Old Rīga
It's hard to imagine that this 17th-century structure was once part of a row of butcheries. Today a gorgeous wooden staircase leads guests up to a…
Must-see hotels in The Baltic States
Old Rīga
A tidy, small hotel in the very heart of Old Town. An elevator whisks you up to the 4th-floor rooms with angled ceilings that follow the roofline…
Central Rīga
This ornate 1876 manse retains much of its 19th-century opulence with sweeping staircases, high ceilings, and a grand bar and breakfast room. Of the 60…
Curonian Spit National Park
Open year-round, this 19th-century timber villa in the heart of Juodkrantė offers 15 comfortable rooms, many of them split-level with a separate lounge…
Lahemaa National Park
As part of its transformation into a spiffy country club and spa, this 50-hectare, 16th-century estate has converted its manor house and several historic…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Abandoned factories are a dime a dozen in Estonia, but cool conversions like this one are scarce. The decor is fresh and modern, and of the 15 rooms even…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Even though it's close to the main road, this late-18th-century manor-house hotel has an exceptionally beautiful setting, flanked by lawns, tall trees, a…
Western Estonia & the Islands
In the heart of the exquisitely preserved fishing village Koguva, family-run Vanatoa offers 17 comfortably renovated rooms across a listed, thatched…
Toila Spa Hotell & Camping Männisalu
Estonia
Serving both young families and mature holidaymakers, this midrange hotel has a large water park, a spa centre, a children's play area, a gym and two…
Southern Estonia
Tucked away on the forested shores of a lake on Võru's southern fringes, this older hotel may look a little former-Soviet from the outside, but the rooms…
Vilnius
Austere and occasionally spooky, the guesthouse of the Vilnius archdiocese is housed in a former 17th-century monastery. Rooms are plain but ample,…
Tallinn
Simple and welcoming, the 'White Villa' sits in a quiet suburb 3km south of the centre; it's a good basic option, particularly if you’ve got a car. All…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Big (120-odd rooms) and busy in summer, this hotel attached to the Tervise Paradiis water park has slick rooms, all with balconies and most with beach…
Latvia
It was here, in 1864, that a priest organised Latvia’s first Song Festival, which gives Dikli Castle an important place in the nation’s history. This…
Old Town
Imperial Russia meets contemporary bling in this eclectically furnished hotel, the oldest in Tallinn and one that has sheltered Soviet leader Leonid…
Latvia
‘Wind Paradise’ has 17 tidy rooms that are simple, yet feel distinctly beachy. Aloe plants are a clever touch, especially if you've spent one too many…
Tartu
Occupying a historic building in a perfect main-square location, this excellent ‘backpacker’s bed and breakfast’ offers dorms (maximum four beds, no bunks…
Estonia
This large, architecturally interesting complex includes a day spa and fabulous indoor water park, making it a predictable hit with families. The water…
Latvia
In the village of Kārļi, the barons von Sievers bought this country house in 1777 to go with their castle in Cēsis, 12km to the northeast. Reborn as a…
Kalamaja & Telliskivi
Next to Balti Jaam train station, this modern hotel is usefully placed between the nightlife of Kalamaja and the sights of Old Town. The free parking is a…
Tallinn
Looking more like a new apartment block than a hermitage, this metal-clad building facing parkland and Old Town walls offers highly styled yet comfortable…
Lithuania
Perfectly situated lakeside, this hotel has unrivalled views of the castle, and it's the ideal place to romance your sweetie. Choose a room in either the…
Old Town
Situated above a wonderfully grungy live-music bar, Red Emperor is Tallinn's premier party hostel for those of a beardy, indie persuasion. Facilities are…
City Centre
The design team at Sokos Hotels has done a great job of eradicating any lingering KGB vibes from this block, connected to the infamous Hotel Viru. Bright…
Latvia
This funky place set in a charming 18th-century wooden house feels like a second-hand store, from the kitschy knick-knack shop used as the reception to…
Southern Estonia
Set in a lovely spot overlooking Nightingale Valley, this outfit offers lodging in simple wooden cabins, tent sites and self-contained houses (sleeping up…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Floral and frilly is the theme of this hotel, from the baroque black velvet chairs, chandeliers and water feature in the rose-filled lobby to the rose…
Lake Lubāns
Offers beds in atmospheric wooden houses scattered around its property. Excellent Latgale meals made with produce from the garden and lake fish (smoked or…
Vilnius
Step through the red-canopied entrance of this buttercup-yellow boutique townhouse to find Villeroy & Boch bathtubs, 19th-century Titanic-style fittings,…
Kaunas
Clean, contemporary and well-located for Kaunas' new town, this Lithuanian chain hotel represents excellent value. Standard rooms have high-quality beds…
Southern Estonia
In the centre of Viljandi's quiet old town, this moderately chi-chi hotel has 50 art deco–styled rooms with dark-wood trim, satiny chairs, large windows…
Kaunas
This dependable stalwart ('Lietuva' in Soviet times) on a quiet tree-lined street was undergoing a much-needed facelift at research time. Rooms are plain…
Estonia
This shiny 11-storey hotel offers attractive rooms alongside a roll call of extras: sea views, five saunas, indoor and outdoor pools and spas, a gym and…
Western Estonia & the Islands
In a peaceful location between Hullo and St Olaf’s Church, this friendly guesthouse has five tidy pine-lined rooms in the main house and a romantic double…
Nida
Encircled by forest, Nidos Kempingas is a tranquil, well-tended campsite where the air is fragrant with pine. Beyond the tree-shaded tent sites there are…
Lithuania
Several kilometres from the tip of Ventės Ragas, this is your chance to disconnect from your hectic life and enjoy the proximity of the sea in one of two…
City Centre
Spread over three floors in a nondescript building off a busy road just south of Old Town, this well-kept, friendly wee hostel offers six-, eight- and 12…
Tartu
Like something out of a fairy tale, this rambling, creaky, early-20th-century art nouveau house has a sweet little turret and romantic rooms decked out…
Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort
Southern Estonia
The best thing about this large white complex is its location, set on lawns spreading unhindered to sparkling Lake Pühajärve, but the wonderful glassed-in…
Tartu
Run by urban greenies with a commitment to recycled materials and sustainable practices, Looming (‘creation’) offers smart bunk-free dorms and private…
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