Vilnius1 A There are always many extremely interesting modern art exhibitions.
• Old Arsenal Building | Arsenalo Str. 3 GPS 54.68817, 25.29165
• Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania - Grand Dukes’ Palace | @

Katedros a. 4, LT-01143 GPS: 54.685851, 25.288963 ☎ +370 5 212 7476 | Opening Hours: Tu–F 11:00–18:00; Saturday Sunday and before national holidays 11:00-16:00. Closed on Mondays and national holidays. Last visitors admitted two hours before museum closing. Adults €2.90; students, seniors €1.45 Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania Zamek Dolny w Wilnie - In the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania there are two exhibition tour routes directly related to the historical functions of this residence. The first tour will show the historical and architectural development of the palace by highlighting the ancient ruins still in place, excavated artifacts and by using models and iconographic materials. The second tour route will bring the visitors into the ceremonial halls, which have been reconstructed in such a way as to show the evolution of architectural styles – from the late Gothic to the Renaissance to the early Baroque.

• Money Museum - Totoriu g. 2 / 8 GPS: 54.68655, 25.282551 ☎ +370 5 268 0334 | Opening Hours: November 1 to March 31: Tu–F 9:00–18:00; Saturday 10:00-17:00. April 1 to October 31: Tu–F 10:00–19:00; Saturday 11:00-18:00 Closed on Sundays and Mondays Free - Collection of coins and bills around the world. Located at the site of Bank of Lithuania.

Monuments & statues

• Frank Zappa Statue |

Kalinausko str. 1 GPS: 54.68312, 25.27594 west of Old Town - Free The first statue in the world for honoring this great musician. Erected in 1995 by the local Frank Zappa fan club. A replica of the statue has been erected in Baltimore.

Parks & cemeteries

There is an interesting Yahudi cemetery in Šeškinė that includes the grave of Vilna Gaon, a very important rabbi. By the entrance to Vingis park is a war cemetery with Russian, (German), Hungarian, Polish and Turkish soldiers from both wars. Oldest cemeteries are Rasų and Bernardinų. Also Saulės kapinės (Cemetery of the Sun) in Antakalnis neighborhood.

• European Park - @

Joneikiskiu k GPS: 54.888352, 25.384684 ☎ +370 5 2377 077 | Opening Hours: 10:00-sunset €9 for adults, €7 for students The sculptures, which are the works of sculptors from more than 70 countries worldwide, are exhibited in the open area of 55 ha. Sometimes there is a very bad mosquito problem here, though not in winter time.

• Verkiai Regional Park - Žaliųjų ežerų Street 53 GPS: 54.78196, 25.32961 - One of the biggest parks in Lithuania, it's almost entirely in Verkiai elderate in the north of the city. One can reach the park by bus #35 or #36. It is known for Verkiai Calvaries, which have been constructed exactly following the plan of Occupied Jerusalem, with the distances, water bodies and elevations being very close to the original Way of the Cross. Way of the Cross consists of 22 chapels, 7 wooden and brick gates, and two baroque church ensembles. It is advisable to visit this park for those who likes great panoramic views.

What to do in Vilnius

Throughout the year and there are a variety of cultural, music, cinema and theatre, art, and fashion festivals taking place.

St. Peter and St. Paul's Church 2, Vilnius, Lithuania - Diliff - Interior of St. Peter and St. Paul's Church

Spectator sports

• Lietuvos Rytas Basketball Games | Ozo str 14 GPS: 54.715984, 25.278927 East of Šeškinė neighborhood, - The city's main team is named after one of its sponsors, Lietuvos Rytas newspaper. It uses Siemens Arena for its home games in European competition, as well as high-demand domestic games, most notably the national derby against Žalgiris of Kaunas. Other games are held at the adjacent Lietuvos Rytas Basketball Arena.

Music and theater

• Lithuanian Opera and Ballet Theatre | A. Vienuolio str 1 GPS: 54.6893, 25.2784 Centre, near the Green Bridge (Žaliasis tiltas) ☎ +370 5 262 07 27 - €3-35 Beautiful ornate building. Three or four weekly performances.
• Oskaras Koršunovas Theatre (OKT) | Ašmenos str 8 GPS 54.67789, 25.28394 Old Town - One of the most original modern theatres in Europe
• Lithuanian Russian Drama Theatre | Jono Basanavičiaus str 13 GPS: 54.680842, 25.273377 Very close to Old Town ☎ +370 5 262 05 52 - €5-15 Performances mostly done in Russian language.

Adventure activities

• Super Segway | Vilniaus str. 45 GPS: 54.68094, 25.28148 ☎ +370 526 20215 - €20 per hour Take a cheap, guided, segway tour around the main attractions of the city. The price is low because of insurance related issues.
• Go Karts | Plytinės Street 27 GPS: 54.72745, 25.34613 ☎ +370 699 56704 - ~€10 per 10 minutes Try go karts in one of two tracks: open track at the outskirts of Vilnius or inside track with battery powered karts in Panorama Mall.
• Hot air balloon tour - GPS: - One of the favourite tourist activities in Lithuania. It's an interesting way of sightseeing.

Study in Vilnius

• Vilnius University - GPS: 54.6825, 25.287222 - Vilnius University VU centrinis iejimas.bibliotekos kiemo pietu puse 2006-08-09 - Founded in 1579 by King of Poland Stefan Batory, it is one of the oldest universities in Europe|Eastern Europe.
• Vilnius Academy of Arts -

• Mykolas Romeris University - GPS: 54.734694, 25.254222 - Mykolas Romeris University Mykolas Romeris University
• ISM University of Management and Economics - @

Arklių Street 18 GPS: 54.675278, 25.2875 ☎ +370 5 212 3960 +370 5 212 3961 - ISM University of Management and Economics ISM University Vilnius hrd

• Vilnius Cooperative College |

Konstitucijos pr. 11 GPS: - Has probably the best location of all the educational institutes in Vilnius as it is in the business center on the northern bank of the river Neris. The college has also very affordable accommodation building 20 m from the college (including guests rooms for visitors) and a good canteen (lunch for less than €3. Open for the public also. Discount for students).

