Fortuna Hostel in Vilnius

IT WAS OK

Very close to train station and attractions
And the room is quite big
Some basic appliances are provided
such as refrigerators and microwaves
There is also a place to cook downstairs
Definitely can book again

Good location!

I met nice people from all over the world, the hostel is well located and pleasant with its outdoor courtyard. However, the kitchen should be improved to make it more user-friendly. For my room, it was okay, the problem of the key always being locked is annoying, we don't feel confident! Have there been so many thefts at your place? In short, it's not bad, but we need to improve again and again in terms of services. Overall, it's okay for a light traveler on a budget. I went to Riga and the city is so much more lively and animated than Vilnius, why is it surprising when you arrive here? I found Lithuania charming but a bit depressing.

For the price, it was okay. You get a towel and you put your own sheets. Some staff has limited English but it is okay, no problem with language, they were quite nice. I hope they check for bed bugs and cleanliness of beds. Overall good location and cheap hostel with AC.

It's a decent hostel. Clean and everything works. Of note is it is a old people's home. Several elderly retired people live in the small apartment complex. They keep to themselves, mutter what I think is Ukrainian I'm not sure to themselves, and smoke ciggerates all day.

For the price, this stay was a great bargain. Since I am not yet ready to dive in to the hostel experience of a shared room, I opted for a private twin room with a shared bathroom for 26 euros. I was pleasantly surprised to find they had upgraded me to a private twin room with a private bathroom at no additional charge upon check-in. They take cash which is also a bonus in my book.

The room itself was about as clean as I would expect at this level of hospitalling in this region - just a few minour things like holes and old stains on some of the linen. That might put some very neat freaks off, though, so be warned. The mattress itself was otherwise adequate - not luxurious, but not better-off-sleeping-on-the-floor quality.

Bathroom was clean though unusually cold compared to the rest of the room, so just leave the door open and let it warm up with the heater in the main room. The room came with its own kitchenette, but I did not make use of the appliances (water heater, microwave, and fridge) while there so that I cannot say anything about how well they work. It was anyways also largely clean except for some water stains on the drinking glasses provided.

One of the big drawbacks to the experience is that it is situated right next to the train tracks, so that if you do mind noise and you don't have earplugs on hand, you likely won't get a very restful night. I fortunately travel with ear plugs, though, so that didn't bother me. And on the plus side, the bus station and train station are only a couple blocks away, so the location is good for getting where you need to easily. Overall, I would stay here again if I am on a budget.