Amazing Old apt town with Balcony

Amazing Old apt town with Balcony Overview

You know what really got me about this place? The moment I stepped onto that balcony and saw the cobblestones of Mārstaļu iela stretching out below – honestly, it felt like I’d stumbled into one of those European postcards, except this was actually real and I was living in it for a week. The apartment sits right in the heart of Riga’s Old Town, and I mean *right* in it – you’re basically surrounded by medieval architecture that’s somehow still standing after all these centuries. The building itself has that weathered charm you only get from places that have seen some history, and while it’s definitely not a fancy hotel (we’re talking 3 stars here), there’s something refreshingly authentic about staying somewhere that feels like actual locals might live there.

The balcony is honestly the star of the show – I spent way too many mornings out there with my coffee, watching the early tourists start their wandering before the crowds really hit. Mārstaļu street isn’t one of the main tourist drags, which means you get this nice balance of being walkable to everything but not dealing with constant noise. Well, except for the occasional group stumbling back from the bars late at night, but that’s Old Town for you. Inside, the apartment has that slightly eclectic feel of someone’s actual home – the furniture doesn’t all match perfectly, but everything works and it’s comfortable enough. The kitchen was better equipped than I expected, which saved me some serious money on meals (because let’s be honest, eating out for every meal in tourist areas gets expensive fast).

What I really appreciated was how walkable everything was from here – the House of the Blackheads is maybe a five-minute stroll, and you can easily wander over to the Freedom Monument or duck into one of those tiny cafés tucked into the side streets. The check-in was pretty straightforward, though I did have to coordinate with the owner via text since there’s no front desk situation. Parking is… well, it’s Old Town, so forget about parking right outside, but there are some options within walking distance if you absolutely need a car. The 8.3 rating makes sense to me – it’s not perfect (the WiFi was a bit spotty, and the shower could’ve used more pressure), but for the price and location, it delivers exactly what you’d want from a genuine Old Town experience. I mean, you’re not getting room service or a concierge, but you are getting to fall asleep to the sound of footsteps on centuries-old stones, and honestly? That’s worth way more than some generic hotel amenities.

Amazing Old apt town with Balcony Accommodations

Reviews of Amazing Old apt town with Balcony

• The best place I’ve stayed in Riga after visit regularly for 23 years! – Martin from United Kingdom – 28 April 2023 (9/10)

  Location and the terrace.
  
  What could be improved: No microwave oven.

• Superb – Peter from Netherlands – 22 February 2025 (9/10)

  The place is really central, walking distance from most sightseeing. Very well equipped.
  
  What could be improved: As being central was a plus, it also had it's downside. Lot of noise was coming in from the street on Saturday night, as there was a bar closeby. Even late night/early morning people were loud outside, and you could hear them.

• It’s was quite good, but can be better – Diana from Sweden – 9 May 2024 (7/10)

  Near to everything, that’s in the city
  
  What could be improved: Many small things missing in the bathroom, like floor mat, a little bin, somewhere to hang the towels and the whole floor gets wet after showering, as well as no bedding for the bed “upstairs” even though we were 2 people traveling

• Good – Konohovs from United Kingdom – 25 May 2024 (7/10)

  Very cozy apartment with a good location, you can get to most of places by walking as it’s in heart of Riga. The kitchen is really good for everyday use and in general, this flat makes you feel like a home rather than a holiday rental
  
  What could be improved: We had only one bedsheet for a whole week, the bathroom didn’t have good ventilation and it was making a wet smell after a shower. Sometimes water doesn’t get a stable temperature during the shower.

• Wonderful place – Norman from United States – 13 September 2024 (10/10)

  The location is perfect. It's in the heart of the Old Town, and in walking distance from the greatest market in Europe. The process of self check in is simple. The host Tatiana is a friendly, easy-going person. Accommodation is great and the elevator is helpful.

• Exceptional – Levi from Norway – 18 December 2023 (10/10)

  Loved the apartment due to its excellent location, easy check-in and check-out process. Will definitely recommend it!

• Amazing! – Kai from Netherlands – 16 June 2023 (10/10)

  Feels like a home. The look and feel of the Loft, sleeping experience, bathtub, comfort of the living room, lightning of the windows, balcony, elevator. Nice host.
  
  What could be improved: Just a few simple things:
  Lack of a bit of storage in the bathroom.
  Small sweeper in bathroom would be nice.
  Most accommodations don’t have a coffee machine, would be a big plus.

• Gostei muito da localização é, de facto, imbatível. Wi-fi é espectacular! Super seguro. – Sara from Portugal – 28 April 2025 (9/10)

  What could be improved: Não há microondas. Cheguei tarde, devido ao atraso do avião, e não tive assistência à hora que cheguei. Por acaso consegui tirar a chave e entrar no apartamento, mas podia não ter conseguido.

• Very good – Jevgenijs from United Kingdom – 15 October 2023 (8/10)

  Обстановка
  
  What could be improved: Опасный спуск к входной двери

• Very good – Anne from Belgium – 21 June 2025 (8/10)

  Ideale ligging midden in de oude stad, alle bezienswaardigheden op wandelafstand, grote diversiteit qua restaurants en cafés, ook voldoende winkels voor voeding…
  
  Voldoende parkeerplaatsen langs de rivier, daar betaalbaar maar goed kijken naar de info aan de betaalpalen.
  
  What could be improved: Er is voldoende slaapruimte, maar geen echt bed en zeer laag bij de grond of op een niet beveiligd platform. De trappen in de loft zijn niet afgeschermd en gevaarlijk.
  Er is geen nooduitgang en het appartement is op de 7de verdieping. Op de benedenverdieping is een restaurant.
  Wij hadden een brandalarm midden in de nacht, maar na controle van een beveiliger bleek er niets aan de hand.
  Niet aan te raden met kinderen en mensen met een glaasje te veel op.

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