Art deco new apartment in the centre of Riga

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place? The moment you walk up to Avotu iela 53/55, you’re already getting that authentic Riga vibe – none of that touristy stuff, just real neighborhood energy. I mean, you’re literally a five-minute walk from the Old Town, but honestly, being on Avotu feels like you’ve got this insider’s access to how locals actually live. The building itself has this gorgeous Art Deco facade that somehow survived everything this city’s been through, and when you step inside apartment 37, it’s like someone took all that 1920s elegance and made it actually livable for modern travelers.

The apartment itself is… well, it’s one of those places where someone clearly sweated the details. The original architectural elements are still there – these beautiful high ceilings and period moldings – but everything’s been updated in a way that doesn’t feel fake or overdone. The kitchen actually works (and I mean really works, not just coffee-and-toast works), which is huge if you’re planning to grab fresh stuff from the Central Market – that’s maybe a ten-minute walk, by the way, and absolutely worth it for the bread alone. What really got me though was how quiet it is at night. Avotu can get a bit lively during the day with foot traffic, but come evening, it settles into this peaceful residential rhythm. You’ll sleep well here, trust me.

Here’s the thing about the location that booking sites never tell you properly – you’re positioned perfectly between the touristy center and the more interesting local spots. Walk one direction and you hit Vecrīga with all the cobblestones and medieval charm, but walk the other way and you’re in these leafy residential streets where you’ll find better cafes and way fewer crowds. Parking’s actually manageable around here too (miracle in central Riga), and if you’re coming by train or bus, the connections are solid. The host clearly knows their stuff – check-in was smooth, they had local recommendations that weren’t just the obvious tourist traps, and honestly, the whole experience felt more like borrowing a friend’s place than staying in a rental. That 9.8 rating isn’t just people being nice; this is genuinely one of those finds that makes you want to come back to Riga just to stay here again.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $164. Apartment with 1 double bed, 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Had a great stay in this nice apartment and the host was very friendly! – Siim from Estonia – 12 May 2024 (9/10)

  Well maintained and cozy apartment with all the necessities.
  
  What could be improved: The building and the surrounding area was a bit older compared to the refurbished apartment.

• Exceptional – Aidas from Lithuania – 23 September 2023 (10/10)

  The place was cozy and clean. 🙂 I would love to come back there for a next trip to Riga. Good price and quality rate.
  
  What could be improved: The smell of all the bedsheets. I think it could be not dryied enough after wash.

• Highly recommended. – Julia from Estonia – 17 August 2023 (10/10)

  Very clean , nice and comfortable.

• Superb – Anna-liisa from Estonia – 27 June 2023 (9/10)

  Very clean and nice.
  
  What could be improved: On upper flat there ise very “heavyfeet” neighbor who sleep a little too few and downstair sleepers are very informed by the activities of a person upstairs 🙂

• Very good – Jüriöö from Estonia – 1 January 2023 (8/10)

  The design is excellent, kitchen also had all utensils available.
  
  What could be improved: Rooms were really cold.

• The apartment has an interesting interior, but it is completely dirty and not cleaned. I had to wash the kitchen floor a – Ernestas from Lithuania – 26 August 2022 (4/10)

  The apartment has an interesting interior, but it is completely dirty and not cleaned. I had to wash the kitchen floor and the refrigerator myself. Left in the refrigerator with a bottle of alcoholic drink. :/
  
  What could be improved: The apartment has an interesting interior, but it is completely dirty and not cleaned. I had to wash the kitchen floor and the refrigerator myself. Left in the refrigerator with a

• Exceptional – Adam from Poland – 1 September 2023 (10/10)

  Trudno wymienić bo podobało nam się dosłownie wszystko ! Mieszkanie znajduje się w kamienicy z zamkniętym dziedzińcem więc bez problemu i co najważniejsze bezpiecznie zaparkowaliśmy auto. Brama wjazdową na pilot. Odebranie kluczy ze skrytek bez najmniejszych problemów.
  Lokalizacja jak najbardziej na plus. Okolo pół godziny spacerkiem od starego miasta. Kilka lokali gastronomicznych w sąsiedztwie. Dodatkowo bardzo dobrze zaopatrzone sklepy spożywcze.
  A same mieszkanie – bajka. Bardzo duże, widne, czyściutkie. Zaopatrzone we wszystkie niezbędne akcesoria. Wygodne łóżka w sypialniach i ogromna kanapa w salonie która zmieściła całą naszą 5. W kuchni lodówka z kostkarka do lodu, ekspres do kawy, zmywarka, duży stół przy którym mogliśmy zjeść śniadanie. Świetna łazienka. Osobiście wolę prysznic ale wanna extra.
  Apartament jest rewelacyjny ! Polecam z czystym sumieniem.
  
  What could be improved: Nie ma takiej rzeczy. Było idealnie.

• Very good – Giuseppe from Italy – 29 August 2022 (8/10)

  L'appartamento è molto particolare e ben ristrutturato all'interno con parti recuperate in mattoni a vista. La posizione è buona, noi siamo andati in centro a piedi ma c'è la fermata del bus proprio sotto casa.
  Il parcheggio nel cortile interno é molto comodo.
  
  What could be improved: L'aspetto esterno del palazzo (e di quelli intorno) è vecchio e decadente, le scale sono terribili. La vasca è scenografica ma non molto comoda perché è facile bagnare il pavimento.

• Exceptional – Kruze from Latvia – 12 February 2024 (10/10)

• Superb – Noemi from Spain – 7 August 2023 (9/10)

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