Cat Garden Domina Apartments Riga

Hotel Description

You know what really struck me about Cat Garden Domina Apartments when I first pulled up? The name honestly had me scratching my head – I mean, I was half-expecting some quirky cat-themed place, but it’s actually just a solid apartment-style hotel tucked away on Vaidavas iela in what locals call the Torņakalns area. The building itself is pretty typical Soviet-era architecture that’s been given a proper makeover, and honestly, they’ve done a decent job with it. What I loved right away was how quiet this street is – you’re close enough to the city center that you can easily walk or take a quick tram ride, but far enough out that you’re not dealing with the weekend party crowds stumbling around at 3 AM like you would near the Old Town.

The apartments themselves are actually quite spacious, which is refreshing after staying in those shoebox hotel rooms you often get in European cities. I had a one-bedroom unit with a proper kitchenette – not just a mini-fridge and coffee maker, but an actual stove and enough counter space to make breakfast or heat up some of those amazing pastries from the bakery down on Akmens tilts. The furnishing is modern but not trying too hard, if you know what I mean. Clean lines, decent WiFi (I was working remotely part of the time), and the bed was actually comfortable, which isn’t always a given at 3-star places. The bathroom was surprisingly well-appointed too – good water pressure and it stayed hot, which anyone who’s traveled around Eastern Europe will tell you isn’t guaranteed. One small thing that bugged me was the elevator – it’s one of those old, slow ones that makes you wonder if you should just take the stairs, but honestly, that’s pretty minor.

What really sets this place apart is the location once you understand the neighborhood. You’re literally a 10-minute walk from the Daugava river, and there’s this lovely path along the water that hardly any tourists know about. The 22 and 5 tram lines are right there, so getting into the heart of Riga takes maybe 15 minutes max. Plus – and this is huge if you’re driving – parking is actually manageable here, unlike in the city center where you’re circling blocks looking for a spot. The staff at reception were genuinely helpful too, not just going through the motions. When I asked about good local restaurants, they pointed me toward this fantastic little Latvian place on Krasta iela that I never would’ve found otherwise. The 8.1 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not luxury, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. For the price point, especially if you’re staying more than a couple nights, it’s actually a smart choice that lets you experience Riga more like a local than a tourist.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $59. Apartment with 2 sofa beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• might be under construction, dirty cloths, noise free, passable – Lila from Finland – 13 July 2022 (5/10)

  Host answered nicely. it was easy to reach the location. there was free parking places. I used my own car so i don't know about the public transport. grocery store is located about 500m away.
  
  What could be improved: the room was not nicely cleaned. we used our own blankets, bed sheets etc. there is only bathtub so it is not easy for normal shower.

• Pleasant – Victoriakra from Finland – 29 June 2023 (6/10)

  Good price. Free parking, dog-friendly and clean apartment. Friendly host.
  
  What could be improved: An hour walk from city center via unpleasant streets. The soviet-era apartment was hot and loud, even at night (birds screaming all through the night, fireworks going off in the middle of the night). Good value for money, but I would not stay here again.

• Patikami. – Laura from Latvia – 15 December 2024 (8/10)

  Viss bija loti labi.Atri,erti atrodams.Ka ari komunikacija bija loti laipna.Viss apmierinaja.

• Rekomenduoja mėgstantiem s paprastumą. – Čirvidienė from Lithuania – 28 June 2024 (9/10)

  Lova ir sofos patogios. Virtuvėje buvo pagrindiniai įrankiai ir indai, truko tik skustuko tarkos.
  
  What could be improved: Reiktų tamsesnių užuolaidų miegamajame. Truko šiukšlių dėžės vonioje

• Superb – Anatolijs from Latvia – 18 September 2023 (9/10)

  Очень быстро среагировали, и в течении 30 минут после нашей регестрации мы уже заселились.

• Gerne wieder. – Sieber from Switzerland – 6 August 2023 (9/10)

  Gute Verbindung mit den Bus in die Altstadt. Laden für die alltäglichen Besorgungen um die Ecke. Sehr ruhige Lage. Waschmaschine in der Wohnung.

• Superb – Oksana from Lithuania – 20 June 2025 (9/10)

  Viskas buvo gerai, buto vieta gera. Pats butas, švarus ir tvarkingas.
  
  What could be improved: maži minusai- nebuvo spintos ar komodos susidėti daiktus, bei trūksta užuolaidu, nes vakare nuo darželio pusės ryškios šviesos , apšviečia visą kambarį visą naktį , o ryte nuo 7 val į veidą šviečia saulė , nelabai malonu🙄

• Very good – Šukienė from Lithuania – 17 December 2024 (8/10)

  Viskas būvo gerai, tik labai šalta ir plonis kaldros. Daugiau patiko viskas.

• Superb – Gaļina from Latvia – 4 February 2024 (9/10)

  Ļoti patika, mājīgs dzīvoklītis, tīrs, gaišs, praktisks. Bija arī kur auto novietot.

• Good – Jevgenijs from Estonia – 25 September 2022 (7/10)

  Расположение ,рядом все есть
  
  What could be improved: Было бы хорошо если бы поменяли швабру и подушки

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