Hidden Gem

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Hidden Gem? The name actually fits – and that’s rare these days. I stumbled across this place on Avotu iela while exploring Riga’s quieter side, and honestly, it’s one of those spots that punches way above its weight class. Sure, it’s a 3-star hotel on paper, but the 9-point rating makes total sense once you spend a night there.

The location is brilliant if you know Riga at all. Avotu iela puts you in this sweet spot where you’re close enough to walk to the Old Town (maybe 15 minutes if you don’t mind the stroll), but you’re tucked away from the tourist chaos. There’s this authentic neighborhood feel around here – you’ve got locals grabbing coffee at the corner café, and the tram connections are actually really convenient for getting around the city. I mean, parking can be a bit tricky during weekdays, but the staff helped sort that out without making it feel like a big deal.

What really sold me was the attention to small things that matter. The rooms aren’t fancy, but they’re thoughtfully put together – proper blackout curtains (trust me, those white nights in summer are no joke), decent water pressure, and the beds are surprisingly comfortable. The breakfast area has this cozy, almost homey vibe where you can actually have a conversation without shouting over other guests. I chatted with the front desk about local spots, and they knew their stuff – pointed me toward this fantastic little market nearby that I never would’ve found otherwise. The whole place feels like it’s run by people who genuinely care about the experience rather than just checking boxes. It’s not going to wow you with a fancy spa or rooftop bar, but if you want a solid base for exploring Riga without the tourist hotel markup, this is your spot. Plus, the value for money is honestly hard to beat – especially considering how much you’d pay for similar quality closer to the cathedral area.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $117. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Sandra from Lithuania – 26 May 2025 (10/10)

  Good location, safe and clean place, also nice owner. Recommend!

• Superb – Jonas from Lithuania – 8 April 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was fine, flat is bright and clean. Good location.

• Exceptional – Evelin from Estonia – 28 August 2024 (10/10)

  Nice clean apartment, had everything that was needed.
  
  What could be improved: All was good.

• Exceptional – Simon from Germany – 27 July 2024 (10/10)

  Clean, friendly hosts and very good communication beforehand. It is a good decision to take the hidden gem if you come to Riga and want to explore the old town.

• Exceptional – Ekaterina from Lithuania – 16 June 2024 (10/10)

  Stay was great. Great location, convenient self check-in, free parking in the yard, dog're allowed with no additional fees. Clean, cozy, comfortable bed, quiet at night, all that you might need is there.
  5 min from the accommodation, there is a nice park to walk with a dog, and right across the street – yummy burgers)

• Exceptional – Romena from Lithuania – 2 June 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was perfect, the rooms, the kitchen, everything! Good location, near city center. Safe parking, private one!

• Quite hidden gem – Laila from Latvia – 23 February 2024 (10/10)

  Very quiet, cozy place.
  
  What could be improved: The shower is a little bit strange-light switch, shower planning, but all these details were charming.

• Amazing value for money – Beatrice from Lithuania – 29 January 2024 (10/10)

  We liked the property as a whole due to the following: very comfortable bed, warm apartment, great location that is close to city centre, well equipped kitchen, amazing landlord, free parking and list goes on.
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Exceptional – Donisk from Lithuania – 23 January 2024 (10/10)

  The place is big and nice. The praking is privat and secure. Check in is contactles.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to find

• It was nice to stay there – Yuliya from Lithuania – 14 January 2024 (8/10)

  Wonderful location. Easy to find and check in. Cozy and beautiful apartment. Good selection of glasses and tableware.
  
  What could be improved: Bed linen for two people only although there were four of us. It was cold in the bathroom. Didn’t find a shoehorn. And only coffee, no tea.

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