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About the Hotel

Gleznotaju Iela 12/14, Riga, Latvia, 1050

Historic Boutique Hotel

Old Riga Boutique Hotel 'Vecriga' is housed in a 15th-century building on Gleznotaju Street in Riga's Old Town. The property features the 'Lamp of Happiness,' a symbolic electric lantern on its facade. Inside, guests find an extensive collection of contemporary artwork, including autographs and comments from notable figures like Dalai Lama and John Malkovich. The hotel has 16 rooms, some with connecting doors for families.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms include flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Superior rooms have wooden floors and classic interiors, while suites feature bathtubs with Dead Sea mineral cosmetics. Some units include seating areas. Private bathrooms come with rainfall showers, heated floors, and designer toiletries. Connecting rooms are available for families.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is served from 08:00 to 10:00 at the onsite restaurant 'Palete,' offering a continental spread with options to supplement meals with red or white wine. The Italian restaurant 'Sale e Pepe' serves specialties and has a bar/lounge. Guests can also order other meals during breakfast hours.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel is 350 meters from the Freedom Monument and House of the Blackheads. Other nearby landmarks include Riga Cathedral (0.5 km), St. Peter's Church (0.3 km), and Livu Square (0.3 km). Bastion Hill and Esplanade Park are within walking distance for those exploring natural scenery. The property offers airport and train station transfers for 18 EUR.

Services & Extras

Concierge services assist with excursions, theater tickets, and dry cleaning. The hotel provides express check-in/out and complimentary newspapers. Parking costs 20 EUR per night. Special packages include romantic stays with sparkling wine and flowers, or family stays with juice and candy for children. The hotel also accommodates group events like bachelor parties.

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Classic Single Room

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2 persons

13 m²

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1 Single bed

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Classic Double Room

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2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Suite

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2 persons

24 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Fireplace

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Getting around

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City Centre

Riga500 m

Airports

Riga (RIX) 11.6 km

Train

Riga Central Station800 m

Bus

Bus stop300 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

EUR 2.50 per hour

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Cycling

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Gleznotaju Iela 12/14, Riga, Latvia, 1050

