Apartment in Old Town

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place? The moment you step out onto Grēcinieku iela, you’re literally in the heart of everything that makes Riga’s Old Town magical, but somehow you’ve dodged the tourist circus that usually comes with it. I mean, you’re a three-minute walk from the House of the Blackheads – that gorgeous pink building everyone posts on Instagram – but the street itself has this lived-in quality that feels refreshingly real.

The apartment itself is exactly what you’d expect from a solid 3-star spot, but honestly, it punches above its weight. The space feels authentically Latvian without being kitschy about it – think original hardwood floors that creak just enough to remind you you’re in a building with actual history, and windows that frame the Old Town’s red tile roofs perfectly. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night, even on weekends when the nearby bars are buzzing. The walls must be thick because I barely heard street noise, which is pretty remarkable considering you’re right in the action. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – none of that overly formal hotel desk experience, just practical and friendly.

Here’s the thing about staying on Grēcinieku – you’re positioned perfectly for the way people actually explore Riga. The Daugava River is a short stroll away, and you can easily walk to Centrs (the newer part of the city) when you want to escape the cobblestones for a bit. I loved that I could grab proper groceries at the Rimi just outside the Old Town boundaries, then come back to cook something simple while watching the evening light hit the medieval buildings across the street. The area gets busy during the day – lots of tour groups and street performers – but it mellows out beautifully in the evenings. You’ll hear church bells throughout the day, which sounds romantic but can be a bit much if you’re trying to sleep in on Sunday morning (just saying). The restaurant scene right on your doorstep is fantastic though – plenty of places serving proper Latvian food alongside the usual European fare, and most locals speak excellent English so you won’t feel lost. For a 3-star place with a 9 rating, it delivers exactly what it promises: authentic Old Town living without the boutique hotel price tag or the hostel compromises.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $96. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 2 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Superb – Christoph from Switzerland – 10 July 2025 (9/10)

  Central location
  
  What could be improved: Bright light shining through the curtains

• Was a wonderful visit and a cosy stay in the old town! – Richard from United Kingdom – 27 January 2025 (10/10)

  Location was great! Very clean and cosy with easy access to everytjing in Riga. Perfect for a visit to Riga!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Lovely place to stay, stunning views – Renata from Lithuania – 13 January 2025 (10/10)

  The location is amazing!!! With a cup of coffee in the morning you can enjoy a stunning view of St. Peter's church right outside your window. Apartment is located right in the heart of an Old Town, so much to see, so much beauty around just few steps away. Apartment is very spacious, clean, beds are super comfy. Kitchen and bathroom have everything you need for a short stay. Check in is easy with a smart lock. Super friendly helpful hosts. Thank you!

• I would definitely choose this accomodation again. – Tuulia from Finland – 13 January 2025 (10/10)

  Airport bus 22 stops in five minutes' walk – very convenient. Getting the keys was made super easy, and the location is great for walking everywhere. Our stay in Riga was short, and these saved us a lot of time.
  
  The apartment is clean, bedrooms spacious. The kitchen wouldn't host a big family, but was good for our company of three. All the necessary equipment for cooking was there, had we decided to stay in to eat. In the bathroom, water was hot and shower worked well. The view is nice from all the windows.
  
  Thanks to thick walls of old building, and modern windows, the apartment is quiet despite the bars and wandering party people around. In one of the rooms, there was some noice from a party upstairs, the other two were completely quiet. Also warm, in early January. The stairwell gives soviet nostalgy vibes, but in a cute way.
  
  We had bought 3-day tickets for public transport, but ended up not using them, cause everything (central market, parks, "the" jugend streets, our favourite knitting yarn shop) were in short walking distance.

• A great base for a short stay in Riga. – George from United Kingdom – 8 December 2024 (9/10)

  Fantastic location, spacious apartment and well-equipped kitchen.
  
  What could be improved: Bedroom could've been slightly more nicely appointed (e.g., better mattress, bedside lamp).

• Would stay again – Gunita from United Kingdom – 2 November 2024 (10/10)

  Nice location,spacious flat,had everything we need,very happy

• Absolutely fantastic. – Alison from United Kingdom – 20 September 2024 (10/10)

  The host met us there but we were given the wrong apartment number by mistake. It was the same block, though, so no problem. The host was friendly, and sent messages making sure we were happy. They even let us choose our check out time.
  
  What could be improved: There was nothing I didn’t like. The apartment is beautiful, location is spectacular, and I would definitely book this place again. I really liked it, and it felt homely.

• Excellent apartment in the heart of old town – Janaina from Netherlands – 21 August 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent location, the apartment had everything we needed. Very kind owner .

• Great location and value. The best apartment in Riga – Svetlana from United States – 4 July 2024 (10/10)

  The location is the best in Riga with the beautiful views from all the windows. 2nd floor, 3 bedrooms with very comfortable beds. Great communication with the owner and easy check in and out. Kitchen was so well equipped with many extras, the same with bedrooms and bathroom many extra towels and blankets
  Highly recommend for visiting beautiful Riga.
  The value for money also is the best in Riga combined with the location
  
  What could be improved: That was no problem for us but just to mention the facade renovation from one side of the building is going on on week days.

• Heart of old town – Renata from Lithuania – 21 December 2023 (10/10)

  Host and location just fabulous. Vintage place, but equipped with modern kitchen amenities. Old town, view from windows, Christmas mood… Felt in love with this flat.

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