Central & Functional Studio Riga

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “Central & Functional Studio Riga” on my booking confirmation, I was expecting something pretty basic. The name literally screams “no frills,” right? But sometimes the most straightforward places end up surprising you, and this little spot on Aleksandra Čaka definitely did that.

The location is actually perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in Riga rather than just passing through. You’re about a 15-minute walk from Old Town (which, let’s face it, gets pretty touristy anyway), but you’re smack in the middle of where actual Rigans live and work. There’s this great little bakery called Dona just down the street where locals grab their morning coffee – I mean, the kind of place where they remember your order after two visits. The tram stop is literally around the corner, so getting anywhere in the city is dead simple, and honestly, I found myself walking most places because the neighborhood has this nice energy to it. You know those areas where you feel comfortable wandering around at 10 PM? This is one of those.

The studio itself is… well, functional is the right word, but in the best possible way. Everything you need is there and it actually works – which sounds like a low bar until you’ve stayed in places where the shower pressure is terrible or the WiFi cuts out every ten minutes. The space is clean and modern without trying too hard to be Instagram-worthy, and there’s enough room to actually unpack your stuff without living out of your suitcase. The kitchenette is small but properly equipped (I made pasta twice and it was totally fine), and the bed is comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been wrestling with it all night. One thing that really stood out was how quiet it was – Aleksandra Čaka can get busy during the day, but the windows are good and the building seems well-insulated. I’m someone who usually travels with earplugs, but I didn’t need them here.

What really impressed me was the attention to small details that make a difference when you’re actually living somewhere for a few days. Good lighting for reading, enough outlets in useful places, proper hangers in the closet (not those weird ones attached to the rod), and a decent shower with consistent hot water. The check-in process was smooth – they sent clear instructions beforehand and everything worked exactly as described. I know that sounds basic, but you’d be surprised how often that goes wrong. The 9.6 rating makes total sense once you’re there; it’s not trying to be fancy, but it delivers on everything it promises and then some. If you’re looking for a place that feels like a temporary home base rather than a hotel room, and you want to experience Riga from a local perspective rather than the tourist bubble, this is honestly a great choice.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $55. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Boglárka from Hungary – 10 July 2025 (10/10)

  The apartment is tiny but cozy,very clean,well equipped and has a nice balcony. The host was very helpful and attentive. Not far from city centre on foot. Recommended to stay here.

• Exceptional – Johanna from Finland – 23 June 2025 (10/10)

  Lovely apartment and very centrally located. Highly recommend!

• Quaint apartment that offered all the things I needed to make it a fun vacation spot to rest. – Storbakken from United States – 18 June 2025 (10/10)

  Close proximity to all attractions. Property offered all the amenities I needed to make it a comfortable stay. Hosts were exceptionally friendly.

• Great option – Iryna from Spain – 1 June 2025 (10/10)

  Cozy compact studio close to the old and new center. Very clean, stylish and has every small detail that you might need during your stay. Even an umbrella and syrup for coffee. The owner is the most thoughtful and responsive host that I’ve ever experienced. Definitely recommend

• Great location, beautiful decoration, great communication with hosts; just perfect! – Hanna from France – 1 June 2025 (10/10)

  The carefully thought out decoration, the cleanliness and the communication with the hosts
  
  What could be improved: –

• Exceptional – Mihails from Latvia – 11 April 2025 (10/10)

  Everything about the stay was perfect, the host was lovely and the apartment was exceptional

• great friendly host, cosy place with balcony – Eva from Spain – 18 February 2025 (10/10)

  the appartment is cosy and warm and has a very nice balcony. in kitchen and bathroom you can find anything you need
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Exceptional – Edgars from Latvia – 25 January 2025 (10/10)

  The room was lovely and clean. We had everything we needed, tea, coffee, sugar, washing powder, soap , towels, we will definitely stay again. Great location in the city centre.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing really to complain about.

• I will come back ☺️ – Marika from Latvia – 14 November 2024 (10/10)

  Beautiful apartment with soul. ❤️ Feels like home.

• Cosy and nice studio at the center of Riga – Aleksandr from Lithuania – 9 October 2024 (10/10)

  Location is very convenient, railway, bus stations and city center are in ~10mins by foot. The interior is nice, the balcony is as well. There are some domestic stuff as dishes, tea, coffee machine, kettle, etc. Owner is online most of the time and can respond operatively.

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