Eksporta Appartaments

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Eksporta Appartaments? The location is actually pretty brilliant if you know Riga at all. It’s tucked on Eksporta iela, which honestly sounds more impressive than it looks – it’s one of those quiet residential streets that locals use as shortcuts but tourists rarely stumble upon. I mean, you’re literally a ten-minute walk from the Old Town, but without any of that touristy chaos right outside your window.

The building itself is classic Riga – that Soviet-era architecture that’s been given a decent makeover without trying too hard to be something it’s not. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward (no endless upselling about spa packages or breakfast buffets), and the woman at reception actually knew the neighborhood well enough to recommend a proper Latvian bakery around the corner instead of pointing me toward the nearest McDonald’s. The apartments themselves are what you’d expect from a solid 3-star place – clean, functional, with that slightly worn-in feel that suggests they’ve hosted plenty of travelers but aren’t falling apart. The kitchenette is small but actually usable, which is more than I can say for most hotel “kitchens” that consist of a mini-fridge and a prayer.

What really works here is the authenticity of it all. You’re staying in an actual neighborhood where people live and work, not some tourist bubble. There’s a small market on Krasta iela where locals do their shopping, and the tram stop is close enough that you can easily get around without paying for taxis everywhere. The 7.4 rating makes sense – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it won’t disappoint either. The Wi-Fi is solid, the heating works (crucial in Riga winters, trust me), and the soundproofing is decent enough that you won’t hear every conversation from the hallway. I stayed during a particularly busy weekend in summer, and while there was some street noise in the mornings – delivery trucks mostly – it quieted down pretty quickly. Parking can be a bit of a hunt if you’re driving, but honestly, that’s true anywhere in this part of the city. The real charm is being able to walk to Daugava riverbank for morning runs, or cutting through the quieter streets to reach Vecrīga without dealing with all the cruise ship crowds on the main drags.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $62. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Very good – Aysel from Poland – 3 January 2025 (8/10)

  Reachable, good
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom was not working properly so I could not take a shower, there was no hair dryer inside that you could use, the room was generally clean, but there was a lot of mess when you got to the room, Also, being on the ground floor caused a bit of humidity.

• Very good – Redita from Lithuania – 29 December 2024 (8/10)

  Very good apartment location and apartment has a separate entrance from the inner side of the yard. Bright and cozy apartment. Nice owner always ready to help if you need it.
  
  What could be improved: I could gripe a little about the cleanliness, but it wasn't a big problem.

• Good – Levin from Latvia – 29 September 2024 (7/10)

  Very straightforward approach to doing business. "Easy come, easy go". Quick and efficient. Reasonably comfortable, especially for the price.
  
  What could be improved: It's basically a converted basement. Several splashes of moisture on walls, given the smell – mold is developing

• very convenient, comfortable, good internet – Dmytro from Ukraine – 11 June 2025 (10/10)

  very convenient, comfortable, good internet

• Wonderful – Grigas from Latvia – 11 December 2024 (9/10)

  Calm neighbourhood, light rooms and a beautiful aesthetic. Perfect for a night stay for a wonderful price.

• The stay was better than expected. Good for one nght stay especially if you are comming with the car – Irina from Estonia – 19 November 2024 (9/10)

  It was interesting flat in the cellar part of the house. Modern and clean, easy to find. Free parking . Equpt kitchen. Good working WiFi. Several restaurants in next street. A bit dissapaointing was absence of tea or coffe , it is always nice if you can find it in the kitchen especially when you arrive late and it is raining outside , but all in all the stay was good.

• Superb – Elena from Germany – 18 November 2024 (9/10)

  I loved the quick and easy communication with the host, awesome location and surroundings: nice restaurants and caffees are just couple of minutes away, there is a supermarcet nearby. The room itself is well equipped and has a comfortable desk to work remotely. Check-in and check-out were super-easy and flexible. The place is also clean and quiet. My stay was rather short, but I would pick up the same accomodation also for longer visits.

• Central, uncomplicated. – Ana from Slovenia – 6 November 2024 (10/10)

  Big room with well equipped kitchenette and own bathroom. Good communication with the host who sent pictures where I have to go.
  
  What could be improved: Google maps only took me to the middle of a main street where the building is located, not on actual parking lot. But with the hosts help I found it.

• Exceptional – Soohwan from Estonia – 15 October 2024 (10/10)

  A good and fast communication with the host
  A great location that i can just walk to oldtown for the dinner
  A safe parking spot for my car
  The best price ratio for the over night during the road trip
  And it even has kitchen and ensuit wc and shower booth

• The appartment was in the basement of a building in dis-repair – Graham from United Kingdom – 12 March 2025 (1/10)

  Nothing
  
  What could be improved: It was a complete shit hole

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