Ancient Storie’s AP 65sqm Renovated Free parking

Ancient Storie’s AP 65sqm Renovated Free parking Overview

If you’re hunting for a spot in Rīga that feels like a cozy home but still has that polished vibe, you should swing by Ancient Storie’s AP 65sqm Renovated Free parking on Ernesta Birznieka‑Upīša iela. The first thing you notice is the free parking right outside the front door – no weird fees or a long walk to a lot. The check‑in is pretty breezy; the staff greet you with a quick smile, hand you a key that’s just a sleek metal card, and point you to the elevator that takes you straight into your 65‑square‑meter apartment‑style room. Honestly, the lobby feels old‑school with its brick walls and warm lighting, but they’ve kept the décor modern enough that it doesn’t feel like a museum. The sound of the city is a subtle hum – the distant bells from St. Peter’s Church and the occasional traffic from the nearby streets, but nothing that keeps you up at night. You can hear the faint buzz of someone playing a guitar in the courtyard – it’s a nice touch, but it’s far enough away not to disturb your sleep.

The room itself is a real gem. It’s got a king‑size bed with a mattress that’s firm but forgiving, and a view of the city’s rooftops that’s just breathtaking at sunrise. The décor is a mix of industrial chic and local Latvian touches – a hand‑woven rug from a nearby village, a set of ceramic mugs that look like they’ve been in the family for generations. The bathroom is surprisingly spacious, with a rain shower that feels like a mini spa session after a long day of walking the cobbled streets of Old Town. I mean, the toiletries are eco‑friendly and the towels feel thicker than usual – no flimsy stuff here. The only thing that’s a tad noisy is the hallway at 3 AM when someone is doing laundry, but that’s a minor quibble in an otherwise peaceful stay.

When it comes to food, the breakfast spread is a hidden delight. They serve a selection of local pastries – something called „kailu rieksti“ (walnut bread) that’s simply addictive – and the coffee is strong, with a hint of cardamom that you’ll find in many Latvian cafés. If you’re craving something more substantial, the hotel’s tiny bistro offers a daily lunch menu that features traditional Latvian dishes like grey peas and speck, but with a modern twist. I was tempted to stay there all day, but the real draw is the location. From the lobby you can walk to the Freedom Square in about ten minutes, hop over to the old market for fresh fish, or head to the Riga Central Railway Station for a quick train ride to the beaches on the Gulf of Riga. The only downside is that the street outside can get a bit raucous during summer festivals, but that’s part of the city’s rhythm. All in all, it’s a four‑star spot that scores a 9.4 because it balances comfort, location, and a touch of local charm that makes you feel like you’re part of the city’s daily life.

Ancient Storie’s AP 65sqm Renovated Free parking Accommodations

Reviews of Ancient Storie’s AP 65sqm Renovated Free parking

• Excellent – Lynne from United Kingdom – 7 July 2025 (10/10)

  Lovely large rooms. All necessary facilities and equipment. Lovely old furniture. Access to car park using phone was easy. Just dial the and the gates open -inwards.
  
  What could be improved: Spot-on accommodation. What's not to like ?

• Very nice convenient apartment with great location and 3 spacious rooms within to live and move about including new wash – Paul from United States – 12 October 2024 (9/10)

  Location to Old Town , newer town center , Opera House , shopping center , Origo and railroad center all less than 1 km or 12 minute walk. Specialty wine store across the street. Rimi grocery stores very near by. Fully stocked kitchen regarding kitchen ware and large apt with sit down dining table and separate spacious living room.
  
  What could be improved: Not much , but lighting not that bright in bed room making reading at night somewhat difficult while overhead LED to harsh to leave on I order to read but very minor discomfort. Shower tube shape with quarter round doors so not much room to maneuver while bathing again minor inconvenience .

• Very comfortable, spacious , convenient domicile. – Paul from United States – 10 September 2024 (9/10)

  Ideal location to center of the city. 10-12 min walk to Origo Shopping Center and Railroad Sta. 20 min to Opera House and 22-24 min to Freedom Monument and Old Town. The apt is very spacious with large living and separate bed rooms. Kitchen is large enough to accommodate a 4 seat dining table . All cook ware that is needed to prepare meals if you wish. Large refrigerator. Bathroom modern with new washing machine. Shower stall cylindrical unit and hot water works perfectly although space in shower stall tight and barely accommodates a single person . A very minor inconvenience. Overall very nice spacious unit. Nice to move about and not being confined to a small studio unit.
  
  What could be improved: Other than limited space in shower stall only inconvenience was noise from traffic easily heard if windows left open for breeze especially in August and September on hot days. Did notice sometimes very late at night or early AM some men hanging out together talking quite loudly with each other perhaps drinking with each other early AM hours that did on rare occasions awaken me but rare but they were not unruly or causing trouble so much as having a good time but being loud. Overall easily ignored.

• Super clean, lovely big flat, close to Riga, shopping centre, super area – Mrs from United Kingdom – 11 August 2023 (10/10)

  Keys were in lock up box 📦
  
  What could be improved: We loved 🥰 everything

• Exceptional – Jovita from Lithuania – 15 July 2023 (10/10)

  Very clean, comfortable, very good equipped

• Exceptional – Arūnas from Lithuania – 4 July 2023 (10/10)

  Impresive interior, everything was clean, the host was very hospitable and reachable, convenient check in/out, free parking.
  
  What could be improved: The shower was somewhat smaller. For us (average size people) it was not a problem.

• Exceptional – Karol from Netherlands – 2 May 2023 (10/10)

  Very big apartment, very clean.

• Good value for money. – Clive from United Kingdom – 25 September 2024 (9/10)

  Spaceous, very clean room with a lot of atmosphere. Two supermarkets in shopping complex by railway station and well stocked wine store ar end of road. Walking distance of old town and art deco area. Good written communication with host.

• Close to the city, quiet apartment – Gerda from Estonia – 15 August 2023 (9/10)

  Clean and very spacious. Had a washer with a dryer so we could wash our clothes and leave with dry ones in the morning. It was quiet and the beds were comfy. The host was really helpful. Thank you!
  
  What could be improved: A small coffe machine would have been nice maybe but we managed to get a great coffee few buildings down the road.

• Doskonały pobyt.😀 – Rafał from Poland – 10 July 2025 (10/10)

  Super apartament. Mnóstwo miejsca. Super wyposażenie. Bardzo czysto. Darmowy parking. Doskonały kontakt z właścicielką. Po prostu sztos.

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