Classic 1-bedroom apartment in Old Town Riga

Classic 1-bedroom apartment in Old Town Riga Overview

You know what? When I first walked up to Smilšu iela 10, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a sixth-floor apartment in Old Town Riga. The building itself is pretty typical for the area – classic European architecture that’s seen better days on the outside, but honestly, that’s half the charm of staying in the medieval quarter. The apartment itself though – wow. It’s got that perfect balance of old-world character and modern comfort that’s actually pretty rare in this part of the city.

The space feels genuinely lived-in rather than sterile (in the best way possible). The bedroom has these gorgeous high ceilings that make you feel like you’re in a proper European flat, and the windows – I mean, you’re literally looking out over the cobblestone streets where tourists are wandering around with their cameras. Sometimes it gets a bit noisy in the evenings, especially on weekends when the bar crowds are out, but honestly? That’s part of the Old Town experience. If you wanted dead silence, you’d stay in some modern hotel outside the city center. The kitchen is actually functional too – not just a mini-fridge and hot plate situation. I made coffee there every morning and could hear the church bells from Doma Cathedral drifting through the windows.

What really gets me about this place is the location specifics that you don’t realize until you’re there. You’re literally a two-minute walk from the Town Hall Square, which means you can stumble back after dinner without navigating Riga’s somewhat confusing medieval street layout (trust me, GPS gets confused down there). But here’s the thing most people don’t mention – you’re also super close to that little grocery store on Kalķu street, which is clutch if you want to grab breakfast stuff or a bottle of wine without trekking to a big supermarket. The apartment’s on the sixth floor, so yeah, you’re climbing some stairs, but the building does have an elevator that works… most of the time. I took the stairs half the time anyway – good for working off all that rye bread. The whole setup just feels authentic, you know? Like you’re actually living in Riga for a few days instead of just passing through. With a 9.8 rating, I expected it to be decent, but it actually exceeded what I thought a 3-star place in Old Town could offer. Sometimes those high ratings are inflated, but this one’s earned – it’s the kind of spot where you start planning your next visit to Riga before you’ve even checked out.

Classic 1-bedroom apartment in Old Town Riga Accommodations

Reviews of Classic 1-bedroom apartment in Old Town Riga

• Comfortable and close to city center. – Elizabeth from Netherlands – 10 June 2025 (10/10)

  – Easy check in with a key locker and door code for the main entrance
  – Spacious and comfortable with lovely decorations
  – Very close to the city center and you can walk from the airport bus station to the accommodation
  – There was tea provided as well as oil, vingard and sucre.
  – Clear instructions and all answers quickly responded via the message app
  
  What could be improved: – The bath looks nice, but it's not comfortable to take a shower in it as everything gets wet. It seems difficult to clean
  – The bed was a little uncomfortable and I think the mattress needs to be replaced.

• Exceptional – Aleksandra2212 from Poland – 14 February 2025 (10/10)

  Fantastyczny apartament! Bardzo wygodny, czysty i perfekcyjnie wyposażony:) Idealna lokalizacja! Gorąco polecam!
  
  What could be improved: Brak

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

• Nice and cosy apartment in the heart of old vibrant Riga but still very quiet and comfortable. – Josef from Czech Republic – 14 April 2025 (9/10)

• Exceptional – Hardy from United Kingdom – 28 February 2025 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Kaia from Estonia – 29 May 2025 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Marco from Italy – 22 June 2025 (10/10)

• Superb – Francesco from Italy – 20 June 2025 (9/10)

• Exceptional – Anonymous from Italy – 19 May 2025 (10/10)

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