Apartments in Art Nouveau District

Hotel Description

So I stumbled across these apartments on Elizabetes iela pretty much by accident – I was actually looking for something closer to Old Town, but honestly? Best mistake I made. You know what’s funny about staying in Riga’s Art Nouveau district is that most tourists rush through it for the Instagram shots of those incredible building facades, but when you’re actually sleeping here, you get this whole different vibe of the neighborhood.

The ground floor location threw me off at first – I mean, you’re right there at street level, which sounds sketchy until you realize this isn’t some busy main drag. Elizabetes is one of those tree-lined streets where the most exciting thing happening is someone walking their dog or locals heading to that little corner shop that somehow has everything you need. The apartment itself sits in one of those gorgeous turn-of-the-century buildings with all the ornate details you see in the postcards, except you’re living inside the postcard, which is sort of surreal. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – none of that hotel front desk rigmarole, just practical instructions and keys that actually work.

What really sold me on the place was how it puts you right in the middle of actual Riga life. You’re maybe a ten-minute walk from the Central Market (and trust me, you want to hit that market early before the crowds), and Alberta iela with all the famous Mikhail Eisenstein buildings is literally around the corner. But here’s the thing nobody tells you – this area gets incredibly quiet at night. Like, almost too quiet if you’re used to city noise, but perfect if you actually want to sleep. The trams run nearby, which sounds annoying but actually becomes this comforting background hum during the day. Parking was… well, let’s just say it’s Riga, so street parking is its own adventure, but the neighborhood isn’t impossible like some parts of the city center.

The apartment itself feels like someone’s actual home rather than a sterile hotel room – there’s real coffee in the kitchen, decent WiFi, and windows that open properly (you’d be surprised how many places mess that up). I loved that you could walk to Kronvalda Park for morning runs, or just wander down to Daugava River when you need some space. The whole Art Nouveau district has this interesting mix of locals who’ve lived here forever and young professionals, so you get great little cafes and shops without the tourist markup. Honestly, for a 3-star place, it punches way above its weight – that 9 rating makes total sense once you factor in the location, the authentic neighborhood feel, and the fact that you’re getting genuine Riga rather than some sanitized tourist bubble. If you want to actually experience how the city feels rather than just see the highlights, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $77. Apartment in Art Noveau District with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $85. Apartment in Embassy Area with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $88. Apartment with 1 large double bed and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Stay like living in the Art Nouveau district of Riga – Itchy_be from Belgium – 14 June 2025 (10/10)

  The property is in the middle of the Art Nouveau district, close to the old city and public transport. The rooms were spacious and all the necessary stuff for a short to medium term stay were available.
  
  What could be improved: A paper towel for the kitchen would make it perfect.

• Exceptional – Mariam from Georgia – 27 May 2025 (10/10)

  comfortable and clean apartment. Good and attentive owner.

• Comfort and quietness near the city center – Luca from Italy – 11 May 2025 (10/10)

  Quiet and comfy apartment near the city center. Very clean and tidy. A perfect stay for a couple of days with the family.

• I would absolutely reccomend this place! – Cristal from Italy – 6 May 2025 (10/10)

  The host was super nice and helpful. The apartment was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed (fridge, stove, microwave, hairdryer). Towels and bed sheets were included in the price. The main attractions were all about 15-20 minutes by feet from the apartment. We would absolutely recommend this place!
  
  What could be improved: There were no shutters or blinds on the windows of the room, only more or less darkening curtains, but in the morning a lot of light entered the room. Nothing an eye mask can’t fix!

• Superb – William from Ireland – 20 April 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, clean and lovely apartment. Highly recommend for stay with children. Great value for money.
  
  What could be improved: Couldnt get tv working not that we needed it

• Enjoyed it, It was very good!!! – Khalid from United Kingdom – 17 March 2025 (10/10)

  It was amazing and close to everything.

• All in all it was quit good, close to everything we needed or wanted. – David from Australia – 20 February 2025 (9/10)

  Central location.
  
  What could be improved: The pillows definitely needs new pillows they must 20 years old (( sorry but it is true you need to get new pillows.

• Exceptional – Vadims from United Kingdom – 10 January 2025 (10/10)

  Spacious and great location.
  
  What could be improved: Sofas could be a bit more comfy.

• Exceptional – Ana from Portugal – 26 December 2024 (10/10)

  Very quiet and central. Around 10 min walking to the historical center.

• 100% recommendations – Temur from Georgia – 14 December 2024 (10/10)

  Apartment is located in the best part of Riga, all attractions are very close and easy to discover center of Riga with museums and other sights. Apartment was super clean, very comfortable, it felt like home.
  
  What could be improved: I cant say anything bad or negative about this place.

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