More about hotels in Sigulda Municipality
Locals call it "Latvian Switzerland", and the moment you see the Gauja River curling below a wall of red sandstone cliffs, the name makes sense. Sigulda sits right at the edge of Gauja National Park, about an hour out of Riga by train, with a cable car strung across the valley and an Olympic-standard bobsled track that's still open for anyone brave enough to ride it.
It's a proper adventure base as much as a scenic one, so accommodation here spans everything from a hostel bunk near the bobsled start line to a converted manor house across the river. Whatever pace you're travelling at, there's a bed to match.
Where to stay in Sigulda
- Sigulda town centre - the walkable base. Cafes, the train station and the start of the bobsled track are all a few minutes apart, and it's the easiest spot if you don't have a car.
- Krimulda - across the valley from the main strip, and noticeably quieter. This is where the manor-house stays cluster, with river views instead of a car park out front.
- Turaida - forest paths and castle grounds on your doorstep, good if you want a slow morning before the crowds reach the lookout points.
- Mores and Allaži - the countryside stretch past the main town, better suited to travellers who don't mind a short drive in for the cable car and bobsled run.
How much is Sigulda accommodation?
A typical night in Sigulda runs to around AU$115, though the range is wide once you factor in hostel bunks at one end and manor suites at the other.
- Backpackers/Hostels: From AU$35 per night - a dorm bed and a shared kitchen, usually a short walk from the bobsled track.
- Budget hotels/Guesthouses: From AU$70 per night - your own bathroom and breakfast included, without much else.
- Mid-range/Apartments: From AU$110 per night - a self-contained apartment or a solid 3-star room with a proper breakfast spread.
- Boutique: From AU$160 per night - restored buildings, a spa treatment or two, and often a view over the valley.
- Luxury/Manor stays: From AU$230 per night - a converted manor with its own grounds, the kind of place worth building a full day around.
Top-rated hotels in Sigulda
Some names worth checking first:
- Hotel Sigulda sits an easy stroll from the bobsled track, and the indoor pool is a genuine relief after a day on the ropes course.
- Aparjods built its name on a restaurant serving Latvian game dishes, so the kitchen is as much a reason to book as the room.
- Hotel Pils puts you 800 metres from the bobsled track right in the town centre, handy if you're planning more than one run.
- Krimuldas Muiža is a converted manor house on the far side of the river, the pick if you'd rather have grounds to wander than a car park view.
- Spa Hotel Ezeri leans into the spa side of a trip, with indoor and outdoor pools and a sauna set right inside the national park.
Tips for finding the perfect accommodation in Sigulda
- Bobsled season runs November to March and pushes town-centre rooms up fast on weekends. If the ride is your main reason for visiting, a Krimulda or Turaida stay a short drive out often has more availability.
- Sigulda is an easy day trip from Riga, about an hour by train, so weekend rooms fill with one-night visitors well before midweek dates do. Book a Tuesday or Wednesday if you want more choice.
- If the cable car, ziplining and bungee jump are what you're there for, stay in the town centre. All three sit within walking distance of each other, so there's no need to book near the bobsled track specifically.
- Check for parking if you're driving in from Riga. A few of the manor and countryside stays sit well off the main road, with no taxi rank at the door.
- Don't assume Krimulda or Turaida are a quick walk just because they look close on the map. Both sit across the valley from the main strip, and that gap takes longer to cross on foot than it looks, especially with luggage.
Combine your stay with a night or two in Riga if you're flying into Latvia. It's close enough for Sigulda to work as a straightforward day trip either way.
