About Klaipėda
Klaipėda is one of Lithuania's major cities, home to around 172,292 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Klaipėda
1
Klaipėda Castle
2
Theatre Square
3
History Museum of Lithuania Minor
4
Blacksmith's Museum
5
Ship Museum Sūduvis
6
Museum of Clocks
7
Malūno Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Klaipėda
Theatre Square
Malūno Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Klaipėda Castle
- Visit Theatre Square
- Visit History Museum of Lithuania Minor
- Eat at Samurai
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Blacksmith's Museum
- Visit Ship Museum Sūduvis
- Visit Museum of Clocks
- Eat at Cancan Pizza
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Malūno Park
- Eat at Storas Katinas
Where to eat
Local favourites
Samurai
Inexpensive ramen and other Japanese dishes.
Cancan Pizza
Cheap and cheerful pizzeria by the ice rink.
Storas Katinas
Inexpensive Old Town restaurant, the seafood is best.
Senamiestis
Trad Old Town restaurant, as the name indicates.
Stora Antis
Charming basement restaurant in an old town block of 1856, good Baltic cuisine.
Senoji Hansa
Trad restaurant on Theatre Square, indifferent quality.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Amberton Hotel
"K-Tower" high-rise, you may wait a long time for the elevator. Comfy enough but the heating only works if the key card is in. There's a gym
- $
Kubu
Pleasant budget guesthouse. They also have apartment lofts but no longer operate as a hostel.
- $
Aribe
Very basic but central place.
- $
Promenada
Simple friendly place near bus and railway stations.
- $
Preliudija
Clean friendly small hotel in centre.
Shopping
- Kiras
- Akropolis
Nightlife
- Irish Nesė Pub
- Leika
- Herkus Kantas
- Kurpiai
- Faksas
Museums & culture
- Klaipėda Castle
- History Museum of Lithuania Minor
- Blacksmith's Museum
- Ship Museum Sūduvis
- Museum of Clocks
In pictures
Klaipėda gallery
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