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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 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Lift
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
2 single beds | ||
4 single beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 single beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ioannis
Greece“A magnificent old building with grand public spaces resembling a grand mansion of old times, conveniently situated next to the old town, central station and to the parks. Room was spacious, comfortable and quiet, while staff was prompt in their...” 
Lukas
Lithuania“The room was quite spacious with nice furniture. The interior of the hotel was breathtaking. We spent some time just exploring the hotel itself.”- Alex
Israel“Very beautiful and nice historic house, old authentic furniture, feeling of 100 years old historic building, but in a very good renovated condition. Quiet street in the city center, nice garden with fountain and chairs to relax at the evening....” - Girts
Latvia“Hotel is very beautiful and stunning, very old fashioned historical place. Nice it stil. available for people and kept so good condition.” 
Per-ulf
Sweden“A fantastic beautiful building, with lots of history. The location is absolutely perfect.”- Sementsova Sweden“Great location, fine piece of architecture inside and out. I especially loved the furniture and the art outside and in the lobby.”
- Inga Latvia“My favourite one night stay spot in Riga centre for last year. Historical atmosphere mixed with modern design items. Museum, where you can live. Perfect and tasty breakfast. Rooms are more historical, but include all modern amenities.”
- Laura
Finland“Excellent location. Nice and quiet, but close to beautiful old town. The yard is super beautiful” - Marina Lithuania“I absolutely loved my stay at The Benjamin House! The atmosphere is so calm and beautiful, and the style of the place is just stunning. Everything felt really comfortable and well thought out — it’s clear that a lot of care went into every detail....”
- Pien
Netherlands“Olden golden glory. Great location. Clean. Nice bed, Good breakfast”
Hotel surroundings
Facilities of The Benjamin House
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Lift
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
General
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- English
- Latvian
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.
