Apartment in old Riga with elements and character of the old town

Apartment in old Riga with elements and character of the old town Overview

You know what struck me first about this place? It’s actually tucked away on Grēcinieku Street – and I mean properly tucked away, not just marketing-speak hidden. When you’re wandering through Old Riga’s cobblestone maze (which you’ll do plenty of, trust me), you’ll walk past this building and think “huh, that looks like it has stories.” The apartment sits right in the thick of things, but somehow manages to feel like a secret you’ve stumbled onto.

The “elements and character of the old town” bit in the name isn’t just fancy wording – they really mean it. I’m talking original stone walls that have probably seen more history than most museums, wooden beams that creak in the most reassuring way, and windows that frame views of medieval streets below. The morning light filtering through those old glass panes? Pretty magical, actually. It’s the kind of place where you can feel the weight of centuries, but not in a dusty, museum-y way – more like you’re staying in someone’s carefully preserved family home. The apartment has clearly been updated with modern necessities (thank goodness, because old-world charm only goes so far when you need a proper shower), but they’ve done it thoughtfully. You’re not dealing with some sterile renovation that stripped away all personality.

Here’s what I really appreciated – and this is coming from someone who’s stayed in way too many “historic” places that turned out to be tourist traps – the location actually works for real life. Sure, you’re surrounded by Gothic spires and medieval architecture, but you’re also a genuine two-minute walk from decent coffee (not the overpriced tourist stuff), and about five minutes from the central market if you want to grab actual groceries. The Dom Cathedral is practically your neighbor, which means you’ll hear the bells – honestly, it’s rather nice once you get used to it. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle in this part of town, but that’s true anywhere in Old Riga worth staying. The trade-off is that you can walk to pretty much everything that matters.

The 9.4 rating makes sense once you’re there – it’s not trying to be a luxury hotel, but it delivers something better: authenticity that actually feels comfortable. I mean, you’re sleeping in a building that’s probably older than most countries, but you’re not roughing it. The character comes through in details like the way light plays across those old walls in the evening, or how the narrow staircase makes you feel like you’re entering some sort of medieval sanctuary. It’s the kind of place where you end up staying in for an extra hour in the morning, just because leaving feels like breaking some sort of spell. If you’re looking for a real taste of what Old Riga feels like to live in (rather than just pass through), this is honestly one of the better ways to do it.

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Reviews of Apartment in old Riga with elements and character of the old town

• Mainio paikka polkupyörällä omatoimisesti matkustavalle. – Markus from Finland – 29 May 2023 (9/10)

  Sijainti Pietarin kirkon vieressä erinomainen.

• Superb – Julio from Argentina – 12 January 2024 (9/10)

  La ubicación es excelente. La calefacción muy buena. El baño muy cómodo.
  Un alojamiento muy bueno, que mejorando algunos detalles, sería excelente.
  
  What could be improved: Había muchos frascos, pero vacíos. Sin champú, muy poco gel de baño. Algunos cubiertos estaban sucios. La cama principal es un sofá cama y el futón es un catre.

• Superb – Juan from Chile – 26 June 2023 (9/10)

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  What could be improved: No había una cama era una cosa hechiza mala. No había espacio para dejar la ropa que no se cuelga. Hizo falta un ventilador, mucha calor

• Very good – Ilya from Israel – 3 July 2023 (8/10)

• Exceptional – Anna from Italy – 17 May 2025 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Glénat from France – 7 January 2024 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Štefan from Slovakia – 4 September 2023 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Evamiacz from Czech Republic – 8 May 2023 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Juliana from Latvia – 5 February 2023 (10/10)

• Superb – Anne from Finland – 25 March 2023 (9/10)

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