Cosy studio apartment in Ridzenes residence

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this little studio on Kungu iela? It’s actually way more spacious than you’d expect from the photos. I mean, sure, it’s called a “cosy studio” but honestly, the way they’ve laid everything out in the Ridzenes residence makes it feel almost like a proper one-bedroom – there’s this clever separation between the sleeping area and the living space that really works.

The location is pretty sweet if you know Rīga at all. Kungu street puts you right in that sweet spot where you’re close enough to the Old Town cobblestones to walk there in about eight minutes (I timed it), but far enough away that you’re not dealing with the late-night bar crowds stumbling around. The building itself has this understated elegance – nothing flashy, just solid and well-maintained. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night; you’d think being in the city center would mean constant noise, but the courtyard setup actually buffers most of the street sounds. The check-in was refreshingly straightforward too, none of that awkward waiting around in a lobby situation.

Here’s the thing about staying in places like this versus the big chain hotels – you get these little touches that actually matter. The kitchen setup is legit functional (not just for show), which is huge if you want to grab groceries at the Rimi down the street and make breakfast instead of hunting for overpriced coffee every morning. The bed is genuinely comfortable, and I’m usually pretty picky about that stuff. The whole place feels like someone actually lives there and cares about the details, you know? Plus, and this might sound weird, but the shower pressure is excellent – that’s always a gamble in older European buildings. The WiFi never gave me trouble either, which matters when you’re trying to figure out tram schedules or find decent dinner spots. I’d honestly stay here again, especially at this price point. It’s got that 8.5 rating for good reason – everything just works without any of the pretentious nonsense you sometimes get at fancier places.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $66. Studio Apartment with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $73. King Studio with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Curreli from Italy – 3 June 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent position in the historical center and close to main roads. Comfortable bed and very clean apartment
  
  What could be improved: The hosts are not very responsive, but this didn't cause any problem – check in and check out were very smooth

• 旧市街観光に素晴らしいお宿。快適に滞在出来た👍 – Ray from Japan – 26 May 2025 (10/10)

  Location as well as the stylish design and functional kitchen. The most good point is it has a bath (not only shower).
  
  Also it is very close to central market and coach station as well as supermarket rimi. Apart from the first we used Bolt to call a taxi, we didn’t need money for transportation. We could walk to anywhere we wanted to visit.
  
  Very good apartment for staying , even longer vacation.
  
  What could be improved: The wall behind the bed is special material . So dust easy to remain there. But we cleaned it. A little thing at all.
  
  Very good apartment. I have to say again👍

• Exceptional – Jaana from Finland – 25 May 2025 (10/10)

  Nice, clean and perfect location.

• Highly recommend this comfortable apartment in an excellent location – Joanna from Australia – 28 April 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent location in the old town. Lovely, clean apartment with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Very clear instructions on how to check in

• Good value for the price in Old Riga. – Jana from Guernsey – 6 March 2025 (8/10)

  Very good location and just enough room for a couple.
  
  What could be improved: It was a little unusual to not have any blinds or curtains in the bathroom. While there aren’t any properties directly opposite the bathroom window, there are other flat buildings to the right. Also the washing machine door is broken, therefore not really usable.
  It was also slightly surprising to have two single duvets instead one double or king size duvet.

• Exceptional – Maya from Cyprus – 2 February 2025 (10/10)

  The apartment was excellent. The location is perfect. Everything is walking distance. Highly recommend.

• Great escape in Riga. – Felipe from Brazil – 4 January 2025 (10/10)

  We couldn't be happier with this amazing place to stay in Riga, have everything that you will need, kitchen fully equipped, nice shower and comfy bed!
  Its near all everything walkable.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing really! Everything went accordingly.

• Thanks for stay, really enjoyed. – Dominika from Slovakia – 15 December 2024 (9/10)

  Lovely midern and cozy flat, great equipment, location near city center, easy acces from airport, privacy, lovely views, great instructions from owner how to find flat and keys.
  
  What could be improved: Access to shower was a bit aquard, larger person would have an issue to fit.
  Would welcome posibility to adjust temperature in flat- there was no thermostat and it was getting bit too warm during night.

• We had a really good stay. Most of the more interesting sites within walking distance. Easy access to tram / bus & – Gary from United Kingdom – 3 November 2024 (9/10)

  Modern apartment in ideal location.
  
  What could be improved: Bed a little too firm for us.

• Exceptional – Olena from Ukraine – 15 September 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was just perfect! Thank you!

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