Old Riga Hotel "Vecriga" vs Forums Hotel
Both are in Riga, 200 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Old Riga
Old Riga Hotel "Vecriga"
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Score by category
- 4 of 13
Hotel★★★Old Riga
Forums Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 5 of 13
The short answer
Pick Forums Hotel
It comes out ahead on 5 of 13 compared facts. 200 m apart.
Choose Old Riga Hotel "Vecriga" if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a spa and wellness
Why is Old Riga Hotel "Vecriga" better than Forums Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.7)+0.8
- 2Has a spa
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 4Offers an airport transfer
Why is Forums Hotel better than Old Riga Hotel "Vecriga"?
- 1More guest reviews (161 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable×23
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Old Riga Hotel "Vecriga" vs Forums Hotel: which hotel is better? | Old Riga Hotel "Vecriga" | Forums Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 8.7 |
| Location | – | 9.2 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | – | 7.0 |
| Public transport | – | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.2 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 +0.8 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 161 +154 |
| Rank in Riga | top 31% +29% | top 60% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 | 9.2 +0.3 |
| Distance to Old Riga centre | 240 m | 330 m |
| To the beach | 1.1 km | 960 m −120 m |
| To public transport | 630 m | 450 m −170 m |
| To the airport | 9.1 km | 9.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 32 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 18 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
200 m apart
Old Riga Hotel "Vecriga" or Forums Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Old Riga Hotel "Vecriga" or Forums Hotel?
Forums Hotel leads in 5 of 13 categories, including number of reviews, location score, to the beach. Old Riga Hotel "Vecriga" is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Riga.
Which is cheaper, Old Riga Hotel "Vecriga" or Forums Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Forums Hotel is 960 m from the nearest beach; Old Riga Hotel "Vecriga" is 1.1 km.
How far apart are Old Riga Hotel "Vecriga" and Forums Hotel?
The two hotels are 200 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score