Kungu Street Old Riga Appartment

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The moment I stepped out onto Kungu Street, I realized I was literally in the heart of Old Riga’s maze of cobblestone streets – and I mean the actual medieval part, not some tourist trap version. The apartment sits right there on one of those narrow lanes where you can practically touch the buildings on both sides, which honestly makes it feel more like staying in someone’s charming old family place than a typical hotel.

The building itself has that solid, weathered look that screams “I’ve been here since before your great-grandparents were born,” but inside it’s been updated just enough to actually work for modern travelers. The apartment setup is pretty smart – you get your own space to spread out, make coffee at weird hours, and actually live like a person instead of camping out in a hotel room. What really sold me on the location was discovering I could walk to Dome Square in about three minutes (I timed it), and you’re basically surrounded by those little amber shops and cozy restaurants that tourists spend days trying to find. The 9.4 rating makes total sense when you experience it – sure, it’s not fancy in that generic luxury hotel way, but it delivers on the stuff that actually matters when you’re exploring a city like Riga.

Here’s the thing about staying right in Old Riga though – mornings are magical and quiet, but evenings can get a bit lively with people wandering around and street musicians doing their thing. I actually loved the energy, but light sleepers might want to pack earplugs. The three-star rating is spot on because you’re not getting marble bathrooms or room service, but you are getting something way more valuable – you’re staying where locals actually want to hang out. I spent half my time just people-watching from the windows and figuring out which tiny alleyway led where. Pro tip: if you’re driving, forget about parking right outside – Old Riga doesn’t work that way. But honestly, once you’re settled in, you won’t need a car anyway since everything worth seeing is within walking distance, and I mean easy walking distance, not that “scenic 20-minute hike” nonsense some places try to sell you.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $90. Studio Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $90. Studio Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $104. Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Awesome clean lovely apartment – Nikki from Australia – 9 June 2025 (9/10)

  Lovely clean apartment
  
  What could be improved: A little noisy but to be expected

• Good location, equipped with everything I need – Jen-hsi from Taiwan – 7 June 2025 (9/10)

  The location is good, close to the old town and bus station. It has everything I need, with washing machine, kettle, refrigerator, some complementary. Smart TV can work with streaming like Netflix and YouTube, and we have pleasure time during our stay.
  
  What could be improved: There is only one small table in the room, and it is a little inconvenient to share by two people.

• Exceptional – Hsiao from Spain – 30 May 2025 (10/10)

  The apartment is only a few minute walk to the old town. It is super clean and new with everything equipped. The washing machine for laundry is easy to use. Everything is great. My favorite apartment so far in Europe.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Quiet comfortable apartment near centre of old town. – Glenda from Australia – 27 May 2025 (9/10)

  The apartment was quiet and the bed was comfortable. The host was helpful when we requested additional bed pillows. It is very close to the old centre of the town. It was in easy walking distance from bus station.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment is narrow and there was no couch.

• Exceptional – Arūnas from Lithuania – 25 April 2025 (10/10)

  Perfect location, tidy, well planned apartments. Good for family stay.
  
  What could be improved: Mind the parking fees if you are coming with a car: 40EUR for 2 nights in a private parking lot.

• Superb – Marina from Germany – 1 March 2025 (9/10)

  the BATHROOMS in this location are LOVELY. Large and actually nice-looking shower facilities—dare I say pretty?—excellent water pressure and temperature, which is always a risk. And a washing machine, hooray!
  
  What could be improved: For these rooms, I could wish for blackout curtains across the whole wall of windows.

• Beautiful airbnb close to awesome bars and old town. – Estrelia from Australia – 18 February 2025 (8/10)

  Location
  Washing machine
  Sufficient meal prep facilities
  
  What could be improved: It could be very noisy if you have disrespectful neighbours (we didn’t).

• Exceptional – Anna from Poland – 16 February 2025 (10/10)

  Perfect location! Near to eteryczne atraction but in quiet place.
  Huge room with kitchen and big bathroom.
  Everything you need – there is:) For short ang long stay.
  Veeeery comfortable big bed.
  Towels and good costemetics.
  Very very nice and competent staff (thank you Maria!). Perfect contact via booking and WhatsApp.
  We were in February – radiators worked fine:)))))
  
  What could be improved: Everything was perfectly fine.

• Amazing, wonderful and loved it – Elizabeth from United Kingdom – 28 January 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was amazing, including communication, cleanliness and comfort. My little one loved it and was also happy
  
  What could be improved: Cannot find anything of fault

• Perfect stay – Nika from Slovenia – 12 January 2025 (10/10)

  Really close to the old city center, went for christmas so christmas market was 3min walk from app. Perfect location for exploring, we were mostly walking everywhere or used Bolt as it was really cheap. Everything was clean and really nice.
  
  What could be improved: The bed mattress was too soft for my likings, but for a few nights on vacation it was fine 😊

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