Family or Group Apartment in Silent Center

Hotel Description

You know what really surprised me about this place? The name “Silent Center” actually delivers on its promise, which honestly doesn’t happen often in Riga. I stayed here last spring with a group of friends, and despite being right in the heart of things on Pērnavas iela, we could barely hear the city buzz once we closed the windows. The apartment sits in this older building that’s got character – I’m talking those thick walls that Soviet-era construction is actually known for, which turns out to be a blessing when you’re trying to sleep off a night exploring the Old Town.

The space itself is surprisingly well thought out for what could have been just another cookie-cutter rental. They’ve got this open layout that works whether you’re traveling with family or doing one of those friend group trips where everyone’s got different schedules. The kitchen actually has everything you need (I mean, I made proper coffee every morning, not just instant stuff), and there’s enough seating that we weren’t fighting over the good spots. What I really appreciated was the little touches – decent Wi-Fi that didn’t cut out during video calls, blackout curtains that actually block light, and honestly, towels that don’t feel like sandpaper. The bathroom’s compact but functional, though if you’re traveling with more than four people, you might find yourself doing the morning shuffle dance.

Location-wise, this is where it gets interesting. Pērnavas iela puts you in what locals call the “quiet center” – close enough to walk to Daugavgrīva or catch the tram to Old Town in maybe fifteen minutes, but far enough that you’re not dealing with weekend party crowds stumbling past your window at 3 AM. There’s a decent grocery store about two blocks away (Rimi, if you’re keeping track), and you’re walking distance to some solid neighborhood cafés that tourists usually miss. The building’s got that slightly worn-around-the-edges vibe that’s pretty typical for this area – not luxury, but comfortable and real. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle if you’re driving, but honestly, most of central Riga is like that. The 7.2 rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow you away with fancy amenities, but it delivers exactly what it promises: a clean, quiet base for exploring Riga that won’t break the bank. Perfect for when you want to feel like you’re living in the city rather than just passing through it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $123. Apartment with 2 × 1 sofa bed, 1 single bed and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• We had a great time – Ariane from Australia – 8 September 2024 (8/10)

  The food store next door and the bus that takes you to the airport outside the door. The easy access to electric trams
  
  What could be improved: No one to meet us upon our informed early arrival by plane and having to make ourselves scarce for a few hours while the apartment was being cleaned up for us.

• Fair – Christos from Cyprus – 15 August 2024 (6/10)

  Very spacious appartment.
  
  What could be improved: Felt like it was dirty and old. Not in the best neighborhood.

• Exceptional – Marius from United Kingdom – 19 September 2023 (10/10)

  Very cool place

• Superb – Laima from Latvia – 6 August 2024 (9/10)

  Flat vas very specious and well equipped. Good for two families with children. Host very kind.

• Extremely disappointing. – Mara from Canada – 31 July 2024 (2/10)

  Property was spacious and clean. Linens though old were clean.
  
  What could be improved: Advertised as 2 bedroom/sleeps 5.There were NO bedrooms, just spaces with pullout sofas for sleeping. Totally unacceptable for 9 nights of sleep. Entrance at back through a parking space was dark, no motion light. No “concierge” as advertised and manager who lives on site did not greet us as he had said he would in previous correspondence. It was known we would arrive very late.
  Linens for making up couches were old, worn and mismatched, towels also. “Free toiletries” were one bar of soap. “Walk-in shower” just standard small shower stall with a plastic base. “Walk-in closet” was a nook with rod and clothes hangers.
  Very hot and stuffy, extreme traffic noise when windows open for air. Manager quite unapologetic, indicating his description of property submitted to Booking.com in Latvian was somehow mis-translated. Several emails requesting clarification of sleeping arrangements were not answered. Either way property and amenity descriptions were hugely misleading. No recompense offered, only excuses. Investing in beds not feasible. We payed for 9 nights, stayed only 1, and moved on the next day to an Airbnb we found in the Old City, more appropriate and convenient for us and cheaper.

• Passable but no cooking or laundry facilities. It should be stated clearer in the list when booking. – Sandra from France – 6 January 2025 (5/10)

  The place was spacious and well located. There is a grocery shop downstairs and a possibility to park the car in the courtyard.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment does not offer cooking facilities apart from a microwave and does not have a washing machine. Very inconvenient when traveling with a family and children. I did not expect it would not have these amenities that are rather basic and could be easily installed in the spacious apartment.

• Pleasant – Ieva from Latvia – 15 July 2024 (6/10)

  Dzīvoklis bija pietiekoši plašs, ērta auto novietošana
  
  What could be improved: Dzīvoklī bija ļoti karsts, internets bija ļoti lēns, kā rezultātā nebija iespējams kvalitatīvi skatīties TV

• Nu kad divas reizes atsaka atcelj rezervācijā 12h laikā, bija japanem kas palika …. – Janis from Latvia – 31 July 2024 (6/10)

  Lielas istabas
  
  What could be improved: Nebija ziepju, un wC atsvaidzinātāja!

• Апартаменты возле старого города но с плохой звукоизоляцией – Vasili from Lithuania – 24 July 2023 (6/10)

  Расположение недалеко от центра, есть парковка бесплатная вдоль дороги, большая площадь апартаментов
  
  What could be improved: В апартаментах было грязно, всего было только два комплекта постельного белья (для семьи это мало), очень шумно, звукоизоляция апартаментов очень слабая, было слышно соседей сверху и звуки с улицы

• Suosittelen – Jan from Ukraine – 3 May 2025 (10/10)

  Siisteys

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