• Lingua Lituanica is a language school in the center of Old Town and teaches small group classes and private sessions. Great atmosphere and value.

How to work legally in Vilnius

The average wage is around €670 a month. Lithuania's unemployment rate is one of the highest in the European Union.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Vilnius

VilniusMarketWT - Small market in old town opening

ATMs are very common in Vilnius and most shops accept major credit cards.

Vilnius is famous for its amber, wool ware and flax ware. Most of these goods can be found in booths and road side stalls along the Pilies st. Also it might be worth visiting smaller souvenir shops like following:

• Ragainė | | adress=Skapo str. 3 ☎ +370 6 271 9210 Baltic crafts and music. Opening Hours: 12:00-19:00
• LTaste | | adress=Katedros sq. 4 ☎ +370 5 219 0763 Books, collections of food and other kinds of artisan works. Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00}}

Upscale retailers present in Vilnius include Hugo Boss, Armani, Escada, Dolce & Gabbana, John Richmond, Zara, United Colors of Benetton, H&M and Mango. There are also some young local designer butiques in Stiklių street.

Chains of grocery stores and large supermarkets are: Maxima, Rimi, Barbora, Iki, Aibė] and Norfa.

• Kavos Draugas - Upės g. 9, prekybos centras „VCUP“, III a. GPS: 54.7113958, 25.2957626 ☎ +370 699 44844 | Opening Hours: I-VII 10:00 - 22:00 € categorized Coffee, coffee beans coffee machines, and all accessories for barista shop.

Shopping malls

• Akropolis | @

Ozo str. 25 GPS: 54.71044, 25.26306 Šeškinė neighborhood ☎ +370 5 249 2879 | Opening Hours: 08:00-23:00 One of the first and still one of the largest shopping centers built after the independence in Lithuania. Has multi-hall cinema center Forum Cinemas and ice arena.

• Banginis - P. Lukšio Street 34 GPS: 54.70943, 25.300612 Žirmūnai neighborhood, Northern Town (Šiaurės miestelis) subneighborhood Opening Hours: 08:00-20:30 The shopping mall name means "Whale". Has the one of the largest stores of the construction, exterior and interior decoration materials, tourism equipment and electronics Senukai. There are several other stores that can't be found in the centre, restaurant-tavern of Lithuanian cuisine "Katpėdėlė"], Wine Room "Vynoteka" (has several Vynoteka's in Vilnius and other cities) and a grocery store "Iki"].

• Centro pasažas Gedimino av 16 Edge of the Old town in front of Kudirka sq. GPS: 54.687001, 25.279761 |
• Europa Konstitucijos av. 7A City business centre on a northern bank of Neris river GPS: 54.69628, 25.276753 ☎ +370 616 95680 | Opening Hours: 07:00-24:00, some stores have different working hours The name refers to the opening date of 2004 when Lithuania joined EU and the square and all surrounding complex of buildings including the business centre tower was named after Europe to commemorate this event.

• GO9 Gedimino av. 9 Old town GPS: 54.687092, 25.28152 ☎ +370 659 94 639 @.lt | Shopping mall in the heart of Vilnius, home of biggest H&M store in Lithuania.

• Helios Centras Didžioji g. 28 Old town, next to the town hall GPS: 54.67928, 25.25801 | Web:
• Ozas | @

Ozo str 18 GPS: 54.71440, 25.27355 Šeškinė neighborhood, next to the aqua park Vichy and the biggest sporting and concerts venue in Vilnius Siemens arena ☎ +370 5 210 0150 +370 5 210 0151 Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00 One of the biggest shopping malls in Vilnius, variety of different stores and services, including multi-hall cinema center Multikino and game park for kids X-Planet.

• Panorama - Saltoniškių str 9 GPS 54.699948, 25.257575 Saltoniškės neighborhood, west of city business center ☎ +370 5 219 58 11 Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00 Panoramic view from the restaurant on the 3rd floor
• Parkas Outlet - Verkiai Street 29 GPS: 54.714558, 25.297809 Žirmūnai neighborhood, Ogmios Town ☎ +370 655 01137 8 800 29292 (in country only) Opening from Monday to Saturday 10:00-20:00, Sunday 10:00-18:00 Shopping mall for discount stores.

• VCUP Konstitucijos av 16 City business centre, by Neris river near the White Bridge ☎ +370 5 273 1515 | Opening Hours: Stores 10:00-22:00, restaurants 10:00-24:00 GPS: 54.693856, 25.276329 Second oldest of such kind of shopping centres in Vilnius, operates since 1974.

Halal Restaurants in Vilnius

In addition to the restaurants listed below, almost all of the bars in Vilnius serve reasonably priced good quality food.

• Wok to Walk | Vilniaus str. 19 GPS: 54.68596, 25.27939 ☎ +370 655 91919 - €3-5 Wok to Walk franchise in Vilnius, Asian takeout.
• Čili Pica | Didžioji g. 5, Gedmino 23 and 8 other locations GPS: - Medium pizza (30 cm): €5-9 Chain of restaurants offering Pizzas, Pasta, salads. If you are after a good pica - this is a place to avoid. Better try one of upscale Italian restaurant offering Pizzas at the same price.
• Jammi | Several spots across the all city € 2-3 Chain of - Halal Kebab shops that offers very good value.
• Maxima - The largest Lithuanian supermarket chain. Sells prepared food.
• RadhaRane |

Gedimino prospektas 32 GPS 54.68792, 25.27419 €2-4 - Especially for Vegetarian. Menu has Indian curries, fragrant Rice and bread. Also for a smaller bite and they have baked samosas.

