🇱🇻 Daugavpils, Latvia
Hotel Teika D
0📍 4, Varšavas iela, Daugavpils, LV-5404
Your stay — Hotel Teika D
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The Property — Hotel Teika D
Hotel Teika D is a no-frills Soviet-era survivor that prizes function over fashion. The lobby feels like 1987: pale wood panelling, a stern reception desk, and the faint smell of boiled coffee. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, safe bed in the city centre without paying for unnecessary frills. The USP is location — you can stumble from the station to your room in under five minutes.
Chronicles of Daugavpils
Daugavpils was founded in 1275 as a Livonian Order fortress, and its position on the Daugava River made it a contested prize for centuries. The 19th-century Russian Empire rebuilt it as a garrison town, leaving a grid of wide, cobbled streets and red-brick military warehouses. The fortress itself, one of Europe's best-preserved 19th-century bastions, remains the city's architectural anchor. Culturally, Daugavpils is Latvia's second city but feels more Russian-speaking and industrial than Riga, with a growing arts scene centred on the Mark Rothko Art Centre. Today it balances a gritty post-Soviet reality with pockets of quiet, leafy charm.
Best Time to Visit
Full Daugavpils guide →Best months
June to August: warmest weather (20-25°C), long daylight, and the city's parks and riverside paths are at their best. June also sees lower crowds than July.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season, driven by the Baltic summer holiday period and the Daugavpils City Festival (mid-July). Hotel prices jump 30-50%, and advance booking is essential for the only 3-star options.
Budget shoulder season
Late May and early September offer 15-20°C days, far fewer tourists, and hotel rates 20-30% below July. The fortress and art centre are still fully open.
Weather & packing
Latvian summers are famously erratic: you can get a 30°C heatwave followed by a cold, rainy 12°C day within 48 hours. Your packing rule is: bring a fleece or light jacket, a waterproof shell, and one long-sleeved shirt regardless of the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Daugavpils
- The Daugavpils Fortress is undergoing a phased restoration; the northern bastions are currently fenced off until late 2026, but the main courtyard and Rothko Centre remain open.
- A new direct bus line from Riga International Airport to Daugavpils started in spring 2026, cutting journey time by 30 minutes to roughly 3.5 hours.
- Several city-centre streets are being repaved through July 2026, with temporary diversions on Križa and Vienības ielas — allow extra time for walking or driving.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Teika D, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Varšavas iela). These floors tend to be quieter and still have good light in a three-storey building.
Rooms to avoid
Skip any room on the 1st floor facing Varšavas iela. The street is a main road with bus and truck traffic, and ground-floor units here will catch the worst of that noise plus any foot traffic past the entrance.
Best views
Views are of either Varšavas iela (a busy street) or the inner courtyard. The courtyard side is the one to ask for – it’s quieter and looks onto residential blocks, not traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest at this three-storey hotel, especially rooms away from the street side.
🔊 Noise notes
Varšavas iela runs parallel to the Daugavpils railway approach, so you might hear distant train rumble. The hotel’s central area on Daugavpils means some low nightlife hum at weekends, but the street itself is the main noise source.
Insider tips
1) If you drive, there’s usually free street parking on side streets off Varšavas iela – avoid paying for hotel parking if offered. 2) Check in early afternoon to request a courtyard-facing room; the front desk often holds a few of these for early arrivals.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Teika D
Free Wi-Fi for all guests (unlimited data, ~30 Mbps down); no login needed – straightforward SSID with password from reception
One passenger lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; TV in room has local channels and one Russian news channel in lobby
Official check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; bag drop allowed from 10:00 free of charge; late check-out until 13:00 for €15, after 13:00 charges half the nightly rate
Complimentary locked baggage storage for same-day arrivals/departures in the reception area
Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance; one accessible room on ground floor with widened doorways; no lift to basement sauna area
On-site free parking for 8 cars (first-come, first-served); no EV charging; nearest public car park ‘Stacijas laukums’ (200 m) charges €1.50 per hour, €8 per 24h
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €0.50–€1.00 per person per night (actual rate varies by municipality schedule; check on arrival)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable bookings hold a €50 card imprint at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Daugavpils Svētā Borisa un Gļeba pareizticīgo katedrāle (111 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Mārtiņa Lutera katedrāle (210 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Daugavpils Vecticībnieku Pomoras Baznīca (256 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Daugavpils Dievmātes Romas katoļu draudzes baznīca (358 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ditton Nams — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Centrālais parks — 830 m · ~10 min walk
Daugavpils skrošu rūpnīca — 584 m · ~7 min walk
Daugavpils teātris — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
PlayDay — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Swedbank — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
aptieka 1 — 602 m · ~8 min walk
Beta — 216 m · ~3 min walk
Daugavpils — 961 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Most travellers withdraw from ATMs; avoid currency exchange bureaux at airports and tourist centres due to poor rates. Banks like SEB or Swedbank offer fair rates if you must exchange cash.
Cards (Visa/Mastercard) widely accepted in supermarkets, cafes, and hotels. Contactless and mobile pay common. Small stalls or markets may be cash-only.
