Buļļi

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me about Buļļi? The name literally means “bulls” in Latvian, and I was half-expecting some kind of rustic farm theme – but this little 3-star gem on Asnu iela is actually sophisticated in all the right ways. I mean, when you’re tucked away on a quiet residential street in Rīga, you don’t need to shout about it, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes this place work so well.

The location is one of those finds that makes you feel like you’ve discovered something the tour groups haven’t ruined yet. You’re about a 15-minute walk from Old Town (which sounds far but really isn’t – Rīga’s compact like that), and here’s the thing locals know: this puts you right in the sweet spot where you can actually sleep at night. No drunk tourists stumbling past your window at 3 AM, no overpriced tourist trap restaurants on every corner. Instead, you’ve got actual Latvian cafes within a block or two, and there’s this little grocery store practically next door that stays open late – trust me, you’ll appreciate that when you want to grab a bottle of wine and some local cheese without paying hotel bar prices. The tram connections are solid too, though I found myself walking most places because the neighborhood itself is pretty charming to wander through.

What really gets me about Buļļi is how they’ve managed to nail that 9.6 rating without trying too hard. The rooms aren’t huge – this is Europe, after all – but they’re thoughtfully designed with these little touches that show someone actually thought about how people live in a space. Good lighting (seriously, why do so many hotels mess this up?), decent water pressure, and windows that actually open, which is surprisingly rare these days. The staff genuinely seems to care about what they’re doing, and check-in was refreshingly straightforward – no upselling, no lengthy explanations of amenities I don’t need. They just handed me the key and asked if I had any questions. Sometimes that’s all you want, you know? The breakfast situation is solid too, nothing fancy but proper coffee and local options that actually taste like something. I stayed during what must have been a busy weekend in summer, and even then the common areas never felt crowded or rushed. There’s this quiet efficiency about the whole operation that makes you realize why people keep coming back – it’s the kind of place where everything just works without making a big deal about it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $141. Holiday Home with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Definetly we will come back again – Julia from Poland – 27 April 2025 (10/10)

  It’s super nice apartment close to the see and to the river. I truly loved it, peaceful, clean and it has everything you need.

• Overall the stay was excellent – Ieva from Lithuania – 25 June 2024 (10/10)

  The place itself is beyond amazing. Everything what possible could be needed is in the facility, place is modern, clean. Sauna is a good way to spend an evening 🙂 Hosts are extremely nice and helpful!
  
  What could be improved: Property shares same yard with hosts house, so sometimes there’s lack of privacy

• Superb – Zolija from United Kingdom – 8 November 2023 (9/10)

  Everything was good, nature, location, interior. Clean and comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: a very weak Wi-Fi signal was a problem for us.

• Well impressed and great value for money – Willem from Latvia – 5 June 2023 (10/10)

  The cosyness of the cottage. All amenaties where there that one could need and more. Great location, great host, and in all honesty, if it had one more room, I would love my personal residance to look exactly the same.
  
  What could be improved: The fact that we had to leave….

• Very good – Andra from Estonia – 5 July 2024 (8/10)

  Nice small house with sauna and bbq. Parking right in front of the house under a roof. Beach is also close. Our dog was welcome and liked running around the garden.
  
  What could be improved: It is quite dark in the sauna and some products were low on stock(dishwasher soap).

• Pleasant – Maarja-liisa from Estonia – 2 August 2022 (6/10)

  A cosy house, a pleasant family. A beautiful sandy beach was located further away.
  
  What could be improved: The accommodation is located in a residential area, in the courtyard of the family, right next to the residential building – there is no complete privacy. Booking.com photos do not correspond to the real situation (recommendation to the family to update the photo gallery), there was also a river view in the additional information, but to see the river, you had to walk from the street between the houses. Active air traffic and noise above the house due to the nearby airport.

• Exceptional – Kairit from Estonia – 1 July 2025 (10/10)

  Väga hubane ja mõnus kohake. Lastele oli palju tegevust ja ise sai samuti hästi aega veeta. Saun ja grillimise võimalus oli väga hea lisa. Köögis oli ka kõik vajalik olemas. Pererahvas oli väga sõbralik. Väga kahju oli ära minna. Kõik oli suurepärane.

• Exceptional – Deniss from Latvia – 23 June 2025 (10/10)

  Всё понравилось!

• Superb – Maria from Estonia – 21 April 2025 (9/10)

  Уединённое место. Идеально для пары, но можно разместиться и с детьми. Красивый лес вокруг. В доме все необходимое для проживания на несколько дней.

• Exceptional – Kaspars from Latvia – 8 September 2024 (10/10)

  Tīra un skaista mājiņa. Lieliska lokacija. Un protams, ka īpašs pluss par saunu.

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