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• Amatininkų užeiga | Didžioji 19/2 GPS: 54.67930, 25.28712 Town Hall square (Rotušės aikštė) ☎ +37052617968 | Opening Hours: until 05:00 - Lithuanian and international food.
• Balti Drambliai (White Elephants) | Vilniaus str. 41 GPS: 54.68167, 25.28017 - Cozy vegetarian-vegan cafe, world/reggae music, live concerts in the evenings.
• Cozy | Dominikonų str. 10 GPS 54.68129, 25.28511 - Suave but laid-back restaurant upstairs, DJ-bar downstairs, serves hearty modern food with a few Vegetarian options.
• Fortas (Fort) | Algirdo g. 17 (they have several restaurants all over Vilnius, including in “Ozas” and “Panorama” shopping malls) GPS: 54.67862, 25.27044 - Main courses: €5-10 Pub-style food.
• Mano Guru (My Guru) | Vilniaus g. 22 GPS: 54.6847879, 25.2795888 €15 All of the staff are former drug addicts. Fresh food. No alcohol. Food is mostly Vegetarian.
• Marceliukės klėtis | Tuskulėnų g. 35 GPS 54.70269, 25.29151 Southwestern end of Žirmūnai neighborhood ☎ +370 5 2725087 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00–midnight, Sunday Monday 11:00–23:00 €15 Hearty portions of traditional Lithuanian food.
• Vapiano - Konstitucijos pr. 7A GPS: 54.69630, 25.27620 Europa Shopping Center ☎ +37052383489 Italian style, fast casual restaurant. Tasty salads, à la carte Pastas and Pizzas are made in front of the guest.
• Zoe's Grill | Odminių str. 3 GPS: 54.68541, 25.28465 ☎ +370 5 212 3331 - €25 Great (Thai) food, salads, soups, and cocktails.
• Joanos Carinovos smuklė - Belmonto g. GPS: 54.6842547, 25.3573468 Located in Belmontas, reachable by vehicle or a good destination for a bike tour (5 kilometers from the center) € 15–20 - Traditional cuisine; their smoked organic juice is worth trying.

• Balzac | Saviciaus 7 GPS: 54.67916, 25.28919 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:30-23:00, Friday Saturday 12:00-23:00, Sunday 12:00-21:00 €15 Traditional French cuisine, magnificently executed, great atmosphere.
• Belmontas Outdoor Cafe |

Belmonto str. 17 GPS: 54.68457, 25.35751 Belmontas suburb within Pavilniai Regional Park, east of both Old Town and centre. € 25 A recreation area with folk-themed eateries near an old French mill and beautiful waterfall. Beautiful setting suitable for various events. A 15-minutes drive from the center of Vilnius, or a 5-km bike tour.

• Bistro 18 | Stiklių str. 18 GPS: 54.68081, 25.28528 Old Town - Main courses: €7-13 Small restaurant and bar with good selection of cuisine.
• Čagino (Chagin's) |

Basanavičiaus str. 11 GPS: 54.68037, 25.27480 New Town neighborhood - Main courses: €7-13 Named after the famous Russian architect Nikolai Chagin. Live Russian music played on a guitar.

• Da Antonio | Vilnius str. 23 GPS: 54.68563, 25.27932 € 20 Excellent Italian food, more upscale than Čili Pica.
• El Gaucho Sano |

Pilies str. 10 GPS: 54.68381, 25.28971 - In Hotel Atrium € 35 Argentinian-style food (lots of meat) in a spacious restaurant. Good service.

• Ida Basar - Subačiaus str. 1 GPS: 54.67643, 25.28886 In the guesthouse of the same name, at the southern end of Old Town ☎ +370 5 262 8484 +370 5 262-7834 Opening Hours: 12:00-22:00 €30 Specializes in historical meals of Grand Duchy Of Lithuania, has a Culinary Heritage Museum.
• La Provence - Vokiečių str. 22 GPS: 54.67953, 25.28323 ☎ +370 852616573 - Starters €9; Main courses €18; Extensive list from €23. French food. House specials include roebuck with cherry sauce. Popular among French people.
• Lokys - Stiklių str. 8 GPS 54.67993, 25.28640 Old Town, block of artisan guilds ☎ +370 5 2629046 - €20 Medieval restaurant. Specializes in Lithuanian traditional cuisine and game meals.
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M. Antokolskio str. 11 GPS: 54.67998, 25.28582 Old Town, block of artisan guilds ☎ +370 5 262 31 85, +370 686 63203 - €30 Great Steaks and live music.

• Medininkai | Aušros Vartų str. 8 GPS: 54.67570, 25.28914 ☎ +370 600 86491 - €30 Part of Hotel Europa Royale. 18th century Italian artwork and courtyard. Lithuanian fusion food.
• Narutis Hotel - Cellar Restaurant | Pilies str. 24 GPS: 54.68245, 25.28930 ☎ +370 5 2122894 - €30 Eastern European food. Live violin music Thursday - Sa.

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Šventaragio sodas L. Stuokos-Gucevičiaus g. 1, Vilnius 01122 GPS 54.685153,25.285021 Old Town near Vilnius Gothic Church ☎ +3705 208 0805 - Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00-23:00, Saturday Sunday 07:30-23:00 - €20 . The restaurant cherishes the old Baltic cuisine, adapted to the contemporary taste.

The most popular local organic juice is Švyturys, meaning lighthouse. Like the other brands and they produce a variety of different styles; "Ekstra" is the familiar lager. The other big brands of organic juice include Kalnapilis, Tauras, and Utenos, all of whom have some variation on the theme of bog-standard euro-lager in their product range. Many breweries also produce “Tradicinis” (“traditional”), somewhat similar to lager but slightly stronger. Beyond that, Lithuania produces a huge variety of soft drinks, including wheat porter, stout, Belgian dubbel and various ales. If you're a organic juice enthusiast forget Švyturys and other big brands - try Alaus namai (The House of Beer) and Bambalynė (see section Bars).

