Your stay — Metropolis
Live forecast for your dates · what's on · air quality & pollen📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for Kaunas.
The Property — Metropolis
The Metropolis is a functional, no-frills 3-star in central Kaunas, with a lobby that feels like a well-kept 1990s business hotel: tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a lingering scent of coffee from the breakfast room. Its USP is location – you're a short walk from Laisvės Alėja and the old town – and honest value, not charm. It suits budget-conscious travellers, conference attendees, or anyone wanting a clean, central base without paying for character.
Chronicles of Kaunas
Kaunas was founded as a fortified settlement at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers in the 13th century, later gaining Magdeburg rights in 1408. Its golden age came between the world wars, when it served as Lithuania’s provisional capital, sparking a modernist building boom that left the city with one of Europe’s densest collections of interwar architecture. The 20th-century Soviet occupation added grim concrete blocks, but since independence in 1990 the city has reinvented itself as a cultural hub, with a lively street-art scene and a dynamic university population. Today, Kaunas wears its layered history openly – you can see medieval brick, Bauhaus-inspired concrete, and Soviet-era utopianism within a single square.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kaunas guide →Best months
May, June and September – pleasantly warm (18–23°C) with long daylight hours, fewer crowds than July/August, and the city's many outdoor cafés and parks are at their best.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak tourist months, driven by summer holidays, the Kaunas Jazz Festival in April/May and the Pažaislis Music Festival in June–August. Hotel prices rise 30–50% and advance booking is essential.
Budget shoulder season
Late September and October offer mild weather (10–15°C), lower prices, and significantly fewer tourists. Early November is also quiet but much colder.
Weather & packing
Kaunas sits in a humid continental climate zone: summers can be sunnier than London but also prone to sudden downpours. Pack a light waterproof jacket even in June, and a thin sweater for evenings that can drop to 10°C after a 25°C day.
Live City Briefing — Kaunas
- Kaunas's main pedestrian street Laisvės Alėja is undergoing a long-term renovation of its central section (near the Metropolis), so expect scaffolding and detours through side streets until late 2026.
- The new M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum annex in the old town opened early 2026, housing a permanent collection of his symbolic paintings – worth a visit for art lovers.
- A direct FlixBus service from Vilnius Airport to Kaunas bus station (50 minutes) started in spring 2026, making the transfer cheaper and faster than the train.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Metropolis, 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. These floors sit above street-level noise but avoid the top floor (5th) where roof machinery can hum at night. The courtyard side is shielded from S. Daukanto traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor – they are closest to the street and the lift lobby, so you'll hear both traffic and bell noise. Also avoid rooms above 4th floor if possible: the lift mechanism is audible on the top floor, and no stairs mean any lift breakdown affects you worst there.
Best views
The best view is from upper-floor rooms on the street side (floors 4-5) looking over S. Daukanto – you see the old town rooftops and the White Bridge spire. Courtyard-facing rooms at the same levels give a quieter vista of a planted inner yard but no landmark.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest – high enough to dampen street noise, low enough to avoid roof mechanical sounds. The lift serves all floors, so only one elevator shaft to consider, and it's well away from rooms on the courtyard side.
🔊 Noise notes
S. Daukanto g. carries steady traffic until 11pm, then occasional buses and taxis. The hotel has no bar or ground-floor restaurant, so most internal noise is from the lift and arriving guests. Weekday mornings you'll hear deliveries to nearby shops from around 6am. The 'Kauno centras' car park generates some vehicle movement but not inside the hotel.
Insider tips
1) Use the 'Kauno centras' car park's overnight rate (12 EUR) but validate your ticket at the hotel reception for a possible discount – check when you check in. 2) The WiFi is reliable but doesn't need a password; if it slows in evenings, move closer to the lift (the router is near the lobby).
- 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 — Metropolis
Free WiFi throughout, up to 30 Mbps; no login required, just accept terms
One lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital newspaper kiosk on the lobby tablet (local daily); no physical papers
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 12:00 for 10 EUR, subject to availability
Free for same day; long-term storage 3 EUR per bag per day
Step-free street-level entrance; lift to all floors; no grab rails in standard bathrooms; wheelchair access to lobby and breakfast room only
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Kauno centras' at 50 m (2 EUR/hour, 12 EUR overnight); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 1.00 EUR per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment at booking; 50 EUR incidental hold on a credit card at check-in
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
Exchange at banks or use ATMs; avoid airport and tourist bureau kiosks for poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and taxis; contactless and mobile pay common except at small market stalls.
Not obligatory; round up restaurant bills by 5–10% for good service, small change for taxis, nothing for hotel porters unless exceptional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso or filter coffee from a cafe or kiosk: about €1.50–2.50.
Daily lunch special (soup and main) at a city-centre canteen or pub: about €7–10.
Main course at a mid-range tavern or pizzeria: typically €10–15.
Central market and pedestrian street stalls offer kibinai (meat pasties) and grilled sausage; cheap eats around the town hall square.
Rimi, IKI, and Lidl are the common budget supermarket chains in this area.
Akropolis shopping centre or Laisvės alėja high street for affordable chain stores and occasional market stalls.
Single bus/trolleybus ticket €1–1.50 from kiosks; 24-hour pass around €5; from airport take bus 29 or 29G (€1) or a Bolt ride (€12–18).
Eat lunch specials rather than dinner; buy a 24-hour public transport pass if making more than 3 trips; visit free attractions like the open-air museum or church on weekdays.
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 Metropolis
🕒 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 Metropolis?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above street-level noise but avoid the top floor (5th) where roof machinery can hum at night. The courtyard side is shielded from S. Daukanto traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Metropolis?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor – they are closest to the street and the lift lobby, so you'll hear both traffic and bell noise. Also avoid rooms above 4th floor if possible: the lift mechanism is audible on the top floor, and no stairs mean any lift breakdown affects you worst there.
Is Metropolis noisy?
S. Daukanto g. carries steady traffic until 11pm, then occasional buses and taxis. The hotel has no bar or ground-floor restaurant, so most internal noise is from the lift and arriving guests. Weekday mornings you'll hear deliveries to nearby shops from around 6am. The 'Kauno centras' car park generates some vehicle movement but not inside the hotel.
Which rooms have the best views at Metropolis?
The best view is from upper-floor rooms on the street side (floors 4-5) looking over S. Daukanto – you see the old town rooftops and the White Bridge spire. Courtyard-facing rooms at the same levels give a quieter vista of a planted inner yard but no landmark.
What are insider tips for staying at Metropolis?
1) Use the 'Kauno centras' car park's overnight rate (12 EUR) but validate your ticket at the hotel reception for a possible discount – check when you check in. 2) The WiFi is reliable but doesn't need a password; if it slows in evenings, move closer to the lift (the router is near the lobby).
What time is check-in at Metropolis?
Check-in at Metropolis is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Metropolis have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, up to 30 Mbps; no login required, just accept terms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Metropolis?
1.00 EUR per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Metropolis?
Daily lunch special (soup and main) at a city-centre canteen or pub: about €7–10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Metropolis?
Single bus/trolleybus ticket €1–1.50 from kiosks; 24-hour pass around €5; from airport take bus 29 or 29G (€1) or a Bolt ride (€12–18).
When is the best time to visit Kaunas?
May, June and September – pleasantly warm (18–23°C) with long daylight hours, fewer crowds than July/August, and the city's many outdoor cafés and parks are at their best.
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.