🇱🇹 Vilnius, Lithuania
Moon Garden
📍 10, Bazilijonų g., Vilnius, 01304
Your stay — Moon Garden
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The Property — Moon Garden
Moon Garden is a compact but cheerful three-star in Vilnius's Old Town, all exposed brick and warm wood, with a small garden where you can eat breakfast in summer. It suits solo travellers and couples who want a quiet, characterful base without paying for frills they won't use. The staff are genuinely helpful, and the location puts you minutes from Pilies Street. The lobby feels like a cosy guesthouse, not a corporate box.
Chronicles of Vilnius
Vilnius was founded in the 1323 by Grand Duke Gediminas, and its Old Town is one of the largest surviving medieval quarters in Europe, a UNESCO site since 1994. The baroque skyline—especially the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul—is a legacy of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth wealth and later Russian imperial taste. After Soviet occupation, the city reinvented itself as a hub for tech and start-ups (they call it the 'Silicon Valley of the Baltics'), yet retains a reputation for literary cafés, jazz bars, and a fiercely independent local identity. Today you’ll hear Lithuanian, Polish, Russian and English on the streets, and the city feels both ancient and young at the same time.
Best Time to Visit
Full Vilnius guide →Best months
June to August: warm (20-25°C), long daylight until 10pm, open-air markets and festivals, but prices are highest and crowds thickest. September also works: still mild, fewer tourists.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak, driven by the Vilnius International Festival (classical music, theatre) and the Kaziuko mugė market in early March also spikes. Hotel prices can double in July; book Moon Garden at least two months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the sweet spots: airfares drop 30-40%, weather is pleasant (15-20°C), and you’ll have the Old Town mostly to yourself. Moon Garden’s rates are typically 20% lower than in July.
Weather & packing
Vilnius summers are notoriously unpredictable—bright sunshine can shift to a cold downpour in twenty minutes. Rule: pack a light waterproof hooded jacket and wear layers: t-shirt + long-sleeve + jacket, so you can strip or add as the day changes.
Live City Briefing — Vilnius
- The main Cathedral Square renovation is finished, so the tramlines are back and the square is fully open for events.
- A new contemporary art space, 'Stiklo Factory', opened in the former glass factory on Šv. Jono Street, with a rooftop bar and rotating exhibitions—good for an evening drink.
- From July 2026, the city has banned cars from Pilies Street on weekends (10am-8pm), making the Old Town pedestrian-friendly but check your taxi drop-off point if you arrive by car.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Moon Garden, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard (rear side of the building) are generally quieter and get decent natural light. The lift only goes to floor 4, so these are high enough to avoid street-level sound but not so high that you’re climbing stairs with bags.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing Bazilijonų Street – the street is narrow but carries foot traffic from the nearby gate and church, and you’ll hear conversations and door slams. Also skip rooms directly next to the stairwell or lift shaft on any floor, as the lift mechanism is audible in adjacent rooms.
Best views
Rooms at the front (Bazilijonų Street side) on floors 3 or 4 have a view over the Vilnius Old Town’s rooftops, including St. Anne’s Church and the Gate of Dawn towers. It’s not a panorama but a solid Old Town glimpse – worth requesting if you’re fine with some street noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (top floor accessible by lift) tend to be quietest, as they’re above the pavement and have fewer guests passing by. The fourth floor has no rooms above it, so no footfall noise from above.
🔊 Noise notes
Bazilijonų Street is a narrow cobbled lane in the Old Town. By day: tour groups heading to the Gate of Dawn and church. By night: pretty quiet, but you’ll hear occasional revellers from nearby bars on Didžioji Street. The internal courtyard is quieter but offers no view.
Insider tips
Tip 1: If you’re driving, park at the ‘Aikštė’ car park (Vokiečių St, 5 mins walk) – Bazilijonų Street is mostly pedestrianised and has no hotel parking. Tip 2: Ask reception for a room on a high floor (3 or 4) facing the courtyard during booking – they often upgrade quiet-seekers if available, as the front rooms sell out first.
- 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 — Moon Garden
Free, unlimited, no login required; typical speed 30–50 Mbps
One small lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections
No printed newspapers; digital news via PressReader on lobby tablet only
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs EUR 25 (subject to availability)
Free for day-of-arrival and departure; no overnight storage
Step-free access via ramp at side entrance; lift to all floors; no adapted bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at A. Goštauto g. 1 (EUR 15 for 24h); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: EUR 1 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment due 14 days before arrival; EUR 50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Švč. Trejybės Graikų apeigų katalikų bažnyčia (55 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Šv. Teresės bažnyčia (121 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Aušros Vartai (139 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Vilniaus Šv. Dvasios cerkvė (233 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
G9 — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Vazų skveras — 178 m · ~2 min walk
Gintaro muziejus — 135 m · ~2 min walk
Lietuvos nacionalinė filharmonija — 211 m · ~3 min walk
Petankės žaidimo aikštelė — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
SEB — 200 m · ~3 min walk
Gintarinė vaistinė — 199 m · ~2 min walk
Stop market — 222 m · ~3 min walk
Vilnius — 773 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs inside shopping centres for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist-heavy spots like Cathedral Square — they give poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard contactless are accepted almost everywhere — even at market stalls and small cafes. Apple Pay and Google Pay work widely too.
Round up the bill in restaurants (10% is normal for good service). No tipping expected in taxis or for hotel staff, though leaving a euro or two is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A regular cappuccino from a bakery or kiosk costs about €2-€2.50. Local chains like Coffee Inn or Vero Cafe serve reliably decent filter coffee for under €2.