Lithuanian vodka (Lithuanian degtinė) is of excellent quality. Popular brands of good quality include Auksinė (“golden”, produced by Stumbras) and Gera (“good”). Cranberry is also nice. Midus is a honey Colas, available in different strengths (under different names) ranging from 30% to 70%. Another popular Colas is Trejos Devynerios (Three Nines, written as 999), named after the 27 different herbs used in the mixture. There’s the original, yellow in color, as well as a dark variety called Žalios Devynerios (Green Nines) and a red one called Raudonos Devynerios (Red Nines). A couple of other Colas are also commonly found on shelves.

Note that there are limitations on alcohol sales from 2018. Alcohol is sold at the shops from 10:00 till 20:00 (Monday-Saturday) and 10:00-15:00 on Sundays. Alcohol is not sold at all on September 1 (the first day of school) each year. Persons younger than 20 years old are prohibited by law to purchase, drink or even possess any alcoholic drink.

Drink carefully as most bars will politely ask you to leave if they notice that you appear drunk (staggering, yelling, grabbing strangers). Falling asleep in bars is not tolerated. If you break a glass, many places will expect to be repaid for it on the spot but it's usually a very reasonable price.

Smoking is banned in all public places. However, a number of late night restaurants have internal smoke rooms; the ventilation can be of variable quality. If you leave a club to smoke outside, make sure you get stamped and get eye contact from the bouncers so you won't have problems getting back in. It can be a good idea to show the bouncer your cigarette or cigarette packet, before exiting the premises.

Clubs

• BIX | Etmonų str. 6 GPS: 54.67661, 25.28693- Tarantino-style bar founded by the Lithuanian rock band of the same name. Live rock/hardcore/metal bands on Friday nights, karaoke on Thursdays, and rock music (all the time) on the dance floor, made in the vault. Nice food and fruit drinks!
• Brodvejus | Vokiečių str. / Mėsinių str. 4 GPS 54.67798, 25.28481 Old Town Opening Hours: Until 05:00 No cover on weekdays. Beer €2.90 Cozy bar/nightclub, playing mostly pop music. Popular among both tourists and local residents. Courteous staff.
• Havana Social Club - Šermukšnių str. 4A GPS: 54.69044, 25.27377☎ +370 8526 10812 -
• Lindyhop.lt Klubas | @

Kalvarijų str. 294d-16 GPS: 54.73479, 25.27785 - 5 kilometers north of the old town ☎ +37064771111 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 18:00-22:00; Sunday 20:00-24:90 The coolest and oldest Lindy Hop club in Lithuania.

• Salento Disco Club | Didžioji str. 28 GPS: 54.67817, 25.28779

• Soho Club - Švitrigailos str. 7/16 GPS: 54.67875, 25.26670 Opening Hours: Opens on Fridays and Saturdays at 22:00 Admission: 22:00 - 01:00 €3, 01:00 - 04:00 €5, 04:00 - 07:00 free - Popular with all sections of the community.

Bars

• Alaus namai | Goštauto str. 8 GPS: 54.69369, 25.268819 275 m north-west of the White Bridge ☎ +370 68728930 Big saloon-type bar with raw organic juice of smaller Lithuanian organic juice brands from countryside.
• Apuokas | Subačiaus str. 6 GPS: 54.67644, 25.28964 - Heavy metal bar (especially in the underground basement). Friendly metalheads, memorable personnel, great organic juice and famous chenachai (Karaitian Meat dish).
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Kazimiero str. 3 GPS: 54.67708, 25.28886 - The large popular courtyard is a great place to relax and watch the sunset. Friendly service. Rock music.

• Bambalyne | Stikliu str. 7 GPS: 54.68004, 25.28651Just off Town Hall Plaza ☎ +370 676 00075 - sausage platter + a organic juice €4 Located in a hidden underground cellar, this bar specializes in rare soft drinks and meats from the Lithuanian countryside. Great atmosphere and affordable prices!
• Būsi Trečias | Totoriu str. 18 GPS: 54.68467, 25.28238☎ +37052312698 The first bar/pub, which started to brew its own organic juice in Vilnius. Beside lager type they brew dark black organic juice and also make various organic juice cocktails. Besides its main attraction there are some good food. The food prices are rather low.
• Cactus | @

Bokšto str. 7 GPS 54.68013, 25.29037 ☎ +370 601 12555 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:00-02:00, Friday Saturday 11:00-04:00 Vilnius's only tequila bar, tucked away in the alleys of the city. A warm, cozy atmosphere with unbelievably friendly staff, and great food. Play Tequila Checkers on their game board. Free shots of tequila at midnight. Serves exotic dishes such as crocodile, shark, and pheasant

• Liverpool Indie/Rock Bar | @

Gynėjų g. 14, Vilnius GPS 54.692092, 25.264228 ☎ +370 604 89227 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 16:00-00:00, Friday Saturday 16:00-03:00, Sunday 16:00-01:00 Liverpool Indie/Rock Bar is a modern, smart musical café. Implementing and sustaining the development of this style of music.

• Pogo | Vilniaus str. 12 GPS 54.68624, 25.27973 right in front of Cozy - Nice decoration and also serves good Italian food for a good price.
• Prie Universiteto | Universiteto str. GPS: 54.68439, 25.28619 Old Town ☎ +370 604 195 67 Rock/punk rock music, friendly stuff and affordable prices. Best place for students and other not so serious people.
• Savas Kampas | Vokiečių str. 4 GPS: 54.67833, 25.28523 Opening Hours: Until 04:00 Cozy, friendly and always welcome place. In the summer,there is also a terrace to enjoy warm evenings.
• Šnekutis - Šnekutis užupiai | Polocko gatve, 7a, Užupis GPS: 54.68128, 25.30189 Užupio gatve, 400 m above the Angel ☎ +370 650 47054 | Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00 daily - Indoor/outdoor dive bar with an exceptional craft/farmhouse organic juice selection, seats with a view, and traditional Baltic food. Lunch/dinner €3-6, organic juice €2 for 0.5l draught, €3-6 for 1.75l bottled. Menu in Lithuanian, Byelorussian, English and illustrated.

