Cat Garden Elegant Apartments Riga

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me about Cat Garden Elegant Apartments? The name actually makes sense once you’re there – there’s this lovely courtyard garden area where, honestly, I spotted at least three different cats lounging around like they owned the place. It’s tucked away on Dzeņu iela in what locals call the Torņakalns district, and I mean really tucked away. You’ll probably walk past it twice before spotting the entrance, but that’s part of its charm. The building itself has that solid Soviet-era construction that’s been thoughtfully renovated – thick walls that actually keep noise out (trust me, this matters in Riga where trams can rattle your windows).

The apartments themselves feel more like staying at a friend’s place than a hotel, which is exactly what you want when you’re in town for more than a couple nights. Each unit has a proper kitchen – not those sad hotel kitchenettes with a mini-fridge and two plates – but actual counter space and full-sized appliances. The WiFi is surprisingly good, and the heating works properly (again, crucial in a Baltic winter). What I really appreciated was the attention to small details: decent coffee cups instead of paper ones, thick towels that actually dry you off, and blackout curtains that, well, actually black out the room. The furnishings are clean and modern without being sterile – sort of that Scandinavian-influenced style that’s popular in this part of Europe.

Location-wise, you’re about a 15-minute walk to Old Town, but here’s the thing – you’re in an actual neighborhood where Rigans live and work. There’s a Rimi grocery store just down the street, and you can catch tram line 2 or 5 easily to get around the city. The Daugava River is literally a five-minute stroll away, and honestly, some of the best sunset views of the city are from the embankment there. I’d recommend this place especially if you’re doing the work-and-travel thing or staying for a week or more. The 8.1 rating feels about right – it’s not luxury, but it’s solid, comfortable, and the kind of place where everything just works without fuss. Plus, the staff actually seems to care about the details, which you notice in little things like having extra blankets available without asking and keeping the common areas genuinely clean.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $76. Deluxe Apartment with 1 large double bed and 4 sofa beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Very good – Konstantins from Latvia – 26 March 2023 (8/10)

  Good location, clean and cozy apartments.
  
  What could be improved: Hard to find empty parking spot, but at least it's free

• Beautiful apartment with very friendly hosts – Julia from Germany – 23 October 2024 (10/10)

  We really liked the apartment! The rooms are warm, beautiful, the apartment has everything you need. Grocery store nearby, transportation within walking distance. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. They met us late in the evening, also were in touch all the time. They provided a baby cot for our child. We will be happy to come again!

• Exceptional – Laila from Latvia – 23 March 2023 (10/10)

  All was super. Will be back 🙂

• Superb – Ilona from Latvia – 22 September 2024 (9/10)

  Всё было хорошо! Приветливые и отзывчивые люди.

• Very good – Kot7777 from Latvia – 25 August 2024 (8/10)

  На балконе удобные кресла и столик.
  
  What could be improved: С парковкой прям беда века, если после 17.00 приехал, то не факт, что машина будет стоять в поле зрения.

• Very good – Tomasz from Poland – 26 August 2023 (8/10)

  Duży przestronny apartament, wygodne łóżka, duża kuchnia. Wszystko poza łazienką bardzo zadbane
  
  What could be improved: Łazienka jest jedynym słabym punktem. Wymaga solidnego czyszczenia

• Superb – Dana from Netherlands – 3 August 2023 (9/10)

  Supper mooie appartement. We hebben met gezien genoten.

• Very good – Tero from Finland – 26 June 2024 (8/10)

  Kämppä ihan siisti siihen nähden mus slummissa se oli..

• Superb – Gintare from Lithuania – 19 August 2023 (9/10)

  Švarūs, erdvūs apartamentai, malonūs šeimininkai. 🙂
  
  What could be improved: Vakare sunku rasti vietą automobiliui. Šiek tiek trūko švaros vonios kambaryje, trūko stalo įrankių.

• Superb – Sanita from Latvia – 15 April 2023 (9/10)

  Ļoti atsaucīgs un laipns saimnieks. Viegla komunikācija.

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