Old Town Basilisk Apartment

Hotel Description

You know what? The Old Town Basilisk Apartment totally caught me off guard – in the best way possible. I’ll be honest, the name had me wondering if I’d booked some medieval dungeon experience, but this place is actually a gem tucked away in what feels like the heart of everything that matters. The moment I walked in, there was this immediate sense of “oh, someone actually lives here” rather than that sterile hotel vibe you get so often.

The apartment itself has this perfect balance of old-world charm and modern comfort that’s honestly hard to find these days. The floors have that lovely creaky character that tells stories, but the WiFi is fast enough to handle video calls (I tested it – work never stops, unfortunately). What really impressed me was the attention to detail in the kitchen – I mean, they actually have proper knives and a coffee setup that doesn’t make you want to cry. The bathroom’s compact but cleverly designed, and the shower pressure is surprisingly strong for an older building. The bed? Well, let’s just say I overslept twice because it’s that comfortable. There’s also this cozy reading nook by the window that gets amazing afternoon light – perfect if you’re like me and need to decompress with a book after wandering around all day.

Location-wise, you’re really in the thick of things without being overwhelmed by tourist chaos. I could walk to three different coffee shops within five minutes, each with their own personality and regular crowd of locals. The evening atmosphere is particularly lovely – you’ll hear conversations drifting up from the street cafés below, but it’s not the kind of noise that keeps you awake (though if you’re an extremely light sleeper, maybe pack some earpings just in case). Parking can be a bit of an adventure – there’s street parking nearby, but you might need to circle the block once or twice during peak times. The check-in process was refreshingly straightforward, and the host actually gave me recommendations that weren’t just the obvious tourist traps. That 8.6 rating makes complete sense to me – it’s one of those places where the small imperfections (the slightly finicky front door lock, the quirky shower controls) somehow add to the charm rather than detract from it. If you’re looking for cookie-cutter perfection, this isn’t your spot, but if you want to feel like you’re actually experiencing the city rather than just visiting it, the Basilisk Apartment delivers.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Zilvinas from Lithuania (9/10)

  Spacious rooms, very good location to atraction places, restaurants, quite place, all windows not to the street.

• Elizabeth from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great location in the Old Town, and a lovely apartment. Really nice design and decor, very clean, easy to check in, and we appreciated that there were some treats waiting for us! Really enjoyed our stay! Very spacious apartment, and comfortable for 4 people (once we made the sofa bed up).

• Viktoryia from Lithuania (8/10)

  1. Location is amazing.
  2. Very warm apartments, which is important in winter.

• Jaj from Israel (9/10)

  הכל היה מצויין

• Dorota from Poland (8/10)

  Świetna lokalizacja, cisza mimo bliskości do rynku, estetycznie urządzone, przestronne mieszkanie.

• Bruno from Portugal (8/10)

  A localização e o ambiente

• Juan from Spain (4/10)

  La Ubicación buena

• Rocio from Spain (7/10)

  Su ubicación y la decoración del apartamento.
  Muy bien equipado.

• Skirda from China (8/10)

• Gintare from Lithuania (9/10)

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