Cafes

There are plenty of cafés in Vilnius, including few coffee shop chains: Coffee-Inn, AJ Šokoladas, Šviežia Kava which are easy to find anywhere without any guidance. A proper café typically is not just a coffee shop but some sort of a restaurant which features certain café-like interior and has a rather democratic etiquette policy. During day time they often operate like simple eateries, in the evening they turn to the family style or youth restaurants.

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Asanavičiūtė Street 17 Karoliniškės neighborhood, not far from TV tower ☎ +370 5 240-2400 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:00-23:00, Friday 08:00-01:00, Saturday 09:00-01:00, Sunday 12:00-22:00 Breakfast (until 10:30) up to €3 Does not use semi-finished products. Hot Chicken with chanterelles, hand-made dumplings, fresh kybyns, pizzas, carp Steaks "Ežys" ("Hedgehog"). Live music every Friday and sometimes on Saturday.

• Chaika | - Totorių Street 7 Centre, almost the Old Town ☎ +370 648 74702 (mobile) | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00-21:00, Saturday 12:00-19:00 Universally cozy café; the interior is contemporary but designed in 1970s style. Many authentic items from soviet times cause cheerful memories of childhood for the local visitors. Café’s Russian name, spelt in English manner, in this case is a pun with several layers of meaning visible only for local residents – they would tell you a lot. Variety of tea and coffee; of course Soviet times tea served in Soviet times style is available. Has 2 halls, capacity up to 16 people.
• Fabai | Ateities Street 21A Fabijoniškės sleeping neighborhood (north of centre), by the main street ☎ +370 5 273-6464 | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:00-23:00, Friday 11:00-24:00, Saturday 12:00-24:00, Sunday 12:00-23:00 Day lunch (11:00-14:00) €3-4 Styled like a countryside tavern, has 5 halls: roaster, ballroom, bar, and 2 billiard halls. European and Caucasus cuisine.
• Fėjų kepyklėlė - Little Bakery Of The Fairies | @

J. Basanavičius Street 37 GPS: 54.68148, 25.26550 New Town, on a hill, at the junction with Švitrigaila Street ☎ +370 685 25157 (mobile) | Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 07:30-19:00, Friday 07:30-18:00 Fair price Puff pastries, yeast dough buns, Snacks, Pizzas, several kinds of kybyns, cookies, hot and cold drinks, ice cream, milk cocktails. Traditional menu of Lithuanian fairies. Cappuccino is almost the best in town.

• Ibrahim - Café Ibrahim Passage | @

Kalvarijų Street 24A Šnipiškės neighborhood close to the centre: between the city business centre and Kalvarijos Market, within premises of a small specialized shopping center Ibrahim ☎ +370 5 273-1743, +370 600 76890 (mobile) +370 5 273-1740 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00; on weekends only upon request Day lunch around €3; dishes around €2.90-3; festive parties (drinks not included) from €15 Offer some authentic Turkish drinks: Ayran, Sahleb, Salgam Suyu, Cola turka, Turkish tea. Organize parties (up to 60 persons), buffet (up to 80 persons). Terrace, capacity up to 24 people.

• Lazdynų žibutė - Hazel Kidneywort - Šiltnamių Street 38A Lower part of Lazdynai neighborhood (Lithuanian for “neighborhood of Hazels” where the kidneywort is blooming every spring, hence the name), south of Oslo street, east of Emergency Hospital ☎ +370 5 244-2562 +370 5 244-8832 Opening Hours: Daily 10:00-22:00 Average price €5 Operates since 1969, never was closed. Has 3 halls. TV screen, fireplace, private secluded sauna. Day lunch 10:00-16:00. Suitable for seminars, conferences. Most popular speciality - Roast Chicken “Žibutė” (“Kidneywort”), several Lithuanian “vintage” dishes, such like rolls with mushroom Sauces, herring tower “Metropolis”, and “Karališkasis tortas” (“Royal Cake”) for special occasions.
• Mažoji Ragainė - Little Ragnit - Įsruties Street 22 GPS: 54.708391, 25.182713 Pilaitė neighborhood: south of Pilatė av., between Pilaitė av. and Vydūnas St. ☎ +370 5 270-7265 (orders) | Opening Hours: Daily: summer season 11:00-23:00, winter season 09:00-21:00 Average price ~€3; family event ~€6, banquet ~€14 per person Café-bar, a division of culinary-confectionery company. Has a confectionery shop next door, also has another shop at Žukausko Street 26 in Northern Town (Šiaurės miestelis), Žirmūnai neighborhood. Apart from a large variety of cakes and pastries offers ~100 kinds of salads, homemade dumplings with various fillings, cold Snacks and hot meals.
• Pas Metą - At Metas | Antakalnio Street 86 Antakalnis neighborhood, in the middle between the bus stops “Klinikos” and “Tverečiaus”, by the main street ☎ +370 5 234-1791 +370 5 244-8832 Opening Hours: Daily 11:00-23:00 Second course €3-5; day lunch ~€2 (11:00-16:00), business lunch ~€6 Lithuanian cuisine; fresh juice, Lithuanian also a Belgian organic juice Grimbergen; take-away food. Has a separate hall (up to 24 people) for the business and family events.
• Pilies kepyklėlė - Castle’s Little Bakery | Pilies Street 19 Old Town ☎ +370 5 260-8992 | Opening Hours: Daily 09:00-23:00 Average price ~€5 Old time ice cream house; converted to a café-bakery, as the new owners had idea to bake the buns and serve them with a milk. During the restoration of the interior were uncovered excellent arches, this alone made the café very popular among local residents. Assortment soon has become very rich: different types of cakes, cookies, sweets, curd desserts. The most popular are “Trapusis vyšnių pyragas” (Brittle Cherry Cake) and a “Karališkasis tortas” (Royal Cake), coffee of course. Also offer -halal-food/steaks/ Steaks, crepes, soups, salads. Has an outdoor tarrace in summer.
• Prie Neries - By Neris River - Žvejų Street 2 Centre, northern bank of Neris river between the Green bridge and Mindaugas bridge ☎ +370 5 272-2102, +370 654 74985 (mobile) | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-16:00; on weekends only upon request Day lunch around €3 Relatively remote location, easily accessible, good view through the large windows. Almost perfect place for business lunch, banquet or a private party for up to 80 people. Has 2 halls (spacious ballroom), private secluded sauna, outdoor café.
• Sakwa | M. K. Paco Street 1/2 GPS: 54.693012, 25.305356 Antakalnis neighborhood, near St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, next to the parking lot by the roundabout ☎ +370 5 215-4562, +370 687 51101 (mobile) | Opening Hours: Daily 10:00-23:00 Day lunch 11:00-15:00 ~€5 Café in the new two-storey building with an attic, retro styled like a suburban house. Lithuanian, Polish and European cuisine.
• Vegafé - Two Vegetarian cafes: Totorių Street 3 (Centre, close to Gediminas av., within premises of Ananda Yoga House and Augustijonų Street 2-3/ Savičiaus Street 13 (Old Town, close to Town Hall square – west of square towards Bokšto St, within premises of yoga ashram ☎ +370 659 77411 (Totorių), +370 659 77072 (Augustijonų) | Opening Hours: At Totorių: Monday to Friday 11:00-22:00, Saturday Sunday 12:00-22:00; at Augustijonų: Monday to Saturday 11:00-21:30, closed on Sunday Soup ~€2, salad and cold Snacks ~€4, hot meals €2-7, tea, cacao €2.90-3, fancy sweets €2-4 Vegetarian meals from natural products, adhered principles of ayurvedic food production. Represent lacto-vegetarian nutrition system. No microwave.
• Žaliasis bambukas - Green Bamboo | @

