The Benjamin House

Hotels
8.5 (3170 reviews)
Kr. Barona iela 12 , Rīga , LV

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and quiet environment
Beautiful and historical design
Cons:
Breakfast quality needs improvement
Some cleanliness issues in the room

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Some reviews mentioned a bit of dirtiness. Overall, it needs improvement.
Service
9.18
Staff communication was excellent, aiding with guest needs.
Location
9.22
Central location with easy access to main attractions.
Room Quality
8.67
The rooms were spacious and well-decorated, although some issues regarding room views were noted.
Amenities
8.7
Modern appliances and interesting facilities were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.66
Generally positive experience, although breakfast value was questioned.
Food and Beverage
7.21
Breakfast was criticized for being lacking and poorly served.
Overall Experience
8.68
A pleasant stay with many positive aspects despite few drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 11:46

Property Description

Historical Elegance
Experience the charm of a historical building once owned by the renowned press queen Emilija Benjamina.

Modern Comforts
Enjoy a blend of classic furniture and modern amenities in our meticulously designed rooms.

Self-Check-In Convenience
Benefit from a seamless and independent stay with our self-check-in facilities, while our attentive staff remains available for any assistance.

Ready to immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of The Benjamin House - self check-in? Book now to secure your stay at this historical gem!

Important information:

- 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.
- The bar is open Wednesdays to Satrudays from 18:00. Sometimes the bar and other common areas can be closed for private events.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 3170 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 7.21
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Tomass • couple • lv
1
Noisy, dusty and poor service. Not recommended
Cons:

Noisy, dusty and poor service. Not recommended

Unfortunately our stay at Benjamin House was a disappointment.

Music was left playing in the hotel all night on a loop, with loud horn instruments, and we couldn't sleep. There was also a party next door until around 1 AM. The suite is next to what seems to be a lounge room, and the sound insulation is so bad we could hear everything.

When I messaged the staff about the noise, they ignored it. No one apologized in the morning or afterwards either. There was no staff available during the night, and the staff we did deal with were unprofessional.

The suite itself was dusty, and the bathroom is old with fixtures that move and feel loose.

For the price, I expected a quiet night and basic care. Would not recommend.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Inga • family_with_children • lv
10
Pros:

Brīnišķīgas, plašas telpas, iekārtojums un augstie griesti liek justies karaliski.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Marina • solo_traveller • ee
2
Hoiatan kõiki tuttavaid
Cons:

Hotell kahjuks ei teavita potentsiaalseid külastajaid sellest, et nende territooriumil toimuvate erapidude ajal baaris on tubades öörahu välistatud erakordselt valju müra tõttu. Toa varakult broneerinud inimene, kes avastab südaöösel saabudes, et tal ei õnnestu sellistes tingimustes magada, peaks hakkama vahetama ootamatult hotelli... ? Hotelli administraator võiks selle enda peale võtta ja varakult külastajatega personaalselt kokku leppida, kui soovitakse vältida avalike negatiivsete kommentaaridega postitusi.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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My • couple • se
9
Vackert, historiskt palats nära till allt du vill uppleva i Riga!
Pros:

Otroligt vacker byggnad nära en stor park med mysiga caféer. 10 minuters promenad till gamla staden, några sekunders promenad till närmsta spårvagns-stopp. Vi hade rum ut mot gatan och var först oroliga att inte kunna sova på grund av trafiken, men det var absolut inga problem eftersom fönsterna var isolerade. Vi uppskattade verkligen läget eftersom det var väldigt nära till allt vi ville uppleva, så som Gamla stan, jugend-kvarteren och nyare centrum. Rummet var väldigt stort, fint renoverat och hade allt man behövde. Badrummet hade golvvärme och badkar.
Vi köpte till frukosten och den var värd pengarna. Rummen där man åt frukost var väldigt stora och lyxigt inredda, det fanns gott om plats för alla gäster.

Cons:

Sängarna var ganska små, kanske 80cm breda. Dessutom ingen bäddmadrass vilket vi svenskar tyckte var lite konstigt. Vi sov riktigt gott ändå! Större sängar hade gjort upplevelsen ännu lyxigare tror jag.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Nienke • couple • nl
7
Ligt op een goede locatie dicht bij station en de binnenstad is goed te bereiken, evt. met de tram.
Pros:

Er was een feest in het ene deel van het gebouw, met veel lawaai tot in de nacht. Doordat wij in het nieuwe gedeelte zaten drong het geluid niet tot ons door. Maar als je dichter bij de bar zit zou het onaangenaam kunnen zijn.

Cons:

De spullen op de kamer zijn wat aangetast door de tand des tijds, maar voldoen allemaal nog uitstekend.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • extended_group • gb
9
Beautifully restored period building, everything you need for a short stay in Riga.
Pros:

Very lovely old building, belonged to Emīlija Benjamiņa, comfortable and spacious rooms, powerful shower, tea & coffee provided, fridge etc. also the building is exquisitely decorated throughout from an art nouveau period. We all enoyed our stay there.

Cons:

The fact there is no "human" interaction - everything is automated, no "personal" touch, no welcoming smile, no reassurance that if there are any issues or problems (which one of the group definitely had!) they would be resolved immediately.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Pavel • couple • md
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Malin • solo_traveller • se
10
Pros:

The building and its interior decoration are fantastic. Big and comfy room, easy check-in, friendly response to any questions I had. Extraordinary breakfast, yummy! And a very nice bar with good bartenders. Would definitely stay here again!

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • couple • br
5
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • cz
7
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Darius • couple • lt
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Oskars • solo_traveller • lv
10
Eleganta naktsmītne pie Vērmanes dārza.
Pros:

Lieliska apkalpošana un saziņa ar personālu. Bez maksas paaugstināja uz labāku numuru, jo bija īpašs gadījums.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Tonijs • couple • gb
9
A lovely hotel in centre of Riga, easy to get around.
Pros:

I enjoyed our stay at the hotel. It’s a historic building that has kept its original aesthetics. It’s not a modern hotel but it has a wonderful character which I truly enjoyed. Our room was spacious with super tall ceilings and beautiful view. I would love to say at this hotel again (wouldn’t mind picking even larger room, just to see what it’s like :D)

Cons:

It’s a self-service hotel. It would be great if there was someone at the reception who could show people around the hotel and assist with general queries. The bar was closed during our stay, It would be great to experience it as well. These are minor bits - our stay was lovely regardless.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
10
Great historical hotel!
Pros:

Enjoy staying in historic, notable locations. Appreciate the craftsmanship and atmosphere of these types of places.

Cons:

Not staying longer.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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YT • couple • gb
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Florian • couple • fr
10
Magnifique maison bourgeoise
Pros:

Magnifique maison bourgeoise d’époque
Instruction de Check in très claires
Proximité vieille ville

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette • family_with_children • fi
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
7
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Lucie • family_with_children • cz
10
Pros:

Celá krásná budova,velice zajímavá architektura uvnitř budovy.Dobrá snídaně.

Cons:

V koupelně je špatný odpad u umyvadla

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Ksenija • couple • ee
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee