Lithuania
Rooms at Sofijos may border on kitsch (the rooms are all themed for great figures of Lithuanian history) but can win you over with pseudo-Renaissance…
Must-see hotels in Eastern Europe
Nida
A wooden-house favourite, Poilsis Nidojė sports spacious yet cosy doubles and apartments with kitchenettes. Interior design is rustic, an optional…
Central Rīga
Tucked in a quiet courtyard at the heart of Rīga's commercial centre, Edvards is equidistant from all major sights and a stone's throw from some of the…
Vilnius
Grybas House – the first family-run hotel to crop up after Independence – is run with grace, charm and bags of smiles. Rooms in this oasis of calm in the…
Crimea
Designed to resemble a Turkish caravanserai, this Tatar-run establishment stands behind Perchem (Sugarloaf) mountain, on the road leading to Genovese…
Curonian Spit National Park
This modern hotel lacks character, but has decent rooms and all the facilities – tennis courts, pool table, gift shop, sauna, swimming pool – that smaller…
Lithuania
Perched on the 5th floor of a Soviet-style high-rise (the rest is now office space), this modern hotel is a decent option should you need to stay in…
Ķīpsala, Āgenskalns & Torņakalns
The location on Ķīpsala island feels almost rural, but the views of the old town across the river are unbeatable and it only takes 20 minutes to get there…
Lithuania
Wedged between the pines and the sea, this smart guesthouse offers accommodation in luxury apartments in two sizes, for two or four persons. All come with…
Crimea
A reasonable distance from Gurzuf Beach, on the way to the Artek children's camp, Marina has large and airy lyuks (luxury) rooms that come with balconies…
Crimea
Fusing Crimea and Spain, this centrally located, friendly and well-run hotel is justifiably popular, so book ahead. The sole windowless 'economy' single…
Central Rīga
Snug, apartment-style accommodation comes in different configurations (suites with lofted bedrooms are particularly charming), and are scattered…
Old Rīga
The Aussie pub on the ground floor doubles as the hostel’s hang-out space. If you can manage to lug your suitcase past the faux bookshelf door and up the…
Jūrmala
The rooms in this towering black behemoth are on the small side, but they look sparkling new and the ones on the 8th and 9th floor have sweeping views of…
Lithuania
The Salos is a modern hotel on the shore of Lake Totoriškių, within walking distance of the centre and the Island Castle. There are 10 well-appointed…
Crimea
Occupying a lovely pink low-rise building in a quiet neighbourhood next to a park, this hotel has cozy, well-equipped rooms and nice personnel, though no…
Crimea
Opened in 2009, this is as modern as it gets in Crimea. Large rooms with eye-catching, red-and-black furniture are in two-floor cottages with glassy front…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Very little English is spoken and it's more than a little institutional-feeling, but this is an OK moderately priced option on a quiet street. Rooms are…
Lithuania
Žvaigždė has been running since 1932, and seems a world away from the modern bustle of Palanga. The large, welcoming rooms have a touch of romance about…
Vilnius
This newly renovated, four-storey hotel is a slick, stylish operation offering clean and affordable rooms with everything you need. Some rooms are…
Eastern Ukraine
Right by the bus station, Roche Royal sets new standards for Sviatohirsk's hospitality scene with huge stylish rooms, a spa and all the amenities a coal…
Klaipėda
This quiet camping ground is around 8km north of Klaipėda’s Old Town near the village of Giruliai. It’s conveniently situated close to both the sea and…
Lithuania
Those looking for a Soviet experience can overnight in Hotel Aukštaitija, a red-brick high rise built in the old Soviet tradition. The rooms are not as…
Lithuania
Vila Mama Rosa has eight sweet rooms, each cosily furnished English-style with fireplace, heated bathroom floor and wrought-iron bedheads. There is a…
Crimea
A chalet-styled building under a red-tiled roof set on the Sudak road away from the sea, this brand-new luxury hotel has large tastefully decorated rooms,…
Crimea
Hotel 'Relaxation' was a 19th-century brothel; now it's a decent enough budget pension. Some of the bathrooms are a bit whiffy and there's some street…
Lithuania
Housed in a converted old mill, rooms here are suitably plush (and priced accordingly). The restaurant terrace overlooking the park – definitely the best…
Vilnius
A smart but unexceptional example of the international hotel genre. It is, however, the plushest in the Šnipiškės business district, and offers wonderful…
Klaipėda
This three-star establishment lies behind an unassuming facade, and is a 10-minute walk from the Old Town. Rooms are quiet, pleasant and dressed in light,…
Klaipėda
This handsome mid-19th-century guesthouse is right in the heart of Old Town Klaipėda. Despite its history, the rooms are minimalist and modern; each has a…
Crimea
English-speaking Lyudmila operates several nicely furnished flats in the heart of Yalta, at the beginning of vul Karla Marksa. Our favourite is the cheap…
Latvia
The perfect get-away-from-it-all option for those who seek peace. You can fish, sail, row, swim and enjoy a full array of spa treatments at this lakeside…
Lithuania
Situated on a prominent corner in a quiet area of town, Vėtra's glass and clean lines give it a Scandinavian feel. There's a spa and wellness centre on…
Vilnius
This small hostel tucked away in a private courtyard is handy to both the Old Town and the bus and train stations. Rooms are basic but accommodating, with…
Nida
Located next to the Thomas Mann Memorial Museum, this apartment is attached to a private house and has enormous rooms and really stunning views of the…
Crimea
Slightly incongruous low-rise buildings surround the grass-covered courtyard of this Tatar-run establishment. Rooms are clean, though unremarkable. There…
Lithuania
Galia surprises with a rainbow of colours. The hotel is spread over three attractive buildings, all of which are in good condition; confirm before you…
Vilnius
This beautifully situated four-star hotel boasts plush, colourful rooms and all the conveniences you'd expect. Rooms on the street face the impressive…
Crimea
The Motel Bogema features large bland rooms with linoleum on the floor and an odd choice of furniture. Standard rooms come with air-con and sea view…
Crimea
With its large open-air pool, modern and tastefully decorated rooms, Ukraina is about the best place to stay in Yevpatoriya, but you need to book two or…
