Your stay — Hotel Cēsis
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in town for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Riga Airport or tourist offices where fees are high.
Cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, hotels; contactless and mobile pay common; carry some cash for market stalls or small cafes.
Rounding up the bill or 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated but not expected; taxis and hotel staff don't expect tips, though rounding up is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a local cafe or bakery, around €2.
Soup or a filled pastry from a bakery or casual cafe, around €5-7.
A main course like pasta or a local meat dish at a budget pub or pizzeria, around €8-10.
Look for small kiosks or market stalls in the central square selling pirogi or grilled sausages.
Maxima and Rimi are the main budget supermarket chains in Cēsis.
Clothing is mostly sold at the Rimi/Maxima shopping centres; Cēsis is small, so for high-street chains you'd head to Riga.
Walking is the cheapest way around the compact centre; town buses are infrequent. From Riga airport, a bus to Cēsis costs around €6-8.
Eat at local bakeries or cafes for lunch instead of tourist-oriented restaurants; buy snacks and water from supermarkets rather than kiosks; visit the castle park and medieval ruins for free rather than paid attractions.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cēsis, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Cēsis
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Riga Central Station (Rīgas Centrālā stacija) → Cēsis Station
💡 Cheapest option at €4.50 one-way. Alight at Cēsis station, then walk 15 mins downhill past the brewery — your hotel is on Katoļu iela near the old town.
Riga Bus Station → Cēsis Bus Station
💡 Book online via Lux Express for fixed seats and free coffee. The station is 300m from your hotel — cross the main road and head down Lielā Katrīnas iela.
Riga Airport (RIX) → Hotel Saule, jūra un kaķi, Cēsis
💡 Pre-book a sedan for €65 fixed — avoid surge pricing. Bolt from airport costs €55-70, but drivers may ask extra for tolls. Your hotel has no parking, so ask to be dropped at Katoļu iela 12 entrance.
Riga Airport (RIX) → Cēsis city centre
💡 Buy a combined ticket from the airport's info desk for €10-12 — saves queuing at Riga bus station. Buses drop you opposite the castle park, a 5-min walk to your hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hotel Cēsis?
Check-in at Hotel Cēsis is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Cēsis?
Soup or a filled pastry from a bakery or casual cafe, around €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Cēsis?
Walking is the cheapest way around the compact centre; town buses are infrequent. From Riga airport, a bus to Cēsis costs around €6-8.
Top Attractions in Cēsis
💡 Follow the path to the wooden bridge by the millpond—it's quiet and good for photos.
💡 Check the notice board for free evening concerts in summer. The churchyard has a bench with a good view of the castle.
💡 Tucked away behind the church. The staff are friendly and can tell you about local artists. Visit on a rainy afternoon.
💡 The tourist information office in the square has free maps and a toilet. Check for free guided walking tours in summer.
💡 Go after 4 PM when crowds thin. The castle park is always free and has benches for a picnic.