Accommodation in the historical center of Riga

Accommodation in the historical center of Riga Overview

You know what struck me first about this place on Grēcinieku iela? It’s actually *in* the historical center, not just claiming to be nearby like half the hotels in Riga. I mean, you’re literally steps from the cobblestones of Old Town – I could hear the gentle clatter of morning delivery trucks on the medieval streets, which honestly became kind of charming after the first night.

The building itself has that solid, no-nonsense feel that a lot of these 3-star spots in the Baltics do so well. Nothing flashy, but everything works the way it should. The rooms are clean and surprisingly quiet considering you’re right in the thick of things – though I’d recommend asking for a courtyard-facing room if you’re a light sleeper, since Grēcinieku can get a bit lively on weekend evenings (not necessarily a bad thing if you want to feel the pulse of the city). What really impressed me was how the staff actually knew the neighborhood – when I asked about getting to the Central Market early to beat the crowds, the desk clerk gave me this perfect route that avoided the tourist bottleneck near the cathedral.

Here’s the thing about staying right here: you’re about a three-minute walk from some of the best stuff in Riga, but you’re also in a pocket that feels more like where locals actually live and work. There’s this little café around the corner that does proper Latvian breakfast – none of the tourist menu nonsense – and the morning walk to Doma laukums takes you past these gorgeous Art Nouveau details that most visitors miss entirely. The location means you can easily duck back to your room between sightseeing sessions, which I found myself doing more than expected (those Baltic cobblestones are beautiful but hard on the feet). Parking’s a bit of a puzzle in this area, but honestly, that’s true everywhere in Old Town – the hotel staff will point you toward the nearest garage, and from there everything’s walkable anyway. That 9.3 rating makes total sense once you spend a night or two here; it’s not trying to be something it’s not, just doing the basics really, really well in a spot that puts you right in the heart of one of Europe’s most underrated capitals.

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Reviews of Accommodation in the historical center of Riga

• Nice one night at the heart of Riga – Dilmurod from Uzbekistan – 6 July 2025 (10/10)

  Very responsive and polite host. Location is nice.

• Super place with excellent location, stay at least 2 nights – Victor from Portugal – 12 June 2025 (10/10)

  Great location, any closer and you would be inside the cathedral. Nice comfortable apartment on ground floor with many restaurants, sites just a step away.

• Superb location, excellent furnishings and comfort, perfect for a great stay in Riga. – Dominic from United Kingdom – 7 June 2025 (10/10)

  The property was in a fantastic location, near to the bars, restaurants, shops and tourist sites. The apartment was very secure and soundproof. The property had everything you could wish for in a stay like this. The owner had meticulous attention to detail and thought of everything.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Wil stay here again! Highly recommended – Elmer from United Arab Emirates – 4 June 2025 (10/10)

  Location is perfect! Easy walk to old town. Near bus station

• Lovely little apartment is excellent location – James from Finland – 19 May 2025 (10/10)

  Everything as described. Wonderful little place in the heart of town. Great communication. Owner let me check out late without any hassle, as I was running the marathon that morning. Start and finish line just around the corner BTW 🙂

• Great host. Five stars – Anna from Poland – 2 February 2025 (10/10)

  Lovely host. Nice flat for good price. Great location!
  
  What could be improved: Only complaint would be pillows they are not very comfortable.

• Exceptional – Mark from United Kingdom – 26 January 2025 (10/10)

  Apartment had everything you need. You can't beat the location, right in old town. Fast and easy communication with the owner. Everything you hope to get when looking for somewhere to stay.

• Exceptional – Jakob from Australia – 18 January 2025 (10/10)

  Really central location, full kitchen facilities, good wifi, easy check in process. Would highly recommend this place !

• Exceptional – Ilze from United Kingdom – 9 November 2024 (10/10)

  Everyting was clean, lovely little flat. There is everything a person may need for comfortable stay.
  Excellent location.

• Exceptional – Walji from United States – 29 October 2024 (10/10)

  The location was sterling….right smack in Old Town Riga. However that's not it. It was by far the best one that I've stayed at in this trip which covered some 30 cities. The apartment was very tastefully furnished and surprisingly even had a Spa/jacuzzi !!!!! Moreover the host was also very pleasant and flexible and allowed me to leave my baggage there even after check out time. For anyone visiting Riga I would definitely recommend this place. Check out the attached videos. I managed to post only one. The other one of the bed room couldn't be uploaded

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