Heart of Riga Apartment

Heart of Riga Apartment Overview

You know what struck me first about the Heart of Riga Apartment? It’s actually on Riharda Vāgnera iela, which honestly sounds way more intimidating than it is – locals just call it Wagner Street, and it’s this perfect tree-lined stretch that feels residential but isn’t stuck in the middle of nowhere. I mean, you’re literally a five-minute walk from the Old Town’s cobblestone maze, but far enough away that you won’t hear drunk tourists singing at 2 AM (trust me, this matters more than you think when you’re trying to sleep).

The apartment itself has that solid, lived-in feel that a lot of these European places get right – thick walls, high ceilings, and windows that actually open wide instead of those tiny hotel slits. The 4-star rating isn’t just marketing fluff here; they’ve clearly put thought into the details that matter. The kitchen is properly equipped (not just a mini-fridge and coffee maker), which is clutch if you want to grab fresh bread from the bakery around the corner on Elizabetes iela or hit up the Central Market for those incredible smoked fish selections. Speaking of which, the location is sort of perfect for food lovers – you’re close enough to walk to Centraltirgus but also near some of those hidden gems that only locals seem to know about.

What really sells this place, though, is how it feels like staying in an actual neighborhood rather than a tourist bubble. The building has that classic Riga character – probably early 20th century, with those beautiful Art Nouveau touches you see all over this part of the city. Parking can be a bit tricky (it’s street parking, so arrive early if you’re driving), but honestly, you won’t need a car much once you’re settled in. The tram lines are super close, and walking through the city center is half the fun anyway. The 8.9 rating makes total sense when you factor in the space, the location, and that it doesn’t feel like every other cookie-cutter hotel room you’ve ever stayed in. It’s the kind of place where you can actually imagine living for a week, not just crashing for a night.

Heart of Riga Apartment Accommodations

Reviews of Heart of Riga Apartment

• Exceptional – Alexander from Finland – 2 September 2024 (10/10)

  Location. Quiet neighbourhood despite being in the heart of the old town.

• I can recommend this to families visiting Riga! – Luigi from Finland – 16 July 2024 (10/10)

  Clean and nice apartment with a good bed and room for the whole family. Kitchen, bathtub, towels, linen… verything we needed was available.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Exceptional – Christopher from United Kingdom – 9 July 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent location. So central but quite as well
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Huge and super central apartment in Old Town Riga – James from United Kingdom – 22 June 2024 (9/10)

  Huge space in very central location.
  Grand bedroom with super comfy king bed and classy furnishings.
  Comfortable sofa bed also.
  Spotlessly clean and well equipped kitchen with separate dining area.
  Communication with Irina was excellent.
  We didn’t view the flat screen TV in the lounge – you won’t need a TV in Riga !
  Loved the antique wooden stairs up to first floor apartment.
  Would book again for staying in Riga 👍👍
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Alexandra from Austria – 3 June 2024 (10/10)

  Irina‘s son welcomed us, he was very friendly and he spoke English very well. The apartment is very close to many sights, you can walk there easily. Irina was very friendly, our flight was in the evening and she allowed us to stay in the apartment till the late afternoon.

• Excellent location, clean, spacious apartment. – Geraldine from Malta – 28 May 2024 (9/10)

  Excellent location, clean, spacious apartment.
  Will certainly book to stay again.
  
  What could be improved: Wifi needs an extender in the bedroom.

• Exceptional – Monika from Lithuania – 5 January 2024 (10/10)

  Right in the centre and so spacious!

• Cozy old town apartment – Veronica from Ireland – 25 September 2023 (10/10)

  Great central location (old town), good size apartment with everything you need.
  
  What could be improved: NA

• Exceptional – Martin from Denmark – 22 September 2023 (10/10)

  Perfect location in the Old Town. 3 good rooms, and the bedroom was lovely with two Windows. We were also very pleased with the bathtub. Very posh flat on the second floor with a HALL. We think is the best flat we stayed in so fare. Irina has been a perfect host. She speaks and write english very well, and is very friendly.
  
  Next time we go to Riga, we will stay here again.
  
  What could be improved: We have nothing to complain about.

• Superb – Leslie from United Kingdom – 13 September 2023 (9/10)

  Appartment was roomy,clean,in a great location and the lady who let us in was really helpful.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

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