Bearsleys Archers Apartments

Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first saw “Bearsleys Archers Apartments” on Strēlnieku iela, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The name sounds a bit formal, but the moment you step inside, you realize this place has that rare quality you don’t find in most Riga accommodations: it actually feels like someone put thought into making guests comfortable, not just processing them through. The apartment-style setup means you’re not dealing with cramped hotel rooms – you’ve got proper space to spread out, and honestly, after walking around Riga’s cobblestone streets all day, having a real living area to collapse in makes all the difference. What struck me most was how quiet it stays despite being right in the heart of things. I mean, you’re literally a five-minute walk from the Daugava riverbank, and you can easily stroll to the Old Town without dealing with any of the tourist trap hotels that charge double for half the space.

The location is where this place really shines, though not in the obvious way most people think about location. Sure, you’re close to the major sights – the Art Nouveau district is right there, and you can walk to the central market without breaking a sweat. But what I loved was how it sits in this perfect sweet spot where you feel like you’re in actual Riga, not tourist Riga. The street itself has that lived-in feel with locals heading to work in the morning, and there’s a fantastic little café about two blocks down that serves proper Latvian breakfast (the kind of place you’d never find if you stayed in one of those chain hotels near the cathedral). The apartment setup means you can actually cook if you want to – and trust me, after a few days of restaurant meals, having the option to grab fresh ingredients from the nearby shops and make something simple is clutch. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too, none of that formal hotel lobby nonsense where you feel like you’re interrupting someone’s day.

What really sealed it for me was the attention to small details that actually matter when you’re staying somewhere for more than just crashing overnight. The wifi works everywhere (not just “technically” works – actually works), the water pressure is solid, and the beds are comfortable enough that you don’t wake up feeling like you wrestled with the mattress all night. You know what really impressed me though? The soundproofing. Even when I stayed during one of the busier weekends, I could barely hear street noise, which is pretty remarkable for central Riga. The 9.2 rating makes complete sense when you experience it – it’s not trying to be luxurious in that over-the-top way, but everything just works the way it should. For a 3-star place, it punches way above its weight, and honestly, I’d choose this over those generic 4-star hotels that charge more for less personality and convenience. If you’re looking for a place that gives you room to breathe while keeping you connected to what makes Riga special, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $108. Two-Room Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 single bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $112. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Rodion from Israel – 26 June 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was amazing, small but cozy apartment

• Good location, spacious – Rita from Lithuania – 1 May 2025 (8/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Mattress was too soft, strange smell in the apartment

• Exceptional – Grzegorz from Poland – 6 January 2025 (10/10)

  Amazing localisation, clean, spacious and comfortable apartment
  
  What could be improved: Everything was perfect

• Great location, spacious apartment, we recommend it. – Endre from Hungary – 7 August 2024 (9/10)

  Very clean and spacious apartment, good location.
  
  What could be improved: The furniture was a bit worn, especially in the kitchen, but all in all the apartment was a good value for money.

• Superb – Juhani from Finland – 20 July 2024 (9/10)

  Good size, quiet, clean
  
  What could be improved: We knew about the no lift thing, but in the lottery we got the apartment in the 5th floor. 102 steps was a bit too much. Not recommended with a Big suitcase

• Exceptional – Nedyalko from Bulgaria – 23 June 2024 (10/10)

  Apartment was perfect.
  Location is also great in relation to the city center.

• Great hosts and lovely apartment – Adele from United Kingdom – 17 October 2023 (10/10)

  Great instructions to access. Fast replies to any messages and property had comfy cot bed and stair gate for baby.
  Smart TV is really handy.
  
  What could be improved: High chair would be even better for stay with kids.

• Lovely Apartment, would definitely use again – Les from United Kingdom – 18 September 2023 (10/10)

  This was an amazing apartment, I really feel you could leave it there. However it does deserve more. Check in/out – perfectly clear instructions received, pin numbers and pictures. Was a bit off put by being told we were on the 3rd floor….no lift. However there is only 11 steps per floor because of the layout of the building.
  The accommodation was amazing, spotlessly clean. The layout was perfect. Very comfortable bed and pullout couch. Large flat screen TV, easy to use. Bathroom again spotless, long and thin in line with building design, along with washing machine and a supply of washing tabs.
  The kitchen was well laidout micro fridge/freezer, tea and coffee facilities.
  The location was great (the locals call it the quiet city) a minute walk to local shop, 5 mins to Maxima. Minute walk to park and a brilliant cafe. Oh and 20 mins walk to Old Town.
  
  What could be improved: Would have preferred a walk in shower rather than climb into bath with a shower curtain.

• Excellent I would recommend this place to any group. Value for money on point! – Liam from United Kingdom – 14 September 2023 (10/10)

  Lots of space and easy to socialise with the group you are with rather then being stuck in bedrooms.
  
  What could be improved: Just climbing to stairs to the top floor after a long day out eating and drinking 😂

• Superb – Jan from Czech Republic – 31 August 2023 (9/10)

  I was excited, everything was absolutely perfect.
  
  What could be improved: The only "limit" for someone could be the fact that the apartment was in the 5th floor without an elevator, but I knew it in advance.

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