Gertrudes Residence stay in Light-Filled Studio apartment in Central Riga

Gertrudes Residence stay in Light-Filled Studio apartment in Central Riga Overview

You know what struck me first about Gertrudes Residence? The light. I mean, they call it “light-filled” in the name, but honestly, I wasn’t expecting the afternoon sun to just flood through those windows the way it does. The studio sits right on Ģertrūdes iela – and if you’re not familiar with this stretch of central Riga, it’s actually one of those streets that feels perfectly lived-in without being touristy. You’ve got locals walking their dogs, the occasional tram rumbling by in the distance, and this nice mix of old Riga architecture that doesn’t feel like it’s putting on a show for visitors.

The apartment itself is pretty straightforward – it’s a studio, so we’re talking about smart use of space rather than sprawling luxury. But here’s the thing that really works: whoever set this place up actually thought about how people live, not just how they sleep. The kitchenette has everything you’d actually need (I made coffee every morning and even tackled some basic meals), and the sleeping area doesn’t feel cramped against the living space. The bathroom’s compact but functional – good water pressure, which you can’t always count on in older Riga buildings. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night, even though you’re right in the city center. Ģertrūdes iela isn’t one of those streets that turns into a party zone after dark, so you can actually get some sleep.

Location-wise, you’re about a fifteen-minute walk to Old Town, which is honestly the sweet spot – close enough that you’re not dealing with transport, but far enough that you’re not paying Old Town prices for everything. There’s a solid grocery store just a few blocks down, and if you head toward Krasta iela, you’ll find some genuinely good local restaurants that aren’t on every tourist’s radar. The whole Centrs district has this comfortable, everyday feel that I really liked – you can grab your morning coffee from the same place the locals do, then wander into the medieval stuff when you’re ready for sightseeing. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle if you’re driving (street parking requires some patience), but honestly, once you’re settled in, you probably won’t need a car much. The 8.9 rating makes sense to me – this isn’t a place that’s trying to be fancy, but it gets the fundamentals right and gives you a genuine feel for how Riga actually works as a city.

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Reviews of Gertrudes Residence stay in Light-Filled Studio apartment in Central Riga

• Good place to stay. – Edijs from Latvia – 21 March 2025 (9/10)

  Not staying any longer.
  
  What could be improved: Everything just as expected, the area is a bit sketchy

• Exceptional – Fergus from United Kingdom – 15 March 2025 (10/10)

  Comfortable and clean place to stay with cooking facilities, washing machine, fridge etc. Area was relatively quiet but not too far ro walk into town either. Plenty of buses around aswell. Very reasonable accommodation and perfect for a couple.

• Exceptional – Svetlana from United Kingdom – 19 February 2025 (10/10)

  Very modern and clean. Nice disain.warm. has everything what you need

• Cozy apartment near center of Riga – Oleksii from France – 13 August 2023 (10/10)

  Cozy apartment. It was nice to stay

• Superb – Reine from Estonia – 1 May 2023 (9/10)

  Nice appartment.
  
  What could be improved: No place for parking. Too much cars there.

• Would stay again – Valdis from United Kingdom – 16 April 2023 (9/10)

  ,comfy bed, nice apartment
  
  What could be improved: Wifi didn't work on my phone, but it wasn't a big deal

• I like it. – Andrejs from United Kingdom – 3 February 2023 (8/10)

  everything.
  
  What could be improved: sounds

• Exceptional – Raquel from Spain – 14 July 2022 (10/10)

  I loved the apartament, It was really nice with a good price and plenty of things. We had everything we needed It.
  Very comfortable bed.
  
  What could be improved: All the cooking and cleaning utensils were dirty.

• Nice place in Riga – Mikhail from Finland – 1 September 2024 (9/10)

  -Cozy interior
  -Good sound insulation (walls with neighboring apartments)
  -Generally good location if you like walking like me. For example, 15-17 minutes from the apartment to the bus stop Abrenes Eila (bus 22 to the airport). Also 16 minutes to the 3rd route, the railway station, from where the train goes to Dubulti (the coast of the Baltic sea Jurmala).
  -TV with YouTube
  -Washing machine and stove (excellent ventilation), fridge there was even ice for drinks
  -Underground atmosphere outside, a real unrenovated apartment building (inside entrance, stairs and corridors) where ordinary people live, a view of the railway and the same houses with a once rich history and the present as it is
  -code from the apartment door
  -not bad price for 3-4 days
  
  What could be improved: -really weak water pressure from time to time
  -toilet features (sound and etc)
  -it would be nice to have a mini dishwasher. Few people are ready to wash dishes thoroughly.
  -noise from the railway

• Nice flat for a short stay – Matilde from Italy – 24 March 2025 (7/10)

  The flat is nice, lots of natural light, spacious enough, and has everything you need for a short stay. Good of a single person or a couple. It was quite near the city center (20 minutes on foot), near a bus stop.
  
  What could be improved: The bathroom could be better, the toilet made a very loud sound (not only when flushing but also randomly) and the water pressure is not really good, but it was clean and the shower was spacious enough. The flat is really near the train tracks so the view is not ideal but the noise is kept out by the windows luckily.

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