Map view

Gleznotaju Iela 12/14, Riga, Latvia, 1050

City landmarks

Landmark

Three Brothers

610 m

Monument

The Freedom Monument

1.2 km

Park

Vermane Garden

790 m

Castle

Riga Castle

1.3 km

Church

Nativity of Christ Cathedral

770 m

Museum

Latvian National Museum of Art

970 m

Gallery

Arsenals Exhibition Hall

640 m

Museum

Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

690 m

Park

Kronvalda Park

1.2 km

Landmark

Barclay-de-Tolly monument

690 m

Theatre

Latvian National Theatre

820 m

Church

St James' Cathedral

650 m

Landmark

Albert Street

1.4 km

Nearby

Ratslaukums 7

House of the Blackheads

440 m

Church

Riga Cathedral

580 m

Kungu Iela 3 Riga

Old City Riga

390 m

Peterbaznicas Street 1

St. Peter's Church Street Quarter

230 m

Gallery

Latvian Museum of Foreign Art

210 m

Meistaru iela 19

Cat House

300 m

Museum

The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia

600 m

Square

Livu square

200 m

Amatu iela 5

The Small Guild

270 m

Smilsu iela 20

Powder Tower

420 m

Museum

National History Museum of Latvia

590 m

Square

Riga Town Hall Square

180 m

Park

Bastejkalna park

370 m

Museum

Latvian War Museum

340 m

Amatu iela 5

Saint John's Lutheran Church

210 m

Skarnu iela 19

View of Riga from St Peter's Church Tower

210 m

Museum

Riga Film Museum

360 m

Restaurants

Sale & Pepe

0 m

Gleznotaju 12/14 Iela

Shamna Ve Salta

10 m

Riharda Vagnera iela 16

Palete

30 m

12/14 Gleznotaju iela

Austrumu Robeza

30 m

Riharda Vagnera iela 8 Entrance from Gleznotaju street

El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse

40 m

J. Alunana iela 2

Kwakinn

90 m

Gleznotaju iela 2

Bar & Restaurant Petergailis

240 m

Skarnu iela 25

Street Fries Kitchen

130 m

Riharda Vagnera iela 18

Riga Hog Cafe

80 m

Riharda Vagnera Street 6

Mirage Wine & Cocktail Bar

80 m

Valnu iela 18

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Scott

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.6/10

The hotel offers simple, but super clean and comfortable rooms. The service provided is exceptional, with very helpful and friendly staff. The location is fantastic, making it a good choice for an affordable stay. The dining experience, although fair, could be improved. Overall, a great value for money option.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are simple, but super clean and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptionally helpful and friendly.

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic, right in the middle of town so very accessible. Great for an affordable stay.

Dining

5.0

The dining was only fair, at best. Could use improvement.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are a bit small but clean and comfortable.

Patrick

United States, January 2024

8.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The location was great, allowing easy access to various attractions, although there was some noise from a nearby pub at times. The rooms, although small, were adequate for a short stay, and the service was impeccable. The dining options were modest, but the Italian restaurant in the hotel was a highlight.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were a bit on the small side, but perfectly fine for two nights.

Service

9.0

The service provided by the charming young couple and Italian chef was exceptional.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in the heart of the old city on a quiet street, perfect for exploring the city.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was enjoyable, especially at the Italian restaurant in the hotel.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers various services like room service, car hire, and shuttle services.

Andrew

United States, September 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The location was ideal, nestled in the heart of the historical area and easily accessible to various attractions, but the room was uncomfortably hot at times, even with a fan provided by the staff. The service was hit or miss, with some staff members going above and beyond while others fell short. Dining options varied from delightful experiences to disappointing ones, and the overall value for money was reasonable considering the amenities offered.

Rooms

6.0

The room, though small for two people, was unbearably hot, especially at night. Despite the fan provided by the staff, it got stuffy, affecting the overall comfort.

Service

7.0

The service had its highs and lows. Some staff members were very helpful and eager to please, while others seemed to do the bare minimum and were hesitant about accommodating requests.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was a highlight, situated on a quiet alley in the historical district yet within easy walking distance to the central station, bus station, and various bars and restaurants.

Dining

7.0

Dining options ranged from wonderful experiences to disappointing ones, with some areas needing improvement in terms of quality and ambiance.

Facilities

8.0

Neil

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.6/10

The hotel offers spacious and clean rooms in a great, quiet location with helpful staff. It may feel more like a 2-star accommodation due to size but perfectly suitable for short stays.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a bit on the small side but clean, spacious, and the bathroom was large and clean. The location is great in a quiet area with helpful staff.

Service

6.0

The staff showed rude behavior when managing cleaning schedules but were overall lovely and helpful. They tended to be outside but rushed in to assist when guests arrived.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Riga's old city on a quiet street, minutes away from the bustling center. Ideal for those wanting to explore the city easily.

Dining

5.0

The coffee service was slow, taking a while to arrive after meal completion. The overall dining experience was quite poor.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers various services like room service, car hire, and dry cleaning, while the staff also provides assistance with tours and tickets.

Quiet location

Slow dining service

Christopher

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.8/10

I found the hotel to be perfect for my needs with a reasonable price, despite the small room size and lack of air conditioning or fans. The room was very comfy, nice, and equipped with everything necessary.

Rooms

7.0

The room was perfect for what I needed and the price was reasonable, although it was so small that there was no space to open the suitcase. Unfortunately, there was no air conditioning or even a small fan to help with air circulation.

Service

9.0

The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout my stay, ensuring great value for money with their 24-hour availability and assistance.

Location

10.0

The location was excellent, right into the Old City with main attractions and restaurants just outside the door, making it perfect for a walking sightseeing tour of old Riga town.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were a bit meager and tailored more towards Anglo-Saxon tastes, with limited selections of cheese, meat, and no fresh fruit. However, the Latvian-fish dish was very authentic.

Facilities

The facilities met my basic needs, but there was room for improvement in terms of dining variety.

friendly staff

small rooms