Central Comfort at Hanzas Residence, stay near Cafes, Bars, Museums & Esplanade

Central Comfort at Hanzas Residence, stay near Cafes, Bars, Museums & Esplanade Overview

You know what struck me first about Central Comfort at Hanzas Residence? The location is honestly perfect if you’re the type who likes to just wander out and discover a city on foot. I mean, you’re literally on Krišjāņa Valdemāra street – which sounds intimidating to pronounce but it’s actually one of those tree-lined streets where you feel like you’re in a real neighborhood, not some touristy bubble. The building itself has that solid, unpretentious vibe that a lot of these converted residences have in Riga’s center. It’s not trying to be fancy, but everything works and feels clean and comfortable. The 8.5 rating makes sense when you stay here – it’s one of those places that just gets the basics really right without any fuss.

What I love about this spot is how it sits right in that sweet spot between the old town chaos and the quieter residential areas. You can walk to the Esplanade in maybe five minutes (honestly, it’s one of Riga’s best-kept secrets for a morning coffee), and there’s this whole cluster of cafes and bars within a couple blocks that aren’t overrun with tour groups. The museums are close enough that you don’t need to plan your whole day around getting there, but far enough that you’re not dealing with crowds right outside your door. I actually discovered some great little spots just by wandering around after checking in – there’s this bakery about two blocks down that does incredible rye bread, and a wine bar tucked into a basement that locals seem to know about. The area gets pretty lively in the evenings but not obnoxiously loud, and by around 11 PM it settles into that pleasant hum of a neighborhood where people actually live.

The accommodation itself feels like staying in a well-kept apartment rather than a sterile hotel room – which is exactly what you want from a place like this. Nothing groundbreaking, but the Wi-Fi actually works, the shower has decent pressure, and you get that sense that someone’s paying attention to the details. I stayed here in late spring and the windows opened properly for fresh air, which you don’t always get in these older buildings. For a 3-star place, it punches above its weight because it’s not trying to be something it’s not. You’re paying for location and comfort, not marble lobbies or fancy amenities, and honestly? That’s exactly what makes sense for exploring Riga. You’ll spend most of your time out walking around anyway, so having a solid base that’s genuinely central – not just “central” in the marketing sense – makes all the difference.

Central Comfort at Hanzas Residence, stay near Cafes, Bars, Museums & Esplanade Accommodations

Reviews of Central Comfort at Hanzas Residence, stay near Cafes, Bars, Museums & Esplanade

• It was amazing stay in Riga. – Olga from Lithuania – 3 May 2025 (10/10)

  Location, apartment, and a very friendly host.

• I could stay here long-term as my home – Stefan from United Kingdom – 26 December 2024 (10/10)

  I really like this apartment. It has a living room with an open kitchen and one bedroom, along with all the necessary living equipment, including a washing machine, drying racks, and olive oil. This makes me feel like this place is not just for travel, but that I could peacefully stay here long-term as my home.
  
  What could be improved: -The bath uses a storage water heater. This was fine for me as I was traveling solo, but it might be a bit troublesome for groups of travelers.
  
  -Without checkout information, I nearly missed my bus to Vilnius because I didn't know how to check out.

• Brilliant and cheap – Charlotte from United Kingdom – 15 December 2024 (9/10)

  Good price and comfy. Came with everything you need for cooking and cleaning, very modern and clean. WiFi was very good and simple check in and out. Location was good so only 25 minute walk into centre with a Lidl 10 minute walk.
  
  What could be improved: Quite busy road so was quite load at night during weekends

• Everything was fine. Thank you – Karolis from Lithuania – 17 November 2024 (10/10)

  NICE
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Great apartment in prime location – Leander from Germany – 21 September 2024 (9/10)

  The apartment is very modern and cozy with a prime location in walking distance to the old town. A tone of amenities are provided such as shampoo, shavers etc. definitely recommend coming here.
  
  What could be improved: There is construction going across the street currently which can get a bit loud unfortunately.

• Exceptional – Zharko from North Macedonia – 1 September 2024 (10/10)

  The apartment had everything needed for a longer stay.
  The location was great, and everything was easily accessible by foot or bus.
  
  What could be improved: Next to the building there was a construction site which caused a lot of noise in the mornings.
  Also, the building isn't super sturdy, so when the neighboors above were walking around or using the washing machine, it was very audible.

• Excellent – Ernst from Latvia – 30 May 2024 (10/10)

  The best place to be while visiting beautiful Riga !
  Thanks again for all and I will be back very soon again hopefully.

• Exceptional – Admir from Bosnia and Herzegovina – 1 July 2023 (10/10)

  Everything was fine. Communication with the owner at first was good. Easy self-check in and check out. Apartment is clean and spacious. Location is good, 20 min by walk from the center. Really enjoyed my stay. Wi-fi is super fast.
  
  What could be improved: There were only 3 towels in the apartment. that was not enough for my 7-days stay, so I had to wash them and dry later.

• Good for a short stay – Edgaras from Lithuania – 9 October 2022 (8/10)

  Good location. Inbetween old town and arena Riga. Everything is there for a short stay.
  
  What could be improved: Towels had funky smell and not all sockets were working in the bathroom.

• Basic living but great for exploring Riga on a budget! – Thomas from Sweden – 23 May 2025 (7/10)

  Great for easy access close to center and well equipped.

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