Boutique Hotel Monte Kristo

Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to the Boutique Hotel Monte Kristo on Kalēju iela, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The street itself is one of those charming cobblestone lanes in Riga’s Old Town that feels like you’ve stepped back a few centuries, but the hotel’s entrance has this subtle modern sophistication that immediately caught my attention. You know what I mean? It’s not trying too hard to be boutique-y, which actually makes it feel more authentic.

The thing about staying right here on Kalēju Street is that you’re literally in the thick of medieval Riga, but – and this surprised me – it’s not nearly as touristy-crazy as some of the main squares. You can walk to Town Hall Square in about three minutes, but at night it’s actually pretty peaceful. The rooms themselves have this interesting mix of exposed brick and contemporary design that works better than it sounds on paper. I mean, the beds are genuinely comfortable (sometimes you never know with these historic building conversions), and the bathrooms are surprisingly spacious for a building this old. The Wi-Fi is solid too, which matters if you’re trying to work or just upload photos without wanting to throw your phone across the room.

What really sets this place apart, though, is how the staff actually knows the neighborhood. When I asked about dinner recommendations, the front desk guy didn’t just hand me a generic list – he asked what I was in the mood for and steered me toward this incredible little Latvian place two streets over that I never would have found otherwise. The 8.1 rating honestly feels about right; it’s not perfect (the elevator is tiny and makes these interesting sounds, and street-facing rooms can get a bit of noise from late-night revelers), but there’s something genuinely welcoming about the whole experience. The breakfast isn’t huge, but it’s fresh and local, and you can sit by the windows watching Riga wake up over your coffee. If you’re someone who wants to be right in the heart of the Old Town but doesn’t want to feel like you’re staying in a tourist trap, this is your spot. Plus, there’s actually decent parking nearby – which, trust me, is not something you can say about most places in this part of the city.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $83. Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $83. Economy Double Room without Window with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $83. Economy Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $85. Economy Twin Room with Roof Windows with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $93. Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $93. Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $108. Junior Suite with Spa Bath with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $127. Suite with Sauna with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $105. Triple Room with 3 single beds for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Nice stay – Graeme from Australia – 10 July 2025 (8/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Bed sheets and covers

• Perfect place to explore old Riga – Christian from Australia – 9 July 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent location, friendly staff, exactly as advertised, good breakfast
  
  What could be improved: Wifi connection was very intermittent and not reliable in our room

• overall pleasant stay even for us- Latvians (yes, we are picky and spoiled 😆 – Kaleja from Latvia – 29 June 2025 (9/10)

  The location and good price for accommodation for three ladies with breakfast ( we could take breakfast and eat out in the terrace what was good idea! 👍)
  Unfortunately the elevator doesn’t go directly to our room, we needed to walk more steps ; one lady had back surgery and it made a little bit worried.
  But overall pleasant stay even for us- Latvians (yes, we are picky and spoiled 😆
  
  What could be improved: Unfortunately the elevator doesn’t go directly to our room, we needed to walk more steps ; one lady had back surgery and it made a little bit worried.

• Superb – Claire from United States – 25 June 2025 (9/10)

  Very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast (they have salads!). Comfortable bed, and the sheets didn't smell like perfume (in most hotels they do, and I have to use my own linens). The location is perfect for what I was doing in Riga this time.
  
  What could be improved: The bed was a little more narrow than I'm used to.

• Very good – Ralf from Germany – 22 June 2025 (8/10)

  Location between downtown and railway station. 24/7 reception service with very friendly staff.
  
  What could be improved: Our room was quite small, which was ok for one night.

• Great for a short stay, especially if you need to be close to the station. – George from Australia – 3 June 2025 (8/10)

  Close to the train station and just on the edge of the old town. Our room was small but adequate. We had no noise at night. The staff are really friendly and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast room is a little tight & can be crowded at peak times.

• Very good – Yuri from Israel – 3 June 2025 (8/10)

  The location was superb, specially for those who travel from the bus station.
  
  What could be improved: Again, its location, friendly staff and good breakfast.

• eould stay there again with no compunctions – Robert from United States – 23 May 2025 (8/10)

  location was great; it was not a boring, soulless hotel but had some character. everything worked, staff was helpful and pleasant.
  
  What could be improved: happened to be construction nearby, bad luck

• Excellent value for money in old town – Ieva from United Kingdom – 18 May 2025 (8/10)

  Central location, good selection for breakfast, air con in all rooms, feels like staying in an old manor
  
  What could be improved: Dated

• a charming, homely place to rest away from busy life – an excellent position for the traveller – Mills from United Kingdom – 29 April 2025 (9/10)

  LOCATION for the traveller, just a fifteen minute walk from the main bus station or eight from the airport bus (22) bus stop. Easy to find.
  CHARACTER a quirky, comfortable homely feel to the place
  BREAKFAST an adequate buffet of hot and cold foods, including salads (my wife enjoyed those particularly), pancakes, and porridge
  
  What could be improved: room 331 has a double bed but there are less than twelve inches between the bed frame and the walls on either side. Also, the bed is as low as a futon so it is VERY hard to get up and out of the bed itself. The room was clean and comfortable and the bathroom delightful

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