What are the best things to do in Kaunas?
Top picks in Kaunas include Kaunas Castle, Church of St George, Museum of the History of Lithuanian Medicine and Pharmacy, Church of Holy Trinity. See the full list and itinerary on this Kaunas travel guide.
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Travel guide for Kaunas, Lithuania — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Kaunas is a stop in Lithuania, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 3 days. If time is short, prioritise Kaunas Castle, Church of St George, Museum of the History of Lithuanian Medicine and Pharmacy instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 55–120 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Kaunas Castle
Church of St George
Museum of the History of Lithuanian Medicine and Pharmacy
Church of Holy Trinity
Maironis Museum of Lithuanian Literature
Church of St Francis Xavier
Cathedral of Sts Peter & Paul
Church of St George
Church of Holy Trinity
Church of St Francis Xavier
Cathedral of Sts Peter & Paul
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Budget
USD 25–45
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 55–120
per person / day
Luxury
USD 140–230+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Kaunas, Lithuania. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Typical mid-range for Kaunas
Estimated total (USD)
$2,145
≈ $1,073 per person · $306 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $90/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Kaunas mid-range ground costs (budget 25–45 · mid 55–120 · luxury 140–230+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Local favourites
Radharanė
Vegetarian Indian food at very reasonable prices.
Spurginė
One of the few places in Kaunas still making the traditional Lithuanian doughnut, the spurga.
Arena Pizza
Offers a huge range of pizzas and side dishes at good prices.
Bernelių Užeiga
Traditional Lithuanian fare, soup in bowls made of bread and home brewed beer. Cosy, atmospheric and central in Old Town. A chain with sever
Kavos Kerai
Pleasant place for coffee and cakes.
Miesto Sodas
Good restaurant for European cuisine.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Apple Economy Hotel
Basic hotel in Old Town with 14 double rooms, staff don't speak English. No lift to upper floors. No catering, head out to the many nearby c
Amberton Cozy Hotel
Chain hotel with 28 rooms very central in Old Town. Four floors but no lifts, and top floor rooms are cramped by the pitch of the roof. Clea
Babilonas Hotel
Quiet hotel in Žaliakalnis district with 24 rooms, a conference hall and a restaurant. Cleaning erratic.
Best Baltic Hotel
Central hotel with 39 standard, 24 superior, 7 suites and 2 junior suites. Many found it tatty and grubby.
Daugirdas Hotel
Very central in Old Town in a restored 16th-19th century building, 48 rooms. No hotel parking.
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Top picks in Kaunas include Kaunas Castle, Church of St George, Museum of the History of Lithuanian Medicine and Pharmacy, Church of Holy Trinity. See the full list and itinerary on this Kaunas travel guide.
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
Plan at least 3 days in Kaunas for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Popular stays in Kaunas include Apple Economy Hotel, Amberton Cozy Hotel, Babilonas Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
On the ground in Kaunas (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 25–45 per person per day, mid-range about 55–120, and luxury about 140–230+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Kaunas, Lithuania. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.