Cozy Family River View Flat Near The Beach Seaside

Hotel Description

You know what? I was honestly skeptical when I first saw the name “Cozy Family River View Flat Near The Beach Seaside” – I mean, it’s trying to promise everything, right? But this little place on Birzes iela actually delivers on most of it. The location is pretty sweet if you know Riga at all – you’re tucked away in this quiet residential stretch, but you can literally walk to the Daugava riverbank in about three minutes. The “beach seaside” part is a bit of a stretch (we’re talking about a river here, not the Baltic), but there’s definitely waterfront access where locals hang out on warmer days.

The flat itself has that lived-in family feel that somehow works better than those sterile hotel rooms downtown. I actually loved the mismatched furniture and the way the morning light hits the kitchen table – it felt like staying at a relative’s place, minus the awkward family dynamics. The river view is real, though you’ll want to snag the apartment facing the right direction because not all units have it. What really surprised me was how quiet it gets at night, considering you’re still technically in the city. The family running the place (I’m pretty sure they live nearby) were genuinely helpful without being pushy – they left me a handwritten note with local restaurant recommendations that were spot-on, including this little Latvian place two blocks over that I never would’ve found otherwise.

Here’s the thing though – parking can be a bit tricky if you’re driving, especially during weekends when locals are out and about. The building itself is older, so don’t expect fancy amenities, but everything works fine and the water pressure is actually better than some four-star places I’ve stayed. The 8.3 rating makes sense to me because it’s one of those places that gets the basics right without trying to be something it’s not. If you’re looking for a concierge and room service, this isn’t your spot. But if you want to feel like you’re actually staying in Riga instead of just passing through, and you don’t mind washing your own dishes, it’s honestly a solid choice. Plus, you’re close enough to walk into Old Town when you want the touristy stuff, but far enough away that you can escape the crowds and cruise groups when you need a break.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $88. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 single bed, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Very reasonable place for a night or two. – Olga from Estonia – 3 March 2025 (7/10)

  The view of the river from the window is awesome! We saw swans and ducks!
  Owners were very forthcoming, provided a baby cot and feeding chair for free.
  
  What could be improved: The electric heaters on the walls are very loud.
  The tea-pot was pretty dirty and the micro-wave was somehow so crooked that we were scared to use it.

• Spacious and comfortable – Sandra from Lithuania – 11 January 2024 (7/10)

  Convenient location 2 km. to the sea, 14 km away. Old town of Riga. The river could be seen through the windows. There were a lot of utensils and tools, various things for babies, a comfortable bed, spacious rooms.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment number is not specified in the system.

• Exceptional – Olga from United Kingdom – 9 July 2025 (10/10)

  Great area very easy access to city center, walking distance to the sea

• Exceptional – Alexandra from Slovakia – 8 February 2024 (10/10)

  It was really nice flat near sea

• Ok autolla liikkuvalle. Olimme koiranäyttely matkalla. – Mirja from Finland – 11 June 2024 (8/10)

  Asunto oli sisältä siisti ja toimiva. Ulkoa päin epäilyttävä. Asuinalueella paljon humalaisia.
  
  What could be improved: Rakennuksen ulkonäöstä ja asunnon sijainnin gettomaisuudesta vaikka asunto sijaitsi sen laidalla ja joen rannalla.

• Good – Imre from Hungary – 10 June 2025 (7/10)

  A lakás teljesen elfogadható ár érték arányban.
  
  What could be improved: A környék, és az épület, a lépcsőház eléggé leharcolt.
  A lakásban a folyosó és a toalett szűk.

• Very good – Kristīne from Netherlands – 25 January 2025 (8/10)

  Ļoti ērta gulta. Fantastiski izgulējos

• A beautiful and cozy apartment that’s a pleasure to return – Елена from Finland – 11 June 2025 (10/10)

  Уютные апартаменты

• Exceptional – Laura-maria from Finland – 15 March 2024 (10/10)

  Majoitus oli siisti ja toimiva.

• Exceptional – Laputaitė from Lithuania – 20 May 2024 (10/10)

  Vieta nuošali, šalia upė, todėl aplink nemažai paukščių, netoli gyvena gulbių pulkelis.
  Bute yra viskas ko reikia trumpai viešnagei.
  
  What could be improved: Labai purvinas dušas.

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