TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION

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On the map: Conference venues and social events:

  1. Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (Gedimino ave 3, Conference venue, November 12th – 13th).
  2. Old University Campus and University Café, Vilnius University (Universiteto str. 3, Lunch, November 12th – 13th; the excursion to the Old University Ensemble and the historical halls of the Library, November 12th).
  3. Café at the Faculty of History, Vilnius University (Old University Campus, Universiteto str. 7, Welcome party, November 12th).
  4. Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University (M. K. Čiurlionio str. 21, Conference venue for the poster session, November 14th).
  5. National Museum – Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania (Cathedral square: Katedros a. 4, guided tour, November 13th).
  6. Restaurant “Neringa” (Gedimino ave 23, Farewell party, November 13th).

HOTELS (accommodation for all foreign guests, located up to 5 minutes walking distance from the Research Council of Lithuania):

Important booking information. The hotels mentioned below offer special rates for the Conference participants. Bookings should be made directly through the hotels’ reservations coordinators (please use the contact details below). Bookings made through online hotel booking systems (such as www.booking.com) will not get the special discount for the conference participants. In order to get the discounted rate, the guests should necessarily inform the Hotel that they will be participating at the “Baltic Morphology Scientific Conference 2015“. We strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment as discounted rooms may sell out quickly. The discounted rates will be valid for bookings made until 10th of October, 2015.

Hotel “Dvaras – Manor House” (Tilto str.3-1; phone: (+370 5) 2107370; www.dvaras.lt). Prices are – single room: 61 €/night, double room: 72 €/night, suite: 104 €/night. A limited number of rooms may be available at this rate. The bookings should be made at hotel@dvaras.lt or by phone +370 5 210 73 70.

Hotel “Hotel Tilto” (Tilto str.8; phone: (+370 5) 2100021; www.hoteltilto.com). Prices are – single room: 52 €/night, standard double room: 68 €/night, roof double room: 58 €/night, triple room 88 €/night. The discounted rates will only be applied after filling a “Hotel Tilto” reservation form (please find it below as “Hotel Tilto Reservation Form.doc”) and sending it to: reservations@hoteltilto.com.

Hotel “Amberton” (L. Stuokos-Guceviciaus str. 1; phone: (+370 5) 2107461; www.ambertonhotels.com). Prices are – single room: 70 €/night, double room: 75 €/night. A reservations coordinator with Hotel “Amberton” will serve as the main contact for room reservations at reservations.vilnius@amberton.lt. In order to get the discounted rate, the guests should necessarily inform the Coordinator that they will be participating at the “Baltic Morphology Scientific Conference“.

Hotel “Artis Centrum Hotels” (Totorių 23str.; phone: (+370 5) 2660366; www.artis.centrumhotels.com ). Prices are – single room: 85 €/night, double room: 95 €/night. The bookings should be made at mindaugas.verkevicius@centrumhotels.com, or by phone: (+370 5) 2080337.  |

Other types of accommodation. Alternatively, attendees can book their accommodation at: http://www.housetrip.com/ or https://www.airbnb.com.

USEFUL GENERAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION

The price for the taxi to get to the City Centre or the Old town from the Airport is approximately 15-20 €, from the Railway station –10-15 €. The hotels and conference venues are located within walking distance to each other. However, if needed, the average price for taxi is 1 €/km. If using public transportation, there is an option to buy ticket from the driver of public vehicle. It costs 1 €. This ticket is valid till the last stop of the route. For more information visit www.vilniusticket.lt.

CURRENCY

Lithuanian local currency – Euro (€). Currency exchange is possible in the Airport and many other points in the City. The hole-in-the-wall distributed on many streets, and the credit cards are acceptable in most of the shops and restaurants.

WEATHER

The climate conditions in the middle of November are cold (the annual temperature in November is about 0 – 4 oC). The rain as well as snow could be expected. So, it is advisable to take suitable clothing.

VISAS

Citizens of European Union, USA, Canada, Australia, as well as citizens of many other countries (Switzerland as well) need only a valid passport to visit Lithuania. Colleagues not from these countries should apply in the home country before the travel date.