The Avalon Hotel opened in 2007 at 13. janvāra iela 19, on the southern edge of the Old Town where it meets the river. It looks across the Daugava and toward the historic towers, and it puts the Central Market, the train station and the bus station within a few minutes’ walk, along with the Town Hall Square. It has 111 rooms in five categories, and both rooms and public areas were renovated in 2020, giving it a fresh, contemporary look. Breakfast is included, rooms have fast wifi, and conference rooms make it popular with business travellers during the week. Officially it is a four-star superior hotel, but its rates usually sit below those of the hotels deeper in the Old Town, which makes it our value pick.
Who it suits: budget-minded travellers who still want a proper hotel, anyone arriving by train or bus, and food lovers who want the Central Market on the doorstep.
Trade-offs: 13. janvāra iela is a busy road, so ask for a quieter room or a river view if you are a light sleeper. It is more functional than characterful, and the best restaurants are a short walk away in the Old Town.
Why stay here
- ✓Breakfast included
- ✓Daugava river views
- ✓Rooms renovated in 2020
- ✓Five room categories
- ✓High-speed wifi
- ✓Conference rooms
- ✓Walk to Central Market and stations
- ✓Short walk to the Town Hall Square
Good questions
Where is the Avalon Hotel?+
At 13. janvāra iela 19, on the southern edge of the Old Town by the Daugava and the Central Market.
Is breakfast included at the Avalon Hotel?+
Yes, breakfast is included in most rates; check when you book.
Is it close to the train station?+
Yes, the central train and bus stations are a few minutes’ walk away.
