Dandelion Apartments Stabu

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about Dandelion Apartments Stabu – it’s one of those places that actually lives up to its 8.8 rating, which honestly surprised me at first. When I walked up to Stabu iela 15, I was expecting another generic apartment hotel, but there’s something genuinely welcoming about this place that hits you right away. The entrance doesn’t scream “luxury” or anything, but it’s got this clean, modern vibe that feels more like staying at a well-put-together friend’s place than a sterile hotel room.

What really won me over was the location – and I mean beyond just saying “oh, it’s convenient.” You’re literally a five-minute walk from Kronvalda Park, which is perfect for morning runs or just escaping the city buzz for a bit. The Old Town is close enough that you can walk there without planning your whole day around it, but you’re not dealing with the tourist crowds right outside your window. Stabu Street itself is pretty quiet most of the time, though you’ll hear some traffic during rush hour – nothing that kept me awake, but light sleepers might want to pack earplugs. The neighborhood has that lived-in feel where you’ll see actual Rigans going about their daily business, not just tour groups with matching backpacks.

The apartments themselves are surprisingly spacious – I mean, European “spacious,” but still. Mine had this little kitchenette that actually worked (the coffee maker wasn’t just for show), and the bathroom was modern without being coldly minimalist. You know what I appreciated? The Wi-Fi was solid throughout the whole place, not just in the lobby, and there were enough outlets that I didn’t have to choose between charging my phone and using my laptop. Check-in was smooth too – no standing around for twenty minutes while they “find your reservation.” The staff seemed to actually know what they were doing, which is rarer than it should be these days. Honestly, the whole experience felt more like what a 4-star place should be, rather than what most 4-star places actually are. If you’re looking for something in Riga that’s comfortable without being pretentious, and you want to stay somewhere that feels connected to the actual city instead of isolated in some hotel district, this is a solid choice.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $55. Studio Apartment – Ground Floor with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $79. Budget 1-bedroom Apartment ground floor with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $262. Four Bedroom Apartment – Ground Floor with 4 × 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Superb – Laura from Hungary – 3 March 2025 (9/10)

  it's spacious
  
  What could be improved: It was a bit cold.

• Great location, very meager kitchen facilities, simply not the property in the photo we were shown. – Jason from Estonia – 3 January 2025 (8/10)

  The location was in very convenient reach to every destination we had an interest in reaching, including extreme proximity to a grocery store and a secondhand shop where we both found clothing we liked.
  
  What could be improved: We expected it to be quite a bit larger based on the photographs. Even as I write this review, I am looking at a photo of a large space in which we did not actually stay in spite of having been presented with this photograph when we chose this space as our accommodation.

• Cheap, clean and easy – Will from United Kingdom – 17 December 2024 (10/10)

  It’s probably the best value place I’ve ever stayed in, did the perfect job for me and my mates for a few nights – really helpful guide given by hosts too!

• Amazing weekend in Riga – Thiago from Belgium – 15 September 2024 (10/10)

  I felt at home
  
  What could be improved: He had nothing against it.

• Exceptional – John from Ireland – 1 September 2024 (10/10)

  The accommodation was perfect. The city of Riga is lovely and well worth a visit.

• We like it very much! – Viktoria from United States – 28 July 2024 (10/10)

  Location is great! Friendly and responsible owners! Clean and have everything you need.
  
  What could be improved: Wish we have air conditioning and more room.

• The perfect place for holidays in Riga. – Guillermo from Spain – 26 July 2024 (10/10)

  The apartment had **everything** that was necessary to be used inmediately, and enough for 4 people.
  
  What could be improved: The lock of the door was easy to open, but very difficult to close. Otherwise, our stay was perfect.

• Stayed with wife and two small kids for a week. The room had everything we needed. We mostly ate breakfasts and evening – Niko from Finland – 6 July 2024 (10/10)

  Good location. Good price/quality ratio.
  
  What could be improved: No AC, that would be lovely on hot days (the weather was +30 degrees celvius on our visit, and the room was a bit too hot to my tastes in the evening.)

• Excellent. Will come again! – Daria from France – 6 July 2024 (10/10)

  The whole experience was brilliant, the location is superb – in the centre close to the Medieval part of the town, lots of cafes and restaurants around, yet very quiet. Very clean, full kitchen facilities and friendly hosts.
  
  What could be improved: Liked everything.

• Exsellent – Daria from France – 1 July 2024 (10/10)

  Great location, set up with the kitchen, access to laundry, general aesthetics of the apartment, very friendly and helpful personal.
  
  What could be improved: All good ))

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