Hestia Hotel Draugi

Hotel Description

I stumbled across Hestia Hotel Draugi completely by accident — well, sort of by accident. I was wandering around Vecrīga looking for somewhere decent to stay that wouldn’t break the bank, and honestly, this place caught my eye because it’s tucked right there on Mārstaļu iela, which is basically a stone’s throw from all the good stuff without being right in the middle of the tourist chaos.

The building itself has this interesting thing going on where it feels historic but not dusty, you know? Like they actually thought about keeping the character instead of just slapping modern fixtures everywhere and calling it a day. What really got me was walking in and realizing how quiet it was — I mean, you’re literally minutes from the Town Hall Square and Dome Cathedral, but somehow the street noise just doesn’t penetrate. The staff at check-in were actually helpful too, not just going through the motions. They knew their stuff about the neighborhood, which is rarer than it should be.

Here’s what I appreciated most: the rooms are genuinely comfortable without trying too hard to impress. The beds are proper beds, not those weird European singles pushed together, and the bathrooms have decent water pressure — honestly, after a few hotel disappointments, these details matter more than fancy lobby chandeliers. The breakfast situation is solid too, though I’d skip it if you’re the type who needs to try every local café (and trust me, there are some great ones within a five-minute walk). Parking can be a bit of a puzzle in this part of Rīga, but they’ll sort you out with options that won’t have you circling the block for twenty minutes.

What really sets this place apart is the location intelligence, if that makes sense. You’re close enough to walk to Līvu Square for dinner, hit up the Art Nouveau district if you’re into architecture, or just wander the cobblestone streets without feeling like you need to plan every move. But when you want to retreat from all the sightseeing, it actually feels like a retreat. The 8.6 rating makes sense to me — it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town, but it gets the fundamentals right in a way that makes you want to come back next time you’re in Rīga.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $107. Small Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $112. Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $112. Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $137. Superior Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $137. Superior Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $150. Standard Quadruple Room (4 adults) with 4 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $162. Studio with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $179. Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Very good – Peirce from Canada – 9 July 2025 (8/10)

  Spacious room in good old town location (although noisy). Staff were helpful and breakfast was sufficient.
  
  What could be improved: The beds were hard and felt worn. The area of old town is very noisy at night. We reserved parking for one night and the reservation was forgotten, limited parking options if this would happen again.

• Nice hotel at a good location with good services and connections nearby – Jonathan from Finland – 8 July 2025 (8/10)

  The central location is really good in the historic old town and it's easy to reach other areas by walking from here. The breakfast was really good, the staff was really helpful and there are plenty of services, bars and restaurants around.
  
  What could be improved: The location in the historic old town can be a double-edged sword because there are a lot of bars around and people in the streets might get noisy in the night. This is just a heads-up, not a real complaint.

• Lovely hotel, great location, very good value and wonderful breakfast. – Norma from Ireland – 7 July 2025 (10/10)

  Hotel Draugi was wonderful. The room was very clean, the staff were lovely and the breakfast was great. It was great value for money and in a very central location. I would definitely recommend it.

• Exceptional – Vita from United Kingdom – 6 July 2025 (10/10)

  Friendly staff , clean rooms , excellent breakfast , beautiful location
  
  What could be improved: N/a

• Great hotel-would stay again! – Lynsey from United States – 2 July 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, delicious breakfast (with all food identified and allergens clearly labelled-several vegan and vegetarian options)! Helpful staff, fair price. We were on the courtyard side and didn't have any noise issues.
  
  What could be improved: It would have been great if the light didn't come into the room in the morning. There were blinds and drapes covering the blinds, but the drapes weren't thick enough.

• Convenient location in Old Town – Uzair from United States – 2 July 2025 (8/10)

  Location is close to shops, cafes, restaurants and walking distance to historical sites. Good breakfast.
  
  What could be improved: Can be a little noisy from the street in front of the hotel.

• Very good – Naveed from United Arab Emirates – 29 June 2025 (8/10)

  good location, good breakfast, good staff

• Superb – Hakan from Turkey – 28 June 2025 (9/10)

  Four single beds in the spacious room worked well

• Excellent stay in Riga – Gilles from Canada – 24 June 2025 (10/10)

  Friendly and helpful front desk staff; Good size, clean, modern room and washroom. Centrally located in Old Town. Plenty of restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Superb breakfast buffet with excellent coffee machine.

• Exceptional – Lira from Canada – 24 June 2025 (10/10)

  Breakfast was spectacular, the best one I had in a hotel. There is also a nice lounge area decorated to match the style of the old city. The room is relatively small, although it is perfect for sleep and leave arrangement. The bathroom is clean and looks like it was recently renovated.

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