Boutique Hotel Justus

Boutique Hotel Justus Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Hotel Justus? The moment you walk through those doors on Jauniela, you’re not in some cookie-cutter boutique place – this actually feels like someone’s really sophisticated Riga apartment that they’ve decided to share with travelers. I mean, Jauniela itself is this narrow cobblestone street that most tourists rush past on their way to the main Old Town attractions, but honestly, that’s exactly why this location works so well. You’re literally a two-minute walk from the Town Hall Square and all that chaos, but when you duck into the hotel, it’s like stepping into this calm, curated space that feels worlds away.

The thing about Boutique Hotel Justus is that it gets the details right in ways that matter when you’re actually staying somewhere. The rooms have this understated elegance – think clean lines and muted colors, but with these little touches that show someone was really thinking about how people use hotel rooms. Like, the lighting actually works for reading in bed (revolutionary, I know), and the bathrooms have proper water pressure, which you can’t always count on in Old Town buildings. The staff here genuinely knows Riga – not just the tourist spots, but they’ll point you toward that little café on Skārņu that locals actually go to, or tell you which nights to avoid certain bars if you want to sleep. Speaking of sleep, the windows are surprisingly good at keeping out the street noise, though honestly, Jauniela is pretty quiet anyway except for the occasional group of tourists clacking over the cobblestones.

What really sets this place apart is how it sits in the neighborhood. You’re surrounded by these gorgeous Art Nouveau buildings – some restored, some still showing their Soviet-era scars – and the hotel somehow fits right into that mix without trying too hard. The breakfast is served until a reasonable hour (thank god), and they source a lot of stuff locally, which sounds like marketing speak but you can actually taste the difference. I stayed here in late autumn when Riga gets all moody and gray, and there’s something about coming back to those warm, minimalist interiors after wandering around the city that just worked. The front desk people are the kind who remember your name and actually seem to care whether you found that restaurant they recommended. It’s not cheap, but for a 4-star in this location with this level of attention to detail, it’s honestly fair value. Plus, if you’re someone who appreciates staying somewhere that feels intentional rather than just functional, Hotel Justus delivers on that promise without being pretentious about it.

Boutique Hotel Justus Accommodations

Reviews of Boutique Hotel Justus

• Best place to stay in to explore old Riga – Dylan from Malta – 7 July 2025 (8/10)

  Very quiet area and friendly staff and a nice breakfast. Also they always cleaned our room to perfection
  
  What could be improved: The breakfast area was a bit small, when there are many people it is difficult to find a place to sit

• Would certainly recommend the property. Great stay thank you – Ruta from Australia – 7 July 2025 (10/10)

  Fabulous medieval feel to hotel. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great location quieter part of Old Riga.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing comes to mind

• Nice stuff, such a wonderful breakfast in very cozy restaurant with old town view. Large HD tv demonstrates calming and – Jelena from United States – 5 July 2025 (10/10)

  Nice surrounding, decorating style, window view

• Exceptional – Leenu from Vietnam – 2 July 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent location in Riga Old Town. Cute old house that is renovated and furnished very skillfully. We stayed in Junior Suite and had very large room with roof windows with a view of the Cathedral. Breakfast started at 7.30 am, but guests were allowed to take coffee from coffee machine before that. It was really good and we were very happy for this option.

• Beautiful Old City Setting w/ Some Age – David from United States – 23 June 2025 (8/10)

  Location, beautiful setting and rooms. Great breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Advertised A/C preset to only work after 27 Celsius/ 81 Fahrenheit. While how hot, had to have window open and listen to loud drunken party goers through the night. Hair dryer housing broken, bath light broken.

• Comfortable stay in Riga Old Town – Karina from United Kingdom – 18 June 2025 (10/10)

  Nice old style boutique hotel. Clean and comfortable rooms. We loved the selection at breakfast, it was so delicious! The hotel is also in a fantastic location, right in Riga Old Town.

• Exceptional – Elena from Spain – 18 June 2025 (10/10)

  Comfortable, clean, quiet, nice and friendly staff.

• Superb – Corina from Romania – 13 June 2025 (10/10)

  The position of the hotel is perfect, near the main attractions of the city, restaurants, bus station, but on a quiet street.
  I loved the breakfast, especially the salads .

• Everything great but the wifi – Mauro from Italy – 12 June 2025 (9/10)

  Everything but the wifi.
  Position? Perfect
  Ambiance? Great
  Staff? Extra kind and helpful
  Cleanliness? Optimal
  Breakfast? Very good
  Wifi? Ahem… Losing connection too often.
  
  What could be improved: The wifi was flaky

• Not just an accommodation but another attraction of Riga Old Town!☀️ – Ruzanna from Armenia – 10 June 2025 (10/10)

  It is really a special place to stay! The location is probably the best for Riga even considering only the Old town area it is still best located 🙂 A historical building, with amazing view from the window(room 201), nice old pieces of furniture and decors that give the right feeling for the place. Amazingly beautiful stairs and nice that the hosts also took care to have an elevator for the comfort of the guests with luggage or who just don't want to take the stairs)
  Breakfast was good. The eggs were prepared perfectly!) Hot dishes, porridge, plenty of fresh salads and veggies also there were authentic pancakes and appetizers prepared in local way, which was a nice touch:)
  Staff is very friendly, great and helpful people, thank you☀️
  
  What could be improved: I'm sure even if there are still things to improve on the way to perfection they will do that!
  Definitely recommended☀️

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