Elizabete Design Hotel

Hotel Description

So I’ve stayed at the Elizabete Design Hotel a few times now, and honestly, it’s one of those places that grows on you. When you first walk up to Elizabetes iela 27, you might think “wait, is this it?” because it’s tucked into this quieter stretch of the street – not right in the thick of Old Town chaos, but close enough that you can actually walk there without your feet screaming at you. The building itself has this understated elegance thing going on, which I guess fits the whole “design hotel” vibe they’re going for.

What really got me was the attention to detail inside. I mean, it’s a 3-star place, so you’re not getting marble everything, but they’ve clearly put thought into the spaces. The lobby has this warm, almost residential feel – like you’re staying at a well-traveled friend’s apartment rather than a generic hotel. My room was compact but clever, with these little design touches that actually made sense (decent lighting for reading, proper hooks for your coat, that sort of thing). The bathroom was surprisingly well-appointed for the price point, though I will say the shower pressure varies depending on what floor you’re on – learned that the hard way on my second visit.

Location-wise, you’re in a sweet spot that most tourists miss. You’ve got Vermanes Park literally two minutes away, which is perfect for morning coffee walks, and you’re close enough to Krasta iela that you can grab groceries or hit up some of the local spots without dealing with tourist prices. The tram connections are solid too – I never had trouble getting around the city, even during rush hour. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle (welcome to central Riga), but the staff actually knows the neighborhood well enough to point you toward the less obvious spots. Speaking of staff, they’re genuinely helpful without being overly formal – more like locals giving you tips than hotel employees reciting scripts. The 7.9 rating makes sense to me; it’s not luxury, but it’s thoughtful and comfortable in ways that matter when you’re actually living there for a few days. Plus, you know what? Sometimes it’s nice to stay somewhere that feels more authentic to the city rather than some international chain that could be anywhere.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $105. Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $105. Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $79. Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Very good – Matus from Slovakia – 19 April 2025 (8/10)

  Good location. Close to the city center. Private parking behind the property.
  
  What could be improved: Very noisy street, i had to sleep with earplugs.

• Superb – Joan from Spain – 11 November 2024 (9/10)

  Location and warm staff

• A few day stop during my vacation trip around Baltics – Janne from Finland – 15 September 2024 (8/10)

  Location was good, only 10-15 minute walk away from old town. Hotel was peaceful, and hotel room was nice and clean. Wifi worked well. For this cheap price, could not ask any better. Front door was locked when I arrived, but after calling the phone number, owner of the hotel came to open the door and I recieved a warm welcome. Pizzeria other side of the street had one of the best neapolitan pizzas I've ever had. Will come back again!

• Good – Veronika from Lithuania – 22 August 2024 (7/10)

  Great location, friendly owner, cozy.
  
  What could be improved: TV was not working, AC was old and had a strange smell when working. Parking is a bit tight.

• Everything could have been easily avoided – Vita from Lithuania – 21 August 2024 (8/10)

  The room is comfortable, perfect for spending the night.
  
  What could be improved: Like other hotel customers, I was stressed about the communication with the hotel owner. It was impossible to communicate in English, all questions were answered 'yes' even though I needed more extensive answers. Upon arrival at the hotel, everything was locked, after calling the specified number, the employee tried to dictate the door code for 10 minutes. Later, I had to fill out the questionnaire on my own, where there were also many questions to which I did not receive answers. I don't really understand why the owner doesn't just send self check-in instructions by message in Latvian, English and Russian? This would have greatly accelerated the whole process, because everything that happened caused a lot of stress and inconvenience.
  Also the internet was not working.
  The hotel itself is messy, bed linen and towels are left everywhere in reception and halls, it seemed like I was living in a cleaner's pantry.
  I read several weeks old reviews that the TV was not working, unfortunately it still hadn't been fixed at the time of my visit.

• Good – Daniel from United Kingdom – 9 October 2023 (7/10)

  The rooms had good amenities and were clean.
  
  What could be improved: The receptionist barely spoke English, and rarely ever could be found at the reception.

• Very good – Daniel from United Kingdom – 6 October 2023 (8/10)

  The hotel was very clean and had reasonably well equipped for a short stay
  
  What could be improved: There was rarely anyone at the reception, and the receptionist barely spoke English, making conversation extremely difficult

• Great stay in art noveau district! – Dennis from Netherlands – 2 August 2023 (9/10)

  Charming hotel, very clean, great location with beautiful art nouveau district around the corner and ~ 10 min walk to old town. Parking spot is a plus. Staff super friendly. Definitely recommended.
  
  What could be improved: Room could’ve used a pair of extra curtains to make it darker at night.

• Its good value for money – Jajati from Netherlands – 31 July 2023 (8/10)

  Like the location
  
  What could be improved: Towel length is too short

• Comfortable homely and charming – Clare from United Kingdom – 19 July 2023 (8/10)

  This is a lovely place to stay but not exactly a hôtel. ´There is no breakfast or night desk (you let yourself in) but it is charming, slightly outdated (in a nice way) and I really enjoyed my stay. It’s in a lovely part of town and there are plenty of near by cafés for breakfast. I recommend Buberts for omelettes, savoury pancakes, nice outdoor sitting area.

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