💰 Cost of Living
Average monthly expenses for a digital nomad
🏠 Accommodation
🍜 Food & Dining
🚗 Transportation
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⚡ Digital Nomad Essentials
Everything you need to work remotely from Vilnius
📶 Internet
☁️ Weather
✈️ Transport
🛂 Visa
✓Advantages
- ✓Lower cost of living and rent than most Western European capitals while staying in the EU
- ✓Very good fixed broadband speeds with strong 5G coverage across Lithuania
- ✓UNESCO-listed Old Town with baroque streets, churches and viewpoints within walking distance
- ✓Multiple coworking spaces including Talent Garden and Workland in central locations
- ✓Growing specialty coffee scene with several laptop-friendly cafés
- ✓Compact, walkable centre supported by extensive bus and trolleybus network
- ✓Easy access to nature and lakes, plus popular day trip to Trakai Castle
- ✓Generally safe city with relatively low violent crime rates
- ✓Good English level among younger locals and in service/tech sectors
- ✓Affordable groceries and gyms compared to Nordic and Western European capitals
✗Disadvantages
- ✗Long, dark and cold winters with snow and ice can be challenging for mood and mobility
- ✗Weather is often grey and damp outside the core summer months
- ✗Smaller international community and fewer meetups than in major nomad hubs
- ✗Nightlife is lively mainly on weekends and more modest on weekdays
- ✗Rental market for renovated central apartments can be competitive
- ✗Some Soviet-era infrastructure and buildings feel dated outside the centre
- ✗LGBTQ+ acceptance lags behind that of Nordic and Western European capitals
- ✗International food scene is growing but still limited compared to big EU cities
- ✗Seasonality: cafés and terraces feel much quieter in the deep winter months
- ✗Public salaries are lower than Western Europe, which can impact local spending power
💼 Top Coworking Spaces
Best places to work in Vilnius
Talent Garden Vilnius
📍 Vilniaus g. 33, 01402 Vilnius • 250 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
Rockit Vilnius
📍 Gynėjų g. 14, 01109 Vilnius • 230 Mbps • Meeting rooms
Workland Didžioji
📍 Didžioji g. 18, 01128 Vilnius • 220 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
AltSpace Vilnius
📍 A. Goštauto g. 8, 01108 Vilnius • 200 Mbps • Meeting rooms
Tech Zity Vilnius Tech Park
📍 Antakalnio g. 17, 10312 Vilnius • 220 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
☕ Best Cafes to Work From
Laptop-friendly cafes with good WiFi
StrangeLove Coffee Roasters
📍 Senamiestis
Taste Map Coffee Roasters (M. K. Čiurlionio)
📍 Naujamiestis
Coffee Spells
📍 Senamiestis
Taste Map Tech Cafe
📍 Naujamiestis
Elska Coffee
📍 Naujamiestis
Italala Caffè
📍 Senamiestis
🏘️ Best Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Vilnius
Senamiestis (Old Town)
UNESCO-listed Old Town with cobbled streets, baroque churches, courtyards and many cafés, bars and restaurants. Most atmospheric area but also the most touristy and lively at night.
Naujamiestis
District just south-west of the Old Town with a mix of older apartment blocks, renovated lofts and creative spaces. Good value for money and walking distance or a short ride to the centre.
Žvėrynas
Leafy, upscale residential neighbourhood on the west bank of the Neris with wooden villas, embassies and quiet streets. Easy access to both the centre and business districts.
Užupis
Bohemian district across the river from the Old Town, self-declared “Republic of Užupis” with its own constitution, art studios, cafés and galleries. Quirky and creative while still walkable to the centre.
🏛️ Top Attractions
Best things to do in Vilnius
Vilnius Old Town
One of the largest surviving medieval old towns in Northern Europe, with baroque churches, narrow lanes and hidden courtyards. Ideal for wandering, photography and café hopping between work sessions.
Gediminas Castle Tower
Iconic brick tower on a hill above the Old Town offering panoramic views over the red rooftops and modern city. Reachable by funicular or a short but steep walk.
Cathedral Square & Vilnius Cathedral
Main square of Vilnius with the neoclassical cathedral, bell tower and views towards Gediminas Hill. Frequent venue for public events and an easy central meeting point.
Republic of Užupis
Bohemian neighbourhood that declared itself an independent republic with its own quirky constitution displayed on plaques. Full of art studios, street art, cozy cafés and riverside views.
Three Crosses Hill
Forest hill with three white crosses overlooking the Old Town and river valley. A short hike from the centre and a favourite spot for sunrise and sunset views.
MO Museum
Contemporary art museum in a striking modern building, showcasing Lithuanian and international art with rotating exhibitions, talks and a café popular with creatives and students.
Bernardine Garden & Vilnia River
Green park at the edge of the Old Town with walking paths, fountains and riverside spots for picnics and laptop work on warm days. Direct access to café terraces nearby.
Trakai Island Castle (Day Trip)
Fairytale red-brick island castle on Lake Galvė about 30 minutes from Vilnius by train or bus. Popular half-day or full-day trip combining history, nature and lakeside walks.
🛡️ Safety & Healthcare
What to know about safety and medical care
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💬 What Nomads Say
Real reviews from digital nomads
"Vilnius was a great surprise. I stayed for two and a half months in spring, renting a one-bedroom in Naujamiestis for under €700 and working from Talent Garden and Rockit. Internet was fast everywhere and I loved being able to walk from my flat to the Old Town in 15 minutes. Trakai is an easy day trip and there are plenty of parks to run in. For the price and quality of life, it is one of my favourite mid-sized capitals."
"I based myself in Užupis for six weeks, splitting my time between a small studio and working out of cafés like StrangeLove and Taste Map. The creative vibe is real and the Old Town is beautiful, but outside summer you definitely notice how quickly it gets dark. The community of nomads is smaller than in places like Lisbon, yet I still met nice people at coworking events and language exchanges."
"I spent January and February in Vilnius and, honestly, the winter was tougher than I expected – lots of snow, ice and grey skies. Costs were very reasonable and I always felt safe, but I ended up staying inside coworking spaces and my apartment more than exploring. I would happily come back in late spring or summer, but I would not choose Vilnius again as a deep-winter base."
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