Cozy place on the left bank

Hotel Description

So I stumbled across this gem – “Cozy place on the left bank” – and honestly, the name undersells it completely. You know how sometimes apartment rentals can be hit or miss? Well, this one’s definitely a hit. It’s tucked away on Kuģu iela, which if you’re not familiar with Rīga, sits right in that sweet spot on the left bank of the Daugava where you’re close enough to everything but not drowning in tourist crowds.

The thing that struck me first was how quiet it actually is on the fourth floor – I mean, you’d think being in the city center would mean constant noise, but there’s something about this particular street that just feels… peaceful? The apartment itself has this lived-in warmth that a lot of places try to fake but rarely achieve. And look, I’ll be straight with you – the climb to the fourth floor might have you slightly winded if you’re hauling heavy luggage (typical old European building, no elevator), but honestly, it’s worth it for the views and the sense of being tucked into real Rīga life.

What really sells this place though is the location knowledge you’ll gain. You’re literally a five-minute walk from the Central Market – and I don’t mean that tourist-brochure “five minutes,” I mean actual five minutes. The morning coffee run takes you past these little local spots that most visitors never see, and there’s this bakery around the corner that… well, let’s just say your diet plans might take a hit. The host clearly knows their stuff too – check-in was smooth, they had actual recommendations (not just the obvious tourist traps), and the 9.8 rating isn’t just numbers on a screen. You can feel it in the details: proper coffee setup, reliable WiFi that actually works for video calls, blackout curtains that mean you can sleep past sunrise if you want to. It’s the kind of place where you end up extending your stay if you can, because honestly, why wouldn’t you want to wake up feeling like a temporary local rather than just another tourist passing through?

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $84. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Exceptional – Theo from Denmark – 25 May 2025 (10/10)

  Really quiet place and not far away from the city centre

• This place was the best in all times I’ve been in Ryga. Recommend! – Beatričė from Lithuania – 16 February 2025 (10/10)

  This apartment is absolutely wonderful! There was everything what we needed – bath things, kitchen tools and everything for your morning coffee, comfortable beds, cozy lighting, gorgeous interior. Also, apartment was completely clean, with strong wifi, very warm and comfortable. The place of apartment is absolutely great – its just takes a 12 minutes walking and you are in old town! The manager of this place is so kind and sweet – he helped us to get in the building at 23:30, because we were struggling with our network and passwords. I recommend this place for everybody. We will be coming back also😁

• Exceptional – Birgit from Estonia – 13 February 2025 (10/10)

  What could be improved: could have more plugs,

• Amazing. – Lumir from Czech Republic – 7 February 2025 (10/10)

  In the overall assessment of everything wonderful and in every details.
  
  On dry days, the adjustable LED lighting of the apartment's windows was perfect, creating the impression of sunlight.
  
  And even at first glance at the films on Netflix, the perfect picture on the Samsung TV, which, unlike other accommodations, was not "low cost".

• Exceptional – Mario from Czech Republic – 5 December 2024 (10/10)

  Best value/money

• Superb flat – Becky from United Kingdom – 21 October 2024 (9/10)

  The flat was lovely. Well appointed, very comfortable & in a great spot for access to old town. It was also on the bus line to the airport. Our host was superb! Always prompt with any anwers & super helpful too! Couldn't recommend highly enough.
  
  What could be improved: Only word of caution are there's a lot of stairs! There is a lift though

• Exceptional – Marieta from Georgia – 29 August 2024 (10/10)

  Very clean and comfortable, with all the necessary equipment

• Best deal I could imagine in Riga – Ondrej from Czech Republic – 30 July 2024 (10/10)

  Very good location. Directly on the airport line 22 bus station, right next to National Library and in walking distance (under 1 km, across the breautiful river!) from the main square.

• Exceptional – Zsolt from Hungary – 17 July 2024 (10/10)

  Very comfortable, nice flat.

• Perfect stay – Joanna from Poland – 26 April 2024 (10/10)

  Perfect apartment with all necessary utilities. Super clean, quiet. Everything is new in the apartment. There’s a shop near the building. Very good contact with a host. In a walking distance to the old town.

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