Golden Palms Apartment in the city centre

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard “Golden Palms Apartment,” I was picturing some cheesy tropical theme situation. But honestly? This place completely surprised me. It’s tucked right on Lāčplēša iela, which is actually one of those perfect Rīga streets where you’re close enough to everything but not drowning in tourist chaos. You know what I mean – you can walk to Old Town in about ten minutes, but you’re staying where actual locals live and work.

The apartment itself feels like staying at a friend’s place, if your friend happened to have really good taste and actually kept things clean. I mean, it’s a 3-star spot so don’t expect marble everything, but there’s something refreshing about a place that just… works. The kitchen actually has proper utensils (not those flimsy things most short-term rentals throw at you), and the shower has decent water pressure – which, let’s be real, matters more than fancy toiletries. What really got me was how quiet it stays at night, even though you’re right in the city center. The building’s got those solid old walls that actually block sound, unlike some of the newer places I’ve stayed.

The location is where this place really shines though. You’re literally a two-minute walk from some of the best local cafes – there’s this little spot called Miit that does incredible coffee, and the locals queue up there every morning. The tram stop is right there too, so getting around is actually easier than staying in the touristy areas where everything’s always packed. Plus, and this might sound weird, but the grocery store downstairs stays open late, which saved me more than once when I realized I needed breakfast stuff or forgot to grab water. The whole area feels lived-in rather than performative, if that makes sense – you’ll see people walking their dogs, heading to work, living their actual lives rather than just posing for Instagram shots. Check-in was smooth too, none of that awkward waiting around or hunting for key boxes. The 9.5 rating honestly makes sense once you’re there – it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but everything it does do, it does well.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $85. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Graham from United Kingdom – 6 June 2025 (10/10)

  Clean , comfortable tastefully decorated and furnished. Well equipped with quality items. Beautiful wooden Lift to 4th floor .
  View out to restored building opposite. Good location with tram and supermarket just around the corner.

• Superb – Maria from Netherlands – 3 June 2025 (9/10)

  Good location, clean apartment, fully renovated
  
  What could be improved: The lift was not functioning properly

• Exceptional – Raheem from United Kingdom – 29 May 2025 (10/10)

  Stay was wonderful. Everything was clean. Support from owners was great.

• Exceptional – Syta from Lithuania – 26 May 2025 (10/10)

  Cozy, stylish and clean

• Exceptional – Reuben from United Kingdom – 22 May 2025 (10/10)

  fantastic property, very well stocked kitchen, excellent location and a great size – very good value for money, would certainly stay again if back in Riga

• Great stay in Rīga – Gwynneth from United Kingdom – 6 May 2025 (10/10)

  Great location about 15 minute walk to centre in a quiet part of town. Spacious, well equipped and very clean apartment

• Exceptional – Oliver from Germany – 4 February 2025 (10/10)

  My best stay in Riga so far!

• Exceptional – Lukas from Lithuania – 30 December 2024 (10/10)

  Great location, small but cosy flat, easy and warm communication from host side.

• It was PERFECT!!! – Tatiana from Slovakia – 16 December 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was perfect, the location, the facilities, the attitude of the owner – when we had a problem she immediately wrote back or even came in person to solve the problem. The amenities were amazing, the facilities were amazing, everything was beautiful, there were coffees set up for us to have and I didn't have a single thing that I didn't like. There is a great Poké restaurant below the accommodation, the grocery store is about a 3 minute walk and the town center wasn't too far away either.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Beautiful apartment , beautiful city – Ange from United Kingdom – 12 December 2024 (8/10)

  Very clean , not long to
  Walk to town
  
  What could be improved: Heating didn’t work so it was very cold .

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