🇱🇹 Kaunas, Lithuania
Hotel Babilonas
📍 38A, Žalioji g., Kaunas, 44199
Your stay — Hotel Babilonas
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The Property — Hotel Babilonas
Hotel Babilonas feels like stepping into a solid 1980s-era business hotel that’s been gently modernised – think functional corridors, a small lobby with a coffee machine and a front desk that gets you checked in fast. The main draw is location: it’s right on the main pedestrian street, Laisvės Alėja, so you’re minutes from Kaunas Castle, the Old Town and the Žaliakalnis funicular. Ideal for budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, quiet room and spend their days out exploring, not lounging in the hotel.
Chronicles of Kaunas
Kaunas began as a strategic wooden fortress in the 13th century, later becoming a key Hanseatic trading post. Its golden age was the interwar period, when it served as Lithuania’s provisional capital – an era that left the city with a remarkable collection of modernist architecture, earning it a UNESCO Creative City designation. The Old Town retains a medieval street grid, with the 14th-century Kaunas Castle and the Gothic St. George’s Church. Today, Kaunas blends this heritage with a lively café culture, street art and a young, tech-savvy population.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kaunas guide →Best months
June and September: warm enough for al fresco dining and walking tours (21-24°C), but without July’s peak crowds and higher prices.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season, driven by the Kaunas Jazz Festival (late April/early May spillover) and general summer tourism. Hotel rates can jump 20-30%. August also busy with the Kaunas International Festival.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the best shoulder months: milder weather (15-20°C), lower accommodation prices and fewer tourists.
Weather & packing
July in Kaunas is warm but often has a sudden afternoon thunderstorm – you’ll get sunshine, humidity and a sharp downpour in the same day. Pack a light rain jacket or compact umbrella, plus comfortable walking shoes for the cobbled streets.
Live City Briefing — Kaunas
- Kaunas’s new free city bike scheme ‘CityBee’ has expanded docking stations near Laisvės Alėja, making bike rental easier for visitors.
- The renovated Kaunas Castle now hosts a small museum on the city’s medieval history; entry is €3 and it’s open daily July.
- Summer 2026 sees the ‘Kaunas Street Art Walk’ corridor extended along the Nemunas riverbank, with new murals by Lithuanian artists.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Babilonas, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard. Upper floors minimise street noise from Žalioji g., and the courtyard side is significantly quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing Žalioji g. — street traffic and footpath chatter will be audible, especially in the morning and early evening.
Best views
Rooms facing the front offer views over Žalioji g. and the surrounding residential district; upper floors (3rd+) give a broader sightline of Kaunas' old town rooftops. No significant landmark view from this address.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest, away from ground-level street noise and the lift lobby's activity on lower floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Žalioji g. carries moderate traffic during weekday peak hours and occasional lorry noise. There is also a bus stop nearby, which can generate sudden braking and passenger conversation. The inner courtyard is protected from most of this.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, check in advance whether the hotel offers off-street parking — street parking on Žalioji g. is limited and can be busy. 2. Request a room on the courtyard side at booking: it’s genuinely quieter and worth a polite ask.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Babilonas
Free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) included; premium tier (50 Mbps) costs 5 EUR per 24 hours; no login constraints.
One lift serves all three floors; stairs available for ground-floor access only.
Complimentary digital PressReader access; no physical papers. Building is a converted 1920s brick warehouse with original arched windows in the lobby.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed from 12:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 14:00 costs 20 EUR, after 14:00 charged half night rate.
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage not available.
No step-free access; wheelchair entry not possible due to a small step at the main entrance. Lift dimensions fit standard wheelchairs but no adapted rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is 'Parkavimo Aikštelė Žalioji' 200 m away, 12 EUR/night. No EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 1.00 EUR per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; at check-in, a 50 EUR incidental hold is placed on a credit card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Lenartavičių koplyčia (548 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Kauno evangelikų reformatų bažnyčia (576 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Kauno Šv. arkangelo Mykolo (Įgulos) bažnyčia (675 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Kauno Kristaus prisikėlimo bažnyčia (721 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
PLC „Akropolis“ — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Karo muziejaus sodelis — 252 m · ~3 min walk
Prezidento Valdo Adamkaus biblioteka-muziejus — 52 m · ~1 min walk
Nacionalinis Kauno dramos teatras — 281 m · ~4 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 161 m · ~2 min walk
Camelia — 135 m · ~2 min walk
Livin — 388 m · ~5 min walk
Kauno autobusų stotis — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside banks or shopping centres; avoid the few exchange bureaux near the train station and tourist spots for poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard contactless widely accepted in shops, cafés, and restaurants; mobile pay works in most places; cash needed only for market stalls and small kiosks.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxis and hotel porters appreciate small change but no percentage required.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakery or self-service chain: about €1.50.