A filling cepelinai (potato dumplings) or šaltibarščiai (cold beetroot soup) at a canteen-style lunch spot runs €5-€7 including a drink.
A main course at a simple taverna — like a grilled pork chop or a bowl of borscht — will be around €7-€10.
Look for kebab or kibinai (stuffed pasty) shops near bus stops and the market hall in the Old Town. A large kibinas or a wrap is about €3-€4.
Maxima, Iki, and Norfa are the common budget supermarket chains. Lidl is also present and prices are competitive.
The main shopping street Gedimino prospektas has affordable high-street chains (H&M, Reserved, C&A). For even cheaper, try the Gariūnai flea market on weekends.
A single bus/trolleybus ticket is €1 (pay by card or SMS). A 30-minute ticket costs €0.65. Day pass is €5. Airport to city: take bus 3G or 4G for €1 — not the €35 taxi.
Buy a Vilnius City Card if you plan to visit museums — it includes transport. Eat at turgūs (market halls) for fresh, cheap lunches. Walk: central Vilnius is compact and pedestrian-friendly.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Vilnius, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Moon Garden
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · SEB — 200 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Gintarinė vaistinė — 199 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Vilnius Airport (VNO) bus stop → Karolina Park Hotel (via Šeškinė stop)
💡 Buy a 30-minute ticket (0.65€) at a newsstand or via the Trafi app. Take bus 2 to 'Šeškinė' stop, then switch to trolleybus 7 towards Pašilaičiai—the hotel is a 2-min walk from the 'Pašilaičiai' stop. Validates on the bus by scanning the QR code near the door.
Vilnius Airport (VNO) → Karolina Park Hotel (Pašilaičiai district)
💡 Buy a 1-hour ticket (1€) from the machine at the airport stop. Get off at 'Pašilaičiai' stop, then walk 5 minutes. Avoid the express bus if you have heavy luggage—no designated luggage rack.
Vilnius Airport (VNO) → Karolina Park Hotel (Pašilaičiai)
💡 Only runs after midnight—check the schedule on judru.lt. The stop is the same as daytime buses, but the route is slower. Take a taxi if it's below zero and you're waiting more than 20 minutes—the shelter at the airport stop is open-sided.
Vilnius Airport (VNO) → Karolina Park Hotel (Pašilaičiai)
💡 Always use the app to avoid haggled prices. The ride share pickup zone is signposted just outside the arrivals hall. A trip from the airport to the hotel is about 12 km—traffic is light outside rush hours (7:30–9am, 5–6pm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Moon Garden?
Rooms on the third or fourth floor facing the inner courtyard (rear side of the building) are generally quieter and get decent natural light. The lift only goes to floor 4, so these are high enough to avoid street-level sound but not so high that you’re climbing stairs with bags.
Which rooms should I avoid at Moon Garden?
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing Bazilijonų Street – the street is narrow but carries foot traffic from the nearby gate and church, and you’ll hear conversations and door slams. Also skip rooms directly next to the stairwell or lift shaft on any floor, as the lift mechanism is audible in adjacent rooms.
Is Moon Garden noisy?
Bazilijonų Street is a narrow cobbled lane in the Old Town. By day: tour groups heading to the Gate of Dawn and church. By night: pretty quiet, but you’ll hear occasional revellers from nearby bars on Didžioji Street. The internal courtyard is quieter but offers no view.
Which rooms have the best views at Moon Garden?
Rooms at the front (Bazilijonų Street side) on floors 3 or 4 have a view over the Vilnius Old Town’s rooftops, including St. Anne’s Church and the Gate of Dawn towers. It’s not a panorama but a solid Old Town glimpse – worth requesting if you’re fine with some street noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Moon Garden?
Tip 1: If you’re driving, park at the ‘Aikštė’ car park (Vokiečių St, 5 mins walk) – Bazilijonų Street is mostly pedestrianised and has no hotel parking. Tip 2: Ask reception for a room on a high floor (3 or 4) facing the courtyard during booking – they often upgrade quiet-seekers if available, as the front rooms sell out first.
What time is check-in at Moon Garden?
Check-in at Moon Garden is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Moon Garden have Wi-Fi?
Free, unlimited, no login required; typical speed 30–50 Mbps
Is there a city or tourist tax at Moon Garden?
EUR 1 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Moon Garden?
A filling cepelinai (potato dumplings) or šaltibarščiai (cold beetroot soup) at a canteen-style lunch spot runs €5-€7 including a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Moon Garden?
A single bus/trolleybus ticket is €1 (pay by card or SMS). A 30-minute ticket costs €0.65. Day pass is €5. Airport to city: take bus 3G or 4G for €1 — not the €35 taxi.
When is the best time to visit Vilnius?
June to August: warm (20-25°C), long daylight until 10pm, open-air markets and festivals, but prices are highest and crowds thickest. September also works: still mild, fewer tourists.
Top Attractions in Vilnius
💡 Enter through the main gate on Universiteto Street and explore all 13 courtyards — each has a different character. The library's rare book room requires a ticket, but the courtyards alone are worth the visit.
💡 Go just before sunset for quieter crowds and warm light. The museum part is small; the real draw is the viewpoint.
💡 Bring bread for the swans and ducks on the pond. The café at the park entrance has decent coffee and is cheaper than Old Town joints.
💡 Read the Constitution Wall on Paupio Street. Visit on April 1st for Užupis Independence Day celebrations with free events and chaos.
💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of every month. Arrive early; queues can be long. The basement cells are the most chilling part — skip the overly curated top floor if short on time.