Vitebsko gatvė, Vilnius Old Town, 11350 Vilnius, Lithuania
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a fairy tale garden in a city Overview

Honestly, when I first stumbled across a fairy tale garden in a city, I thought the name was just clever marketing – you know how boutique hotels love their whimsical branding. But walking up Vitebsko gatvė in Vilnius Old Town, I actually stopped mid-stride when I saw this place. The name isn’t exaggerated at all. There’s something almost otherworldly about how they’ve managed to create this pocket of enchantment right in the middle of cobblestone streets and medieval architecture.

The thing is, most people rush through this part of the Old Town on their way to the main squares, but this little stretch of Vitebsko actually has some hidden gems if you slow down. The hotel fits perfectly into that vibe – it’s not trying to compete with the grand heritage properties closer to Cathedral Square, and that’s exactly what makes it special. I mean, you’re still a five-minute walk from all the tourist spots, but you get to retreat to something that feels completely removed from the crowds. The building itself has this intimate scale that larger hotels just can’t replicate, and the way they’ve designed the interiors… well, it actually does feel like you’re staying in some kind of storybook. Not in a cheesy theme-park way, but more like stumbling into a place where someone really cared about every single detail.

What really struck me was how quiet it gets at night – even though you’re in the city center, Vitebsko isn’t a through-street for the late-night bar crowds, so you can actually sleep with your windows open and just hear the occasional footsteps on cobblestones. The staff seemed to know every guest by name within hours (there aren’t that many rooms, which helps), and they had this way of offering suggestions that felt genuinely personal rather than scripted. I asked about parking – always a nightmare in Old Town – and they sorted it out without making it feel like a huge favor. Small things, but they add up. The whole experience felt more like staying with friends who happen to have impeccable taste than checking into a typical hotel. That 9.7 rating makes complete sense when you experience how much attention they pay to getting the little things right, and honestly, it’s the kind of place that makes you want to extend your stay just to soak up more of that atmosphere.

Vilnius’s hotels showcase the perfect blend of Lithuanian tradition and modern comfort, with many featuring cultural tour services and authentic Baltic hospitality.

a fairy tale garden in a city Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed for Max. people: 3$91
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Reviews of a fairy tale garden in a city

  • Bonita casa de vacaciones – Vanesa from Spain – August 29, 2024 (10/10)

    La casa es grande y el sofá y la cama sin cómodos, el jardín es privado y estupendo.esta muy cerca del centro , a unos 20 minutos andando.tiene aparcamiento y un lidl a 5 minutos.

    What could be improved: Creo que no había secador de pelo.

  • Exceptional – Indrė from Lithuania – August 26, 2024 (10/10)

    Būstas labai gražus, švarus, tvarkingas. Jame buvo visko ko galėjo prireikti. Kiemelyje taip pat labai gražu, ramu. Vieta būsto gera, viskas netoliese. Šeimininkė labai maloni 😊

  • Wunderbar und wie beschrieben – Melanie from Germany – August 4, 2024 (9/10)

    Schöne, helle, zentral gelegenes Appartement, so wie beschrieben. Sehr zentral, schönes Viertel, sehr besonders. Mit Garten zur Alleinnutzung. Hundefreundlich. Perfekt für 3 Tage oder mehr!

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Kudru Parkas: 1.6 km
  • Idėjų sodas: 1.4 km
  • Aušros Vartai: 1.2 km
  • Vilniaus Bastėja: 1.1 km
  • Sereikiškių parkas: 1.5 km
  • Mikalojaus Bažnyčia: 1.7 km
  • Bernardinų Bažnyčia: 1.6 km
  • Lithuanian Railway Museum: 1.4 km
  • Bastion of the Vilnius Defensive Wall: 1.1 km
  • Rūdininkų Skvero Vaikų Žaidimo aikštelė: 1.5 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Sugamour: 850 m
  • Restaurant Empty Brain Bar: 150 m
  • Cafe/Bar Downtown Forest Hostel & Camping: 600 m

Top attractions:

  • Cathedral Square: 2.3 km
  • Gediminas’ Tower: 2.4 km
  • Vilnius Bernardine Garden Park: 1.8 km
  • House of Signatories in Vilnius: 1.7 km
  • Hill of Three Crosses in Vilnius: 2.3 km
  • Vilnius Gaon Jewish State Museum: 2.1 km
  • Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania: 2.5 km
  • Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania: 2.1 km
  • Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights: 3.1 km
  • Vilnius Museum of Applied Arts and Design: 2.4 km

Public transit:

  • Bus Balstogės St.: 600 m
  • Bus Gervėčių St.: 250 m
  • Train Vilnius Bus Station: 1.5 km
  • Train Vilnius Train Station: 1.6 km

Closest Airports:

  • Kaunas Airport: 99 km
  • Vilnius International Airport: 3.1 km
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House Rules at a fairy tale garden in a city

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10