Elegant Studio with airconditioner and elevator, 9 min walk to Old town

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – the name of this place is a bit of a mouthful, but don’t let that put you off. This little studio on Krišjāņa Barona iela is actually one of those hidden gems that makes you feel like you’ve cracked some local code. The street itself is pretty quiet for central Riga, which I mean, you’ll appreciate when you’re trying to sleep off jet lag or just want to decompress after walking around the cobblestones all day. The building has that solid Soviet-era construction – thick walls, proper insulation – so you won’t hear your neighbors arguing about dinner plans.

What really sold me on this place was stepping inside after trudging up from the Old Town (and yes, it’s genuinely about 9 minutes if you don’t get distracted by the shop windows). The AC actually works – not one of those wheezy units that sounds like it’s dying – and honestly, during those surprisingly warm Baltic summers, you’ll thank whoever installed it. The elevator is small but reliable, which matters more than you’d think when you’re hauling luggage up after a long travel day. You know what I really appreciated? The studio feels bigger than it looks in photos. There’s this clever use of mirrors and light that makes the space breathe, and the windows face a direction that gets decent natural light without being blinding at sunrise.

The location is where this place really shines, though. You’re close enough to walk to Doma laukums and all the tourist spots without feeling like you’re trapped in the middle of tour group central. Krišjāņa Barona runs parallel to some of the main drags, so you get easy access but also those little moments of quiet when you want to just sit with coffee and people-watch. There’s a decent grocery store about three blocks away – not the touristy kind, but where actual locals shop – and the tram stops nearby connect you to pretty much anywhere else you want to go in the city. The 9.1 rating isn’t inflated marketing nonsense either; this place delivers on the basics really well. Sure, it’s not fancy – you won’t find marble countertops or a concierge – but everything works, it’s clean, and the value is solid for what you get in this part of Riga. Perfect for someone who wants to experience the city like a temporary resident rather than just passing through.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $79. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Good stay, clean appartment, fast response to my questions. – Piotr from Poland – 15 June 2025 (8/10)

  Fast response to my questions. Clean.
  
  What could be improved: Not much space – only one small room with kitchen desk, no desk for working, no tv to watch.

• This unit should be an example for all the hosts – Ievgen from Canada – 8 September 2024 (10/10)

  The unit provides everything you need for a short stay. It was clean and very comfortable. Something in between of a hotel room and an apartment. Very tastefully decorated, very 'mindful and demure' as they say.
  There is barely any noise coming from the street even with open windows. No wait time for the elevator. The unit does not have a stove, however unlikely you visit Riga to cook at home, since it offers so many great and affordable food options. So the missing stove is not an issue – this makes the unit closer to a hotel room.
  It is a great example of how the short stay rental unit should look like and operate.
  
  What could be improved: –

• The accommodation is best for solo and few days visit due to kitchen facilities. – Miss from Latvia – 6 November 2023 (9/10)

  I like almost all of the room. Clean and modern in the center of the city with full facilities. Especially, in baltic winter, i have a warm and convenient environment to stay.
  
  What could be improved: As for the studio room, the price is a little bit more than normal. But compared with location, I forget about the price.
  The only thing that surprised me was a tiny fridge and sink which I could not even wash the tea cups.

• Very good – Alina from United States – 29 May 2024 (8/10)

  Good location, easy self check-in and check-out.
  
  What could be improved: The back windows face a busy street and there is a bar downstairs so you hear people at night. The window treatments are not dark enough to block out light in the summer months. The room is very small and the fridge and sink are tiny.

• Exceptional – Alexandra from Romania – 2 July 2024 (10/10)

  Всё идеально!

• Very good – Ziediņš from Latvia – 20 February 2025 (8/10)

• Exceptional – Ilja from Estonia – 24 March 2025 (10/10)

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