Centrally located Two Bedroom Apartment, five min Walk to Old Town, Train & Bus stations

First Impressions

The Centrally located Two Bedroom Apartment, five min Walk to Old Town, Train & Bus stations pretty much tells you everything in the name, doesn’t it? I mean, when I first saw this listing, I thought it was almost too good to be true — but honestly, they’re not overselling it. This three-star place sits on Emīlijas Benjamiņas iela, which is one of those quiet residential streets that locals actually know about. You get the feeling you’re staying where real people live, not in some tourist bubble.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s what I love about this spot in Riga — you’re literally five minutes from everything that matters, but you’re not dealing with the noise and chaos of being right in the thick of it. The Old Town is genuinely a quick walk away (I timed it), and when you stumble back after exploring those cobblestone streets and maybe having one too many at a local pub, you’ll appreciate not having to trek across half the city. The train and bus stations are equally close, which honestly saved me so much stress when I had early connections to catch.

The Space

This two-bedroom apartment feels like borrowing a friend’s place rather than staying in typical hotel accommodation. The kitchen is actually functional — not just some token mini-fridge situation — so you can grab groceries from the nearby Rimi and make proper breakfast if you want. Each room has enough space to spread out your stuff without living out of a suitcase, and there’s this lived-in comfort that you just don’t get in standard hotel rooms.

Practical Details

What I didn’t expect was how well-equipped everything would be. The Wi-Fi actually works properly (you know how hit-or-miss that can be), and there’s decent heating — which matters more than you’d think during Riga’s cooler months. The building itself is pretty typical for this part of the city, nothing fancy but solid and well-maintained. You’ll need to buzz in, but it’s straightforward enough, and the neighbors seemed friendly when I passed them in the hallway.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t going to wow you with marble bathrooms or concierge service, but that 9.2 rating makes perfect sense once you’ve stayed here. It’s the kind of place where everything just works without any fuss — you get independence, space, and a genuinely central location without paying Old Town hotel prices. For travelers who want to experience Riga like a temporary resident rather than a tourist, this apartment hits that sweet spot between comfort and authenticity that’s honestly pretty rare to find.

Exploring Riga blends Hanseatic heritage, UNESCO-listed Art Nouveau, and vibrant neighborhoods glowing with amber-lit evenings.