Dandelion Apartments Bruņinieku

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me about Dandelion Apartments? The name actually makes sense once you’re there – there’s something refreshingly unpretentious about this place that grows on you, just like those resilient little yellow flowers. I stumbled across it while looking for something between a sterile hotel and an overpriced Airbnb, and honestly, it hit that sweet spot perfectly.

The location on Bruņinieku iela is one of those quietly brilliant finds that locals probably take for granted. You’re literally a five-minute walk from the cobblestoned chaos of Old Town, but when you step outside in the morning, you’re on this tree-lined residential street where actual Rigans are walking their dogs and heading to work. I mean, you can grab your coffee at the little café on the corner (the barista there makes a mean cappuccino, by the way) and still make it to Doma laukums before the tour groups descend. The tram stop is right there too – I used it constantly to get to the Art Nouveau district without dealing with Old Town’s tourist traffic.

What really won me over was how the apartments feel like someone’s actual home rather than a corporate hotel room. The kitchen isn’t just for show – it’s got proper pots and pans, a decent-sized fridge, and even some local tea brands in the cupboard. The beds are surprisingly comfortable (I’m picky about mattresses), and the Wi-Fi actually works, which isn’t always a given in these converted buildings. The bathrooms are modern without being flashy, though the shower pressure varies depending on what floor you’re on – just so you know. Parking was easier than I expected for central Riga, and the building itself has that solid, pre-war construction that means you won’t hear every conversation from the room next door. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – no hovering desk clerk trying to upsell you on breakfast packages or city tours.

Here’s the thing about staying here: it’s not trying to be something it’s not. The rating of 9 isn’t because it’s dripping with luxury amenities, but because it delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. You get a clean, comfortable base in a genuinely good location, with enough space to spread out and the freedom to eat breakfast whenever you want. During the white nights of summer, you can keep the windows open and fall asleep to the sound of the city settling down – it’s busy enough to feel alive but quiet enough to actually rest. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I was planning to explore beyond just the tourist sites. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re visiting Riga rather than just checking it off a list.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $90. One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $132. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $373. Superior Apartment with 1 double bed, 3 single beds, 3 × 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Living here is a great experience – 春元 from Taiwan – 28 June 2025 (10/10)

  Clean and comfortable
  
  What could be improved: Distance from the old town

• Exceptional – Mindaugas from Lithuania – 15 June 2025 (10/10)

  Everything perfect. The staff provides all needed info, replies quick. Location good, close to the center.

• Very good for the groups – Ebru from Turkey – 26 September 2024 (10/10)

  We loved the apartment big comfortable clean and 20 minutes to the old town

• Exceptional – Sankauskas from Finland – 17 February 2024 (10/10)

  Great location, beautiful apartment. I hope we can make it again to this location

• Superb – Poo from Poland – 14 February 2024 (9/10)

  Great location, and a good apartment with constant support from the hosts. All needed utilities were there. Good Wi-Fi for working from home.

• Exceptional – Audrius from Lithuania – 8 February 2024 (10/10)

  Large apartament, clean and cozy.
  
  What could be improved: Haven't got any conplains about it. It was perfect.

• Couldn’t recommend more. – Alvė from Lithuania – 28 January 2024 (10/10)

  It is very spacious and there is enough space for everyone. The kitchen is well-equiped and easy to use. The living area is big enough so that everyone can freely move around. The bathrooms are like at hotels, exceptionally clean and beautiful.

• Comfortable family stay – Lubov from United Kingdom – 5 January 2024 (10/10)

  Location, transport links, overall quality of the property, extra bedding was provided, complimentary tea, very detailed check in instructions sent by the host, original features like fire place and windows, all the detergents and washing liquids were provided which were non-toxic,
  
  What could be improved: It’s not hosts fault, but the weather, which was -15°C on our arrival to the property and cold was coming from the wooden windows, but that was sorted by getting another two duvets and covering head.

• Exceptional – Sandra from Lithuania – 1 January 2024 (10/10)

  Nice and very spacious place. Great location, just several minutes walk to the old town. Nice restaurants around.

• Exceptional – Thea from Estonia – 1 December 2023 (10/10)

  The kitchen had everything we needed, the place was spacious, comfortable and stylish. The bathroom and the toilet were separated.
  
  What could be improved: It was a bit cold and we couldn't figure out how to change the temperature. The shower water also took a while to warm up. We would have loved it, if some ground coffee (or capsules) were offered!

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