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About this property
Welcome to The Benjamin House, a charming hotel nestled just 400 meters from Riga's enchanting Old Town and adjacent to the serene Vērmane Garden. Housed in a historical building that once belonged to the renowned press queen Emilija Benjamina and her husband in the 1930s, this hotel beautifully captures the essence of Florence Renaissance architecture. The Benjamin House boasts 60 meticulously designed rooms, each featuring classic furniture combined with modern comforts such as an AC system and a Smart TV. Experience a piece of history by staying in the exclusive suite where Emilija Benjamina herself once resided. Our hotel operates on a convenient self-service basis with self-check-in facilities, ensuring a seamless and independent experience for our guests. However, our dedicated staff is always on hand to assist you whenever needed. Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance and historical charm of The Benjamin House, where past meets present in perfect harmony.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Great for your stay
- Family rooms
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Shower
- Lift
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Scott
United Kingdom“Great location on the edge of the old town. Rooms were large & spacious and had all we needed for our stay. Simple checkin process with full video instructions 😀” - Paul United Kingdom“This was an old building But done up with old features which made it really nice”
- Viktorija
Lithuania“Fantastic place full of character! The interior is stunning — make sure to take a walk through the building’s corridors. Even though there’s no staff on site, the self check-in process is very easy and clear. The rooms could perhaps use a few...” - Kristine
Isle of Man“Nice big rooms, coffee facilities in room and mini fridge.Clean, quiet safe place to stay. Building and garden was amazing.” - Stephen
Latvia“An abdolutely gorgeous building in the heart of Riga, the rooms are comfortable and Charming. Will absolutely be coming back” - Ian United Kingdom“Location was good. Buffet breakfast was good, but could have been improved with a little more variety. Rooms and public areas excellent.”
Sabīne Latvia“Absolutely lovely, and quite a spacious apartament!”- Kabanova Lithuania“A very atmospheric hotel, excellent location, very close to the train station, and within walking distance of both the old town and the city center. The room was very clean and cozy. Convenient check-in and check-out system.”
- Richard United Kingdom“It’s an iconic property set in a stunning 1920 authentic style. I was in awe and felt like I stayed in the museum. Stained glass windows and amazing architecture.”
- Ain
Estonia“Location is very good. Breakfast was excellent. I liked especially, that in TV were all apps what I needed to login and use them same way as at home and watch same channels as at home.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
- No smoking! Penalty for smoking inside the property and closer than 10m from the building entrance - 100 EUR.
- Pets are allowed in Superior, Deluxe and Suite rooms. Pets are not allowed in Budget, Standard and Double or Twin rooms.
- Check-in is from 15:00. Earlier check-in can be requested for additional fee 20 EUR. It should be requested at least 24 hours before the arrival time.
- Check-out is by 11:00AM. Later check-out can be requested for additional fee 20 EUR.
- All questions and requests should be sent by a message on WhatsApp (+371 2241 8080) or Booking.com
- Housekeeping is possible for reservations for 3 or more nights. You need to request housekeeping via a message on WhatsApp or Booking.com. Please indicate if any consumable refills or change of towels/bed linen is needed.
- Make sure to keep your room card away from your phone. Take both room cards with you at all times.
Please inform The Benjamin House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
