Radisson Hotel Old Town Riga

Hotel Description

You know what hit me first about the Radisson Old Town Riga? The lobby actually feels like it belongs in this historic neighborhood – not like they just dropped some corporate hotel template into a medieval city. I mean, you walk in and there’s this nice balance between modern comfort and, well, not trying too hard to be Latvian-themed (which honestly can go wrong fast).

The location is pretty much perfect if you want to explore Riga properly. You’re literally steps from the Daugava River, and I could walk to the House of the Blackheads in maybe three minutes. The Freedom Monument is right there too – I actually enjoyed my morning coffee while watching the locals do their daily routines around it. What’s really convenient is that you can walk everywhere in Old Town, but you’re also close enough to the Art Nouveau district that it’s not a whole expedition to see those incredible buildings on Alberta iela. The trams are super accessible from here too, though honestly, I barely used them since everything worth seeing is walkable.

The rooms are solid – not fancy, but they’ve got that Radisson reliability thing down. Good shower pressure (thank god), decent WiFi, and the beds are actually comfortable. I stayed on the river side and yeah, there’s a bit of traffic noise from the boulevard, but it’s not terrible – just the normal sounds of a city that’s actually alive. The breakfast was better than I expected, with some local touches mixed in with the usual international stuff. They had this rye bread that was incredible, and the staff seemed to know their way around coffee, which matters more than people think when you’re dealing with jet lag.

What I really appreciated was how the hotel fits into the neighborhood instead of dominating it. The building doesn’t clash with the medieval vibe, and the staff actually knows the area – they gave me restaurant recommendations that weren’t just the obvious tourist spots. One guy at the front desk told me about this little bar tucked away near St. Peter’s Church that I never would have found otherwise. The check-in was smooth, parking is available (which is huge in Old Town), and they seem to understand that travelers want practical information, not just a sales pitch about amenities.

Look, it’s not going to blow your mind or anything, but the Radisson Old Town Riga does exactly what you want from a 4-star hotel in this location. You get a clean, comfortable base that’s perfectly positioned for exploring one of Europe’s most underrated capitals. The 8.5 rating feels about right – it’s well-run, the location can’t be beat, and you’ll spend your time exploring Riga instead of dealing with hotel problems. Plus, let’s be real, when you’re wandering around those cobblestone streets all day and discovering how amazing Latvian beer is, you mainly want a place that’s comfortable and doesn’t get in your way. This place delivers on that front.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $121. Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $139. Superior Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $115. Cozy Queen Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• on average it was good. Value for money. The staff was exceptionally friendly and obliging. – Vinayak from India – 9 July 2025 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Breakfast

• Nice location, friendly staff, nice rooms and good breakfast – Kimberly from Denmark – 7 July 2025 (8/10)

  Super location, good hotel and room, comfy bed and pillows. Well assorted breakfast. Nice and friendly staff.
  
  What could be improved: The gym was extremely small but luckily there was very nice parks across the street for running. The gym did have a bike and weights.

• Great location gor exploring Riga. – Tim from United Kingdom – 5 July 2025 (8/10)

  Great location, lovely breakfast & staff.
  Optional lityle gym was well-equipoed. Large well-lit table near reception was a nice alternative to the bedroom for reading/writing.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing particularly.

• Two nights were really great; one was not! – Kris from United Kingdom – 4 July 2025 (8/10)

  Well located for the city. Lovely room with a big bathroom. Breakfast buffet had something for everyone and friendly staff. The excellent lady on reception deserves a special mention because she was always smiling, very friendly and super helpful.
  
  What could be improved: Unknown to us, we were not given the standard of room that we had booked when we arrived during the evening of our first night of three – it was tiny, the air con did not work and it overlooked a service area from which the garbage was collected at 3.30am! Not a good night! Really thought we had made a big mistake choosing this hotel. When we queried the room allocation the next morning we were immediately moved to the correct superior standard room. We were told that the first room we had been given was so small that it was usually given only to solo guests, not a couple. Very disappointing service therefore from the man on reception when we arrived.
  At the front of the hotel the rooms can be noisy until quite late at night, as expected, due to the hotel’s central location. However, with use of ear plugs if necessary, it need not disturb your sleep!

• Great location, comfortable beds, perfect stay. – Jaana from Finland – 25 June 2025 (10/10)

  Service by receptionist was excellent!! (Check-in 20.6. at around 1 pm). Thank you so much!!
  Location is excellent, old town starts here. Parking house 50m from the hotel.
  
  What could be improved: Layout of the breakfast buffet could be wider, now it's a bit cramped in the corner.

• Superb – Hsin-yi from Taiwan – 23 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great location; near old town. Great ice cream near hotel ! Great dining areas and one convenient store near hotel !

• Superb – Hsin-yi from Taiwan – 23 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great location; near old town. Great ice cream near hotel ! Great dining areas and one convenient store near hotel !

• Comfortable place to stay in the best location in Riga – Bellab from Australia – 16 June 2025 (10/10)

  The best location in Riga: brilliant views and being close to everything. I requested a room being warmed up by my arrival and a particular location in the building and I was very happy with the attention of hotel staff to my request. Kristine at the check-in desk/check-out was exceptionally helpful and friendly. Breakfast was excellent with a great choice of Latvian traditional as well as Western food. Check out time is 12 p.m. which is later than in most hotels. This is very helpful.

• Great option for a short free time stay in Riga – Joanna from Poland – 8 June 2025 (9/10)

  All was super: staff, service, room, bed, breakfast, location. I'd like to come back if I am in Riga once again
  
  What could be improved: Bathroom could be a bit renovated and offer a normal shower cabin. The noise late at night from the restaurants in the neigbourhood can force to close the window

• Fantastic stay in the heart of Riga ( old town ) – Eliza from India – 4 June 2025 (10/10)

  Fantastic Stay in the Heart of Riga
  
  The hotel was very nice and comfortable, and the location is one of the best reasons to stay here . it’s incredibly close to all the main attractions, making it easy to explore the city. The breakfast was also great, especially the potato pancakes 🥞, which were a delicious highlight. The staff were all very kind and helpful, which made the stay even more pleasant. Highly recommended!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to be Honest

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