Home In Riga

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Home In Riga? The name makes it sound like some generic apartment rental, but honestly, this place feels more like staying at your sophisticated friend’s perfectly curated home – if your friend happened to have impeccable taste and a thing for thoughtful hospitality. I mean, with a 9.3 rating, I went in with high expectations, but the reality was actually better than the numbers suggested.

The location on Ģertrūdes street is pretty brilliant, and I don’t think most visitors realize how perfectly positioned this is until they’re actually walking around. You’re literally a five-minute stroll from the Old Town’s cobblestone chaos, but far enough away that you’re not dealing with the late-night revelers stumbling past your windows. The neighborhood has this lived-in residential feel – there’s a little corner shop where the owner starts recognizing you after day two, and you’ll pass locals walking their dogs in the morning rather than just tourists with maps. What’s really convenient (though nobody mentions this) is that Doma laukums and all the main sights are walkable, but you can also grab the tram right there if your feet are protesting after a day of exploring those medieval streets.

The hotel itself surprised me – it’s got that boutique feel without trying too hard, you know? The rooms are spacious by European standards, and they’ve clearly put thought into the details that actually matter when you’re traveling. The beds are properly comfortable (not just hotel-marketing comfortable), and the bathrooms have decent water pressure, which honestly makes or breaks a stay for me. I loved that they’ve managed to blend modern amenities with subtle nods to Latvian design without going full-tourist-kitsch. The breakfast situation is solid too – not a massive buffet, but quality stuff including local options that give you a taste of what Rigans actually eat. The staff genuinely seems to care about your experience, and they’re the kind of people who remember your name and actually have good local recommendations beyond the obvious tourist spots. Check-in was smooth, parking is sorted if you’re driving, and the whole place runs efficiently without feeling corporate or impersonal. For a 4-star place, it honestly delivers more than some 5-star hotels I’ve stayed at – it’s that attention to the small stuff that makes the difference.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $100. Deluxe Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Nice place, great host and value. – Sang from Finland – 21 July 2023 (9/10)

  Really new and clean.
  
  What could be improved: If I close the windows, it’ll be really hot inside. If I open them, we can not sleep with drunk Russian speaking people outside.

• Highly recommended – Irina from Lithuania – 27 November 2022 (10/10)

  Great location, quite although central, the apartment was cosy and very clean, good size with everything you may need (and even more: you will find tea, coffee, salt and pepper, olive oil and vinegar, dishwasher tablets in the kitchen, soap, flip flops in the bathroom, even toys etc). Very pleasant owner (even though we didn’t meet), clear instructions….not sure I could ask for more 🙂

• Superb – Vaiva from Lithuania – 15 August 2022 (9/10)

  Lovely apartment in historical building and very good location. Apartment was clean and very spacious. Kitchen was fully equipped.

• Piso totalmente recomendable – Ignacio from Spain – 5 July 2025 (9/10)

  Vivienda muy amplia y a escasos minutos del casco antiguo.
  
  What could be improved: Nada

• Exceptional – Ksenia from Russia – 6 April 2025 (10/10)

  Квартира полностью соответствует описанию и фото. Оказалась даже более просторная, чем ожидали. Высокие потолки, удобное расположение комнат. На кухне все необходимое для приготовления еды и сервировки стола. В спальне удобная кровать и большой шкаф для вещей. Диван в гостиной легко превращается в удобное спальное место. Постельное белье приятное, как дома.
  Туалет и ванная разделены, чистые и хорошо оборудованы.
  В квартире чисто и светло. Окна выходят в тихий двор и на маленькую улицу. В начале апреля ночная жизнь не кипит, было очень тихо.
  Чистая парадная в старом доме. Подъем на третий этаж без лифта. Для нас это не было проблемой.
  Квартира расположена в районе Центр. Все удобства в шаговой доступности – кафе, рестораны, продуктовый магазин. До старого города медленным шагом 20 минут.
  Большое спасибо хозяину за гостеприимство, быстрые ответы на вопросы. Нам очень понравилось. Будем рекомендовать друзьям!

• Exceptional – Ирина from Lithuania – 20 May 2024 (10/10)

  В апартаментах есть все для комфортного проживания, даже детские игрушки. Приятно удивил букет из свежих цветов

• Exceptional – Diana from Lithuania – 17 December 2023 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Reece from United Kingdom – 23 January 2023 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Kri from United Kingdom – 16 September 2022 (10/10)

• Superb – Eglė from Lithuania – 15 May 2024 (9/10)

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