Florens guesthouse

Florens guesthouse Overview

So I stumbled upon Florens guesthouse during one of those “let’s just walk around and see what happens” evenings in Vilnius Old Town, and honestly? It’s one of those places that grows on you. The building sits right on Aušros Vartų gatvė – and if you know anything about this street, you know it’s literally the path pilgrims have been walking for centuries to reach the famous Gate of Dawn chapel. There’s something quietly magical about staying somewhere that’s been watching people come and go for so long.

The guesthouse itself is pretty straightforward – I mean, it’s a solid 3-star spot, so don’t expect marble lobbies or fancy spa treatments. But what it lacks in flash, it makes up for in character and that whole “you’re staying in someone’s carefully restored old home” vibe. The rooms are clean and comfortable enough, though I’ll be honest, some of the bathrooms are on the snug side (you know how these old European buildings can be). What really got me was stepping out the front door and being maybe two minutes from the Gate of Dawn – you can actually hear the church bells throughout the day, which sounds touristy but is actually pretty soothing once you get used to it.

The location is where this place really shines, and I don’t just mean because it’s in the Old Town. You’re positioned perfectly to duck down all those narrow cobblestone side streets without fighting through the main tourist crowds on Pilies Street. There’s a fantastic little bakery just around the corner where locals grab their morning coffee – and trust me, after staying at places where the “continental breakfast” is sad pastries and instant coffee, being near real Lithuanian rye bread is a blessing. Walking to Vilnius Cathedral takes maybe ten minutes if you stroll, and you’ll pass about six cozy restaurants that tourists completely miss because they’re busy photographing the obvious stuff. The 6.9 rating honestly seems about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it won’t disappoint you either. It’s reliable, reasonably priced, and the kind of place where you can actually imagine living like a local for a few days instead of just checking tourist boxes.

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Reviews of Florens guesthouse

• Hissi ja vastaanotto! – Fiorello from Italy – August 17, 2025 (8/10)

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  What could be improved: Ei ollut hissiä. Minä olen vanha mies, ja matkatavara on raskas portailla. Olisiko mahdollista täsmentää onko hissi ja yleensä onko vastaanotto? Jos olkisin tiennyt olisin mennyt muuhun hotelliin.

• Pleasant – Nojus from Lithuania – February 16, 2025 (6/10)

• Exceptional – Setzer from United States – June 25, 2025 (10/10)

• Very Good – Sabra from Lithuania – May 30, 2025 (8/10)

• Exceptional – Paweł from Poland – August 21, 2024 (10/10)

• Bad – Esko from Finland – August 16, 2025 (1/10)

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