Vilnius is one of Europe's best-value capitals for backpackers. Cheap hostels, affordable beer, and free outdoor attractions keep daily costs low without skimping on experience.
Money-Saving Tips
- Stay in hostels near the bus station or Naujamiestis — €12–20/night.
- Lunch at Halės Market or bakery counters — €5–8 fills you up.
- Free walking: Old Town, Užupis, street art, park trails.
- Student bars in the New Town — half-price pints on weeknights.
About Greta Vilčiauskaitė
Greta Vilčiauskaitė is a Vilnius-born travel writer and food enthusiast. She has spent a decade mapping the capital's courtyards, markets, and trailheads — and still discovers something new every week.