City heart, bright, loft view, free parking

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The name is basically the entire selling point rolled into one honest description – and honestly, they nailed it. This loft-style apartment sits right on Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela, which if you don’t know Riga well, is basically where the city’s heartbeat lives. I mean, you’re a five-minute walk from the Freedom Monument and maybe ten from Old Town, but here’s the thing – you’re not drowning in tourist chaos. The street has this perfect mix of locals heading to work and visitors who actually did their homework about where to stay.

The apartment itself feels like someone took a proper loft and made it livable without losing that industrial charm. Those big windows? They’re not just for show – the light that pours in during those long summer days (and trust me, Riga’s summer days stretch forever) makes the whole space feel twice as big. The view looks out over the neighborhood’s mix of art nouveau buildings and newer developments, so you get this interesting snapshot of how Riga’s evolving. And can we talk about the parking situation for a second? In a city where finding a parking spot near the center usually involves either paying through the nose or walking half a mile, having free parking is actually a game-changer. I’ve stayed in plenty of places where they mention parking as an afterthought, but here it’s clearly thought through.

What really sells this place though – and maybe why it’s sitting at that ridiculously high 9.7 rating – is how it manages to feel both central and peaceful. The building’s solid enough that you’re not hearing every conversation from the street, but you’re still connected to the city’s rhythm. The Daugava River is just a few blocks away if you want to walk off a heavy Latvian dinner, and there’s something satisfying about being able to explore the city on foot, then come back to a space that feels like a proper home base rather than just another hotel room. Sure, it’s technically a 3-star setup, so don’t expect a concierge or room service, but honestly? When you’re this well-positioned and the space is this thoughtfully put together, those extras just feel unnecessary. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re living in Riga rather than just visiting it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $97. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed, 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Exceptional – Daniel from Moldova – 26 February 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was perfect! The apartment was clean, had everything we needed, and the location was amazing—right near the city center, so we could easily walk everywhere. Communication with the host was very pleasant, and the self check-in at any time was a big plus. Highly recommend! 😊

• Exceptional – Ugnė from Indonesia – 23 February 2025 (10/10)

  Such a lovely place, perfect location and very cosy. Host is incredible and let us leave the car before check in and a bit after check out. Thank you!

• We more then happy. Best we could pick! 🫶 – Aurelija from Portugal – 1 February 2025 (10/10)

  We arrived was night time was easy to find key box with all information landlord sent to us. Our family of four (two adults and two children) we were very happy to find apartment ready for stay. Very spacious and beautiful apartment. The details like fancy pillows for kids on the beds, games, and easy connection to Netflix and internet. Quite place to stay, close to the all destinations you need to visit. Absolutely best recommendations!
  
  What could be improved: I loved everything about place and no complaints at all.

• Lovely, comfortable clean apartment well located for a variety of area in Riga. – Suzanne from United Kingdom – 7 December 2024 (10/10)

  We liked the space in the apartment along with it being spotless and very comfortable beds. The location was good because although it wasn’t in the old town it was only a short walk from the old town to esplanade park and also to the art nouveau area the KGB museum and Lidl. Everything is about a 10-20 min walk in different directions but with so much to look at, the time flies.
  
  What could be improved: The kitchen facilities were basic and could have done with a peeler and grater but other than breakfast we decided to eat out as there are lots of lovely restaurants in Riga.

• Superb – Hélène from France – 28 August 2024 (9/10)

  A large flat to stay in family with a bright view on rooftops nearby, very close to city center. A delicate attention also, to give local instruction and description in French.

• Very good – Kiertje from Netherlands – 3 June 2025 (8/10)

  Bright and lots of room to move. The parking spot is an upside.
  
  What could be improved: Pity e food not get to meet the owners. However, they saw us enter the building since they gave us directions while in the building

• Exceptional – Anu from Finland – 28 June 2025 (10/10)

  Asunto oli ihastuttava, tilava, kaunis ja todella siisti.
  Kommunikointi Jelenan kanssa oli sujuvaa ja miellyttävää. Viestillä saimme yksityiskohtaiset ohjeet sisään kirjautumista varten.
  Asuntoon oli jätetty vinkkejä Riian kohteista.
  Lämpimästi suosittelemme kohdetta myös muille.

• Mūsu uzturēšanās bija patiešām patīkama – mierīga vide, rūpīgi sagatavota naktsmītne. – Edīte from Latvia – 2 June 2025 (10/10)

  Plašs, ērts jauks dzīvoklis. Lieliska atrašanās vieta, ērta piekļuve. Viss bija tīrs, ērts un jūtams, ka saimnieki rūpējas par viesu labsajūtu. Īpaši iepriecināja pārsteiguma dāvana, ko saņēmām ierašanās brīdī – tas bija ļoti sirsnīgi un radīja patiešām īpašu sajūtu. Klusa, mierīga vide, ideāla atpūtai. Noteikti iesakām un labprāt atgriezīsimies vēlreiz!
  Paldies par viesmīlību!
  
  What could be improved: Pāris nelieli ieteikumi, kas varētu vēl vairāk uzlabot viesu pieredzi: vannas istabā noderētu roku ziepes, savukārt virtuvē – virtuves dvielis.

• Exceptional – Maciej from Poland – 19 May 2025 (10/10)

  Bardzo dobra lokalizacja, cicha okolica, w pełni wyposażone mieszkanie, udogodnienia dla rodzin z małymi dziećmi.

• Kiitos ystävällisestä palvelusta asunnon omistajan kanssa – Marjo from Finland – 23 March 2025 (10/10)

  What could be improved: Bookingin kautta tulleet viestit olivat puutteelliset mm. avaimen löytämisen suhteen

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