Dagda Central apartment

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Dagda Central? It’s actually way more livable than most places calling themselves “apartments” in Riga’s center. I mean, when you’re walking down Lāčplēša – and honestly, this stretch is perfect because you’re close enough to the action but far enough from the tourist chaos – you almost miss the entrance. It’s got that understated Riga thing going on where the best spots don’t need to shout about it.

The thing is, staying here feels like you’re living in the neighborhood rather than just passing through. There’s this little market practically next door where locals actually shop (not one of those overpriced tourist traps), and I found myself grabbing fresh bread there most mornings. The trams run right along this street, which sounds like it might be noisy, but honestly? It’s just city rhythm – you stop noticing it after the first night. Plus, you can hop on and be at the Old Town in maybe ten minutes, or head the other way toward some of the newer districts if you want to see how modern Riga lives.

What really impressed me was how they’ve managed to keep that authentic Riga apartment feel while actually making everything work properly. The heating’s solid (crucial if you’re visiting between October and April, trust me), the wifi doesn’t randomly cut out when you need it most, and – this might sound small but it matters – the shower pressure is actually decent. I’ve stayed in fancier places in Riga where you’re basically misting yourself clean. The kitchen setup is legit too, not just a mini-fridge and a hot plate situation. I ended up cooking a few meals, partly because there’s a good grocery store nearby, but mostly because the space just invited it. There’s something about having coffee at a real table in the morning, looking out at the street life starting up, that beats hotel breakfast rooms every time. The 9.2 rating makes sense when you realize it’s not trying to be something it’s not – it’s just a really well-done apartment rental that happens to be perfectly positioned for exploring the city on foot or by tram.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $134. Apartment with 1 double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 1 single bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• We felt nicely at home and relaxed when being were in the apartment. It met our expectations. – Peter from Denmark – 9 October 2024 (9/10)

  Good value for the money in walking distance from the centre of Riga. Well-functioning and equipped, and ready to be used. Great with to toilets.
  
  What could be improved: There could be some hooks in the spacious bathroom for towels. Knives for eating was missing in the kitchen.

• I 100% recommend this place. – Arkadiusz from Poland – 5 July 2024 (9/10)

  Great localisation, spacious rooms, all the facilities that might be needed, clean, breakfast available on the other side of the street, great contact with the host.
  
  What could be improved: It may be stifling inside during hot days, but nothing unbearable.

• this is great if you need more rooms and it was clean- further out than they described – Carol from United States – 31 May 2024 (8/10)

  it was very roomy and very clean!
  
  What could be improved: I thought it would be a little closer to old town Riga by the description and hey! where was my chocolate?and the courtyard view was a parkinglot

• Superb – Sergei from Estonia – 6 February 2024 (9/10)

  Very spacious apartment, walking distance to old town, shops nearby available and parking space as well.
  
  What could be improved: Just note that no oven, but that compensated by dishwasher availability.

• Superb – Nino from Georgia – 31 December 2023 (9/10)

  The host was super helpful! Apartment is located near train and bus station.
  
  What could be improved: Bathroom doors wouldn’t close. We thought that there were 5 bedrooms but it was only 4.

• Perfect spot for a group trip to explore Riga! – Rachel from United Kingdom – 11 November 2023 (10/10)

  It was a perfect place for a group trip, good sized rooms and a great entertaining living space. Useful two bathrooms, kitchen with good facilities and everything was spotless. We couldn’t have been happier with the apartment!

• Exceptional – Elza from Latvia – 2 September 2023 (10/10)

  Amazing looking rooms, very spacious. Great location

• Exceptional – Szymon from Australia – 22 August 2023 (10/10)

  Great place to stay for a weekend familly trip. Apartment was clean with comfy beds. Friendly host.

• Very good – Marios from Cyprus – 20 August 2023 (8/10)

  Comfortable and value of money for big families
  
  What could be improved: Old building and poor area

• Comfortable and cozy apartment, don't miss it – Παυλος from Greece – 9 August 2023 (10/10)

  Just the perfect apartment for a group of people. Everything was excellent

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