Vilnius
Staying at luxurious Pacai, in a restored 17th-century palace, you slumber beneath the same timber beams as past nobles – except nowadays there's modern…
Must-see hotels in The Baltic States
Western Estonia & the Islands
Built in 1905, the Villa Ammende is an art nouveau masterpiece, and now one of Pärnu's best hotels. Original stylistic touches such as colourful tiles and…
Western Estonia & the Islands
If money’s no object, here’s where to part with it. This manicured bayside estate encompasses the restored manor house (14 rooms and a fine-dining…
Southern Latvia
Live like Duke Ernst Johann and stay at Mežotne Palace, about 2km north of Rundāle, on the far bank of the Lielupe River. The palace was built in a…
Nida
Overlooking a peaceful garden, this immaculately maintained guesthouse is decked out in Curonian blue-and-white and filled with elegant furnishings,…
Old Town
Behind the pretty powder-blue facade of this boutique hotel you'll find 15 richly furnished rooms scattered along a rabbit warren of corridors. All make…
Tartu
Facing the main university building, of which it's a neoclassically styled, early-19th-century contemporary, this first-rate 27-room boutique hotel is…
Vilnius
Consisting of just seven individually styled rooms in a 19th-century building, the Joseph has won many fans with its exceptional service and decor. Expect…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Named after a renowned Estonian opera singer, Gospa has modern rooms with wildly striped carpet, enormous king-sized beds and a warm but minimalist design…
Curonian Spit National Park
If you're looking a tranquil wood-panelled cottage retreat with a sun deck overlooking the tranquil lagoon and cosy attic bedrooms, you're in the right…
Lithuania
Overlooking the white-sand beach of Gavys Lake, this delightful boutique hotel is the area's loveliest. The hosts go out of their way to make guests feel…
Klaipėda
With splendid views of the Danė River, this restored 18th-century warehouse has been turned into Klaipėda's most atmospheric hotel. There's an intimate…
Vilnius
Movie nights, pub crawls, beer pong, tank-driving tours, free waffles…this clean, well-run, centrally located hostel is justifiably popular among…
Jūrmala
This striking seaside hotel offers luxurious respite with a global flair. Its 11 rooms – each with terrace access and Baltic Sea views – are themed after…
Western Estonia & the Islands
One of Hiiumaa’s loveliest options, this restored mid-19th-century granary has rough-hewn walls, timber beams and five stylish bedrooms. The gorgeous…
Lahemaa National Park
This atmospheric farmstead comprises thatch-roofed wooden buildings and a garden full of flowers and sculptures. Sleeping options include two cute rooms…
Vilnius
In a townhouse built in 1581, rooms at this classy pad have satin drapes, huge comfy beds and, in some cases, original 19th-century frescoes. The opulence…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Holding pole position in manicured gardens on the castle grounds, this elegant 10-room hotel has been returned to its 1908, art nouveau glory. Period…
Vilnius
With its giant mural and glass dome, the atrium at the Artagonist takes your breath away as you step inside. Each of the individually styled rooms…
Old Town
The Baltic's first Japanese-run hostel occupies the two top floors of a charming old building, with dorms (the four-person one is for females only) and a…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Set on the ample lawn of a private residence down a side street in Nasva (the first little settlement west of Kuressaare), Piibutopsu offers four modern,…
Central Rīga
Embedded in an apartment block with an antiquated lift taking guests to the reception on the 3rd floor, this place brings you closer to having your own…
City Centre
Plush beds, exposed brick walls, high ceilings and mid-century modern furnishings put this Rotermann Quarter hostel at the top of the heap for cheaper…
Latvia
What a beachside campground should be, the widely spaced sites in the shadow of the lighthouse are good for pitching tents. However, it's the cabins that…
Mark Rothko Art Centre Residences
Latvia
Here is your chance to spend a real night at the museum. Although intended for resident and visiting artists, rooms at the art centre incorporate…
Tartu
Set in a warehouse built in the 1950s, this clever hostel is a far cry from the dross of typical backpacker digs. Modern, functional design and super-cosy…
Latvia
Stylish and comfortable, this pale-blue wooden guesthouse near the sea was once a 19th-century summer home for the elite, and still has a certain art…
Palanga Spa Life Balance Hotel
Lithuania
Wrapped in a grove of pine trees, the Palanga is a stunner. Rooms peer out at the sea and tree trunks through floor-to-ceiling glass, while furnishings…
Old Rīga
Occupying one of Old Rīga's finest art nouveau buildings, Neiburgs blends preserved details with contemporary touches to achieve its signature boutique…
Lahemaa National Park
On the southern fringe of Käsmu, this peaceful retreat is set around a lovely large garden right on the bay. Ideally you’ll plump for an apartment with a…
Old Rīga
Not to be confused with Konventa Sēta next door, the 600-year-old Ekes Konvents oozes wobbly medieval charm from every crooked nook and cranny. Curl up…
Central Rīga
A refurbished 19th-century building embellished with a Scandi-sleek extension, the 37 spacious rooms at the Hotel Bergs embody the term ‘luxury’. It's at…
Lithuania
The pick of Druskininkai's non-spa accommodation, this wooden mansion comprises spacious studios in soothing blues and whites and high-beamed apartments,…
Latvia
Perched above the Alekšupite stream, this old wooden house has rooms designed in the laconic Scandinavian style with lots of weathered wood, creating a…
Central Rīga
Tucked away along a random side street on the fringes of the art nouveau district, this great find offers 25 adorable rooms and a generous breakfast in…
Southern Estonia
Spread between two neighbouring buildings overlooking a small lake, this is our top pick in Rõuge for both a bed and a bite. Don't be fooled by the fussy…
Klaipėda
For value, this guesthouse in an 18th-century building is a standout star. High ceilings with wooden beams and sizeable beds ensure charm and comfort in…
Tartu
Run by a charitable academic foundation, this block of 10 apartments in a mid-18th-century house opposite the town hall offers unbeatable location and…
Lithuania
This charming hotel-restaurant takes you to the heart of rural Lithuania. The wooden house and outlying cottages (also rented out) are cosy and jammed…
Estonia
In a wooded nook on the outskirts of town, this boutique hotel and restaurant offers a winning combination of peace and quiet, comfort, great food and…
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