Primo Hotel

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Primo Hotel? It’s tucked away on Nometņu iela in this surprisingly quiet residential pocket of Rīga that most tourists never stumble across. I mean, you’re still only about fifteen minutes from Old Town, but there’s something refreshing about staying somewhere that feels more like a neighborhood than a tourist trap. The building itself has that solid Soviet-era bones thing going on – honestly, it could look pretty stark from the outside, but they’ve done this clever thing with warm lighting and some greenery that makes it feel welcoming rather than institutional.

The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 3-star place, but here’s the thing – they actually get the details right. The beds are properly comfortable (I’m picky about this), the wifi doesn’t cut out every five minutes like some places I’ve stayed, and the bathrooms have decent water pressure. Nothing fancy, but everything works. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night – Nometņu iela doesn’t get much traffic, so you’re not dealing with that constant city hum that keeps you up. The staff at reception genuinely seem to know the city well too, which is rarer than you’d think. They pointed me toward this little café about three blocks away that I never would’ve found otherwise, and gave me the real scoop on which tram lines to avoid during rush hour.

Location-wise, you’re in an interesting spot – close enough to walk to some of Rīga’s less touristy gems (there’s a great market about ten minutes away that locals actually use), but far enough out that you get a feel for how the city really functions. The 8.1 rating makes sense to me – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any nasty surprises. I stayed there during shoulder season in October, and honestly, it felt like discovering a little secret. The kind of place where you get good value, sleep well, and leave feeling like you actually experienced the city rather than just passing through it. Plus, parking is way easier in this area if you’re driving – something you’ll definitely appreciate if you’ve ever tried to find a spot near the cathedral on a weekend.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $72. Twin Room with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $75. Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $106. Deluxe Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $83. Family Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $100. Quadruple Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $55. Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Good place to stay – Brian from United Kingdom – 7 July 2025 (9/10)

  Value for money compared to the rest of Riga. A short distance from the centre but very well served by public transport. Good selection for breakfast
  
  What could be improved: Nothing not to like. Mine was a 4 night stay and I will happily return

• Superb – Sharma from Finland – 2 July 2025 (9/10)

  What could be improved: The hotel name was difficult to spot, obscured by the tree.

• Superb – Ilona from Latvia – 28 June 2025 (9/10)

  Staff was extremely friendly. Great location beside modern Agenskalna Market , shops, nerby pharmacy open 24h. Parking was available

• Superb – Hanna from Estonia – 23 June 2025 (9/10)

  Clean, good.staff, breakfast was good.
  
  What could be improved: Parking was a bit hectic but we managed.

• Superb – Žygimantas from Lithuania – 20 June 2025 (9/10)

  For the price everything is great, breakfast was more than enough. Hotel is standart nothing stood out, normal room wear, liked that room had bath instead of only shower.
  
  What could be improved: Water pressure was biggest issue, some times it was very low, inconvienient to use.

• Very good – Hoang from Vietnam – 16 June 2025 (8/10)

  The room is clean, comfortable. The owners were very friendly and generous.

• Very good – Laura from Finland – 10 June 2025 (8/10)

  Excellent location (next to a popular market hall and easy access to old town and city centre with a tram or bus) and a comfortable room.

• Next time I visit Riga, this hotel will definitely be on my list 🙂 – Regimantas from Lithuania – 9 June 2025 (8/10)

  The location of the hotel is convenient, close to the market, where there are many different places to eat and drink. There are also public transport stops and a shop nearby. The hotel is simple but cosy. There is a lift, which makes it easier to get to and from your room. Breakfast is not extensive, but tasty and filling. In the inner courtyard you can easily find a parking space, the courtyard is closed.
  
  What could be improved: The room is nice, but there are some details that need to be updated. It is a pity that there was no fridge in the room – it was very much needed. The pillows are very thin. Even with two pillows, the head is practically barely elevated.

• Superb – Vranceanu from Finland – 9 June 2025 (9/10)

  Really friendly staff, room was clean and cosy good for a family, the breakfast didn't have so many varieties, but the food was really good and more than enough.

• Clean facility. Good location. Great service from the staff the are very helpful and kind. The break fast was good and s – Julian from Finland – 7 June 2025 (7/10)

  The rooms were clean. The location is good.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing i can think of.

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