City Inn Riga Apartment, Barons promenade with parking

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “City Inn Riga Apartment” on Barona Street, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? This spot actually surprised me in the best way possible. The building itself sits right on one of Riga’s most walkable streets, and I mean walkable in that European way where you can grab coffee, hit a pharmacy, and stumble into a decent restaurant all within a two-minute stroll. The apartment setup is pretty smart too – it’s got that residential feel without the hotel stuffiness, which honestly made me feel less like a tourist and more like I was crashing at a friend’s place (if that friend had really good taste in linens).

What really sold me was the parking situation. Anyone who’s driven in Riga knows it’s a complete nightmare trying to find a spot in the city center – those narrow streets weren’t exactly designed for modern cars. Having dedicated parking here is honestly worth its weight in gold, especially if you’re planning to explore beyond the Old Town. The apartment itself is cleaner than I expected, and the kitchen actually works (I made coffee every morning without wanting to throw anything out the window). The bed was comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been hit by a truck, which… well, that’s not always a given at this price point. I did notice some street noise in the early morning – Barona can get a bit busy with delivery trucks around 7 AM – but nothing that decent earplugs couldn’t handle.

What I really appreciated was how the place sits perfectly between the tourist chaos and real Riga life. You’re close enough to walk to the Freedom Monument and all that historic stuff, but you’re also right where locals actually live and work. There’s this little grocery store about three doors down that saved me more than once, and the tram stop at the end of the street connects you pretty much anywhere you need to go. The 8.6 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not trying to be fancy, but it delivers on the basics really well. The check-in was smooth (they actually answered their phone when I called), and the whole experience felt more personal than those big chain hotels where you’re just another room number. If you’re looking for somewhere clean, practical, and genuinely well-located without breaking the bank, this place gets the job done. Just don’t expect marble bathrooms or a concierge – but honestly, who needs that when you’ve got all of Riga’s center right outside your door?

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $65. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – Zaiga from Ireland – 29 November 2024 (9/10)

  Nice cozy apartment. perfect for quick visit to Riga. less than 20 mins walking from old town.

• Exceptional – Klaarika from Estonia – 20 July 2024 (10/10)

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• Perfect stay for solo traveller wanting a more calm location outside of Old Town – Sydnee from United States – 16 June 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent location close to multiple grocery stores, coffee shops, a gym, restaurants and the tram. As well, it was large and easily accessible. The kitchen was helpful and the air conditioning was a plus. I slept so well and the street noise was not bothersome.

• Very good – Sara from Malta – 19 June 2023 (8/10)

  Very spacious, self check in instructions very clear

• Superb – Dumins from United Kingdom – 1 February 2025 (9/10)

  Nice and spacious apartment. Warm and cozy. Easy to get to from the airport and the central train station. Nearby are all the necessary shops as well as many cafes and restaurants. Perfect location, as the old town is also a ten minute walk away.

• Very good – Emilija from Lithuania – 22 December 2024 (8/10)

  Good location, it's in a pretty busy street, but that wasn't a problem, there wasn't a lot pf noise from the street, you can hear the tram, but it doesn't disturb. Nice place, comfortable, tv works, wifi works.
  
  What could be improved: Parking is really not good, it said that it is 190cm width, but there are two metal things on the ground that makes it even more narrow so it's really hard to drive thought the gates. The yard itself is really small, said to have space for four cars, but when we went there, there were three cars there and it was IMPOSSIBLE to park. we had to park elsewhere and pay for it, only in the evening when there were fewer cars we could finally park, but still had a big fear we might not be able to get out of the parking space. i don't think new drivers would be able to park there.. easy to scratch the car..

• Nice place for a short stay 🙂 – Nicoleta from Belgium – 6 October 2023 (8/10)

  The place is well located, walking distance to many places and also close to the airport. It is full of light, comfortable bed, plenty of space.
  
  What could be improved: The kitchen amenities. Not many stuff, for example no bottle opener…basic things missing.

• Very good – Sara from Italy – 24 September 2023 (8/10)

  Location, décor, cleanliness, friendly and helpful host
  
  What could be improved: Too much light through the curtains, too few towels

• Very good – Sergejs from Denmark – 3 August 2023 (8/10)

  Very good bed!
  
  What could be improved: Parkering was not so easy,if you have a big car!

• Very good – Anca from Germany – 3 November 2022 (8/10)

  The apartment was clean and location close to the Old Town.
  
  What could be improved: Poor communication with the owner. I sent three emails asking for a toaster which we couldn't find in the apartment, athough it was written in the description. I never got an answer. Bathrobes don't exist in the apartment.

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