Old Riga Boutique Hotel “Vecriga”

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Vecriga? The moment you walk through those doors on Gleznotāju, you’re hit with this warm, honeyed smell of old wood mixed with something floral – turns out they’ve got these gorgeous arrangements in the lobby that actually smell like something, not those fake hotel flowers. The building itself is this beautiful old thing that’s been converted perfectly – I mean, you can tell it’s got history in its bones, but they haven’t gone overboard with the “ye olde” stuff that makes some boutique places feel like museums.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to be right in the thick of Old Town without dealing with the absolute chaos of the main tourist drags. Gleznotāju is just tucked back enough that you’re not hearing drunk groups stumbling past at 2 AM (trust me, this matters in Riga), but you’re literally a two-minute walk from Town Hall Square and maybe five minutes to the Daugava riverfront. I actually discovered this great little coffee place – Coffee Nation – just around the corner on Meistaru that the front desk guy recommended, and it became my morning ritual. The staff there really knows their neighborhood, which you don’t always get at boutique hotels.

What impressed me most was how they’ve balanced the historic charm with actual modern comfort. The rooms have these gorgeous exposed beams and thick walls that keep things quiet, but the Wi-Fi is fast, the shower pressure is excellent, and – this is key – the heating works properly. I visited in March when Riga was still pretty chilly, and some of those old buildings can be drafty nightmares, but not here. The beds are proper quality too, not those rock-hard European mattresses that leave you feeling like you wrestled a bear. Honestly, the only minor complaint I had was that the elevator is tiny and a bit slow, but that’s pretty standard for converted historic buildings, and the stairs are actually quite beautiful if you don’t mind the climb. Check-in was smooth, though they do get busy around 3 PM when everyone’s arriving, so maybe aim for later in the afternoon if you can. The 8.3 rating feels about right – it’s not trying to be a luxury palace, but it absolutely nails what it is: a genuinely charming, well-run boutique spot that makes you feel like you’re staying somewhere special without the pretension.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $85. Classic Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $87. Classic Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Superb – Steven from Switzerland – 25 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great beds !

• Lovely hotel – Wayne from United Kingdom – 23 June 2025 (8/10)

  Room was lovely and so was the bathroom.
  
  What could be improved: Staff sleeping on nights…I have to be honest here…came out yawning 🥱

• Superb – Andrew from United Kingdom – 14 June 2025 (9/10)

  Location

• Good – Kertu from Estonia – 13 June 2025 (7/10)

  It was nice and cozy.

• Welcoming hotel, clean and comfortable. Helpful and very polite staff. Recommended. – Steven from United Kingdom – 9 June 2025 (9/10)

  Interesting property tucked away down a side street but very close to city centre snd the square full of cafes and bars.
  
  What could be improved: It was all good.

• We are very grateful to the team – we really enjoy our stay! – Rimantas from Lithuania – 25 April 2025 (9/10)

  Breakfast was ok. Location – everything was close. Historical environment. We really enjoyed the place.
  
  What could be improved: We've asked to fix tv, it was fixed. Nothing else.

• Everything was fabulous. – Philip from United Kingdom – 25 March 2025 (9/10)

  Clean and charming, well located
  
  What could be improved: All good

• Superb – Alexandra from Latvia – 20 March 2025 (9/10)

  The location was fantastic.
  
  What could be improved: The restaurant was too expensive. However the '"order out " menu was very reasonable, although it was more like fancy Italian fast food, but great price for what it was.

• Great hotel, location. Breakfast was not at the highest quality – Sergejs from United Kingdom – 18 March 2025 (9/10)

  Great hotel, location. Breakfast was not at the highest quality, however, pancakes were tasty and freshly made. Good sleep in general.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast could be better

• Very good – Phil from United Kingdom – 1 March 2025 (8/10)

  Great location to see the sights

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