🇱🇻 Valmiera, Latvia
Timemachine Apartment
📍 2, Krāču iela, Valmiera, LV-4201
Your stay — Timemachine Apartment
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Timemachine Apartment, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (4th or 5th floor) for a quieter stay. These floors are likely to be away from the noise of Krāču iela, which is a relatively busy street in Valmiera.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift as it may be noisy, especially if you're a light sleeper.
Best views
As the hotel is located on a relatively quiet side street, there are no exceptional views to request. However, rooms on the higher floors may have a glimpse of the surrounding area.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some street noise from Krāču iela, especially during rush hour or late at night. The hotel's concrete floors may also transmit some noise from above.
Insider tips
Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the city center by walking to the nearby Valmiera Town Hall and exploring the surrounding streets. If you have a car, be aware that parking may be limited in the area, so consider arriving early to secure a spot.
- 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 — Timemachine Apartment
free, 100 Mbps speed; login through room TV or mobile app
serves all floors; no stairs-only historic sections
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) and Latvian national newspaper Laiks
15:00 - 22:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00: +20 EUR per hour
available on request, 5 EUR per bag per day
step-free access; wheelchair accessible rooms available on request; no elevator access to some upper floors
on-site parking available, 10 EUR per night; nearest public car park at Valmiera City Park, 3.5 EUR per hour; EV charging available on request, +5 EUR per hour
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 2.25 EUR per person per night (applicable to all guests 18+)
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance payment + 200 EUR incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Katoļu baznīca (674 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Svētā Sīmaņa luterāņu baznīca (699 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Valmieras pareizticīgo baznīca (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Jehovas liecinieku valstības zāle (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Rimi — 373 m · ~5 min walk
Amatnieku parks — 507 m · ~6 min walk
Valmieras Novadpētniecības Muzeja Garšaugu dārzs — 672 m · ~8 min walk
Valmieras drāmas teātris — 830 m · ~10 min walk
Daliņa stadiona bērnu rotaļlaukums — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Luminor Valmieras autoosta — 252 m · ~3 min walk
Veterinārā aptieka — 358 m · ~4 min walk
Rits — 258 m · ~3 min walk
Valmiera — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at Riga Airport or tourist offices as they charge high commissions and poor rates.
Contactless debit/credit cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and public transport. Mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) works in most places. Keep small cash for market stalls or rural taxis.
Restaurants: round up or leave 10% for good service. Taxis: not expected but rounding up is fine. Hotels: €1-2 per bag for porter, no tip for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a café or street kiosk — roughly €2.00.
Soup of the day with bread at a simple lunch spot or student canteen — around €5.00.
A main course of dumplings or grilled sausage with potatoes at a casual pub — about €8.00-€10.00.
Main pedestrian street or market square (e.g. near the town centre) has stalls selling piragi (stuffed pastries) for €2-€3.
Supermarkets like Maxima, Rimi, or Mego are common in the area.
Affordable high-street chains like Reserved, Cropp, or House are found in the town centre; market stalls occasionally sell basic pieces.
Local buses within Valmiera cost €1.50 for a single ticket (buy from driver). From Riga Airport, take bus 22 to Riga city centre then express bus to Valmiera (around €8 one-way, 2 hours).
Eat at lunch specials (dienas ēdienkarte) for half-price mains. Walk or bike the town centre — it’s compact and free. Buy groceries and snacks at Maxima rather than tourist-area kiosks.
Emergency Contacts
ValmieraFor non-urgent medical help, call 113. The main hospital in Valmiera is Vidzemes slimnīca (Jumaras iela 195). For police non-urgent line, dial 110. Emergency calls in English are handled. Download the '112 Latvija' app for location sharing.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Valmiera, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Timemachine Apartment
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Luminor Valmieras autoosta — 252 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Veterinārā aptieka — 358 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Valmiera Bus Station → Valmieras tehnikuma studentu viesnīca (stop: 'Tehnikums')
💡 Bus #5 or #7 both stop at 'Tehnikums'—less than 1km walk from the hostel if you miss one.
Riga International Airport (RIX) → Valmiera Bus Station
💡 Buy your ticket online at Baltic Bus or 1188.lv for a small discount. The bus drops you a 10-minute walk from the student hostel.
Riga Central Station → Valmiera Train Station
💡 Trains are cheaper than buses but less frequent. From Valmiera station, it's a 15-minute walk north along Rīgas iela to the hostel.
Riga International Airport (RIX) → Valmieras tehnikuma studentu viesnīca
💡 Book with Baltic Taxi or Catzim for a fixed price—avoid drivers charging per kilometre at the airport rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Timemachine Apartment?
Request a room on a higher floor (4th or 5th floor) for a quieter stay. These floors are likely to be away from the noise of Krāču iela, which is a relatively busy street in Valmiera.
Which rooms should I avoid at Timemachine Apartment?
Avoid rooms near the lift as it may be noisy, especially if you're a light sleeper.
Is Timemachine Apartment noisy?
Be prepared for some street noise from Krāču iela, especially during rush hour or late at night. The hotel's concrete floors may also transmit some noise from above.
Which rooms have the best views at Timemachine Apartment?
As the hotel is located on a relatively quiet side street, there are no exceptional views to request. However, rooms on the higher floors may have a glimpse of the surrounding area.
What are insider tips for staying at Timemachine Apartment?
Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the city center by walking to the nearby Valmiera Town Hall and exploring the surrounding streets. If you have a car, be aware that parking may be limited in the area, so consider arriving early to secure a spot.
What time is check-in at Timemachine Apartment?
Check-in at Timemachine Apartment is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Timemachine Apartment have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps speed; login through room TV or mobile app
Is there a city or tourist tax at Timemachine Apartment?
2.25 EUR per person per night (applicable to all guests 18+)
Where can I eat cheaply near Timemachine Apartment?
Soup of the day with bread at a simple lunch spot or student canteen — around €5.00.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Timemachine Apartment?
Local buses within Valmiera cost €1.50 for a single ticket (buy from driver). From Riga Airport, take bus 22 to Riga city centre then express bus to Valmiera (around €8 one-way, 2 hours).
Top Attractions in Valmiera
💡 Start at the bridge near the market and walk east to the old watermill — it's a quiet, leafy stretch that most tourists miss.
💡 The church often holds free organ concerts on Sunday afternoons in summer; ask at the tourist office for the schedule.
💡 Climb the tower just before sunset for the best light over the Gauja River valley.
💡 Student tickets cost about 3 EUR if you show a valid ISIC card, but book in advance — shows sell out on weekends.
💡 The permanent exhibition on medieval Valmiera is small but well-curated; skip the temporary art shows if you're short on time.