Hotels near Vilnius University

Founded in 1579, Vilnius University is one of the oldest in Eastern Europe and its campus is an architectural treasure hidden within the Old Town. The ensemble of 13 interconnected courtyards, the Baroque Church of St. Johns (with its 63-metre bell tower you can climb for EUR 3), the historic library with 16th-century frescoes, and the Observatory Courtyard make this far more than an academic institution - it is a destination in its own right. Campus admission EUR 2.

Pro Tip: Pay the extra EUR 3 to climb the St. Johns bell tower - the view rivals Gediminas Tower but with almost no queue. The university bookshop in the main courtyard is also worth a browse for Lithuanian literature in translation.