Kalnina street studio Apartment

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me most about this little studio on Alfrēda Kalniņa? It’s tucked away on this quiet residential street that most tourists never find, but honestly, that’s exactly what makes it special. I mean, you’re literally a five-minute walk from the Old Town – I timed it – but you’re staying where actual Rigans live. The building itself has that solid Soviet-era feel (don’t worry, the apartment’s been completely redone), and there’s something reassuring about those thick walls when you’re trying to sleep off jet lag. The studio’s on the second floor, and yeah, you’ll need to carry your luggage up, but it’s worth it for how quiet it gets at night.

The space itself is… well, it’s small, but whoever designed it actually thought about how people live. The kitchenette has everything you need – proper coffee maker, decent-sized fridge, even a little dining table where you can spread out your map of the city. The bed’s surprisingly comfortable, and there’s this great window that gets morning light without being too bright. What I really appreciated were the small touches: good WiFi (tested it for work calls), proper hangers in the closet, and – this might sound weird – but the shower pressure is excellent. You’d be amazed how many European apartments mess that up.

Location-wise, you’re in this perfect sweet spot between tourist Riga and local Riga. Walk five minutes toward the river and you’re hitting up the Central Market or wandering through Vecrīga’s cobblestone streets. But walk the other direction and you’ll find this little neighborhood bakery that opens at 7 AM – their rye bread is incredible, and the woman who runs it speaks perfect English. The tram stop on Daugavgrīvas is maybe a three-minute walk, so getting around the city is actually easier than from some of the fancier hotels downtown. Plus, parking here isn’t the nightmare it is closer to the cathedral. I honestly can’t figure out why this place has such a high rating until you stay there – it’s just one of those spots where everything works like it should. No fancy amenities or Instagram-worthy lobby, but you’ll sleep well, you’ll have space to actually unpack, and you’ll feel like you’re experiencing Riga the way locals do instead of being trapped in the tourist bubble.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $85. Deluxe Queen Studio with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – Valentin from Lithuania – 3 March 2025 (9/10)

  The place was cozy, had cooking utensils, fridge and washing machine.
  
  What could be improved: I understand that for a stove of this size it's impractical to buy a larger skillet. However, the one in the apartment was a little bit too small and shallow allowing for the oil to splash while cooking.

• I would return and recommend others to stay. – Zane from United Kingdom – 18 October 2024 (10/10)

  Great location.
  
  What could be improved: Nice and clean style. Comfortable.

• Tiny but pretty – Ivana from Slovakia – 13 October 2024 (9/10)

  It's a nice tiny apartment with a large comfy bathroom. All clean. The kitchen corner is small, but quite well equipped and sufficient for a short stay. The location is perfect, very close to the centre.
  
  What could be improved: No lift, but no problem for us.
  The street is quite loud at night but bearable with closed windows.

• Exceptional – Tamar from Georgia – 6 June 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was perfect

• Very good – Gita from Germany – 20 July 2024 (8/10)

  Washing machine was great!
  
  What could be improved: Was too warm and no air conditioner or ventilator!

• Good – Berit from Estonia – 5 September 2023 (7/10)

  Nice and clean!
  
  What could be improved: Hard to contact the owner.

• Good – Viktorija from Lithuania – 6 January 2025 (7/10)

  The apartment has high ceilings, which make it feel spacious even though it’s small. The location is excellent — close to the train station, but without the typical “train station vibe” or the presence of any sketchy individuals. The building is stunning, and the entrance hall is exceptionally beautiful.
  
  What could be improved: The water mixer in the bathroom didn’t work properly, and the shower had very low water pressure, which should definitely be fixed. Additionally, the stained curtains didn't leave a good impression for guests.

• Exceptional – Kristiina from Finland – 24 June 2025 (10/10)

  Hyvä sijainti, siisti
  
  What could be improved: Korkeat rappuset, neljäs kerros eikä hissiä

• Цена супер, качество отличное, расположение центр, всё удобно. – Snezhana from Latvia – 28 January 2025 (9/10)

  Есть все что нужно , довольно чисто, расположение отличное, удобный заезд, большой телефон
  
  What could be improved: Все отлично

• Superb – Mercè from Spain – 3 January 2025 (9/10)

  L'apartament està molt bé, ben equipat i molt ben ubicat.
  
  What could be improved: L'amfitrió no ens va explicar la gestió dels residus. Hagués estat bé saber-ho des d'un principi.

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