Apartment with Character, Old Town Riga

Apartment with Character, Old Town Riga Overview

You know what really gets me about this place? The moment you walk up Grēcinieku iela, you can feel the history in the cobblestones under your feet – and then you step into this apartment that somehow manages to honor all that Old Town character without making you feel like you’re sleeping in a museum. I mean, it’s right there in the name, isn’t it? “Apartment with Character.” They weren’t kidding around.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to actually experience Riga rather than just tourist-trap your way through it. You’re literally a two-minute walk from the Town Hall Square, but here’s the thing – you’re tucked away enough that you don’t get the constant stream of tour groups wandering past your windows at 7 AM. The building itself has that beautiful Art Nouveau influence that Riga’s famous for (though honestly, most people don’t realize this city has one of the world’s best collections of that architecture). Inside, there’s this wonderful balance between original features – I’m talking exposed beams, thick walls that actually keep the sound down – and modern touches that make you comfortable. The bathroom’s been updated without losing the charm, and thank god for that because some of these historic places… well, let’s just say authenticity has its limits.

What really won me over was the attention to details that matter when you’re actually living somewhere for a few days. The kitchen’s small but functional – perfect for making coffee in the morning or heating up some of those amazing pastries from the bakery around the corner on Kalķu iela. The Wi-Fi actually works (not always a given in these thick-walled buildings), and the heating system keeps things cozy even when that Baltic wind starts howling off the Daugava River. I stayed there in early spring, and you could hear the city waking up through the windows – church bells, the occasional tram rumbling by, people chatting in Latvian as they headed to work. It felt real, you know? Not sanitized for tourists. The host was incredibly responsive too, which matters when you’re navigating a city where you don’t speak the language. They gave me tips about which restaurants locals actually go to (skip the places right on the main square – overpriced and underwhelming) and even suggested the best times to visit the Central Market without getting completely overwhelmed.

That 9.3 rating makes total sense once you’ve been there – it’s one of those places that delivers exactly what it promises, then adds a few surprises on top. Sure, it’s not luxury in the marble-and-gold sense, but it’s got something better: authenticity that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. If you’re the type who’d rather stay somewhere with soul than somewhere with a concierge, this is your spot.

Apartment with Character, Old Town Riga Accommodations

Reviews of Apartment with Character, Old Town Riga

• Fantastic would recommend, great location – Case from United Kingdom – 15 February 2025 (9/10)

  Location was great
  Spacious with all you need
  
  What could be improved: The pillows were a bit lumpy

• I liked stay, suggest for oders – Upeniece from Latvia – 20 June 2024 (10/10)

  Good location, clean, verry good owner.
  
  What could be improved: Close to clubs and at night can hear loud music, but for me it wasnt problem

• Excellent accommodation – Ruth from United Kingdom – 23 May 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent communication from host, perfect location for sight-seeing and transport links. Very clean and well equipped.. Quiet.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing not to like…

• Fantastic location! Ideal for exploring old Riga! – Doug from United Kingdom – 14 May 2024 (9/10)

  Very homely and unique feel. Loved it! Very central, ideal for exploring Riga!

• Great place to stay in the old town of Riga – Alice from Germany – 2 April 2024 (9/10)

  Location is great. It is exactly in the old town of Riga. Host is very nice and recommended a lot of great restaurants to explore. Though everything was done virtually, we never had any issues.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing we dislike. Just a small recommendation, will be great to get extra blankets for the extra bed. 😀

• Exceptional – Mareks from United Kingdom – 10 January 2024 (10/10)

  Very comfy bed and it feels like home with all the furniture in it……good location

• Good location in the heart of Riga, near the bus station – Daniel from Estonia – 8 January 2024 (10/10)

  Location is great with all you need nearby and easy access to the apartment. You could not really ask for more than is provided, it is also very clean with many appliances. Recommended for couples or solo travelers.
  
  What could be improved: Maybe it could be a bit clearer about used of the bathtub/jacuzzi but this maybe due to Bookings layout rather than the host. There is a lot of stuff in the apartment so some may find it cluttered, but personally it was fine for us.

• Lovely apartment in a perfect location – Kara from Austria – 1 January 2024 (10/10)

  The apartment is large, clean and very tastefully decorated (lots of cute cat decorations). The host was super friendly and was able to accommodate our early check-in. The location is PERFECT for exploring the city – directly in the middle of the old town.
  
  What could be improved: The only thing that I can comment negatively about is the noise at night on the weekends (clubs, bars and even a police disturbance). This is however to be expected in the middle of town and thus I did not detract points in my review for this 🙂 just be aware to bring earplugs or put on some background noise to sleep.

• Exceptional – Ivan from Czech Republic – 17 December 2023 (10/10)

  A very nice apartment with a lot of soul in the heart of Riga. Only 150 meters to the House of the Black Heads. There is a kitchen, but I couldn't find a microwave. Maybe it would be nice to put it in the kitchen. Somehow useful for a tourist. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this place, and if I visit Riga again, I'd like to stay here again.

• Exceptional – Damian from Poland – 5 November 2023 (10/10)

  Close to the center

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