Gutenbergs Hotel

Gutenbergs Hotel is a boutique hotel at Doma laukums 1, on Dome Square in the heart of Riga's Old Town (Vecriga), Latvia. The address looks onto the Dome Cathedral, one of the largest medieval churches in the Baltic states, and from upper rooms and terraces the hotel offers views of the cathedral and the Old Town roofs. Dome Square is the Old Town's main open space, lined with cafes and restaurants, and from here St. Peter's Church, the House of the Blackheads, Town Hall Square and the Riga Central Market are all within a short walk. The setting is atmospheric and lively during the day and in summer, when terraces fill the square, and the cathedral's organ concerts are a popular evening activity. The hotel occupies a historic building and offers an intimate, small-scale experience with a boutique character, popular with couples and visitors who want to be right at the centre of the historic quarter. Rooms are offered as Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Suites, all with air conditioning and wifi. A restaurant and a bar are available on site, and breakfast is available for guests. The 24-hour front desk helps with luggage, taxis and recommendations. The listed phone number, +371 6781 4090, comes from an older directory, so it should be confirmed before dialling. Service in a small hotel of this kind tends to be personal and attentive. Indicative rates run from about 120 to 220 euros per night, with the highest prices from June to August and during the December Christmas market period, when seasonal stalls and events enliven the Old Town. The square is pedestrian-oriented, so arrival by taxi with advance instructions from the hotel is the easiest approach. The railway station and Riga International Airport are both a short taxi ride away. Visitors who rate a cathedral view and a central address above amenities such as a spa often favour this property.