Janne Hotel

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Janne Hotel on Pilsoņu iela, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best discoveries are the ones that surprise you. This little gem sits right in the heart of Rīga, and I mean actually in the heart of it, not in some business district they try to pass off as “central.”

The thing about Pilsoņu iela is that it’s one of those streets where real life happens – you’ve got locals grabbing coffee at the corner café, kids walking to school, and it’s just… authentic, you know? The hotel itself has this understated charm that grows on you. The lobby isn’t trying too hard to impress anyone, which I actually appreciated after staying at places that feel like they’re auditioning for a design magazine. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – no upselling, no complicated explanations about amenities I’ll never use. The staff genuinely seemed to care about whether I found everything okay, and honestly, that’s rarer than it should be.

What really sold me on this place was the attention to small details that actually matter. The rooms are clean without that sterile hotel smell (you know the one), and the beds are properly comfortable – not too soft, not like sleeping on a board. The windows are decent quality, so even though you’re in the city, you’re not dealing with street noise all night. I mean, you’ll hear some activity during the day, but that’s part of staying somewhere real instead of a sanitized bubble. The breakfast situation is solid too – nothing fancy, but they do a proper spread with local touches that you won’t find at the chain hotels.

Here’s what I think makes Janne Hotel work so well: it’s unpretentious. You’re a 10-minute walk from Old Town, but you’re not paying Old Town prices or dealing with tourist crowds right outside your door. The Daugava River is close enough for morning walks, and if you want to explore beyond the typical tourist spots, you’re perfectly positioned. The neighborhood has that lived-in feel that makes you understand what Rīga is actually like, not just what it looks like in guidebooks. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle (like everywhere in this part of the city), but the hotel staff knows the area and can point you toward the best options.

The 8.5 rating makes complete sense once you’ve stayed here – it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but what it does, it does well. You’re getting genuine value without the pretense, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need. If you’re the type of traveler who cares more about experiencing a place than just checking boxes, Janne Hotel gets it right.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $63. Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $63. Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $74. Comfort Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $85. Superior Suite with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $52. Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Exceptional – Zafarullah from Pakistan – 24 June 2025 (10/10)

  Nice and clean room, and polite staff.

• Exceptional – Liza from United Kingdom – 8 June 2025 (10/10)

  The receptionist was really lovely and very welcoming. The room was quirky and clean, the bed was comfy and just what I needed for a good night's sleep. Would definitely stay here again 🙂

• Nice small hotel with reasonable price 🙂 – Triin from Estonia – 22 May 2025 (10/10)

  Friendly staff, good price.

• good value for the price – Anna from Czech Republic – 20 May 2025 (8/10)

  nice staff, very close to the centre, clean, amazing value for price
  
  What could be improved: everyone can look into your windows so you have to always have curtains down, low water pressure in the shower, ants in the room

• Nice stay – Alexandra from Latvia – 9 April 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was clean and very cozy. Individual style of the room. Warm floors which is a huge plus for no season.
  
  What could be improved: –

• You get what you pay for, a 3 star hotel. – Aleksejs from Malta – 4 April 2025 (10/10)

  Perfect location, top notch room decorations, clean bathroom.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing, everything was good.

• Exceptional – Egle from Lithuania – 2 March 2025 (10/10)

  Nice and helpful service, cozy rooms, clean

• Brilliant – Rhidian from United Kingdom – 26 February 2025 (10/10)

  Great location, staff were exceptionally helpful
  
  What could be improved: No milk with tea 😁

• Fantastic staff and location – Rhidian from United Kingdom – 26 February 2025 (10/10)

  Extremely warm and comfortable
  
  What could be improved: Nothing really

• Perfect for short stay in Riga – Milvydė from Lithuania – 10 February 2025 (9/10)

  We really liked that rooms were themed – it’s very unique! The rooms were clean and beds comfy. They are pet friendly and in our room was good noise cancelling. The hotel staff also very friendly. For our travel purposes, the location was great (in less crowdy part of the city, not far from airport)
  
  What could be improved: In twin room it was bit loud in the morning (as if someone did workout on the second floor).

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