Bellevue Park Hotel Riga with FREE Parking

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at my fair share of hotels in Riga, and the Bellevue Park Hotel actually surprised me in the best way possible. It’s tucked away on Slokas iela – not exactly in the medieval heart of Old Town, but honestly? That’s part of what makes it work. You’re about a 15-minute walk from the main tourist drag, which means you get to see how locals actually live while strolling through the residential neighborhoods. Plus, and this is huge – they’ve got legitimate free parking, which anyone who’s driven in Riga will tell you is basically finding a unicorn.

The hotel itself has this sort of understated elegance that I really appreciated. Nothing too flashy, but everything feels thought-out. My room overlooked this quiet courtyard area, and I mean quiet – I’m someone who usually needs earplugs in city hotels, but here I could actually hear birds in the morning instead of traffic. The bed was one of those firm European-style mattresses that I initially worried about (I’m a bit of a princess about sleep), but it ended up being perfect. What really got me though was the little details – they had these thick curtains that actually blocked out light, and the shower had proper water pressure, not that sad drizzle you sometimes get in older European buildings.

The staff knows their stuff too. When I asked about getting to the central market early in the morning, the guy at the front desk didn’t just give me directions – he told me which vendors have the best smoked fish and warned me that Saturdays get absolutely packed after 10 AM. That’s the kind of local insight you can’t get from a chain hotel. The breakfast spread was solid without being overwhelming, and they had this incredible honey that I’m pretty sure was local (I may have asked for extra portions to take with me).

You know what really sealed the deal for me? The location puts you right between the city center and some of Riga’s newer districts, so you can walk to Daugavgrīva if you want to see the river, or hop on a tram to get downtown in maybe 10 minutes. The neighborhood has this lived-in feel – there’s a small grocery store two blocks away, and I passed the same dog walker every morning who always nodded hello. It’s that sweet spot where you feel like you’re staying somewhere real instead of just passing through a tourist bubble.

Is it perfect? Well, the elevator is tiny and moves like it’s powered by hamsters, but that’s pretty standard for European hotels. And if you’re someone who needs to be stumbling-distance from bars and restaurants, you might find it a bit quiet. But honestly, for the price point and the fact that you get free parking in a city where parking costs more than some people’s rent, it’s a solid choice. The 8.9 rating makes sense – it’s the kind of place that just works without any drama, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $92. Classic Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $130. Superior Double Room with Park View with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $134. Superior Double Room with Balcony and Park View with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $139. One-Bedroom Apartment with Kitchenette with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $148. Deluxe Room with Park View with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $130. Family Room with Park View with 3 single beds for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $83. Classic Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Superb – Kätlin from Estonia – 9 July 2025 (9/10)

  Within walking distance from the old town who doesnt mind a little walk over the river ( ca 2 km ) . Nice and cozy, clean. The breakfast included everything you need, including porridge,scrambled eggs, bacon, boiled vegetables etc. Something for everyone.

• Perfect – Rima from Lithuania – 6 July 2025 (9/10)

  Wonderful hotel, nice food in restaurant, all facilities we need. Revomended!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Good-that it has parking – Viktorija from Latvia – 6 July 2025 (9/10)

  Good breackfest!
  
  What could be improved: No comments

• Very convenient with parking and very good value for money. – Yael from Sweden – 6 July 2025 (9/10)

  The room we got was spacious and comfortable. Nice bathroom. Very nice breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: The elevators were far from the reception. Difficult for a person with problem walking. The food in the restaurant was good but relatively expensive.

• Exceptional – Diana from United Kingdom – 5 July 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was really good 👍
  
  What could be improved: For the first time i didn't find what not to like. All was amazing

• Exceptional – Paige from Ireland – 4 July 2025 (10/10)

  Easy to get to the city
  Lovely park outside

• Superb – Kyle from United Kingdom – 3 July 2025 (9/10)

  Great price for a large triple room. Very good breakfast and enjoyed the spa facilities also. Easy parking and also easy access to the tram to go into the old town.

• Excellent stay – Ronald from Netherlands – 2 July 2025 (10/10)

  Booked an apartment. Nice spacious apartment on 8th floor. 1x double bed-2x single beds. Kitchen. Microwave. Airco. Free parking with lots of space. 5 Minutes by car to the old city (you could walk it too). Very good breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: —

• Definetly Will stay here again. – Keiris from Latvia – 2 July 2025 (10/10)

  Good service. We had an upgrade for superior room which was large size room. Good choise for breakfast.

• Family room was warm and clean, i really like it – Maarja from Estonia – 28 June 2025 (8/10)

  Warm big room, and clean
  
  What could be improved: Gym was really small and old

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