Naujamiestis is Vilnius's modern heart, centred on Gedimino Avenue with its shops, offices, theatres and restaurants. It's well connected and only a short walk or ride from the Old Town, blending everyday city life with dining and retail. It suits visitors who want convenience, shopping and a less touristy base.
Naujamiestis (New Town) at a glance
- Distance to the Old Town
- About 1.3 km as the crow flies, roughly 17 min on foot.
- From the city centre
- About 1.4 km as the crow flies.
- Nearest station
- No metro, train or tram stop within 1.5 km of the centre of the area — plan on buses, taxis or walking.
- Source
- Distances computed from OpenStreetMap coordinates (© OpenStreetMap contributors), checked 2026-09-23. Straight-line figures — walking routes are longer.
Gedimino Avenue runs from Cathedral Square west through the district, lined with stores, cafés and civic buildings. The layout is more open and grid-like than the Old Town, walkable and pleasant by day, with a steady but calmer evening buzz around its restaurants and bars.
Getting around
The Old Town starts at the eastern end of Gediminas Avenue, walkable in minutes, and buses and trolleybuses cross the district. Vilnius (VNO) is a short taxi or ride-hailing trip, with the main train station also nearby for the airport rail link.
Before you book this area
- Vibe
- Modern, urban and functional — a working city centre rather than a museum piece.
- Shopping
- Gediminas Avenue is the main retail and dining spine.
- Getting around
- Excellent transport links and flat, easy walking.
Frequently asked
Is Naujamiestis (New Town) a good area to stay in Vilnius?
It suits visitors who want convenience, shopping and a less touristy base, centred on Gedimino Avenue with its shops, offices, theatres and restaurants. It's a modern, working city centre rather than a museum-piece Old Town, so those set on historic atmosphere may prefer to look elsewhere.
How far is Naujamiestis (New Town) from Vilnius Old Town?
It's about 1.3 km in a straight line, roughly 17 min on foot. The Old Town starts at the eastern end of Gediminas Avenue, so you can walk over in minutes.
How do you get around Naujamiestis, and is there a nearby station?
There's no metro, train or tram stop within 1.5 km of the area's centre, so you'll rely on buses, taxis or walking. Buses and trolleybuses cross the district, and the main train station is nearby for the airport rail link.
Is Naujamiestis (New Town) central?
Yes — it's Vilnius's modern heart and sits about 1.4 km from the city centre in a straight line. The layout is open and grid-like, flat and walkable by day.
Is Naujamiestis quiet in the evening?
The area is more open and grid-like than the Old Town, walkable and pleasant by day, with a steady but calmer evening buzz around its restaurants and bars.
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap — area location, distances and nearest station (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), checked 2026-09-23
- ReasonStay methodology — how areas are chosen and facts are verified
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