Lithuanan government had spent time and effort in 2009 to restructure taxation to cope with the not-so-perfect spirit of economies.

Lithuanian hospitality industry providers had enjoyed a five per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) since 2003. The discounted tax rate meant paying less tax to top a hotel, guesthouse bill.

The discount rate was abolished, and September 1st, 2009 saw a whooping 16 per-cent leap to 21 per cent VAT to top hotel bills.

Accommodation providers who maintain no more than ten units, and ring up gross revenue that doesn't exceed 100 thousand litas per year do not oblige themselves and their guests with VAT. Small business rules allow them to pay alternative tax. Such providers are most likely to offer what accommodation means first: great place to sleep well. An in-house restaurant, cafe, a spa are sure to remain pecularities of hotels.

Checking the size of place to stay may be a good hint at what your accommodation money will be spent on.