Of course, you have ever wondered how does it feel to live in a palace or medieval castle, walk along the ancient passes, sit on the sofa near the fireplace during the evening, and feel yourself a hero of the historical movie. Well, it is quite possible. This is a list of 10 hotels in Latvia that are actually located in the buildings of beautiful historical palaces and castles.
Each hotel has a beautiful territory with a park and a stylish restaurant. Many of them hold excursions and other activities for a great day spending.
So why book an ordinary room, when you can stay in the real castle! This is an idea for your trip around Latvia. Make it more fascinating staying in one of the most royal and unusual hotels in Latvia.
1.Jaunmoku pils
Stay in Jaunmoku castle was built in the late XIX, is a little journey to England. You stay in the historical interiors of the castle, enjoy the perfect hotel service and the charming outside territory.
Location: The Jaunmoku castle is located nearby Tukums, 75 km from Riga.
Double room minimum price: 31 euro.
What to do: the excursion around the castle and museum, picturesque territory with a beautiful pond. Nearby there is a ruin of another castle – Vecmoku muiža. In the castle, you can organize an event and celebrate a wedding.
Book HERE.
2. Birini Pils⠀
Birini pils is a charming place for weekend spending. The palace has a very romantic history which is saved in the historical interiors.
Location: Birini pils is located 25 km from Sigulda and 60 km from Riga.
Double room minimum price: 65 euro (breakfast included).
What to do: enjoy the hotel facilities: spa and restaurant. have a walk in a beautiful park around the palace, there are many other small constructions, monuments, and picturesque places. You can order different types of activities in the park, such as excursions, quests, and horseriding. Also, the hotel offers wedding celebrations.
Book HERE.
3. Mežotnes pils
Mežotnes pils is a beautiful palace that was built in the 17th century in a style of classicism.
Location: Mežotnes pils is located 10 km from Bauska, very close to the famous Rundales castle and 70 km from Riga.
Double room minimum price: 54 euro (breakfast included).
What to do / Surroundings: Enjoy the historical excursions of Rundales palace and Bauska castle that are only 10 km away. Have a walk in a beautifully landscaped park around the Mežotnes pils. The park is divided into 3 parts: a front yard, a summer park, and a winter park.
Book HERE.
4. Jaunpils castle
Jaunpils castle offers an authentical stay in the well-saved medieval castle, that was built in the 14th century.
Location: Jaunpils castle is located on the way from Riga – Liepaja. 30 km from Tukums, and 90 km from Riga.
Double room minimum price: 60 euro (breakfast included).
What to do / Surroundings: Today the castle is working as a museum, restaurant, and hotel. So you can book an excursion, enjoy the surroundings on a bike and have an authentical dinner in the medieval style restaurant.
Book HERE.
5. Rūmene Manor
Rūmene Manor is a luxurious neogothic style villa that was built in XIX century. Now the villa is a luxurious place for events, especially weddings as the territory is 100% romantic. It is very hard to book a room here, as it is always pre-booked.
Location: Rumenes muiža is located on the way from Riga – Ventspils. 100 km from Ventspils, and 100 km from Riga.
Room price: Double room price in a main building starts with 350 euros, in a separate garden building costs 250 euro per room. 5500 euros for the whole villa for 10 people (breakfast included).
What to do / Surroundings: the villa is surrounded by beautiful 7 hectares park with a pond, there is a spa place with sauna, cafe and golf field.
Book HERE.
6. Mālpils Manor
Mālpils muiža is an excellent of 19th century palace with an extensive Baroque style park. The manor is known for one of the most elegant Latvian restaurants.
Location: Malpils muiža is located 20 km from Sigulda and 60 km from Riga.
Double room minimum price: 61 euro (breakfast included).
What to do: enjoy the hotel facilities and restaurant, have a romantic trip on a boat and walk in the beautiful park.
Book HERE.
7. Liepupe Manor
The 18th century Liepupe Manor even has its own herb garden where the chef sources ingredients for his tasty creations. A stay at Liepupe Manor is exactly that personal. Guests are properly pampered.
Location: Liepupe muiža is located 75 km from Riga on the way from Riga to Estonian Parnu.
Double room minimum price: 100 euro
What to do: guests can order the cooking classes with a chef or take part in a wine or cognac degustation in the wine cellar. There is a SPA, restaurant, and the park.
Book HERE.
8. Skrunda Manor
Skrunda Manor is a 19th century Classicism style villa that is located on the shore of the river.
Location: Skrunda Manor is located on the way from Riga to Liepaja. 1km away from the bus station Skrunda, 70 km from Liepaja and 150 km from Riga.
Double room minimum price: 76 euro (breakfast included)
What to do: enjoy the hotel facilities, restaurant, SPA and park. The hotel is a very good overnight spot in the trip to Liepaja or Kuldiga.
Book HERE.
9. Dikļi Palace
Dikli Palace Hotel is located in the late 19th-century villa with antique furniture, gorgeous fireplaces, and beautiful interiors. The hotel is also well-used for events.
Location: Dikli Palace Hotel is located 22 km from the city of Valmiera and 130 km from Riga.
Double room minimum price: 70 euro.
What to do: here you can check the list of pre-booking and constant activities around the palace including the quests and excursions.
Book HERE.
10. Mazmežotnes muiža
Location: Mazmežotnes manor is located 12 km from the city of Bauska and 80 km from Riga.
Double room minimum price: 70 euro.
What to do: In the hotel are often held concerts and performances. So you can spend a day exploring the Rundales palace and Bauska castle that is only 12 km away, enjoy the event and spend a night in the manor.
Book HERE.
In Latvia, there are many other beautiful castles, palaces, and ruins that don’t function like hotels but as museums, and definitely worth a visit. Read about them in my article: 13 most interesting castles you have to visit in Latvia.
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