Heart of the City Apartments 2

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Heart of the City Apartments 2? The name makes it sound like some generic chain property, but honestly, this place has way more character than I expected. It’s tucked right on Avotu iela – and if you’re not familiar with Riga’s layout, that’s actually prime real estate. You’re literally a five-minute walk from the Freedom Monument, which locals just call “Brīvības piemineklis” (good luck pronouncing that on your first try). The building itself has that classic Baltic charm – think early 20th century architecture that’s been thoughtfully updated without losing its soul.

The apartment I stayed in was surprisingly spacious, especially by European city standards. I mean, you’ve got actual room to spread out your stuff, not one of those places where your suitcase becomes a permanent floor fixture. The kitchen was properly equipped too – not just a mini-fridge and a prayer, but actual cooking facilities. This turned out to be clutch because there’s a fantastic market just down the street where you can grab fresh bread and local produce. The windows face the courtyard, which initially had me worried about noise, but it’s actually pretty quiet. Well, except for Saturday mornings when the neighbors seem to collectively decide it’s cleaning day – but that’s just city living, right?

What really sold me on this place was the location intelligence. You’re close enough to Old Town that you can stumble home after exploring the cobblestone streets and medieval buildings, but far enough away that you’re not dealing with tourist crowds every time you step outside. The Central Market – those massive old Zeppelin hangars turned into food paradise – is maybe a ten-minute walk. And here’s something the booking sites don’t tell you: you’re right near the Daugava River, which is perfect for morning runs or evening walks when the light hits the water just right. The 9.1 rating this place has? Yeah, I get it. It’s one of those spots that just works – nothing flashy or Instagram-perfect, but everything you actually need is there and done well. The check-in was smooth (they actually answer their phones), the wifi didn’t cut out during my work calls, and the shower had proper water pressure. Sometimes that’s all you need to turn a good trip into a great one.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $80. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – Dimitrova from Bulgaria – 11 June 2023 (9/10)

  It was cozy, quiet and comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: The instructions should maybe include the apartment number.

• Exceptional – Mari from Estonia – 19 February 2023 (10/10)

  very good location, comfortable check in and out using the lockbox for the keys, very nice apartment
  
  What could be improved: nothing related to the apartment, but for info for other guests, the parking app only works with latvian phone nr

• Amazing – Paula from United Kingdom – 8 January 2023 (10/10)

  The place was spotless and very pleasing. A really good location, 10/20 mins walk from the old Riga. All the facilities were included, nothing was missing, it’s on the first floor but that didn’t bother us as it was very quiet. The host was friendly, which was a bonus. Overall a great place to stay, definitely staying here again. A 10 out of 10!

• Very good – Fabio from Italy – 26 April 2025 (8/10)

  Appartamento bello e pulito e con i comfort necessari
  
  What could be improved: Unico neo, istruzioni mancanti e poco chiare per raggiungere l’appartamento e comunicazione inesistente

• Exceptional – Ning from France – 9 February 2025 (10/10)

  Très bien pour un petit séjour à Riga. Comfortable
  
  What could be improved: Rien

• Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo – Alex from Italy – 14 October 2024 (9/10)

  Posizione vicino al centro città, appartamento nuovo con tutto l’indispensabile.
  
  What could be improved: Coperte di dimensioni troppo piccole, cuscini scomodi.

• Superb – Krzysztof from Poland – 28 August 2023 (9/10)

  Lokalizacja, czystość i samo mieszkanie idealne na weekendowe zwiedzania miasta.
  
  What could be improved: Dodatkowa opłata za podatek miejski 1€ za osobę/noc, które dodatkowo trzeba przelać na konto lub zostawić odliczone w pokoju. Niestety wcześniej nie widziałem tej informacji na stronie oferty (choć faktycznie jest ale mało widoczna).
  
  W otrzymanej instrukcji zameldowania brak informacji o nr pokoju na klatce schodowej. Gdybym nie dopytał wcześniej to w nocy miałbym problem do której z kilku klatek wejść.

• Exceptional – Jorge from Spain – 25 August 2023 (10/10)

  Cómodo, amplio y limpio. Muy espacioso para dejar las maletas. Completamente nuevo.
  Lavadora con detergente y tendedero y toallero secador. Dispensador de gel en la ducha
  Mosquiteras en las ventanas.
  100% recomendable
  
  What could be improved: No hay parking en la propiedad (descrito en el anuncio, osea que no es una sorpresa) , hay que aparcar en unos aparcamientos públicos que están a 5 minutos caminando. Yo utilice el de la app europark, 5.5€/dia

• Exceptional – Simona from Lithuania – 15 June 2023 (10/10)

  Nuostabus ir jaukus butas šalia miesto centro. Viskas šalia.
  
  What could be improved: Viskas buvo puiku.

• Exceptional – Viacheslav from Australia – 22 May 2023 (10/10)

  Понравилось всё.
  Квартира чистая, новая, все есть. Я бы поставил 20 баллов если бы было можно.
  Хороший двор. Совершенно новый чистый подъезд.

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