Bookinn B&B Welcome to Vilnius’ Old Town

Bookinn B&B Welcome to Vilnius’ Old Town Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name Bookinn B&B Welcome to Vilnius’ Old Town, I thought it sounded a bit clunky, you know? But after spending a few nights there, I get it. This place really does make you feel welcomed right into the heart of Vilnius’ medieval center, and there’s something genuinely bookish and cozy about the whole setup.

The location on Dominikonų street is actually perfect if you want to experience Old Town without the tourist chaos. You’re literally a two-minute walk from the main cathedral square, but tucked away enough that you won’t hear drunk groups stumbling back from Užupis at 3 AM (trust me, that matters). I loved how you can step out the front door and immediately feel like you’re wandering through a fairy tale – those cobblestones and amber-colored buildings never get old. The Dominican Church is right there, and honestly, the morning bells became part of my wake-up routine in the best way possible.

What struck me most was how the owners have managed to create that authentic B&B atmosphere without making it feel stuffy or overly precious. The rooms have this lived-in warmth – I mean, everything’s clean and well-maintained, but it doesn’t feel like a sterile hotel chain. You’ll find little touches that show someone actually cares about the place, like locally-made soaps and recommendations for restaurants that aren’t in every guidebook. The breakfast spread was solid too – nothing fancy, but proper coffee and fresh bread, plus they actually asked about dietary restrictions without me having to bring it up first.

Parking can be tricky (welcome to European old towns), but they’ll give you the real scoop on where to leave your car without getting a ticket. I ended up using the lot near Gedimino Castle Hill, which is maybe a five-minute walk and way cheaper than the tourist spots. The 8.6 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not luxury, and some rooms are definitely cozier than others, but for a 3-star place in this location? You’re getting excellent value. I stayed during shoulder season in September, and the whole Old Town felt magical without being overrun. Plus, you can walk to everything that matters – the Vilnia River, those quirky Užupis galleries, even the weekend markets in Cathedral Square. If you’re the type who wants to actually experience Vilnius rather than just check it off a list, this B&B gives you that local feeling while keeping you right in the historical action.

Bookinn B&B Welcome to Vilnius’ Old Town Accommodations

Reviews of Bookinn B&B Welcome to Vilnius’ Old Town

• Very nice stay in special place. – Marcin from Belgium – August 12, 2025 (10/10)

  Very nice place to stay in historical building, in heart of old town.
  Very friendly and helpful owner. Thank you for that!
  Highly recommended!

• Very Good – Lisa from Netherlands – July 26, 2025 (8/10)

  Self check-in
  
  What could be improved: There was no TV

• Convenient Location, Clean, Basic Furnishings – Robert from United States – July 18, 2025 (8/10)

  Excellent location. Breakfast available but not required. Small bar/cafe attached. Room is basic but clean, good size, hairdryer, iron available,

• Exceptional – Emanuela from Italy – June 10, 2025 (10/10)

  Wonderful position in the heart of the old city. Friendly accomodation with “guardian angel books”. Courtesy of the host.

• Simply lovely – Maarten from Netherlands – May 19, 2025 (10/10)

  Friendly host.
  Big rooms
  Very nice beds
  Proper breakfast

• Centrally located and gracious host! – Jordan from Sweden – April 18, 2025 (9/10)

  The location was super convenient and close to many museums, parks, churches and nice restaurants. The host was lovely and very easy to communicate with. She even went out of her way to get us a baby bathtub for our 5 month old and to arrange for the companies we rented strollers from access the property and drop off the equipment. Would happily stay here again!

• Exceptional – Wayne from Australia – April 18, 2025 (10/10)

  Everything
  
  What could be improved: All great

• A wonderful place, a bit tired, but hey, monks and prisoners have lived there before you and they would give 12 stars ou – Mārcis from Latvia – March 31, 2025 (9/10)

  I liked the place, the building, the books, but I guess someone will object to the small shower or the noisy parrots.

• Exceptional – Christian from Germany – March 11, 2025 (10/10)

  A very nice accomodation, cozy room, nice atmosphere, very friendly staff. I will stay there again.,
  
  What could be improved: —

• Amazing boutique hotel, in an historical building, in the heart of the city – Adela from Romania – March 6, 2025 (9/10)

  I love the books theme that was everywhere: in the reception, in the rooms, on the hallways. It gives a very special flavour to this place.

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