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Tell us a little bit about Hotel Pacai.
The hotel is set in the heart of Vilnius’s old town. It is one of the best-preserved historic towns in Northern Europe and was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1994- It is an exceptional illustration of a medieval Central European town that has evolved over a period of five centuries.
Where should we eat?
For a long time our Chef (Matas Paulinas) worked in Japanese cuisine restaurants in Denmark and has also worked at a “Michelin Star" level restaurant in Monaco. Later, while living in Copenhagen, he worked in “Noma” where he became a fan of Scandinavian kitchen philosophy. His food style isacontemporary interpretation of ethnographic themes from recent history, Matas is extremely creative inside the plate.
What's your favourite object in the hotel?
Athena – a sculpture of 17th century greets you on the second floor. The sculpture was found during renovation without a head, the head was cut and placed next to the feet. Reborn Athena is as important as a reborn mansion.
What's something most people don't know about vilnius?
Vilnius is the only capital in Europe you can fly above with a hot air balloon. Views of the medieval old town from above are breathtaking.
Destinations
Travel Guide: Vilnius by Hotel Pacai
Discover the ultimate insider guide to Vilnius. Let Rüta Pulkauninkaité-Maciké from Hotel Pacai take you on a tour of her favourite spots in the city. We’ve selected...
Destinations
Hotel Pacai, Vilnius
Lithuanian architect Saulius Mikštas and design studio Yes design architecture have transformed this 17th Century baroque mansion in Vilnius, famous for being the most magnificent mansion in...
Set in the heart of Vilnius Old Town, Hotel Pacai perfectly echoes this quarter’s 17th-century Baroque grandeur, yet augments it with a contemporary twist. We were huge...