🇱🇻 Daugavpils, Latvia
SanMari
📍 46, Stacijas iela, Daugavpils, LV-5401
Your stay — SanMari
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Svēta Pētera ķēdēs Romas katoļu draudzes baznīca (721 m · ~9 min walk)
- Synagogue: Daugavpils sinagoga (881 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Svētā Aleksandra Ņevska pareizticīgo kapela (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Daugavpils Vecticībnieku Pomoras Baznīca (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ditton Nams — 677 m · ~8 min walk
Skulptūru parks — 662 m · ~8 min walk
Daugavpils skrošu rūpnīca — 714 m · ~9 min walk
Daugavpils teātris — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
PlayDay — 458 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Swedbank — 473 m · ~6 min walk
Euro Aptieka — 495 m · ~6 min walk
Circle K — 204 m · ~3 min walk
Daugavpils dzelzceļa stacija — 127 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots as they take a high commission.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and mobile pay are common.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated but not expected; taxis and hotel staff don't expect a tip.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakery or fast-food chain about €1.50.
A soup and main course combo at a lunch café, around €6.
A main course at a mid-range pub or pizzeria, approximately €8.
Look for pirogi or kebab stands near the central market or bus station.
Maxima and Rimi are the main budget supermarket chains here.
High-street chains like Reserved and Cropp are in the shopping centre near the city centre.
A single bus ticket costs €0.80 from vending machines; a day pass is €2.50. From Daugavpils Airport? There is no scheduled passenger service – use a bus to Riga or arrange a taxi.
Buy a Rimi or Maxima loyalty card for discounts on groceries. Eat the daily lunch special (dienas ēdienkarte) for the best value. Walk or bike; the city is compact and flat.
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 SanMari
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Swedbank — 473 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Euro Aptieka — 495 m · ~6 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 time is check-in at SanMari?
Check-in at SanMari is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near SanMari?
A soup and main course combo at a lunch café, around €6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from SanMari?
A single bus ticket costs €0.80 from vending machines; a day pass is €2.50. From Daugavpils Airport? There is no scheduled passenger service – use a bus to Riga or arrange a taxi.
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.