36 Pilies gatvė Apartment number 31, Vilnius Old Town, 01123 Vilnius, Lithuania
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UNESCO Hidden Arches – Restored 3 Bedroom Apartment in the Historic Pilies St. Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name UNESCO Hidden Arches – Restored 3 Bedroom Apartment in the Historic Pilies St., I thought it might be one of those places that oversells itself. But walking up to this restored apartment on Pilies Street, you know what hit me first? The smell of old stone mixed with fresh paint, and those arches they mention in the name are actually visible from the street level. They’re these weathered limestone formations that somehow survived whatever renovations happened over the centuries, and the current owners were smart enough to showcase them instead of covering them up.

The location is pretty much perfect if you want to be in the thick of Old Town without dealing with the absolute chaos of the main tourist strips. Pilies Street itself gets busy during the day (especially when the cruise ships dump everyone off around 10 AM), but by evening it settles into this nice rhythm where you hear conversations drifting from the restaurants below and maybe some street musicians near the cathedral square. The three bedrooms are actually three proper bedrooms – not like some places where they call a glorified closet a bedroom. I mean, they’re not huge, but there’s real furniture and actual closet space, which honestly surprised me for a historic building. The restoration work feels authentic too; they kept the original wooden beams and stone walls where it made sense, but added modern heating that actually works. Trust me, this matters if you’re visiting between October and April.

What I really appreciated was how the owners didn’t try to make this place something it’s not. It’s a solid 3-star experience – clean, comfortable, with decent WiFi and a kitchen that has everything you need to make breakfast or heat up leftovers from Lokys (that medieval restaurant everyone talks about, which is literally a two-minute walk). The shower pressure is better than half the hotels I’ve stayed at in this city, and there’s actually hot water when you want it. Parking is… well, it’s Old Town, so forget about parking right outside, but there’s a decent public garage about five minutes away on foot. The 7.7 rating seems about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it won’t disappoint either. You’re paying for the location and the character of the building, and honestly, both deliver. The only minor complaint I’d have is that street noise can be an issue if you’re a light sleeper, especially on weekend nights when people are walking back from the bars around Aušros Vartų. But honestly, if you’re staying in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site, a little nighttime energy comes with the territory.

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UNESCO Hidden Arches – Restored 3 Bedroom Apartment in the Historic Pilies St. Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Three-Bedroom Apartment3 × 1 large double bed for 6 adults
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Reviews of UNESCO Hidden Arches – Restored 3 Bedroom Apartment in the Historic Pilies St.

  • Karolis from Lithuania (8/10)

    Amazing appartment, great location, loved it

  • Bartek from Poland (8/10)

    Perfect location in the very center of the old town. The apartment is located in a place where there is complete silence. Comfortable place, well-equipped kitchen, possibility of parking under the windows.

  • Èlia from Spain (7/10)

    Tot molt nou, bonic i útil. Decoració moderna

  • Denis from Belarus (8/10)

    Очень стильные апартаменты в историческом здании. Оснащены отлично. Даже авто удалось припарковать во дворике. А пешком – выход через незаметную дверь на Пилес.

  • Berit from Norway (1/10)

    Leiligheten ser bra ut og ligger sentralt i gamlebyen.

  • Patrik from Sweden (8/10)

    fantastikt

  • Ekmel from Malta (7/10)

  • Alex from Russia (9/10)

  • Antonius from Netherlands (9/10)

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Parking:

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Inner courtyard view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Lithuanian
  • Russian

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Express check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Free parking
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Street parking
  • Washing machine

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at UNESCO Hidden Arches – Restored 3 Bedroom Apartment in the Historic Pilies St.

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 23:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.7

Comfort:

7.2

Location:

9.4

Free WiFi:

7.5

Facilities:

8.1

Cleanliness:

6.9

Value for money:

6.7