Home is where the heart is

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place tucked away on Krāmu iela, but “Home is where the heart is” actually surprised me. The name’s a bit cheesy, sure, but it fits once you’re inside – there’s something genuinely homey about the place that most hotels completely miss. The entrance is easy to walk past if you’re not paying attention (I actually did on my first visit), but that’s kind of the charm. You’re literally in the heart of Old Town here, maybe a two-minute walk from the Town Hall Square, and honestly, the location alone makes it worth considering.

The building itself has that authentic Riga character – you know, the kind of place where the floorboards creak just enough to remind you you’re in a 13th-century neighborhood, but not so much that it keeps you awake. My room was on the second floor facing the street, and I was worried about noise since Krāmu can get pretty lively, especially on weekends when people are bar-hopping between Folkklubs and that little wine place around the corner. But the windows are surprisingly good – I mean, you’ll still hear the occasional late-night reveler, but it’s more like background ambiance than actual disruption. The rooms are clean and well-maintained, nothing fancy but everything works. The shower has proper hot water pressure (which, let’s be honest, isn’t always a given in Old Town), and they’ve got that European-style breakfast setup that’s simple but hits the spot – good coffee, decent pastries, local honey.

What really got me was the staff, though. The woman at reception (I think her name was Inese?) actually gave me directions to this little market on Kalēju iela that I never would have found otherwise, and when I mentioned I was looking for traditional Latvian food, she steered me away from the tourist traps and toward this family-run place that locals actually go to. That’s the kind of insider knowledge you can’t get from a chain hotel. The 8.4 rating makes sense – it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but it delivers on what matters. Parking’s a bit tricky since you’re in the old city, but there’s a decent-sized lot about five minutes away, and they’ll tell you exactly where to go. I stayed here twice now, once in summer when the streets were packed with tourists, and once in February when Riga gets quiet and moody – both times, it felt like a solid choice. If you want to actually experience Old Town instead of just visiting it, this place puts you right in the middle of things without the corporate hotel vibe.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $61. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – Foodartist from Finland – 2 July 2025 (9/10)

  This place is nearby everything you'll ever need from old city holiday on Riga! Very authentic atmosphere If you appriciate old buildings. So nice view from the window. This was my second visit at this apartment and I'll return for sure.
  
  What could be improved: Air-conditioner would be nice at summer.

• Superb – Elizabeth from United Kingdom – 8 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great location
  
  What could be improved: No smoke alarm and this is necessary considering the only exit is three flights of very old wooden staircases

• Perfect for a budget stay – Anna from Israel – 16 April 2025 (7/10)

  The location is the best ever. The room is small, but cozy. The bed is comfortable with soft mattress.
  
  It can be hard to get organised in the room with a couple of big suitcases. The kitchen is equipped with microwave oven, no stove.
  
  Sitting our stay We had no wi-fi because previous guests had switched off the router for some strange reason and the host never told us where the router was and the fact that it can actually be turned on back, although we contacted them several times about the matter. We also got no answer about possibility of earlier check in or luggage storage. (We would have accepted “no” for an answer, but never got any answer…) So, we had to walk to walk around with suitcases for several hours before we checked in.
  
  These issues can easily be solved with better communication with the hosts. All the rest was great.

• Worth the value of the apartment – Monique from Spain – 1 April 2025 (9/10)

  The location,price and the host are all perfect
  
  What could be improved: The stairs going to the apartment room is a little bit steep and small especially if you have a luggage

• I would repeat with no doubt – Nicolas from Spain – 24 February 2025 (9/10)

  Very cozy apt with a confortable double bed and a huge nice shower.
  The location couldnt be better
  The host was very kind and comunication was great with quick response.
  
  What could be improved: Its a very old building and stairs could be not suitable for everyone.
  The television is lower than the bed, so it is quite uncomfortable to watch it.

• Very good – Lah from Denmark – 1 February 2025 (8/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: Steps

• Loved it. – Kirstie from United Kingdom – 5 November 2024 (9/10)

  Perfect location, full of character, just what we needed for a two night stay. Would definitely rebook if we ever came back to Riga.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing – It was ideal for what we wanted.

• Fantasic location. Great accommodation at a very reasonable price. – Vincent from United Kingdom – 27 September 2024 (7/10)

  Location was fantastic. Absolutely central in the old town and with easy walking distances to all the major tourist places. The apartment is modern and clean. Excellent base for the 5 nights I stayed. I intend returning early 2025 and will hopefully book the same apartment. Great value for money.
  
  What could be improved: All good.

• Good location with all The things you actually need – Janne from Finland – 22 April 2024 (9/10)

  Location and The room itself
  
  What could be improved: The lock was a little bit tricky at Times and The stais uneven, but i got used to them.

• Lovely💗 – Dominyka from Lithuania – 10 March 2024 (9/10)

  Everything was really great. The place is amazing.
  
  What could be improved: We had a little problem with the sink, the water was not going down, but we fixed it.

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