Apartment in a Unesco building

Apartment in a Unesco building Overview

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The moment you walk into the building on Akmeņu iela, you actually feel the weight of history – and I mean that in the best way possible. This isn’t some sterile hotel trying to fake old-world charm; it’s literally a UNESCO-protected building, so you’re sleeping in a piece of Riga’s actual architectural heritage. The apartment itself is pretty solid for what you’re paying – honestly, I’ve stayed in way worse places with more stars attached to their name. The 8.3 rating makes sense once you settle in, though I’ll admit the three-star classification had me setting my expectations a bit lower than I probably should have.

The location is what really makes this work, especially if you’re the type who likes to wander around and discover things. Akmeņu iela sits right in that sweet spot where you’re close enough to Old Town to walk there without breaking a sweat, but far enough away that you’re not dealing with tourist crowds every time you step outside. I mean, you can literally stroll to the Daugava River in about ten minutes, and there’s this great little market area nearby where locals actually shop – not just the touristy stuff you see everywhere else. The building itself has this beautiful old facade that photographs really well if you’re into that sort of thing, plus the apartment windows give you decent views of the surrounding neighborhood. You’ll hear some street noise during the day, but honestly, that’s just city life – and it dies down pretty nicely in the evenings.

What I really appreciated was how the space felt lived-in rather than hotel-sterile. The furnishings aren’t fancy, but they’re comfortable and functional, and there’s actually decent kitchen space if you want to grab groceries and cook something instead of eating out every meal (which, let’s be honest, can get expensive in Riga’s tourist areas). The check-in process was straightforward – no front desk drama or weird key situations that sometimes happen with apartment rentals. Parking can be a bit tricky on this street, so maybe factor that in if you’re driving, but the public transport connections are solid, and walking is really the best way to explore this part of the city anyway. I stayed there during shoulder season, so I can’t speak to how crazy it gets in summer, but the whole area has this nice residential feel that I imagine stays pretty consistent year-round. For the price point and the experience of actually staying in a piece of Riga’s protected architecture, it’s definitely worth considering – especially if you prefer apartments over traditional hotels and want to feel more like you’re living in the city rather than just visiting it.

Apartment in a Unesco building Accommodations

Reviews of Apartment in a Unesco building

• Gem 💎 – Daniel from Ireland – 1 June 2025 (10/10)

  Facilities were top tier. Everything you could ever want and more from iron and ironing board, clothes drier, hair dryer and extra pillow to cleaning supplies and cook ware. Can't fault my stay.
  
  What could be improved: Dont let the rough exterior of the building fool you. The apartment is modern and spotless.

• Superb – Gatis from Latvia – 26 March 2025 (9/10)

  Laba atrašanās vieta

• Very good – Albert from Poland – 9 May 2025 (8/10)

  Bardzo miła i pomocna właścicielka. Mieszkanie czyste, blisko centrum i było wszystko co potrzebne.
  Myślę, że warto dodać też zdjęcia klatki schodowej.
  
  Dziękujemy za udany pobyt!

• Gut, sauber, warm – Irene from Germany – 25 March 2025 (7/10)

  Apartment war sauber und warm gewesen. Die Küche ist schön eingerichtet.
  Im Bad waren Shampoo, Zahnpasta und Duschgel vorhanden. Sogar Sachen zum Rasieren waren da,
  Die Bettwäsche war sauber.
  
  What could be improved: Die Matratze ist etwas durchgelegen, aber für 3 Nächte ok.
  Bei unseren Aufenthalten von den anderen Anbieter kennen wir es so, dass in der Küche immer etwas Salz, Zucker, Teebeutel oder ähnliches vorhanden war. Es ist keine Kritik, aber es wird bestimmt bei den anderen Gästen gut ankommen.

• Perfekt für einen Riga-Kurzurlaub – Andrea from Austria – 23 May 2025 (10/10)

  Sehr sauberes Apartment, gut ausgestattet. In der Nähe alle möglichen Linien des öffentlichen Verkehrs.
  Besitzerin sehr freundlich, unkomplizierter Check In.

• Pieno di luce, moderno, ben organizzato – Marina from Italy – 29 April 2025 (10/10)

  Appartamento accogliente, molto pulito ,ben organizzato, funzionale, con tutto il necessario dalla cucina al bagno. Tutto nuovo e ben tenuto. Il sole di pomeriggio lo rende caldo e pieno di aria. Posizione comoda, sulla riva destra del fiume. E' il quartiere della biblioteca nazionale, del campus di alcune facoltà universitarie, bellissimo parco a 5 min a piedi. Con sakura in fiore. Mezzi di trasporto vicini. La host è sempre disponibile e molto gentile. È un grande valore aggiunto.
  
  What could be improved: Non è indicato nella descrizione che l'appartamento si trova al quinto piano di un palazzo vecchio con facciata ristrutturata. L'ingresso non è bellissimo, l'ascensore non c'è.
  Il parcheggio è nel cortile adiacente all'edificio, ma il posto non è fisso e la sera non si trova il posto libero. Se non avete ne valigie pesanti né macchina da parcheggiare, skippate questo passaggio, perché l'appartamento è molto pulito e valido.

• Exceptional – Denis from Czech Republic – 18 February 2025 (10/10)

  Все супер!

• Poor – Johann from Germany – 11 June 2025 (3/10)

  Wohnung sauber soweit alles in Ordnung
  
  What could be improved: Wohnung im 4. Stock . Wir kamen mit viel Gepäck wegen einer Rundreise. Waren am überlegen ob wir ein Hotel nehmen sollten.

• Kişişel konfor için asla düşünülmemeli. – Onur from Turkey – 5 July 2025 (5/10)

  What could be improved: Yatak kalitesi rezalet durumdaydı, yayları, pedin kondisyonu içler acısı. Çift kişilik yatak üzerine serilen kötü bir battaniye ver çok kötü durumdaki yastıklar. Yastıkların durumu rezaletti, kullanılmaktan artık ezik büzük bir duruma gelmiş.

• Superb – Kamrysh from Estonia – 17 April 2025 (9/10)

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