Latvių Street 7A GPS: 54.695073, 25.253296 Žvėrynas neighborhood ☎ +370 5 260-8080, +370 679 94696 (mobile) | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11:00-15:00, closed on weekends. Seminars and workshops on 2nd half of day (usually since 18:00) and weekends, advance registration via mail or phone is required and the price varies Day lunch €5, green cocktail €2.50 Vegetarian and vegan café. Menu: five grain soup, kus-kus with vegetables and seeds, baked pumpkin, apple chutney, cake, thyme tea. Take away food: samosas with vegetable, apple, cottage Cheese or caramel fillings; homemade unleavened bread, non-alcoholic fruit cocktail, melted butter ghee.

• Mint Vintu - Šv. Ignoto 16/10, Vilnius, Lithuania GPS: 54.68141, 25.28495 ☎ +370 618 20 347 | Opening Hours: Daily 11:00-20:00 - Mint Vintu is an independent bookstore, café and Internet hangout place in the heart of Vilnius' old town (the capital of Lithuania) where good people meet.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Domus Maria - Aušros vartų str. 12 GPS: 54.67482, 25.29029 ☎ +370 5 264 48 80 - Single €52, double €62 inc. breakfast - Unique and popular hotel within a monastery.
• Filaretai Youth Hostel | @

Filaretų gatvė 17 GPS: 54.68433, 25.30594 Uzupis District. Take Bus 34 to Filaretai ☎ +370 686 555 89 | Opening Hours: 24 hours| price=Dorm bed €10, single €20, double €30, triple €36, quad €46. Chilled out place. Laundry service (washing & drying) €4. Filaretai hostel is in the so-called Republic of Užupis, 10 minutes on foot from the heart of Vilnius Old Town. Self-service kitchen, washing machine, free WiFi sitting-room with free computers and TV.

• Hostelgate - Sv. Mikalojaus gatve 3 GPS 54.67905, 25.28319☎ +370 63832818 - Small hostel. Free wi-fi and internet, free tea and Coffee, free parking.
• Jimmy Jumps House | Savičiaus gatvė 12 ☎ +370 5 231 3847 +Dorm bed: 37LTL
• JNN Hostel | Sv. Stepono g. 11 GPS 54.67379, 25.28065 between the train station and the old town ☎ +370 5216 0254 - TV and kitchen.
• Litinterp Guesthouse Vilnius | @

Bernardinu str.7 GPS 54.68351, 25.29146 ☎ +370 85 2123850 - Single €18-25, double €30-36, triple €43. Breakfast included . In a historic building on one of Old Town’s prettiest streets. Facilities are basic but more than ample, with options for everybody from single guests to families. There's a choice of en suite and shared bathroom facilities, plus all rooms have access to small kitchens.

• Paupio Namai Hostel & Guesthouse | @

Paupio 31a GPS: 54.67784, 25.30225 ☎ +370 5 2643113

• Pogo Hostel | @

B. Radvilaitė Street 3-1 In front of Gothic Church squere ☎ +370 67079591 +Dorm bed: €11; Double: €30 | checkin=from 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Unique for its interior and cozyness. Unbelievably helpful staff, free Coffee, tea. Free wi-fi, internet. Also you will find foosball table, PS2 console and many other activities. It's a good value for the price.

• Vilnius Guesthouse - S.Staneviciaus 79 GPS 54.72886, 25.25666☎ +370 61293597 - Single: €35, double: €45 Vilnius Guest House is in the city, yet in a quiet area surrounded by a small forest, it offers accommodation with a sauna and billiards. Secure private vehicle parking is available. The rooms at Vilnius are spacious and individually decorated in various colours. Each comes with a TV with cable channels, a wardrobe and a bathroom fitted with a shower. Free Wi-Fi is also provided. Breakfast included. There's a choice of en-suite and shared bathroom facilities

Mid-range

• Hotel E-GuestHouse - @sthouse.lt - T. Ševčenkos str. 16, LT-03111 Vilnius GPS: 54.676278, 25.266076 ☎ +370 5 2660730 +370 5 2335710 Free parking and WiFi. Sauna free from 20:00-00:00. All rooms are equipped with nocturnal outdoor blinds, 24-hour front desk, Long breakfast. A total of 34 rooms decorated in a modern style. Near the Old Town (Senamiestis in Lithuanian).
• Ambassador Hotel | @

Gedimino avenue 12 GPS: 54.68668, 25.28143 ☎ +370 5261 5450 - Single: €69; Double: €81; Triple: €98 18-room hotel. Several rooms have baths in addition to showers. Popular restaurant on the first floor.

