Dandelion Apartments XIXc Cottage

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Dandelion Apartments? The name actually makes sense when you see it – there’s this charming 19th-century cottage vibe that somehow feels both historical and completely livable. It’s tucked along Brīvības gatve, which honestly sounds more intimidating than it is. Yeah, it’s one of Riga’s main arteries, but the location is actually pretty smart – you’re close enough to everything without being stuck in the tourist madness of Old Town.

The apartment itself has that rare quality where you can tell someone actually thought about how people live, not just how places photograph. The kitchen has proper counter space (I mean, revolutionary concept, right?), and the bathroom doesn’t require contortionist skills to use the shower. What really got me was the attention to period details – original hardwood floors that creak just enough to feel authentic but not enough to drive you crazy, and these windows that let in amazing light during those long Baltic summer days. The whole place manages to feel spacious without being sterile, which is honestly harder to pull off than you’d think.

Here’s the thing about staying on Brīvības gatve – locals actually use this street, so you’ll find proper grocery stores and cafes that aren’t charging tourist prices. There’s a decent bus line that runs right past, and if you’re planning to explore beyond Riga (which you should), having easy access to transportation is clutch. The area gets quiet at night, but not dead quiet – you’ll hear the occasional tram, but it’s more comforting than disruptive. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle during weekdays, but weekends are much easier. Check-in was straightforward, no drama, and the hosts seem to actually care about the place rather than just collecting rent. The 9-star rating honestly feels about right – it’s not trying to be a luxury hotel, but it delivers on being a really solid, comfortable base for exploring Riga. Plus, there’s something satisfying about staying somewhere that feels like a real slice of the city rather than a sanitized tourist bubble.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $165. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 3 × 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 6
• Estimated price from: $277. Apartment with 5 × 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 6
• Estimated price from: $293. Apartment – Ground Floor with 5 × 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• This is a very spacious, clean and comfortable apartment with free parking – Julia from United States – 23 June 2025 (8/10)

  This is a very nice apartment and we enjoyed our stay there. It was very specious and clean. It is in a good location too. Free parking is big plus.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom door needs to be fixed. It is hard to close, and when you close other people can get awake from the noise.

• Excellent apartment, – Noru from United Kingdom – 6 December 2023 (10/10)

  Very spacious and super clean. Tram stop 2 min away and it takes 15 min to be in the city centre. petrol station open 24hrs next to the apartment serving hot food and drinks for a late night snack if necessary, theres a Rimi mini market 5 min walk away. We liked everything about the apartment. I would stay here again.
  
  What could be improved: We liked everything

• Great accommodation for a group, excellent host and great location! – Stipo from Croatia – 19 November 2023 (10/10)

  Great location, big and well equipped apartment!

• Exceptional – Katekarpova from United Kingdom – 24 September 2023 (10/10)

  Perfect location
  Flat is very very spacious and comfortable, with everything you need. We absolutely enjoyed our stay it was 12 of us and we didn't feel on top of one another at all.

• Just perferct. – Martin from Czech Republic – 21 September 2023 (10/10)

  Very nice flat, clean a modern, I really appreciate AC.
  
  What could be improved: A flat wa part of a house right next to the very busy street with trams, it was not clear until we at the place.

• Exceptional – Martyna from Lithuania – 15 September 2023 (10/10)

  Good place, comfortable house and you can stay with dogs.

• Everything was amazing! – Julija from Lithuania – 3 September 2023 (10/10)

  Everything was really clean and awesome! Amazing stay!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to say negative about this property😁

• Apartment 3 – Maria from Poland – 7 August 2023 (8/10)

  It’s spacious, 3 rooms, comfortable beds, fans and air conditioning covering all spaces. Though it’s on the last floor, it was not hot. Have in mind that you need to walk 2 floors by stairs, which was just fine for us but if you have any difficulty, you should consider it.
  Kitchen is comfortable and fully equipped.
  Only one bedroom has windows to look outside. The rest has all windows only on the ceiling.
  Public transport is just on the door, which is very convenient as the location is not close to the old town. Not many options to eat out close.
  Coming with the car, the big parking space was very convenient. However, getting it right to the entrance was a bit challenging.
  The washing machine in the bathroom is pretty new and convenient. Soap is provided (which is a detail to highlight, as it’s not usual).
  I made couple of questions during our stay, communication with the apartment managers was always good, quickly responded and clear.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom is big but the shower is small and water has low pressure. This could be much better.
  The apartment trembles when the tram, trucks or buses pass outside.

• Exceptional – Sergo from Estonia – 6 August 2023 (10/10)

  Everything was very good and nice. See you next time Riga

• Well located, spacious apartment, great for family groups. Excellent hosts. – Ken from Australia – 26 July 2023 (10/10)

  Conveniently located next to tram stop and close to places we were visiting. Spacious apartment with all facilities. Very comfortable and suited to family groups. Hosts were very good communicators and responded promptly to any questions.
  
  What could be improved: A little bit of noise from nearby roads but it did not bother us

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