Hotel Gutenbergs

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Hotel Gutenbergs? It’s literally sitting right on Doma Laukums – that’s Cathedral Square for those keeping track – which honestly makes you feel like you’re staying inside a postcard of Old Town Riga. I mean, step outside and you’re face-to-face with the massive Riga Cathedral, plus you can actually hear the bells throughout the day (don’t worry, they’re not obnoxious at night). The building itself has this really solid, historical feel – it’s been around since the 1800s and they’ve done a nice job keeping that old-world charm without making it feel like you’re sleeping in a museum.

The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star place, though I’ll be honest – some face the square with amazing views, others look into the courtyard which is quieter but not exactly scenic. The staff actually knows their stuff about the city, which is refreshing. They pointed me toward Vecrīga (the Old Town) walking routes that tourists usually miss, and when I asked about decent coffee that wasn’t tourist-trap pricing, they directed me to a spot on Kalķu Street that locals actually use. The breakfast situation is pretty good – nothing fancy, but they do this local black bread that’s actually worth trying, and the coffee doesn’t taste like it came from a machine that’s been sitting around since 2015.

What really works about this place is the location factor – and I don’t mean that in the generic “convenient location” way. You’re literally a two-minute walk from the House of the Blackheads, maybe five minutes to the Freedom Monument, and the cobblestone streets branch out in every direction from right outside your door. The 8.4 rating makes sense when you consider you’re getting decent comfort in a spot where most hotels are either budget hostels or those massive chain places that could be anywhere. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle since you’re in the heart of everything, but the hotel has arrangements with nearby lots – just ask when you book. The area gets pretty lively during summer evenings with street performers and café crowds, but it settles down by 10 PM or so. If you’re planning to explore Riga properly and want to feel like you’re actually staying in the historic center rather than just visiting it, Hotel Gutenbergs delivers on that front without breaking the bank or making you compromise too much on comfort.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $99. Superior Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $114. Double Room in the Old Part with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $114. Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $114. Business Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $114. Economy Room – Lower Ground Floor with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $118. Junior Suite with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $118. Standard Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $123. Standard Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $109. Standard Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Perfect location, nice stay – Tanja from Austria – 4 July 2025 (9/10)

  Good breakfast buffet, clean room. Amazing location in old town, easy to get to all places of interest within a few minutes walking. If you don‘t need room cleaning, you get a voucher for a drink on the roof terrace. It was hot when we were there so we really enjoyed the AC in the room
  
  What could be improved: Service during breakfast was slow. Only one pillow per bed

• Superb – Andrew from United Kingdom – 29 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, very friendly and helpful staff and great value for money

• Excellent location for the old city. Would recommend. – Colette from United Kingdom – 26 June 2025 (9/10)

  Breakfast was excellent – had everything you could need to start your day.
  
  What could be improved: No decent lounge area for guests. The rooftop bar was a restaurant rather than a bar/lounge.

• A comfortable stay with friendly staff. – Heather from United Kingdom – 7 June 2025 (8/10)

  Very good location, perfect for getting around the old town. Friendly and helpful reception staff. Tucked away behind the main square so quieter at night.
  Excellent restaurant on the 5th floor is a must for dinner with very good food and views. Breakfast had a wide choice of buffet and attentive staff. Good shower and plenty of hot water. Clean room.
  
  What could be improved: Only a very small area in reception to sit if you didn’t want to be in your room. The bed was very low and the bathroom very small. Because the building is so old the bedroom felt musty but I was glad to be on the 2nd floor as some rooms are below street level.

• Very good – Martyna from United Kingdom – 3 June 2025 (8/10)

  The location was excellent
  Breakfast had very good selection
  Bathroom nice and clean
  
  What could be improved: Bed very uncomfortable

• Very nice hotel in an historic building. – Malinda from United States – 28 May 2025 (8/10)

  Great breakfast. Location couldn't be better. The building is quite old (history), so there were some unusual parts of the building. However, they were actually very cool.
  
  What could be improved: Larger bathroom would have been better.
  Refrigerator didn't work.

• Excellent stay at Hotel Gutenbergs – Julia from United Kingdom – 27 May 2025 (9/10)

  Friendly staff, very clean , traditional hotel with breakfast included.
  Excellent shower!!
  The location was excellent for exploring the beautiful old town of Riga.
  
  What could be improved: The room was a little small but we had everything that we needed . There was plenty of storage.

• Handsome hotel in a great location – Gail from United Kingdom – 25 May 2025 (8/10)

  The hotel is very handsome with lovely olde world furnishings. The room had good facilities and was very comfy. The location was great, just tucked away in a lane opposite Riga cathedral, right at the entrance to the old town. There is a very stylish restaurant with great views and nice wines on the fifth floor. The restaurant staff were attentive and dining there was a very enjoyable experience.
  
  What could be improved: The reception staff all seemed to be very young and a bit gormless. Breakfast, although included, was served quite late (from 8am) so unfortunately I wasn't able to avail of it during my stay, as I had to be up and out early both days. However, thankfully there was a fridge and kettle in the bedroom, so it was relatively easy to store and prepare your own breakfast.

• Excellent old world hotel with attentive staff, great breakfast buffet and great location – Deborah from United States – 21 May 2025 (8/10)

  Incredible breakfast buffet. Very friendly and attentive staff. Hotel has a lot of old world character but is updated for modern comforts. Our bathroom was great, newly renovated with great tub and bidet. Excellent location in old town.
  
  What could be improved: Our room was a little dark with only one side window.

• Guten … – Douglas from United Kingdom – 19 May 2025 (7/10)

  Great location for start and finish of marathon – two minutes!!! And bang in the centre of the historical centre.
  
  What could be improved: I was on second floor where a couch and chairs were positioned. Problem? Group gathered, as they were entitled to, but were noisy! Hotel should look into this as ample public space elsewhere.

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