Apartment with a fire-place

Apartment with a fire-place Overview

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The moment I walked into this apartment on Bruņinieku iela, I actually felt like I was stepping into someone’s home rather than another sterile rental. The fireplace – and I mean a proper one, not some fake electric thing – sits right there in the living area and honestly transforms the whole vibe, especially during those brutal Riga winters when the wind whips off the Daugava.

The location is sort of perfect if you know the city at all. Bruņinieku street puts you in this sweet spot where you’re close enough to walk to Old Town (maybe 15-20 minutes if you don’t mind the stroll), but you’re actually living in a real neighborhood where locals shop and hang out. There’s a Rimi just down the street for groceries, and – this is key – parking isn’t the nightmare it is closer to the center. I mean, you’ll still need to pay attention to the signs, but you can actually find a spot without circling for an hour. The building itself is one of those solid Soviet-era constructions, which sounds awful but actually means thick walls and decent soundproofing. You won’t hear every conversation from the apartment next door, trust me on that.

What really makes this place work is the attention to small details that matter when you’re actually living somewhere for more than a night. The kitchen has real plates and proper coffee cups, not those paper-thin things that burn your fingers. The fireplace comes with actual firewood – they don’t just show you this beautiful feature and leave you to figure out how to use it. During my stay in February, I spent most evenings just sitting by the fire with a book and some local beer from the shop downstairs. The heating works well throughout the apartment, but there’s something about that crackling fire that makes even the grayest Latvian winter day feel cozy. The Wi-Fi is solid (I worked from there for a week), and the shower actually has good water pressure, which you can’t take for granted in older buildings around here. Check-in was straightforward – they met me at the apartment rather than making me trek to some office across town. Honestly, with a 9.3 rating, I was expecting maybe some inflated reviews, but this place actually delivers on what it promises. It’s not fancy in that Instagram way, but it’s genuinely comfortable and feels authentic to the city.

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Reviews of Apartment with a fire-place

• Exceptional – Markus from Norway – 2 June 2025 (10/10)

  Amazing eye for details, very cozy, clean and newly renovated apartment combined with a very nice host. Clear instructions on how to enter. The apartment is on the ground floor. Would definitely stay again.

• Very clean, well decorated apartment. Laura is extremely friendly, always available on whatsapp and provided all support – Sophia from Germany – 22 May 2025 (9/10)

  Very clean, pretty and cozy apartment, attention of the host.
  
  What could be improved: It is a bit cold insight. Nevertheless, Laura provides a lot of guidance and tips about how to make it warmer.

• Great 4-night stay in Riga – Zuo from Germany – 18 May 2025 (9/10)

  The hostess, Laura, provided clear instruction to check-in before my arrival and to check-out before my departure. Communication is swift and smooth via WhatsApp. The outside of the building looked old (as for many other buildings in the city) but the apartment itself was very well renovated, decorated, and modern. The room and the kitchen in the apartment was very clean and well equipped, the bed was comfy, strong wifi. The fireplace was easy to use – I did use it for a couple of nights when it got cold. Great value for the price paid. Around 20min walk from the main train station, 30min walk to the old town. A few cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets at close proximity. Many more choices just a short walk away. Will definitely consider to come back if I visit again.
  
  What could be improved: If one does not mind a bit of walking and the old facade of the building, nothing to dislike about the apartment really.

• Superb – Helena from Estonia – 4 May 2025 (9/10)

  Beautiful, very tastefully decorated apartment with all you could need and more. Really had everything for a cozy stay, from free fresh fruit to spare chargers to board games. Super quiet and in a nice area. Very responsive host.
  
  What could be improved: It was pretty cold even when both the heat pump and electrical heater were turned up to the max. Maybe the fireplace would have helped, didn't try that. Water heater capacity might not be enough for a long shower. The house looks quite run down.

• Comfy stay – Denisa from Czech Republic – 3 May 2025 (10/10)

  Very nice vibe, I felt very comfortable there. The apartment has all amenities one needs. For me ideal location as it was in walking distance to the centre and the old town. Quite a lot of supermarkets nearby. Very quiet neighbourhood.
  
  What could be improved: Limited sockets in the bathroom.

• Good location, fresh and atmospherics place. – Ivanova from Latvia – 2 May 2025 (9/10)

  Comfortable, clean and fresh place. So many options to get warm if weather become cold. Many extra tips what was great because I forgot my charger and there was one! Fresh flowers on arrival day!! Location of place is verry nice all places in city center 20 min by walk. Good communication with host, no any problems during stay.

• Amazing place to stay – Oleg from Lithuania – 5 December 2024 (10/10)

  The apartment is small but very cozy. Kitchen is amazingly stacked with everything you could need down to oil, coffee, tea and sugar. There are boardgames and bed was super comfy.
  
  What could be improved: I heard some noisy neighbours, but they stopped soon.

• Warm comfortable and clean good value for money – Ann from United Kingdom – 4 December 2024 (10/10)

  It was ideally located near to my relatives and also a 30 minute walk into centre .
  It was clean, warm and had all I needed for a comfortable stay. Communication was thorough I felt they cared about my wellbeing.
  
  What could be improved: N/a

• Lovely apartment in the Riga city centre. Comfy bed – Lasma from Latvia – 30 October 2024 (9/10)

  Cozy and lovely apartment in a good location. The bed was so comfortable! Better than what I have at home. And I had an easy communication with the owner Laura. She is ver responsive and will go an extra mile to ensure one has a good stay.
  
  What could be improved: All was great

• Superb – Janeta from Latvia – 18 September 2024 (9/10)

  Very cozy place. Stayed on weekend, but surrounding was very quiet.
  Owner has thought about a lot of details (coffee,tea,bathroom supplies etc.) that made my stay very comfortable.

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