Marijas iela 16, Rīga, 1011, Latvia
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Amber Apartment Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Amber Apartment on Marijas iela, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best finds are the ones that don’t shout about themselves from the rooftops.

The location is actually pretty brilliant if you know Rīga at all. Marijas iela might not ring bells for first-time visitors, but it’s this quiet residential street that’s close enough to Old Town without being in the tourist chaos. I mean, you’re maybe a 10-minute walk from the Freedom Monument, but at night it’s peaceful – no drunk bachelor parties stumbling past your window at 2 AM. The building itself has that solid, pre-war feel that’s everywhere in this part of the city, and honestly, there’s something reassuring about those thick walls (trust me, you’ll sleep well). What really got me was how the owners – and I’m pretty sure they actually live nearby because they knew every little detail about the neighborhood – had thought about the small stuff. The apartment (it’s more like a proper flat than a hotel room) had this mix of modern touches without trying too hard to be trendy. The kitchen actually works if you want to grab some of those amazing pastries from the bakery around the corner and have coffee in the morning. And the wifi? Actually fast enough that I could work from there without wanting to throw my laptop out the window.

The whole experience just felt… well, authentic, I guess. Like staying at a friend’s place who happens to have really good taste. The bathroom was spotless, the heating worked perfectly (important in Latvia, let me tell you), and there were these little touches – proper hangers, enough outlets, a mirror with decent lighting – that showed someone had actually stayed there themselves and fixed all the annoying things most places ignore. I kept thinking about how this place managed to score a 9.6 rating, and after a few days I got it. It’s not fancy, it’s not trying to be a luxury hotel, but everything just… works. The check-in was smooth, the space was clean and comfortable, and when I had a question about getting to the airport early in the morning, they actually gave me useful advice instead of just handing me a generic printout. You’re not going to get room service or a concierge, but if you want a clean, quiet base in Rīga that doesn’t cost a fortune and doesn’t feel like a generic hotel room, this is exactly what you’re looking for. Plus, being on Marijas iela means you’re in a real neighborhood – there’s a great little grocery store two blocks away, and you’ll actually see how locals live instead of just bouncing between tourist sites.

Amber Apartment Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2$78
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Reviews of Amber Apartment

  • Exceptional – Jakubowska from Poland – 2 April 2025 (10/10)

    The host was very nice and caring, the apartament looked good as new and everything was very clean

  • Вернулись бы с удовольствием второй раз. – Alexeeva from Estonia – 24 June 2025 (10/10)

    Все новое, чисто и комфортно.

  • Exceptional – Valerija from Latvia – 12 May 2025 (10/10)

    Чисто, красиво, уютно, спасибо

    What could be improved: Все отлично

  • Superb – Laura from Latvia – 27 March 2025 (9/10)

    Kas traucēja bija ļoti slikta skaņas izolācija. Un matu fēns ir ļoti sliktas kvalitātes drīzāk dedzina matus nevis žāvē…

  • Lieliski – Laura from Latvia – 18 May 2025 (8/10)

    Tīrs, skaista dzīvoklis labā lokācijā

    What could be improved: Nebija pietiekami dvieļi atstāti.

  • Exceptional – Ijak from United Kingdom – 8 June 2025 (10/10)

  • Amazing stay – Paulius from Lithuania – 30 April 2025 (10/10)

  • Exceptional – Šarūnas from Lithuania – 28 April 2025 (10/10)

  • Superb – Valgemäe from Estonia – 28 April 2025 (9/10)

  • Exceptional – Odeta from Lithuania – 9 July 2025 (10/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Operas Skvērs: 850 m
  • Vermanes Garden: 450 m
  • Bastejkalna Parks: 1.2 km
  • Bastejkalna parks: 1 km
  • Riga’s Freedom Monument: 1 km
  • Latvijas Zinātņu Akadēmija: 950 m
  • Latvian National Museum of Art: 1.3 km
  • Piemineklis Vilhelman Ostvaldam: 500 m
  • Kristus Piedzimšanas katedrāle: 950 m
  • Museum of the Occupation of Latvia: 1.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Palladium: 100 m
  • Restaurant Samuraisushi.Lv: 100 m
  • Restaurant Mārtiņa Beķereja: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Livu Square: 1.3 km
  • Riga Dome Square: 1.5 km
  • Riga Small Guild: 1.4 km
  • Riga Motor Museum: 9 km
  • House of Blackheads: 1.5 km
  • Powder Tower in Riga: 1.4 km
  • Riga Town Hall Square: 1.5 km
  • Žanis Lipke Memorial: 3.3 km
  • Mezaparks Recreation Park: 7 km
  • Riga Three Brothers Complex: 1.7 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Biķernieku Mežs: 5 km

Public transport:

  • Train Vagonu parks: 2.6 km
  • Train Riga Central Station: 550 m
  • Bus Riga International Bus Station: 1 km

Closest airports:

  • Riga International Airport: 11 km

Facilities

Shops:

  • Minimarket on site
  • Barber/beauty shop

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Sofa

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Latvian
  • Russian

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out

Most popular facilities:

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Lift

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Other for your stay:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
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House Rules at Amber Apartment

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 23:30
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 01:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.3

Comfort:

9.7

Location:

9.2

Facilities:

9.6

Cleanliness:

9.4

Value for money:

9.3