Harmony apartment/9 guests/4 BR / Riga Old Town

Hotel Description

You know what really caught me off guard about this place? Walking into what you’d expect to be just another apartment rental and finding something that actually feels like a home someone put real thought into. The Harmony apartment sits right on Kaļķu iela – and I mean right in the thick of Old Town, where you can hear the cobblestones echoing with footsteps pretty much all day. But here’s the thing: once you’re inside, it’s surprisingly quiet. The windows are solid, and honestly, after a day of wandering around Riga’s medieval streets, you’ll appreciate being able to actually sleep.

The four bedrooms are spread out nicely, so even with nine people (which sounds chaotic but somehow works), you’re not tripping over each other. I mean, the living area is generous enough that our group could sprawl out with morning coffee without anyone getting territorial about space. The kitchen – well, it’s actually functional, not just for show like some rentals. We ended up cooking a few meals because, let’s be real, eating out every night in Old Town adds up fast. There’s this little grocery store about two blocks away on Audēju iela where locals shop, and the woman behind the counter started recognizing us by day three.

What really sold me on this place though was the location without the tourist trap feel. You’re literally a three-minute walk from the House of the Blackheads, but you’re tucked away enough that you’re not dealing with tour groups gathering right outside your window at 8 AM. The building itself has that solid, old-world feel – thick walls, high ceilings, the kind of place that’s been around long enough to have stories. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too; none of that awkward key-pickup-across-town nonsense that some places pull. The host actually seemed to know the neighborhood, gave us a few recommendations that weren’t the obvious ones everyone suggests.

There’s something to be said for a place that scores 9.8 without trying too hard – it just does the basics really well. The beds are comfortable (seriously, after walking Old Town’s uneven streets all day, this matters), the shower has proper water pressure, and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without living out of a suitcase. Plus, if you’re planning to explore beyond the old city, the tram stops are close enough that you can easily get to places like the Art Nouveau district or even out to the beach at Jūrmala without much hassle.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $275. Apartment with 1 single bed, 2 × 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Carsten from Germany – 16 June 2025 (10/10)

  Fantastic apartment in a perfect location right in the middle of the old town. Spacious bedrooms and an inviting kitchen area to spend time together. Worked extremely well for our group of seven. Would book again.
  
  What could be improved: Three bedrooms are facing the pedestrian street which makes it difficult to sleep with open windows as over weekends Riga's old town is busy with party people. But this should be a general problem for any accommodation in the old town.

• Exceptional – Marian from United States – 29 May 2025 (10/10)

  Very clean; concise instructions. Plenty of room for 5 adults having a bed for each of us. Super great location!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Julijus from Netherlands – 31 December 2024 (10/10)

  Perfect location. Very spacious apartment. Supper cosy, well equipped, clean

• Uitstekende locatie en appartement. – Martijn from Netherlands – 12 May 2025 (9/10)

  Contact met de eigenaar.
  De locatie.
  Algehele setting van het appartement.
  
  What could be improved: De kussens van het bed kunnen steviger zijn.

• Exceptional – Julia from Netherlands – 19 August 2024 (10/10)

  Schoon appartement!
  
  What could be improved: –

• Exceptional – James from United Kingdom – 23 October 2024 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Risto from Finland – 19 May 2025 (10/10)

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