Heart of Saint Peter Apartments

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in my fair share of Riga apartments, and the Heart of Saint Peter really gets it right. The location on Audēju iela is honestly perfect – you’re literally steps from the cobblestone maze of Old Town, but tucked away enough that you won’t have drunk tourists stumbling past your windows at 3 AM. I mean, you can walk to the House of the Blackheads in maybe two minutes, and St. Peter’s Church (hence the name, I assume) is right there looming over everything.

What struck me first was how these apartments actually feel like, well, apartments – not hotel rooms trying to be homey. The building itself has that solid pre-war Latvian character, thick walls that keep things quiet, and the kind of architectural details that make you want to run your fingers along the moldings. The owners clearly put thought into the layout because everything just works. Kitchen’s got proper counter space (rare in European apartments, honestly), and the wifi actually reaches every corner – tested it myself while working from the little dining nook. You know what’s refreshing? No weird hotel carpet smell, no plastic key cards that stop working, just real keys and hardwood floors that creak in a charming way, not an annoying way.

The neighborhood vibe is something else entirely. You’ve got the morning bustle of locals heading to work mixing with the first wave of tourists, and by evening it settles into this perfect rhythm where you can grab dinner at one of the traditional Latvian spots on nearby streets or just pick up groceries at the Rimi down the block. Parking can be tricky – I’d recommend the lot near the Daugava if you’re driving, but honestly, once you’re settled here, you won’t need a car. The trams run frequently, and everything worth seeing is walkable. Plus, there’s something magical about stepping out your door and being surrounded by medieval architecture that’s been standing since before Columbus sailed anywhere. The apartments earn their stellar rating because they nail the details that matter – good water pressure, blackout curtains that actually block light, and heating that responds quickly (crucial during those Baltic winters). It’s the kind of place where you start planning your return visit before you’ve even checked out.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $106. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Perfect city break – Colbourne from United Kingdom – 18 June 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent apartment, in the heart of Old Town and very close to museums and sights. Easy access to public transport, regional rail as well as local bus, tram and trolleybus services.
  Very quiet – absolutely no outside noise made it into the apartment so easy to sleep after busy days exploring.
  Everything is clean and works well. The kitchen is well equipped, washing machine easy to use and good water pressure in the bathroom.
  Local supermarket very handy for breakfast and plenty of choice for eating close by – would recommend Big Bad Bagels and Crumble Cake

• Exceptional – Ahmed from Egypt – 12 June 2025 (10/10)

  Exceptional Stay in the Heart of old town Riga!
  I had a wonderful stay at this apartment! The location is absolutely perfect — right in the center of Riga, close to all the main attractions, restaurants, and shops. The apartment itself was spotless and very well-maintained. Everything was clean and comfortable, which made me feel at home right away. The check-in process was smooth, and communication with the host was easy and friendly. I truly enjoyed my time here and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Riga. Thank you for a great experience — you truly deserve a 10/10!

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

  Terrace
  Allocation is perfect

• Amazing experience – Paz from Mexico – 28 May 2025 (10/10)

  The apartment was really clean, the location more than perfect and the attention of the owner amazing.
  
  What could be improved: Everything location, acomodation and hospitality

• Very good – Ali from Libya – 9 July 2025 (8/10)

  The flat is in the heart of the old down town surrounded by restaurants etc, the flat is nice and cozy i stayed in the flat no: 7 i didn’t hear the noise from out side at night as its in the 2nd floor above the bar
  
  What could be improved: The flat is missing an iron & ironing board l, apart from that my stay was nice

• Exceptional – Kujala from Finland – 8 July 2025 (10/10)

  Sijainti oli kerrassaan mahtava! Alkuun hieman säikähdin, kun huomasin asunnon olevan baarien ympäröimä ja meteli ulkona oli hurja. Sisälle asuntoon ei kuitenkaan kuulunut pihahdustakaan ihmisten juhlinnasta. Lisäksi kaikki tarpeellinen oli hyvin lyhyen kävelymatkan päässä ja helposti saavutettavissa myös pienten lasten kanssa.

• Exceptional – Vikmane from Latvia – 30 June 2025 (10/10)

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