Last updated: October 2026
Vilnius — Traveler Guide
The best-rated 4- and 5-star hotels in Vilnius for a Christmas trip, with this year's festive events, December weather and the best areas to stay.
Quick Answer
Our top pick for Christmas in Vilnius is Rooma Apartments Boutique Old Town Self Check-in in Vilnius Old Town, rated 9.6 from 1,099 Booking.com reviews. Stikliai Hotel - Relais & Châteaux is a strong alternative at 9.4.
7 places · Checked October 2026
Vilnius Old Town
In Vilnius Old Town. Booking.com puts it about 1.3 km from the centre. Guests score it 9.6 out of 10 across 1,099 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.6 guest score from 1,099 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Vilnius Old Town
In Vilnius Old Town. Booking.com puts it about 800 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.4 out of 10 across 1,513 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.4 guest score from 1,513 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Naujamiestis
In Naujamiestis. Booking.com puts it about 800 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 across 1,447 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.3 guest score from 1,447 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Naujamiestis
In Naujamiestis. Booking.com puts it about 480 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 across 2,511 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.3 guest score from 2,511 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Naujamiestis
In Naujamiestis. Booking.com puts it about 970 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 across 3,777 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.3 guest score from 3,777 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Vilnius Old Town
In Vilnius Old Town. Booking.com puts it about 800 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.3 out of 10 across 1,066 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.3 guest score from 1,066 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
Vilnius Old Town
In Vilnius Old Town. Booking.com puts it about 800 m from the centre. Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 across 1,316 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.2 guest score from 1,316 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
About This Guide
Vilnius was named European Christmas Capital for 2025 by the Christmas Cities Network. The centrepiece is the tree and Christmas market in Cathedral Square, with a rink on Town Hall Square. December is cold, with snow on many days and very short daylight. Lithuanians celebrate on Christmas Eve (Kūčios), with a meatless family dinner.
Dates and times change from year to year, so check the organiser's listing before you travel.
December is cold, with highs around -1°C (30°F) and lows around -4°C (25°F), snow on many days, and daylight limited to a few hours.
How we picked: the 7 hotels in this guide are 4- and 5-star hotels and resorts in Vilnius with the strongest Booking.com guest scores, weighted by how many reviews they have. Scores and review counts were checked in October 2026.
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Common Questions
The tree is lit on 28 November 2026 and the Christmas market in Cathedral Square runs from 28 November to 27 December 2026.
Lithuanians hold Kūčios, a family dinner of twelve meatless dishes, on 24 December. Many restaurants and shops close early or are closed, so book ahead and plan meals.
Snow is common, with around 13 snowy days in a typical December, but amounts vary. Temperatures are usually below freezing, so pack a warm coat and boots.
Rooma Apartments Boutique Old Town Self Check-in has the highest score of the places in this guide for Christmas: 9.6 out of 10 from 1,099 Booking.com reviews (checked October 2026).
Prices and availability change daily. Lock in the best rate by booking early — most of our top picks offer free cancellation.
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