Where is the best place to stay on the Curonian Spit? Prices for private accommodation and hotels

Where to stay on the Curonian Spit from Russia to Kaliningrad or from Lithuania? Consider the prices for renting housing in the private sector, we will find out whether it is better to book a hotel or rent an inexpensive apartment near the sea would be an ideal option for recreation.

Rest on the Curonian Spit sounds unusual. Hardly many people know about such a unique vacation spot with the whole family. Until recently, the spit was considered a border area; tourists could not get there. The spit itself is a relatively small piece of land (98 km in length) with an ancient history and unusual nature.

This is a protected area with forests and huge dunes, which belongs to 2 countries - Russia and Lithuania. The Russian part from the Kaliningrad side and further, from the middle of the spit to Klaipeda, is Lithuanian. On the one hand, the spit is washed by the Baltic Sea, on the other, by the fresh waters of the bay.

If you have a Schengen stamp in your passport, you can visit both parts of the spit. The beaches here are marked with the blue flag, it is given only to the cleanest beaches on the planet. There are several settlements on the spit, and until 1945 the indigenous people even used their Curonian dialect.

There are several places where you can stay on the Curonian Spit. Vacationers can rent accommodation in one of the villages located on the spit or make excursions from Klaipeda or Kaliningrad.

How to get there? The Zelenogradsk-Klaipeda highway runs along the spit and local buses run. You can rent a car in Klaipeda. Cost - from 800 rubles per day. For vacationers on the Lithuanian part of the spit, an additional cycle path has been laid from Nida to the ferry crossing to Klaipeda.

Where and how to rent a holiday home on the Curonian Spit?

If you are planning a vacation on your own, the easiest way is to turn to the Booking.com or Roomguru.ru Internet sites. On the first site, you can choose a holiday home, taking into account many parameters, ranging from rental prices without intermediaries to the availability of a pool and a beach. Basically, we recommend using the booking service to search for apartments or guest houses in the private sector from the owners.

The second resource is convenient to compare prices for hotel rooms on different Internet sites. You can also order a price monitoring service for a specific hotel.

Where is the best place to stay on the Curonian Spit?

Rental housing on the Curonian Spit in the Kaliningrad Region and beyond can be quite unusual. These are camp sites, guest houses, and hotels. And in the village of Nida (on the Lithuanian side) you can rent a yacht as an accommodation and even move on it along the spit.

Which side is it better to rest on? From the Lithuanian side, for accommodation, it is a small town Neringa, consisting of several villages (Nida, Preila, Pervalka, Juodkrante) and the village Smiltyne... On the Lithuanian side, there are more attractions, better service, more cafes and restaurants.

• Accommodation in Neringa
• Accommodation in Smiltyne

There are several villages on the Russian side: Forest, Nautical and Fishing... There are sights, you do not need a visa to visit, which allows you to quickly get ready for vacation and go to the coast on your own.

• Hotels in Lesnoy
• Accommodation in Morskoe
• Hotels in Rybach

Inexpensive hotels on the Curonian Spit from the Kaliningrad side are located in the village of Lesnoye. Star hotels are located in Kaliningrad (Russia) and Klaipeda (Lithuania). Housing prices on the Curonian Spit vary depending on the season, which lasts from June to August inclusive. In September, prices fall by 30-50%, which makes it possible to relax on their own in nature with the whole family and save money.

Consider a selection of accommodation options based on personal experience of visiting and extremely positive feedback from tourists:

• Guest House Baltic Sosny is located in Lesnoye, 34 km from Kaliningrad.

The cost of a double room is from 1700 rubles. Walk to the beach no more than 3 minutes. Each room has a kettle and a dining area. The recreation area has a fireplace and upholstered furniture. Gazebos on the street. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are available on site. The shared kitchen includes a hob, microwave and washing machine. Local guide services are available.

The best hotels by the sea

• Hotel "Altrimo" 3 stars, in the village of Rybachiy.

The cost of a double room with a good breakfast (buffet) is from 8200 rubles. The hotel on the beachfront on the first line is in high demand. Guests from the Baltic states also have a rest in the hotel. An outdoor pool, a sea-view restaurant and a cocktail bar are available for guests.

Large area with picnic area and playground. Active visitors have the opportunity to play table tennis, volleyball and paintball. The hotel is surrounded by a pine forest. The rooms are very clean with modern design, nice furniture and internet. Bicycles and windsurfing boards are available for rent.

• You can also rent housing in the private sector on the Curonian Spit by the sea on the Lithuanian side. We advise you to take a closer look at the option - Botel Jachta Džaladūta, built in 1989, Nida.

The cost of a yacht for 4 people is 3880 rubles per day. Yacht with kitchenette, deck dining area and internet. Guests celebrate the cleanliness and comfort on the yacht. Not far from the pier there are several temples, an ethnographic museum and an amber museum. Free parking for guests. The boat is in demand among active tourists. Palanga International Airport is only 75 km away.

• Hotel Vila Vita 3 stars in Juodkrante.

The cost of a 3-bed room with a good breakfast starts from 9524 rubles. The hotel is located on the shores of the Curonian Lagoon, next to the sand dunes. From the hotel there is a trail to the Mountain of Witches. On the territory of the hotel there is a cafe - bar with a terrace overlooking the bay. Wi - Fi is available in public areas.

The hotel is very cozy, spacious, bright rooms, light furniture. The hotel rooms have a fully equipped bathroom and a balcony. Sun terrace. Each room has a kettle, TV and refrigerator. The village is known for the location of the nesting sites of black cormorants. By the way, smoking is prohibited throughout the hotel, please take note.

Private sector in the Curonian Spit, housing prices

Many tourists prefer to rent housing on the Curonian Spit in the private sector. This has its advantages. In an apartment or in a villa, you will feel at home. You can use the kitchen and the territory adjacent to the villa in full. Especially important when traveling with a large group of friends or several families.

• Villa Haus Artas 3 stars, Nida.

The rental price is 50,000 rubles. The villa can accommodate 9 guests. It is located 300 meters from the Catholic Church and 400 meters from the Ethnographic Museum of Nida. Guests have access to a garden, sun terrace and free Wi-Fi. The house is built of Siberian larch, it is easy to breathe in it. The beach is equipped with protective barriers for children.

The villa is on the ground floor and has 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen including: oven, coffee machine, refrigerator, washing machine and hob. There is a bicycle rental. To the local attraction - the observation deck on the Urbo hill, just 7 minutes on foot. Close to restaurants, bars and shops. The hostess lives in a neighboring house.

• House on Veteranov apartment in Lesnoy village.

The cost of an apartment with accommodation for 2 people is from 3600 rubles. To the beach 6 minutes walk, the same to the bus stop. There is a shop and a playground nearby. Apartment with kitchen and terrace, bathroom with spa bath. Cozy home environment. Everything is very clean. There are barbecue facilities. The apartments are located in a quiet, beautiful location.Responsive hosts. It is convenient to relax with children.

• Apartments Pilėja, Nida.

The cost of an apartment for 4 people is 17,638 rubles. Detached houses with a balcony, their own kitchen and panoramic windows. The windows overlook the Curonian Lagoon. The houses have free Wi - Fi, free parking on site, a garden, a minimarket and a Turkish bath. The modern apartments are decorated with warm colors and natural wood furnishings.

All apartments with a living room, upholstered furniture, fireplace and 2 bathrooms. There are honeymoon houses. Each apartment has wooden garden furniture on the terrace. Laundry and currency exchange services. You can use the sun loungers on the beach. Very clean houses and grounds. The forest begins right behind the houses. For children under 3 years old, accommodation is free.

Terrain map from Kaliningrad side