City Retreat Design Apartment

City Retreat Design Apartment Overview

So I stumbled across this place on Marijas iela while wandering around Riga’s Old Town, and honestly? It’s one of those hidden gems that makes you feel like you’ve cracked some local code. The City Retreat Design Apartment sits right in the heart of things – I mean, you’re literally a three-minute walk from the Daugava River and maybe five from all the medieval cobblestone chaos that tourists flock to, but somehow this little street stays pretty quiet.

The apartment itself is what I’d call “thoughtfully minimal” – you know, the kind of design where someone actually considered how you’d live in the space, not just how it would photograph. The kitchen’s got everything you need if you hit up the Central Market (which, by the way, is this incredible sprawl of old Zeppelin hangars turned into food heaven – totally walkable from here). What really got me was the attention to small details: proper blackout curtains that actually work, outlets where you need them, and a shower with water pressure that doesn’t make you question your life choices. The WiFi’s solid too, which matters if you’re trying to work remotely or just upload all those shots of Riga’s Art Nouveau buildings.

Location-wise, you’re in this sweet spot where you can walk to everything but still sleep at night. I stayed here during late spring, and while the Old Town gets pretty lively (read: drunk tourists stumbling around until 2 AM), Marijas iela stays surprisingly peaceful. There’s a decent grocery store about two blocks away, and if you’re into that whole specialty coffee scene, there are a couple of local roasters within walking distance that locals actually frequent. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle – typical European city situation – but there’s street parking if you’re patient, and honestly, you probably won’t need a car much once you’re settled in. The trams run regularly, and Riga’s way more walkable than most people expect. One thing I really appreciated was how the building felt secure without being fortress-like, and the check-in process was refreshingly straightforward – no weird key pickup locations or complicated instructions. For what it is, this place delivers exactly what it promises: a clean, well-designed base for exploring Riga that doesn’t feel like you’re sleeping in a showroom.

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Reviews of City Retreat Design Apartment

• Top place to stay in Riga – Tania from Latvia – 10 July 2025 (10/10)

  It’s an amazing apartment with everything you need. Spotless and cozy, so central, we loved staying here🙌
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to complain about, everything was perfect.

• Good location, modern, quiet flat with well equiped kitchen – Angela from Hungary – 30 June 2025 (9/10)

  Modern, new appartment, soundproof windows and safe entrance. Appartment was on 4th floor but there was an elevator. Well equipped kitchen. Close to train and bus station, walking distance to old town. There's a small Rimi grocery store just one corner from the flat, good option to buy food for breakfast.

• Exceptional – Jekaterina from United Kingdom – 13 May 2025 (10/10)

  Very nice apartment. Clean, comfortable. Most important comfy bed and pillows. Great location
  
  What could be improved: My suggestion for hosts need more hangers in wardrobe and small dish drying rack

• The best in Riga! – Rafael from Qatar – 20 April 2025 (10/10)

  Everything is nice and very clean. Very close to everything. The host is very helpful and always available. It was Perfect!

• Superb – Kaarel from Estonia – 31 March 2025 (9/10)

  Place and location of the place was nice.

• Earlier check-in would be a huge plus. – Jevgeni from Malta – 15 January 2025 (10/10)

  One of the best apartments to stay.

• Exceptional – Alexandra from Norway – 28 December 2024 (10/10)

  Very clean apartment with a modern renovation. The house is completely renovated. The windows are soundproof. Excellent location, easy to get to everything.

• Low quality apartments but great people – Manolis from Ireland – 29 June 2025 (6/10)

  the location
  
  What could be improved: the overall quality

• Exceptional – Egle from Ireland – 2 July 2025 (10/10)

  Labai svaru, patogus susisiekimas.

• Exceptional – Alesja from Latvia – 25 June 2025 (10/10)

  Очень чисто.
  Удобное расположение – центр города.
  SELF CHECK IN
  
  What could be improved: Рядом дорога и шум машин.
  Если открыть окно – шумно и пыль.

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