Rounding up the bill or 5-10% in restaurants if service is good. Taxi drivers: round up to nearest euro. Hotel staff: small change for porters, not expected otherwise.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A black coffee at a casual cafe costs around €1.50-€2.
A lunch set (soup + main) at a simple cafe or canteen runs €5-€7.
A main course at an inexpensive restaurant costs €7-€10.
Area LV-5404 has few street food options; best cheap eat is a kebab or pirogi from a takeaway stall near bus stations or markets.
Budget supermarket chains include Maxima, Rimi, and Lidl.
Affordable clothes shopping at Maxima or local markets; for more variety, the city centre has a few low‑price chains like Pepco.
The cheapest way around is walking or bus (single ticket €1.15 from driver). From the airport (Daugavpils is small), a taxi to LV-5404 costs about €5-€7; no public bus.
Eat at student canteens for very cheap lunch. Buy groceries at Lidl or Maxima. Avoid taxis late at night; they may charge extra.
Emergency Contacts
DaugavpilsIn Daugavpils, dial 112 for police and fire; 113 for ambulance. For non-urgent police matters, call +371 654 02301 (Daugavpils police station). The state language is Latvian, but operators may also speak Russian and limited English.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Daugavpils, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Teika D
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Swedbank — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk — pharmacy · aptieka 1 — 602 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Rīgas iela (stop near Celtnieks) → Centrs (central market, pedestrian zone)
💡 Buy a 24-hour ticket (€2.50) from Narvesen kiosk at platform. Tram stops right outside hotel — wave to driver to board. Valid for all 3 lines.
Daugavpils Airport (airport stop) → Autoosta (main bus station)
💡 Bus stops outside terminal building; buy ticket from driver (coins only). From Autoosta, walk 10 mins north on Rīgas iela to Celtnieks.
Daugavpils pasažieru stacija (train station, 1 km south of Celtnieks) → Riga Central Station
💡 Book 1st class for €18 — quieter, has power sockets. Station is a 15-min walk from hotel; no direct tram yet.
Daugavpils Airport (in Lociki, 12 km south) → Celtnieks Hotel (Rīgas iela 22)
💡 Book via BalticTaxi app for fixed fare; cash is common, but cards accepted if you ask. Drivers rarely speak English — have hotel address written down.
About Daugavpils
Wikipedia ↗
Daugavpils (see also other names) is a state city in southeastern Latvia, located on the banks of the Daugava River, from which the city derives its name. The parts of the city to the north of the river belong to the historical Latvian region of Latgale, and those to the south lie in Selonia. It is ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Teika D?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard (away from Varšavas iela). These floors tend to be quieter and still have good light in a three-storey building.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Teika D?
Skip any room on the 1st floor facing Varšavas iela. The street is a main road with bus and truck traffic, and ground-floor units here will catch the worst of that noise plus any foot traffic past the entrance.
Is Hotel Teika D noisy?
Varšavas iela runs parallel to the Daugavpils railway approach, so you might hear distant train rumble. The hotel’s central area on Daugavpils means some low nightlife hum at weekends, but the street itself is the main noise source.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Teika D?
Views are of either Varšavas iela (a busy street) or the inner courtyard. The courtyard side is the one to ask for – it’s quieter and looks onto residential blocks, not traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Teika D?
1) If you drive, there’s usually free street parking on side streets off Varšavas iela – avoid paying for hotel parking if offered. 2) Check in early afternoon to request a courtyard-facing room; the front desk often holds a few of these for early arrivals.
What time is check-in at Hotel Teika D?
Check-in at Hotel Teika D is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Teika D have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests (unlimited data, ~30 Mbps down); no login needed – straightforward SSID with password from reception
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Teika D?
€0.50–€1.00 per person per night (actual rate varies by municipality schedule; check on arrival)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Teika D?
A lunch set (soup + main) at a simple cafe or canteen runs €5-€7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Teika D?
The cheapest way around is walking or bus (single ticket €1.15 from driver). From the airport (Daugavpils is small), a taxi to LV-5404 costs about €5-€7; no public bus.
When is the best time to visit Daugavpils?
June to August: warmest weather (20-25°C), long daylight, and the city's parks and riverside paths are at their best. June also sees lower crowds than July.
Top Attractions in Daugavpils
💡 Bring your own snacks — there's no café inside. The park connects to the pedestrian street Rigas iela, making it a good mid-walk stop.
💡 Free entry every last Wednesday of the month. Check their Facebook page for temporary exhibitions that sometimes charge a small fee.
💡 Walk from the central square (Vienības laukums) down to the Daugava River embankment — you'll pass the striking Orthodox cathedral and a Soviet-era fountain. Best visited late afternoon when the light hits the brick facades.
💡 Walk the full perimeter wall — it takes about an hour and gives you views over the Daugava River. The Mark Rothko Art Centre inside charges entry, but the fortress itself is free.
💡 Take bus #2 from the city centre (15 min). For a quieter spot, walk to the north shore away from the main beach area.