Forums Boutique Hotel

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Forums Boutique Hotel? The location is absolutely perfect, but not in that generic “convenient location” way every hotel claims. I mean, you’re literally on Valņu iela, which puts you right in the sweet spot between Old Town’s cobblestone chaos and the more livable parts of central Riga. Walk five minutes one way and you’re dodging tour groups at the Town Hall Square – walk five minutes the other way and you’re grabbing coffee with actual Latvians at places tourists never find. The building itself has this understated elegance that feels authentically Rīga, not like someone tried to recreate a boutique hotel from Pinterest.

The rooms are honestly well-thought-out, and I appreciate that they didn’t go overboard with the “boutique” concept. You get quality without the pretension – good linens, proper lighting for actually reading, and bathrooms that make sense (you’d be surprised how many hotels mess this up). The staff actually knows the neighborhood, too. When I asked about dinner recommendations, the guy at the front desk didn’t just hand me a tourist pamphlet – he told me about this little Georgian place around the corner that locals love, and mentioned which tram to take to get to the central market early before it gets crowded. That kind of local knowledge is worth its weight in gold when you’re trying to experience a city properly.

What really sells this place for me is how it feels like a home base rather than just a place to crash. The common areas have this lived-in quality – not overly designed, just comfortable. I spent a couple mornings there with coffee and my laptop, and it never felt like I was hogging space or being watched by staff. The 8.6 rating makes complete sense because while it’s not flashy enough to be a 9+, there’s literally nothing to complain about. Parking can be a bit tricky on the street, but honestly, that’s just Riga for you – and you’re close enough to everything that you might not even need a car. The neighborhood gets delightfully quiet at night, which is perfect if you’re someone who actually wants to sleep rather than party until dawn. If you’re looking for a place that feels like you’re staying in the real Riga rather than some sanitized tourist bubble, Forums Boutique Hotel gets it right without trying too hard.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $99. Economy Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $109. Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $113. Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $124. Premium Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $129. Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) with 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $222. Premium Quadruple Room with 1 sofa bed and 2 large double beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Nice hotel, centrally located, very clean – Rachel from United States – 10 July 2025 (9/10)

  Nice hotel, centrally located, attentive concierge

• Perfect weekend getaway – Barbara from United Kingdom – 1 July 2025 (10/10)

  We couldn't of chosen a better location. Perfect for old town and new town. Easy to get to trains and buses. Nothing to complain about at all. Would highly recommend and at a very good price that included a very good varied breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Great value, great location hotel – Roberto from United States – 28 June 2025 (10/10)

  Staff was very friendly and helpful! Excellent breakfast and location was perfect.
  
  What could be improved: Room was small, I can barely open my luggage.

• Good value and recommended – Ana from Brazil – 21 June 2025 (8/10)

  Nicely decorated, located at the old town , good breakfast
  
  What could be improved: Being close to à train station is good and bad at the same time : noisy , some weird people on the street,

• Friends vacation – Catherine from United States – 19 June 2025 (10/10)

  On the edge but close to everything! A few blocks from the old town center, the huge indoor and outdoor market and less then a block to catch the bus to the airport. It’s clean and updated. The breakfast was small but everything was fresh and tasty! I would stay here again.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Tammy from Germany – 18 June 2025 (10/10)

  Location was perfect.

• Great location. – Lucian from Romania – 8 June 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent location, close to old city and to bus stations as well. Good breakfast and good coffee!
  
  What could be improved: they changed the shampoo 🙁 with not such a good pleasing one 🙂

• Very good – Ke from United States – 8 June 2025 (8/10)

  Easy access from airport via bus22 following hotel instructions

• Great location, nice rooms, tasty breakfast – Terka from Czech Republic – 8 June 2025 (9/10)

  Clean and comfy rooms. Classic room was really nice and economy was fine.
  Breakfast was really tasty.
  
  What could be improved: There is little but noisy from outside, but you ate city center and Riga is energic city. We dont need new towels every day (we have them on shower consteuction, not on floor).

• An excellent and comfortable base to explore Riga – Louis from Canada – 7 June 2025 (9/10)

  The location is perfect for exploring Riga on foot.
  
  What could be improved: They didn’t have an extra phone charger for guests but I was able to find one in the shop directly across the street.

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