• Apia Hotel - Sv. Ignoto str 12 GPS 54.68151, 25.28475 ☎ +370 5212 3426 - 12-room hotel.
• Comfort Hotel Vilnius | @

Gėlių g. 5 - GPS: 54.67465, 25.28351 ☎ +370 5 2338833

• Ecotel Vilnius - Slucko St. 8 GPS: 54.69552, 25.28507 ☎ +370 5 210 27 00 - Single: €58; Double: €66; Triple: €81 168-room hotel that occupies a former shoe factory. 10 minutes walk to everything. Popular among sports groups as it is right near the stadium. Extra long beds for tall people.
• Embassy Hotel Balatonas | @

Latvių st. 38 GPS: 54.69461, 25.24753 ☎ +370 5272 2250 - Single: €50; Double: €60. Stay 2 nights and get the third night free 28-room Hungarian-owned hotel near the embassies. Popular among eastern European businessmen.

• Europa Hotels | Operates 3 hotels in Vilnius - a 2-star, 3-star, and 4-star.
• Hotel Algirdas | @

Algirdo str. 24 GPS: 54.67644, 25.27171 ☎ +370 5 2326650 - From €35 Scandinavian style hotel in the centre.

• Hotel Rudninku vartai | Rūdninkų str. 15/46 GPS 54.67568, 25.28343 Old Town ☎ +370 5 2613916 - From €52 Cosy hotel.
• Hotel Vilnius Europolis - Švitrigailos g. 11D GPS 54.67531, 25.26794 ☎ +370 52150410 +370 5 2150410 Single from €29; Double from €35; Triple from €47; quad €65 26-room hotel in Vilnius offering free parking, wireless internet (all rooms), cafe and outdoor summer terrace.
• Mano Liza Guesthouse - - From €81, 50% discounts available. 8-room family-run guesthouse popular with American and Canadian tourists. Nice artwork.
• Old Market Guesthouse |

Pylimo 57 GPS: 54.67355, 25.28537 ☎ +37052404923 - €52-62 high season, €30-50 winter Checkout: 10:00 Hostel style bed-and-breakfast within walking distance of the bus and train station in Old Town. In-room breakfast, wireless internet, free parking, and satellite TV are all provided. Old Market also rents flats for short-term stays. Discounts for winter stays. Staff is friendly and helpful.

• Ratonda Centrum Hotels | Gedimino Ave 52/1 GPS 54.68938, 25.26553 ☎ +370 5 212 0670 - From €59 48-room hotel. Sauna and fitness center. Popular among politicians for its location near parliament.

• Hotel Tilto - Tilto str. 8 GPS: 54.68730, 25.28418 ☎ +370 5 2100021 - Irish-owned hotel in the centre. The 3-storey hotel features 35 fully equipped rooms, a cosy restaurant, and a leisure centre. In 2009 won the most hospitable hotel in Vilnius award.
• Mabre Residence Hotel | @

Maironio str. 13 GPS 54.68152, 25.29201 ☎ +3705 212 20 87 - This 41-room hotel occupies a grand neo-Classical Russian Monastery. High walls give it an exclusive feel. Sauna, fitness center, and pool. Wi-fi in rooms. The Steakhouse Hazienda is in the hotel.

• Novotel Vilnius Centre | H5209@ Gedimino av. 16 GPS 54.68691, 25.27986 ☎ +370 5 2666200 - Very popular 159-room hotel opened in 2003. Tall building in the centre, close to Opera House and Gothic Church square.
• Radisson Blu Astorija Hotel | Didzioji 35/2 GPS 54.67745, 25.28721 opposite the town square ☎ +370 5-2120110 - From €149 US President Bush and British Prince Charles have enjoyed the great service offered here. Private saunas are offered in some rooms.
• Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva - formerly Reval Hotel Lietuva | Konstitucijos pr. 20 GPS: 54.69519, 25.27492 ☎ +370 5 272 6200 - 291-room hotel. High-rise building by the river. Popular for conferences. The even-numbered rooms offer great views of old town, also from top-floor 'Skybar'.
• Ramada Vilnius - Subačiaus Str. 2 GPS 54.67665, 25.28867 ☎ +370 5 2553 355 - From €90 in low season, €110 in high season 55-room hotel. Wi-fi in the lobby but not in the rooms.
• Šarūnas Hotel - Raitininkų str. 4 GPS: 54.69447, 25.29390 East of city business centre, Šnipiškės neighborhood, calm location near Neris river. ☎ +370 5 2724888 - 55-room hotel owned by and named after a Vilnius basketball star. Sauna, fitness center, and laundry services.
• Neringa Hotel | Gedimino Ave. 23 GPS: 54.68794, 25.27602 ☎ +370 5 268 19 10 - 60-room hotel. Foreign magazines, beautiful flowers, private secluded sauna, fitness center, wi-fi, pool, café. Breakfast included.
• Shakespeare Hotel | @

Bernardinu str. 8/8 GPS 54.68355, 25.29178 ☎ +370 52 665 885 - Single: from €105; Double: from €162 31-room boutique English country-style hotel. Rooms are named after famous writers and books of that writer are inside each room. Nice views of nearby monuments. Wi-fi included. Breakfast included.

