The Benjamin House
About this property
Welcome to The Benjamin House, a charming hotel nestled just 1312 feet 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 features 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Elevator
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kenneth
United States“Beautiful resurrected old hotel. Generous rooms and bath with a window. Well-staffed breakfast in a glorious room.” 
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New Zealand“I had a large room, just under the eaves with some tiny windows. The bed was comfortable and the desk was sizable. The furniture felt a little tired, but not in any problematic way. The cocktail bar on the first floor was definitely worth a...”- Ruth United States“I loved that my room overlooked the park and didn't mind at all the trams running below. Soothing, in fact. The mattress was perfect. And very grateful the air conditioning worked well since we had a few warm days. The location was great for...”
- Christa United States“Its Location - towels were fluffy - the kettle & fridge were very handy.”
- Andrei
Austria“Breakfast was good, the breakfast room itself was splendid!!! Room was, ok, as well as the bathroom. Towels, sheets and furniture were ok. There was a tea pot and teas in the room too. Bar is on the 1st floor, far and we cant hear any noise from...” - Olha
United Arab Emirates“Lovely stay! The Benjamin House is in a perfect central location—close to everything, yet quiet and peaceful. The building is full of character, and the room was clean, comfortable, and beautifully designed. Check-in was smooth and fully...” - Beatriz
Brazil“Benjamin has an elevador, a small cute garden and very spacious room and bathroom.” - Lasmanis United States“The property is outstanding. Highly recommend to stay there. The bar is the new hot spot in town. You won’t regret it”
Daiga
United Kingdom“This time I had a chance to explore their beautiful bar. The service was outstanding and a very tasty food and drinks. A wonderful place to visit and to stay.”- Camilla United States“We couldn’t have picked a better hotel. We loved its exceptional beauty, elegance, and history. We had a great view of the court yard from our room. I love that they provided shampoo, conditioner, body soap and body lotion. They also provided an...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs 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 33 ft 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 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.
