Grizinkalns residence with free parking

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Grizinkalns residence? Walking up to the third floor on Sapieru iela, I was expecting just another basic apartment rental, but this place actually has character. The building itself is one of those solid Riga constructions – you can tell it’s been here a while, but in a good way. The entrance feels properly European, if that makes sense, with those wide stairs and high ceilings that remind you you’re definitely not in some cookie-cutter chain hotel.

The free parking thing is honestly a game-changer here. I mean, anyone who’s driven around Riga’s Old Town knows what a headache parking can be – you’re either circling blocks looking for a spot or paying through the nose for some cramped garage. But Sapieru iela sits in this sweet spot where you’re still close enough to walk to the city center (maybe 15-20 minutes on foot), yet you’re not dealing with all the tourist chaos right outside your window. The Daugava River is practically around the corner, and there’s something really nice about those early morning walks along the water before the day gets going. Plus, you’ve got that whole Torņakalns area within easy reach – great for grabbing groceries or finding a decent coffee shop that’s not charging tourist prices.

What really sells this place, though, is how it strikes that balance between being a proper home base and actually feeling like you’re experiencing Riga. The apartment itself is comfortable without being fancy – clean, functional, with enough space that you’re not tripping over your luggage every time you turn around. The 8.5 rating makes sense because it delivers on what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. Honestly, I’ve stayed in supposedly higher-end places that felt more sterile and disconnected from the city. Here, you hear a bit of neighborhood life (nothing disruptive, just… real), you can pop out for fresh bread in the morning, and when friends ask where you stayed, you can actually point to a specific street instead of just saying “somewhere in the center.” The three-star rating is about right – it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but what it does, it does well.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $55. Superior Studio with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $57. King Studio with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $43. Superior Apartment with 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Superb – Pavel from Lithuania – 7 May 2025 (9/10)

  Everything was excellent.
  
  What could be improved: Perhaps a single small drawback is quite a loud fridge.

• Exceptional – Schuster from Germany – 21 January 2025 (10/10)

  The location and facilities were great, the parking was easy and accessible and compared to other places I stayed at in Riga this place was the best so far.
  
  What could be improved: It was a little cold and the floor a bit crooked, also no oven but those are all small things. All in all it was a nice and clean place

• Relaxing, Peace, Fun, Homely and Overall Happiness – Victory from United Kingdom – 30 September 2024 (10/10)

  I like the decor of the apartment, it’s quite and peaceful. The TV has Netflix, YouTube and Disney Plus. It’s a 17min walk to a shopping centre with clothing stores and a grocery store. Truly felt like home
  
  What could be improved: Only issue was there was no oven so we couldn’t buy any frozen food 🙁

• Good – Marats from Ireland – 22 August 2024 (7/10)

  Nice place to stay. 1 bed apt with cooker
  
  What could be improved: Check in was at 3pm but room wasn't ready till 4:30pm that was the only thing

• Will be coming back. – Juris from United Kingdom – 13 June 2024 (10/10)

  Property was clean, it had everything one might need. I bought my own towel but there were plenty of clean towels provided.
  
  What could be improved: Tv remote batteries were dead but that’s a small inconvenience.

• Exceptional – Dmitry from Latvia – 5 June 2024 (10/10)

  All
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Great place – Margarita from Lithuania – 23 April 2024 (9/10)

  Comfortable furniture, great bathroom amenities. Plenty of place to park a car.
  Plenty of light in the room. Strong wifi.
  
  What could be improved: There was no microwave. At the beginning of March the room was a bit cold in the morning.

• Amazing location, recommended 10/10! – Aleksandrs from Latvia – 10 December 2023 (10/10)

  Clean amazing property, near to the city centre, approx 5 min by car. Everything was perfect, new apartments. We had 16 night stay, impressed regarding everything. Highly recommended to everyone.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Highly Recommend – Michael from Kazakhstan – 8 August 2023 (10/10)

  Very cosy and clean, apartment has all the necessities. Large window makes room quite bright during the day. One of the best places I’ve stayed in. 10/10.
  
  What could be improved: Loved everything. Host thought through all the necessities and basic supplies which made stay relaxing and comfortable.

• Very good – Marcin from United Kingdom – 14 June 2023 (8/10)

  It was very pleasantly and clean very good location close to train station and local buses
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

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