Grand Apartment

Grand Apartment Overview

You know what surprised me about Grand Apartment? It’s actually one of those places that feels more like staying at a friend’s well-appointed flat than a typical hotel – and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it work so well. Tucked away on Marijas iela in the heart of Rīga, you’re literally a five-minute walk from the Old Town’s cobblestone streets, but far enough from the tourist chaos that you can actually get some sleep at night.

The building itself has that solid, pre-war European feel – thick walls that actually keep the sound out (I mean, you might catch some street noise during the day, but nothing like those paper-thin places near the main square). What really got me was how they’ve managed to keep the original character while making everything feel fresh and comfortable. The apartments are properly spacious too, not those cramped hotel boxes where you’re bumping into furniture every time you turn around. And the kitchen setup? Actually functional – I’m talking real counter space and appliances that work, not just some token mini-fridge situation.

Here’s the thing about the location that most people don’t realize until they’re there – you’re right in this sweet spot between the medieval Old Town and the more modern parts of Rīga. Walk one direction and you’re wandering through 800-year-old streets, walk the other and you’ve got proper shopping and restaurants where locals actually eat. The tram stop is literally around the corner on Elizabetes iela, which is clutch if you want to explore beyond the center without dealing with parking (and trust me, you don’t want to drive in Old Town anyway). I noticed they’ve got some great little cafes nearby too – there’s this bakery about two blocks down that opens ridiculously early and smells incredible.

The staff actually knows the neighborhood, which sounds basic but you’d be amazed how many places just hand you a generic tourist map. They pointed me toward this fantastic market hall I never would have found otherwise, and gave me the real story about which restaurants were worth it versus which ones were just tourist traps. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – none of that endless form-filling nonsense, just quick and efficient. The whole operation feels like people who actually care about the place rather than some corporate chain going through the motions. For a 3-star place, it punches way above its weight, and that 8.8 rating makes perfect sense once you’ve been there.

Grand Apartment Accommodations

Reviews of Grand Apartment

• Nice, clean, and center-located apartment – Jelena from Estonia – 23 June 2025 (9/10)

  Overall, we had a very pleasant stay. The location is excellent, just a 15-minute walk to the city center. There’s a lovely café nearby called Cofyz perfect for breakfast, and a Mini Rimi grocery store just a few steps away, which was very convenient.
  The apartment itself was clean and comfortable.
  It was very quiet there. No noise, nothing. So you can enjoy a very good sleep.
  Spacious apartment
  
  What could be improved: There were just a few small things that could be improved. It would be nice to have some basic instant coffee available for the morning, as well as a small bottle of cooking oil. We also found the kitchen lacked paper towels, which would have been useful.
  
  For guests with allergies to mold, there was some black mold in the shower cabin, likely due to poor ventilation.
  Additionally, the bed in the back room creaked quite a bit at the headboard, which could be a little disruptive at night.
  
  Despite these minor issues, we enjoyed our stay and appreciated the apartment’s great location and overall cleanliness.

• In general was okay,if you need just sleep there,not for family stay – Nellija from Ireland – 8 July 2025 (5/10)

  Good location ,new furniture
  
  What could be improved: Got stuck in apartments,(locker broke,missed my appointment)
  Coffee machine full if mud,floors wasn’t mopped,fridge broke down,all food gone to waste.

• Puiku – Viktorija from Lithuania – 8 June 2025 (10/10)

  Tvarkingi,jaukūs apartamentai.Kainos ir kokybės puikus santykis.Netoli senamiesčio

• Exceptional – Heiti from Estonia – 22 June 2025 (10/10)

• Superb – Xenia from Switzerland – 9 July 2025 (9/10)

• Exceptional – Viktorija from Latvia – 15 June 2025 (10/10)

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