Dante? No, it’s Dunte!

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “Dante? No, it’s Dunte!” I thought someone was being cheeky with the name, but it actually makes perfect sense once you’re standing on Duntes iela. This 3-star spot sits right in the heart of Riga’s newer district, and while it’s not going to blow you away with luxury (that 7.2 rating is pretty fair), there’s something refreshingly straightforward about the place that I actually appreciated.

The location is what really works here – you’re basically a stone’s throw from the Daugava River, and if you’re into that whole modern Riga vibe, this is your sweet spot. I mean, you’ve got the National Library (locals call it the “Castle of Light”) within walking distance, and honestly, the area feels way more livable than touristy, which I found kind of refreshing after dealing with Old Town crowds. The staff seemed genuinely surprised when I pronounced the street name correctly – apparently most visitors butcher it completely. Check-in was smooth enough, though the lobby’s got that slightly tired early-2000s business hotel feel that screams “we’ve seen better days but we’re hanging in there.”

What surprised me was how quiet it gets at night, considering you’re not exactly in the suburbs. The rooms are… well, they’re rooms. Clean, functional, decent WiFi that actually worked when I needed to upload photos. The shower had proper pressure, which honestly matters more than thread count when you’ve been walking around all day. Parking was easier than I expected – there’s street parking that doesn’t cost a fortune, and the neighborhood feels safe enough to walk around after dark. You know what I appreciated most? The windows actually open, and in summer that matters because the AC is sort of hit-or-miss. The breakfast situation is pretty standard continental fare, but the coffee’s decent and they had local honey, which felt like a nice touch. If you’re planning to stay here during White Nights season (June-ish), book early because this area fills up with people who want to be near the cultural sites without paying Old Town prices. It’s not going to be your Instagram-worthy luxury experience, but sometimes you just need a solid, no-nonsense place to crash while you explore the city – and Dunte delivers exactly that.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $53. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• nice – Satu from Finland – 24 October 2024 (8/10)

  Good location, the host was helpful and really friendly. The apartment was cozy, the apartment had everything you needed, excellent value for money.
  
  What could be improved: it was a bit difficult to find the apartment door, but Ieva had made comprehensive instruction. traffic sounds heard clearly

• Good value for money if you don't expect anything luxurious. Especially good for dog people. – Katri from Finland – 13 November 2023 (7/10)

  Cosy apartment, and it was very much like expected. Warm. Didn't use wifi, but it's there, I think. Great place if travelling with dogs as there was a park closeby.
  
  What could be improved: Corridors and building outside look quite dirty and shabby, luckily the inside was so much better! Bathroom smelled mouldy, so if you have asthma don't come here. I didn't like to find someone's food in the fridge, on the plate.
  
  It was also a bit noisy, both upstairs neighbours and traffic outside. Also a drunken neighbour complained about our car being parked in the backyard. Lack of microwave oven was unexpected.

• Convenient – John from Greece – 14 April 2025 (7/10)

  The Host 😉

• Nice, calm and very cozy place where we got more than we did expect. – Ivana from Czech Republic – 24 December 2023 (10/10)

  Very nice place, very kind owners! Lady Ieva made everything to make us feel like home.

• Good – Larisa from Ireland – 16 January 2024 (7/10)

  Квартира чистая,хозяйка очень приветливая.
  
  What could be improved: Нет микроволновой печи,для туристов это важно.Готовить не хочется,а с собой готовую еду не купишь,В квартире не хватает света,очень тусклые лампочки.

• Good – Tetiana from Ukraine – 23 December 2023 (7/10)

  Плюс: Хозяйку просили передать пару предметов для пользования( что не хватало на период пребывания)- все передала.
  
  What could be improved: Бюджетный вариант на пару ночей. На длительный срок оставаться не сильно комфортно. Стиральная машина есть, но бельё сушить негде. Не сильно предусмотрено, что будут готовить еду. Посуды по минимуму. Микроволновки нет.
  В ванной сыро. Две кровати в комнате, но одна больше предназначена для складывания на ней одежды, т.к. скрипит от малейшего к ней прикосновения. Шкаф есть, но он больше для интерьера. Одежду туда не сложить.

• Хорошее соотношение цены и качества – Valeria from Finland – 12 October 2023 (7/10)

  Очень хорошая цена для Риги, в то время как знакомые потратили 600-700 евро за 20 дней, я потратила всего около 400. Хорошее местоположение, совсем рядом регулярно ходят автобусы и троллейбусы до центра, куда ехать всего минут 15. В пяти минутах ходьбы есть дорогой торговый центр, а всего в двух остановках большой продуктовый магазин. На вид квартира неплохая, уютная, отремонтированная. Очень отзывчивая и приятная хозяйка, со всем помогала на протяжении всего визита и дала множество советов, осталось хорошее впечатление. В целом выглядит как на фотографиях.
  
  What could be improved: Очень старый дом, подъезд которого сделан будто бы из картона. В подъезде очень много пауков-сенокосцев, и в самой квартире к сожалению тоже достаточно. Не советую это место людям с боязнью пауков. Дом находится рядом с проезжей частью, из-за чего в нём слышен шум автомобилей, особенно когда открыты окна. В ванной есть проблемы с влажностью, но в целом она отремонтированная и неплохая. Посуда была плоховато помыта. Если вам важно хорошо сэкономить, за такую цену на минусы в принципе можно закрыть глаза.

• Schöner Kurzurlaub – Kotte from Germany – 24 December 2023 (9/10)

  Gute Anbindung an den Nahverkehr in die Innenstadt,
  geräumig, schnelles Internet und gemütlich

• Passable – Inara from United Kingdom – 11 June 2024 (5/10)

  What could be improved: Не было убрано.У постельного белья не приятный запах

• Tragedia – Patrycja from Poland – 20 May 2025 (1/10)

  Nic
  
  What could be improved: Nieprzyjemny zapach I wejście i brudno

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