La Belle Etage

La Belle Etage Overview

You know what’s funny about La Belle Etage? The name makes it sound all fancy and French, but honestly, that’s not what grabs you when you first walk in. It’s actually this cozy little place tucked right on Baznīcas iela – and I mean literally tucked, because you might walk past it if you’re not paying attention. The entrance is on the fifth floor of this classic Rīga building, which sounds weird until you realize that’s exactly what makes it special.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in the Old Town rather than just visiting it. You’re maybe a three-minute walk from the Doma Cathedral (hence the street name – baznīcas means church), and you can actually hear the bells in the morning, which is either charming or annoying depending on how late you stayed out exploring the bars on Kalķu iela. The building itself has that solid, pre-war feel – thick walls that actually keep things quiet, though you’ll hear your neighbors in the hallway sometimes. Check-in was straightforward, no fuss, and the staff seemed to know the neighborhood really well. They pointed me toward this little café around the corner that I never would’ve found otherwise.

What I really appreciated was how the place doesn’t try to be something it’s not. It’s a solid 3-star spot that just does everything right without any pretense. The rooms are clean and comfortable – not huge, but you’re not spending much time inside anyway when you’re right in the heart of everything. The bathrooms are modern enough, good water pressure, and the WiFi actually works (which isn’t always a given in these old buildings). Parking is… well, it’s Old Town, so good luck with that. But honestly, you don’t need a car here – everything’s walkable, and if you want to explore beyond the center, the tram stops are close by. I stayed there during shoulder season in October, and it was perfectly quiet at night, though I imagine summer might be different with all the tourists wandering around. The whole area comes alive in the evenings, but by midnight or so, it settles down nicely. For the price point and that location – being able to step out your door and be immediately in the maze of cobblestone streets – it’s pretty hard to beat.

La Belle Etage Accommodations

Reviews of La Belle Etage

• Exceptional – Kirsti from Finland – 26 June 2025 (10/10)

  Perfect for our holiday.
  
  What could be improved: If something, maybe another set of keys would have been practical.

• Very good – Bas from Netherlands – 25 June 2025 (8/10)

  Nice location and apartment
  
  What could be improved: Quite some stairs, for me np but for some people might be tough.
  
  Really needs a curtain in the room with many beds.

• Convenient stay in a nice neighborhood. – Arula from Estonia – 30 April 2025 (10/10)

  Roomy and stylish loft with great balcony and good location.

• Great location! – Ella from Latvia – 17 April 2025 (10/10)

  This apartment offers an unbeatable location for exploring Riga city. We loved being within easy walking distance of the beautiful Old Town with its historic streets and the city center with its shops, restaurants, parks and churches. Beyond the prime location, the beds were exceptionally comfortable.
  Apartment was clean, we had kitchen, Wi-Fi and laundry available.
  Before our stay, host sent us informative welcome letter.
  We were happy with our stay
  
  What could be improved: The apartment is located on the fifth floor without an elevator. Climbing lots of stairs can be challenging for some, but it wasn't a big problem for us.

• Exceptional – Henrikas from Lithuania – 9 February 2025 (10/10)

  Great location, value for money, vibe
  
  What could be improved: I am very light sleeper, so i used air plugs amd problem with the street solved. But we were on Saturday night. Other quests did not use air plugs, so all good 🙂 if you are light sleeper, take air plugs and all good

• Rigtig dejligt ophold i god stor lejlighed med to senge. – Malene from Denmark – 5 May 2025 (8/10)

  God beliggenhed. Gode madrasser og dyner. Dejligt med terrasse hvor vi kunne nyde solen.
  
  What could be improved: Der var ikke særlig meget køkkenudstyr.

• Уютные партаменты с исторической изюминкой – Tatyana from Russia – 3 April 2025 (10/10)

  Классный дизайн с историческими элементами. Отличная локация в центре города. Рядом бары, супермаркеты, автобусные остановки. Тихо. Приятное постельное белье, все выглядит свежим и новым. Есть все необходимое. Приятные и отзывчивые владельцы апартаментов пошли нам на встречу в наших проблемах. Рекомендую от всей души

• Very good – Denys from Lithuania – 12 March 2025 (8/10)

  Квартира большая,чистая,красивая.Удобное месторасположение.Хороший ремонт,красивая мебель.Удобная ванная комната,есть стиральная машина,большая ванна.Единственный минус это 5 этаж.😁Соседи не мешают,потому что это старый пятиэтажный дом,с одной квартирой на площадке,всего 5 квартир в подъезде.Персонал отличный,была не большая проблема,очень быстро решили.Вообщем в следующий раз будем останавливаться в этой квартире.Рекомендую.
  
  What could be improved: Пятый этаж ,без лифта.

• Stort og fint leilighet i gamlebyen – Hoa from Norway – 27 April 2025 (7/10)

  Stort og romslig leilighet. Nærhet til gamlebyen og busser for å komme seg omkring i Riga. Veldig hyggelig og effektiv kommunikasjon med utleieren. Hun var rask til å svare på alle våre spørsmål om leiligheten.
  
  What could be improved: Det er et utested rett over veien hvor det spilles veldig høy musikk og gjestene er veldig høylytte om natten. Hvis du sover dårlig når det er mye lyd, så bør du ha med deg ørepropper.

• Very good – Fernando from Denmark – 6 July 2025 (8/10)

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