Must-see hotels in The Baltic States

  • Hotel Pacai

    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…

  • Villa Ammende

    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…

  • Pädaste Manor

    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…

  • Hotel Mežotne Palace

    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…

  • The Joseph

    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…

  • Georg Ots Spa Hotel

    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…

  • Michaelson Boutique Hotel

    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…

  • Jimmy Jumps House

    Vilnius

    Movie nights, pub crawls, beer pong, tank-driving tours, free waffles…this clean, well-run, centrally located hostel is justifiably popular among…

  • Lake & Library Hotel

    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…

  • Light House

    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…

  • Dagen Haus

    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…

  • Toomarahva Turismitalu

    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…

  • Narutis

    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…

  • Ekesparre

    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…

  • Artagonist

    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…

  • Piibutopsu

    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,…

  • Noras

    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…

  • Hotel Roze

    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…

  • Merekalda

    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…

  • Art Hotel

    Lithuania

    The pick of Druskininkai's non-spa accommodation, this wooden mansion comprises spacious studios in soothing blues and whites and high-beamed apartments,…

  • 2 Baloži

    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…

  • Litinterp Guesthouse

    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…

  • Hotel Labanoras

    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…

  • Villa Theresa

    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…

  • Mėlynasis Karpis

    Lithuania

    This hotel-restaurant offers comfort, seclusion and a plethora of water activities. All rooms come with balcony, and some, located in a house boat,…

  • Villa Kaunensis

    Kaunas

    The location of this Catholic archdiocesan guesthouse couldn't be better, snuggled between venerable churches and overlooking the Old Town square. Rooms…

  • Daugirdas

    Kaunas

    This stylish boutique hotel, wedged between central Old Town and the Nemunas River, is one of the most charismatic in Kaunas. Parts of the building date…

  • Gallery Guest Rooms

    Lithuania

    Bright quilts on beds, plenty of art scattered about the house, and a flower-filled garden that doubles as a steampunk sculpture gallery greet guests at…

  • Vila Labas Rytas

    Lithuania

    This hotel is all stylish, understated luxury: oodles of living space, blond wood headboards and understated cream and greys with bright pops of crimson…

  • Lauču Akmens

    Latvia

    This beachfront complex has sweeping views of the Gulf of Rīga. The range of apartments, from simple units in an older building to ones called 'Sunset…

  • Shakespeare

    Vilnius

    This former printing house turned boutique hotel comprises 30 individually styled rooms. Perks include its tasteful eclecticism of decor, thoughtful…

  • Saka Manor

    Estonia

    In a peaceful clifftop setting, signposted off the Tallinn–Narva highway just east of Varja, this seaside retreat encompasses a campground, a low-key spa…

  • Frost House

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Little restraint was shown restoring and refurbishing this 1705 house in central Pärnu. An eye-catching profusion of details includes original wooden…

  • Radisson Blu Royal Astorija

    Vilnius

    The Radisson is an excellent splurge, exuding character and housed within a building dating from the early 20th century. The central location, overlooking…

  • Bernardinu B&B

    Vilnius

    Baroque flourishes and original frescoes make every room unique at this friendly, family-owned B&B, stylishly restored within an 18th-century townhouse…

  • Rumpo Mäe Puhketalu

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Just a few steps from the lovely reed-fringed coast at Rumpo, this handsome thatched-roof farmhouse has en-suite rooms with an old-style ambience. More…

  • Miškiniškės

    Lithuania

    If you've ever harboured wilderness survival fantasies – canoeing and hiking all day among the spruce and pine, eating heartily then sleeping deeply in a…

  • Goodson & Red

    Tallinn

    This agency has loads of Tallinn apartments on its books, from modern studios to two-bedroom units. Most have excellent locations in the Rotermann quarter…