Welcome to The Benjamin House, a historic building just a short 1312 foot walk from Riga Old Town and right next to the peaceful Vērmane Garden. The building once belonged to the famous Latvian press queen Emilija Benjamina and her husband in the 1920s-1930s, and it still carries the atmosphere and elegance of that era, inspired by Florence Renaissance architecture. Today, the historic character of the house is thoughtfully blended with modern styles and contemporary art, creating a space where past and present meet. The Benjamin House is not only a hotel but also a cultural venue that hosts a variety of events, including concerts, theater performances, conferences, weddings and many other gatherings. Historically, the house itself was always intended as a place for hosting events and bringing people together, and today we continue that tradition. Within the house you will also find The Benjamin House Bar, open from Wednesday to Saturday, where guests and locals can enjoy drinks in a relaxed historic setting. Our hotel offers 60 rooms where classic interior elements mix with modern comfort, including air conditioning and Smart TVs. Guests can also stay in the special suite where Emilija Benjamina herself once lived, offering a unique connection to the building’s past. The Benjamin House operates as a self check in hotel with no on site reception. Guests receive their access instructions in advance and can check in independently at any time. Communication with our team is mainly done through messages or phone calls whenever assistance is needed. We look forward to welcoming you to a place where history, culture and modern comfort come together in the heart of Riga.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Riga, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Douglas
United States United States
Absolutely gorgeous historic building that has been exceptionally maintained
Raphael
Austria Austria
The hotel is a gem! fascinating and beautiful house, full of history, full of artworks. Nice garden to relax. Can only recommend. location is great, tram station in front, 10 minutes into the old town, 5 minutes to train station. breakfast was...
Michael
United States United States
My only concern was how to check in since there was no one one duty to check me in. But I was able to do so no problem
Carlo
Estonia Estonia
Location is great, between the old town , the business centre and the bus and train station. The building itself is a piece of History, probably the greatest townhouse of Riga. really lovely also the garden.
Fawz
Palestinian Territory Palestinian Territory
The location of the hotel is very good, close to everything: old town, bus and train stations even Albert street is walking distance of 10-15 minutes. Good value of money
Jurgita
Lithuania Lithuania
Size of the room was good. Breakfast is different than continental but I was happy to see different assortment for breakfast.
Jurgita
Lithuania Lithuania
Very good location, room size was good for two people. Though in the attic k rooms are much smaller. Hotel looks like small museum and worth staying just for curiosity.
David
Denmark Denmark
Interesting hotel, large rooms, good location and amazing value
Mr
Latvia Latvia
Location is very good, nice garden inside. Easy check-in. Big bathroom and very comfortable bed.
Gunda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
An incredible building, rich in history and architectural beauty. Definitely worth staying and seeing it!

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Benjamin House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
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Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
5+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

- 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 The Benjamin House 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.

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