A cepelinai or šaltibarščiai lunch set at a casual canteen: around €6-8 including a drink.
A main of pork chop or dumplings in a neighbourhood pub: €8-10.
Cheap-eats areas include the central market hall and the student-friendly spot around Laisvės alėja, offering kibinai and grilled sausage stalls.
Iki, Maxima, and Lidl dominate this part of Kaunas.
Akropolis shopping centre just south of the district has H&M, Zara, and local budget brands; market stands at the main market sell basics cheaply.
Single bus/trolley ticket €1 if bought from driver (€0.80 via SMS or ticket machine); 30-day pass €20. From the airport take bus 29 (€1) to the city centre.
Buy a reloadable žiogas smartcard for discounted bus fares. Skip sit-down restaurants for lunch at the market hall's food court for bigger portions at half price. Walk – the old town and central avenues are very compact.
Emergency Contacts
KaunasFor all emergencies in Lithuania, dial 112. For non-urgent police matters, call 02. The main English-speaking contact for tourists is the Kaunas Tourism Information Centre at +370 37 323 436.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kaunas, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Babilonas
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 161 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Camelia — 135 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Kaunas Old Town (Senamiestis tram stop, 10-min walk from hotel) → Kaunas Central Train Station (Geležinkelio stotis)
💡 Trams don't reach the airport—this is only for local travel. Buy a 'Kauno Kortelė' card at Maxima grocery for €1.50, then top up. Single ride with the card is €0.80 vs €1.50 cash. The hotel is 500m east of Senamiestis stop.
Kaunas Airport (bus stop right outside terminal) → Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. stop (walk 5 mins to Metropolis Hotel)
💡 Buy a ticket from the newsagent inside the airport terminal — cheaper than on-board (€1 vs €1.50 cash from driver, exact change required). The bus has free WiFi.
Kaunas Airport (KUN) → Metropolis Hotel (Daukšos g. 21, Old Town)
💡 Bolt is usually €1-2 cheaper than Uber. Grab the meet-point just outside arrivals—drivers don't wait long at the short-stay lane.
Kaunas Airport → Terminal next to Metropolis Hotel (bus station central stop, 200m walk)
💡 This is only worth it if you're heading straight to the bus station — the hotel is a short walk from there. Don't confuse with the city bus 29; you want the coach-style 'Express' sign.
About Kaunas
Wikipedia ↗
Kaunas (; Lithuanian: [ˈkɒʊ̯ˑnˠɐs] ) is the second-largest city in Lithuania (after Vilnius), the fourth-largest city in the Baltic States, and an important centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the largest city and the centre of a county in the Duchy of Trakai of th...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Babilonas?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard. Upper floors minimise street noise from Žalioji g., and the courtyard side is significantly quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Babilonas?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing Žalioji g. — street traffic and footpath chatter will be audible, especially in the morning and early evening.
Is Hotel Babilonas noisy?
Žalioji g. carries moderate traffic during weekday peak hours and occasional lorry noise. There is also a bus stop nearby, which can generate sudden braking and passenger conversation. The inner courtyard is protected from most of this.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Babilonas?
Rooms facing the front offer views over Žalioji g. and the surrounding residential district; upper floors (3rd+) give a broader sightline of Kaunas' old town rooftops. No significant landmark view from this address.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Babilonas?
1. If arriving by car, check in advance whether the hotel offers off-street parking — street parking on Žalioji g. is limited and can be busy. 2. Request a room on the courtyard side at booking: it’s genuinely quieter and worth a polite ask.
What time is check-in at Hotel Babilonas?
Check-in at Hotel Babilonas is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Babilonas have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) included; premium tier (50 Mbps) costs 5 EUR per 24 hours; no login constraints.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Babilonas?
1.00 EUR per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Babilonas?
A cepelinai or šaltibarščiai lunch set at a casual canteen: around €6-8 including a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Babilonas?
Single bus/trolley ticket €1 if bought from driver (€0.80 via SMS or ticket machine); 30-day pass €20. From the airport take bus 29 (€1) to the city centre.
When is the best time to visit Kaunas?
June and September: warm enough for al fresco dining and walking tours (21-24°C), but without July’s peak crowds and higher prices.
Top Attractions in Kaunas
💡 Walk from the church end towards the town hall—you'll pass the historical museum's free courtyard with its mosaic wall. Grab a 1-euro ice cream from the cart at the halfway point.
💡 Go at sunset for good light on the stone walls. The courtyard often hosts free concerts in summer.
💡 Check the noticeboard near the tourist info booth—there's often a free walking tour starting from here at 11am on weekends.
💡 Bring a picnic and walk to the lakeshore—there's a sandy beach that's mostly empty on weekdays. Bus #34 from the centre stops right outside.
💡 Even if you don't go inside, you can see the large devil statue and a few outdoor displays from the street. Go on a weekday to avoid school groups.