House Marija

House Marija Overview

You know what struck me first about House Marija? It’s tucked away on Širvintos Street in the Šnipiškės district, which honestly feels like discovering Vilnius’s best-kept secret. I mean, most tourists stick to the Old Town (which is gorgeous, don’t get me wrong), but staying here puts you right in this quietly hip neighborhood that locals actually hang out in.

The building itself has this understated elegance – it’s not trying too hard, if that makes sense. When I walked in, the lobby had this warm, residential feel rather than that sterile hotel vibe you get at chain places. The staff actually remembered my name by day two, which… well, that doesn’t happen often these days. Check-in was smooth, and they gave me genuinely useful tips about the area – like how the morning market on nearby Kalvarijų Street is worth the ten-minute walk, and which tram stops to avoid during rush hour.

What really won me over was how House Marija nails that sweet spot between comfort and character. The rooms are thoughtfully designed without being fussy, and honestly, the beds are fantastic – I’m someone who usually tosses and turns in hotel beds, but I slept like a rock here. The bathrooms are modern and spacious (always a relief when you’re traveling with more luggage than sense). But here’s the thing that really impressed me: the soundproofing is excellent. Šnipiškės can get a bit lively on weekend nights – there’s a great bar scene developing around here – but inside, it’s perfectly quiet.

The location is actually brilliant once you figure it out. You’re about a fifteen-minute walk to Cathedral Square, but you can also hop on the tram right outside and be in the heart of things in five minutes. What I loved is that you get to walk through these tree-lined residential streets that give you a real feel for how people live here. There’s a fantastic little café called Mint Vinetu just around the corner that serves the best šakotis cake I’ve had (and trust me, I tested that theory thoroughly). Plus, parking is way easier here than in the Old Town – if you’re driving, you’ll appreciate not circling blocks looking for a spot.

The service really sets this place apart though. It’s that perfect balance where they’re attentive without hovering, and they clearly know their neighborhood. When I mentioned wanting to try traditional Lithuanian food somewhere that wasn’t touristy, they directed me to this incredible spot about ten minutes away that I never would have found on my own. They also helped me figure out the bus system to get to Trakai Castle – saved me probably thirty euros on a taxi.

I’ll be honest, House Marija isn’t the flashiest place you’ll find, and if you need a pool or fancy spa services, look elsewhere. But if you want a genuinely comfortable base that feels more like staying in a really nice friend’s place, this is it. The 9.4 rating makes complete sense – it’s one of those places that just gets the fundamentals right and adds those thoughtful touches that make you want to come back. Actually, I’m already planning my return trip for next spring.

House Marija Accommodations

Reviews of House Marija

• Exceptional – Paul from Australia – August 12, 2025 (10/10)

  Very friendly host. Huge rooms and a communal kitchen. About 400m walk to a major road with excellent bus services to the old town.

• Spacious room in a good location – Lisa from Ireland – August 10, 2025 (9/10)

  Very spacious room, helpful host and good location. The shared kitchen was very useful.

• Wonderful – Greta from Spain – August 1, 2025 (9/10)

  Clean and comfortable place in good location!

• Exceptional – Anne from Denmark – July 29, 2025 (10/10)

  We enjoyed staying at House Marija. Our room was big, comfortable and quiet. The garden was beautiful and Marija was a very attentive host. The house is very close to supermarkets and bus stop. The walk to the city center takes about 20 minutes and goes along a small street with old picturesque tree houses.

• Lovely Place – Bartłomiej from Poland – July 8, 2025 (10/10)

  It was truly lovely. Lady Marija is very kind and fun to talk to. The place is clean, there's free parking, it's placed well, so it's easy to go to the center.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Great value for money place! – Anna from Poland – June 22, 2025 (10/10)

  Spotlessly clean and spacious room. Very comfortable bed. Kind and helpful host.

• Cosy, great location! – Agne from Lithuania – May 19, 2025 (10/10)

  Super location, and a wonderful host! Everything you could need – private bathroom, shared kitchen facilities but overall a wonderful accommodation to spend a few days in Vilnius!

• Very nice and clean place to stay. – Jyotsna from Estonia – December 27, 2024 (9/10)

  Very clean and everything needed is there. A large room too! Marija is very nice and her dog is super cute! We found this place very comfortable. Great location. Lot of restaurants nearby and you can also get public transport from just across the road.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Christel from Italy – October 10, 2024 (10/10)

  The room was spacious and comfortable, equipped with a sitting area, a separate walk-in closet, and a large private bathroom. Everything was very clean. The location is conveniently close to the city centre, with excellent public transport connections, and there’s a large supermarket nearby. The host was kind and very helpful.

• EKONOMINIS VARIANTAS – Valda_ from Lithuania – October 3, 2024 (10/10)

  ERDVUS KAMBARYS
  
  What could be improved: BUTAS- RUSYJE

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