How is Mikalo House rated?

Mikalo House scores 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.6/5 on Google.

How many guest reviews were analysed for Mikalo House?

HotelShortlist analysed 199 guest reviews for Mikalo House to build this verified profile.

Is Mikalo House a 1-star hotel?

Yes — Mikalo House is a 1-star property in Vilnius.

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1.5/5

Not on the HotelShortlist: Noise complaints in 4% of guest reviews; Guests report hidden fees.

Vilnius

Mikalo House

Name: Mikalo House
Address: Vilnius

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9.0

Booking score

4.6

Google rating

224

Total reviews

★

Star rating

Valdas

Owner

Highest floor guests reported

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Location 4.6

Member rate

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Verdict

Is Mikalo House Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.0/10 Booking.com4.6/5 Google199 reviews read1-star

As of 20 August 2026, 199 guest reviews give Mikalo House 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.6/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Perfect central location in Old Town with everything walkable: museums, churches, squares, restaurants, and cafes all within 5 minutes on foot; railway and bus stations reachable in 10-15 minutes 87 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Mikalo House: Which Rooms to Avoid

Catastrophic security failure and theft incident where guest's luggage was stolen from unsecured storage room due to receptionist negligence; management refused responsibility and offered no meaningful compensation despite over €1,300 in losses
Extremely thin walls allowing guests to hear neighbors breathing, yawning, opening bags, and snoring as if in the same room; poor soundproofing makes light sleeping nearly impossible 6 reviews
Cramped bathroom facilities that are awkwardly small and inconvenient to use; limited shower space and tight toilet arrangements 5 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Rooms between reception and kitchen areas hear checkout noise
Ground floor near entrance experiences street and entry activity

What guests praise

Mikalo House Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Mikalo House sells itself as a 1-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Perfect central location in Old Town with everything walkable: museums, churches, squares, restaurants, and cafes all within 5 minutes on foot; railway and bus stations reachable in 10-15 minutes 87 reviews
Exceptionally kind and attentive staff members (especially Ira, Valdas, Sveta, Asta, and Iryna) who provide detailed local recommendations, help with practical arrangements, and genuinely care about guest comfort 76 reviews
Consistently clean and well-maintained rooms, bathrooms, and shared facilities with attention to hygiene and organization throughout the hostel 73 reviews

Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Mikalo House?

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Top floor (4th floor) described as most peaceful
Rooms away from reception and kitchen area

Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Mikalo House

We read 199 public guest reviews of Mikalo House, grouped repeated findings and counted how often each one appears. Pest figures are guest reports, not inspection results. Member-only detail is blurred on this page. Research updated 2026-08-20. If you represent Mikalo House and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Perfect central location in Old Town with everything walkable: museums, churches, squares, restaurants, and cafes all within 5 minutes on foot; railway and bus stations reachable in 10-15 minutes (87×)

Exceptionally kind and attentive staff members (especially Ira, Valdas, Sveta, Asta, and Iryna) who provide detailed local recommendations, help with practical arrangements, and genuinely care about guest comfort (76×)

Consistently clean and well-maintained rooms, bathrooms, and shared facilities with attention to hygiene and organization throughout the hostel (73×)

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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Catastrophic security failure and theft incident where guest's luggage was stolen from unsecured storage room due to receptionist negligence; management refused responsibility and offered no meaningful compensation despite over €1,300 in losses (1×)

Extremely thin walls allowing guests to hear neighbors breathing, yawning, opening bags, and snoring as if in the same room; poor soundproofing makes light sleeping nearly impossible (6×)

Cramped bathroom facilities that are awkwardly small and inconvenient to use; limited shower space and tight toilet arrangements (5×)

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Parking note. Problematic — Multiple guests report extremely narrow, tight garage entrance that barely fits vehicles; requires careful maneuvering and is described as 'gracing with a miracle' for larger cars.

What guests report

View

Top-floor rooms offer best city views

Bed & mattress

Comfortable and quality mattresses with good pillows; some beds reported as squeaky or creaky

Bathroom & water

Hot water reliable with strong pressure; small and cramped spaces; shared facilities adequate but limited

Wi-Fi

Strong in common areas; weak or unreliable in guest rooms

Breakfast

Free fresh croissants and coffee/tea most mornings; quality praised but availability irregular

AC / heating

Rooms consistently warm and well-heated; good temperature control

Elevator

None — stairs only

Local knowledge

Email ahead if arriving after 6pm—reception closes then, but keys are left in a secure box with access code sent in advance

Bring your own padlock for lockers (wider ones work better) as the provided facilities are tight

Request a room away from reception and kitchen areas to avoid early-checkout noise and door slamming

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Top floor (4th floor) described as most peaceful
Rooms away from reception and kitchen area

Noisy rooms to avoid

Rooms between reception and kitchen areas hear checkout noise
Ground floor near entrance experiences street and entry activity

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 1% of reviews mention design

Wooden interior with character and cozy atmosphere
Well-decorated common spaces with art and a travel library

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