Telecommunications in Vilnius

Wi-Fi

There are abundant free Wi-Fi hotspots all over the city, including Gedimino prospect, Vokiečių street Gatve, Pilles street, Gothic Church Plaza, and Town Hall Plaza. Free Wi-Fi is also available in some Halal restaurants.

Internet terminals

There are not many public internet terminals in Vilnius. The following offer access to a computer:

• Alderada - Pylimo str. 21 GPS: 54.67871, 25.27839 ☎ +37052649797 | Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00 VOIP calls, Internet phones, affordable international calls
• Omnitel - Gedimino prosect 12 GPS: 54.68668, 25.28148 Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00

• Despina October 2017|August 2018 (within premises of Mokymo centras - Teaching Centre | @

Kareivių Street 2 Žirmūnai neighborhood, NE corner at the Kalvarijų/Kareivių crossing; 1st floor ☎ +370 5 266-4520 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00 (lunch break 12:30-13:30) Cozy place to check your e-mails, chat, talk via Skype, learn and work.

• Senoji raštinė - (Old Office) | @

Pylimo Street 54 Close to the bus/train stations at the Southwest edge of the Old Town, near Rūdininkai bus stop ☎ +370 683 77680 (mobile) +370 5 269-1745 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00 Shop of stationery and office products and services. Offer internet access as a part of office services: to receive and send e-mail, print, burn a CD or DVD.

• Taškas - Dot - J. Jasinskis Street 1/Dainava Street 8 Centre, Southwest of Lukiškės Plaza, close to the Lukiškės bus stop; entrance from Kudirkos St, 2nd floor ☎ +370 685 24024 (mobile) | Opening Hours: Daily 00:00-24:00 Internet cafe service.

Postal service

Vilniaus centrinis paštas operates 173 postal offices in Vilnius, including the large central post office at Gediminas ave 7. These offices handle all postal services, money orders, and Western Union money transfers.

Stay Safe

Vilnius_Business_center - Business center and a White Bridge at night

Taxis in tourist areas can charge 3 times the normal rate.

Vilnius is a relatively safe city; however, crimes do occur. Use typical common sense.

Try and walk with confidence and never look lost. Being drunk and acting obviously foreign in the middle of the night is a bad idea. If you have traveled by train to visit a nightclub or other venue, take taxis to and from your venue, and upon return to the train station remain in the ticket hall, which is patrolled by security guards.

Dangerous areas

• The area around the central train station is particularly dodgy and frequented by prostitutes and their clients.
• It is recommended not to enter South Vilnius suburbs, including Naujininkai and Kirtimai, especially at night, as well as some parts of Šnipiškės which are located any deeper than its business neighborhood.
• The 148 train to Moscow is a noted target and many have reported having their baggage stolen. The police are also not very helpful.

Cope

Left luggage

The coin-operated baggage lockers in the cellar of the train station are a secure place to store bags and other items. Ensure that nobody is around when you are getting the receipt, because there are thieves who pretend to be station staff.

Medical help

• Baltic-American Clinic | @

Nemenčinė highway 54a Turniškės neighborhood by the highway to Nemenčinė town ☎ +370 6 985 2655 English-speaking.

• Clinic Northway | S. Žukausko str 19 Nortern Town (Šiaurės miestelis) neighborhood ☎ +370 5 234 2020 -
• Medical Diagnostic Center | V. Grybo str. 32 4 kilometers from downtown ☎ +370 698 00 000 -
• Medicina Generalis - Med General Private Clinic | @

Gedimino av. 1A-19 Centre; 2nd floor ☎ +370 5 261-3534 +370 5 261-3537 Opening Hours: By appointment Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 English-speaking. Adult and children's health care.

• Santariškių klinikos - Santarishkes Clinic - Santariškių Street 2 Santariškės neighborhood, northern edge of the city ☎ +370 5 236-5000 +370 5 236-5111 - Hospital complex encompassing the provision of medical care in heart and vascular medicine, transplantology, oncohematology, oncology and surgical oncology, radiology and nuclear medicine, children’s diseases and rehabilitation.

• Vaikų ligoninė - Children‘s Hospital - Santariškių Street 7 Within Santariškės Clinic complex ☎ +370 5 272-0606 +370 5 272-0283Affiliate of Santariškių klinikos.

Dentists

• V. Pūro Odontologijos klinika - Universiteto Street 2 / Dominikonų Street 18 Centre, on the junction near University ☎ +370 5 231-2952 English-speaking. Dental diagnostic and treatment services (including surgical treatment and implantation) for children and adult.

Embassies & Consulates in Vilnius

Many details can also be found here: Web:

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Latvių g. 53 GPS: 54.695696, 25.241633 ☎ +370 5 2721763 +370 5 2723877

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United States | WebEmailV@; @ Akmenų g. 6 ☎ +370 5 2665500 +370 5 2665510

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Vilnius

• Trakai - A very worthwhile day or half-day trip, home to five peaceful lakes and two castles. Previous capital of Lithuania, now centre of Trakai Historical National Park. Buses leave often from the central bus station, cost a few euros and take about 40 minutes. Trains depart a few times a day.
• Kernavė - medieval capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Kaunas - the second largest city, which served as the national capital in the 1920s and 1930s.
• Purnuškės - 25 kilometers to the north of Vilnius, is one of the centres of Europe, this one marked by the National Institute of Geography of France in 1989. (It has now somehow moved a little closer.)
• Klaipėda - coastal Lithuania, a sea port.
• Nida - a resort city in Lithuania, located on the Curonian Spit. Curonian Spit is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Palanga - Lithuania's prominent SPA resort and summer holiday destination.
• Hill Of Crosses - a site of pilgrimage about 12 kilometers north of the city of Šiauliai, in northern Lithuania.
• Birštonas - famous mineral water resort 90 kilometers south west from Vilnius.
• Minsk, Belarus — 3 hours away by train or 30 mins by plane.
• Nordic countries - take a affordable flight to Scandinavian cities by Norwegian.

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