Library House “Bibliotekas nams” – Apartment with Park View

Library House “Bibliotekas nams” – Apartment with Park View Overview

Library House “Bibliotekas nams” – Apartment with Park View is tucked away on 14 Krišjāņa Barona iela, right on the edge of the old town and just a stone’s throw from the Daugava River. The first thing you notice as you pull into the small, cobbled parking lot is the scent of fresh brewed coffee from the café on the corner—Rīgas Kafijas Bar. The check‑in was surprisingly quick; the host was a local lady who knew exactly where the city’s best hidden spots were. She handed me a keycard with a friendly smile and a note that the elevator was a bit of a climb, but the panoramic view from the 5th floor more than made up for it. Honestly, the vibe is that of a quiet, almost secret hideaway—no touristy chatter, just the distant hum of the river and the rustle of trees in the park below.

The apartment itself feels like a modern loft, but with that old‑world charm you’d expect from a place that literally sits above a park. The living space is bright, the windows are huge, and when you open them the whole of Riga spreads out—like a city tapestry. The kitchen is surprisingly well‑equipped; you’ll find a coffee machine that actually works and a set of copper pans that the host says were handed down from her grandmother. The beds are a bit on the firm side, but the mattress topper makes a world of difference—perfect for a quick nap after a day of exploring. The only downside, I must admit, is that the apartment gets a little noisy at 3 a.m. when the neighbor’s cat starts its nightly chorus. But if you’re not a light sleeper, you’ll probably never notice. The bathroom is slick, the tiles are a cool gray, and the shower has that satisfying, high‑pressure spray that feels like a spa—though the water is a tad warm, so you might want to bring a towel that isn’t too thick.

Step outside and you’re in the heart of the city’s breathing space. The park across the street is a local favorite for brunch in the summer and a serene spot for reading in the winter. There’s a tiny market stall that sells fermented rye bread—trust me, you’ll want to try it. If you’re looking for a bite, just down the block you’ll find a family‑run bistro that serves Riga’s traditional grey peas with speck; the owner will brag about her secret recipe. On the quieter side, the museum of Latvian History is a short walk away and offers a deep dive into the city’s past. Late at night, the streets are surprisingly calm, the only sound being the distant clink of glasses from the bar across the street. For those who love a bit of city hustle, the nightlife is just a short walk away, but you’ll still find the apartment quiet enough to sleep like a dream. All in all, this place feels like a home you can’t help but want to return to—especially when you know you’re just a few steps from both the city’s pulse and a green, tranquil escape.

Library House “Bibliotekas nams” – Apartment with Park View Accommodations

Reviews of Library House “Bibliotekas nams” – Apartment with Park View

• Very enjoyable – Karen from United Kingdom – 15 May 2025 (10/10)

  Apartment was lovely met all our needs for the four days we were there. Ines was lovely and gave us some good tips . Would certainly stay again if in Latvia 😀
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – James from Canada – 9 May 2025 (10/10)

  What could be improved: The lift go stuck regularly and that can be fixed. Doors need to close automatucally.

• Excellent apartment in a great location – Laura from United Kingdom – 9 October 2024 (10/10)

  Well equipped, clean, warm, comfortable, location, owner was lovely
  
  What could be improved: No toaster!

• Perfect – Justinas from Lithuania – 7 October 2024 (10/10)

  Great location, it was quiet, the flat is clean, and the view of the park is beautiful. We would definitely consider coming back!

• Small and a wonderful center city apartment! – Lisa from Greece – 11 August 2024 (9/10)

  The property is in a fantastic center city location across from the park and convenient to absolutely everything. It is beautifully restored building as well. The apartment is very small but well appointment with everything for your needs. The property owner was helpful and responsive.
  
  What could be improved: The lift only functioned about 20% of the time. This is not the fault of the property owner but older people or those with mobility issues should be prepared to walk the 5 flights of stairs.

• Highly recommend, we want to go back already! – Elina from United Kingdom – 31 July 2024 (10/10)

  We stayed in this amazing place for a week, while visiting friends and family in Latvia. Honestly, it's a gem – location wise, comfort wise, everything really. We'll be returning there as long as we visit as a couple. The host Inese was absolutely brilliant and had thought of everything we may need during our stay. It was a hot summer in July when we stayed, and given that my partner is always hot, we arranged a fan with Inese. It was lovely to be waking up and opening window shatters to a beautiful view over the Vermanes darzs park's trees.
  
  The building itself is so historic, I felt honoured to be staying there. Every Latvian would and should know this building.
  The lift is a traditional lift, if you have never tried it, definitely do and just imagine that you're in a James Bond movie 🙂 honestly, it's a great experience, nothing to be worried about at all.
  
  Location: you couldn't get more central. Train station that takes you to the white sand beach Jurmala in 30mins is just 5mins walking distance. From the flat. Old Town is just there, the centre of Riga has many wonderful bars and restaurants and cafés, everything is walkable. We ended up at Andaluzijas suns (andalusian dog) most of the nights, great service, cheese platters, drinks, and they have an outside space. Perfect for us. Added bonus: it's 1min walk from the flat.
  
  Inside the flat: (that was important to me)
  Coffee machine, absolutely loved it! Cafetiere where you can also prep your loose leaf tea.
  Quality iron, great hairdryer for long hair, fantastic washing machine for those quick washes. Fridge freezer, shower with a good pressure, everything was so clean and in good working order.
  
  A good size studio flat. Same as a large hotel room, but with all the extras included, plus a mini kitchen.
  
  Very important for us: we always look for a larger than standard double bed. This was it. In British terms, it was a good large double. Very comfy indeed.
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Quiet and comfortable stay in the Old Town of Ryga – Ramune from Lithuania – 14 November 2023 (9/10)

  The instruction of the key collection was precisely correct. The host of the apartment was very helpful and communicated all the time.

• The best accommodation I've visited so far? – Denisa from Czech Republic – 18 August 2023 (9/10)

  This place really exceeded my expectations. Room was spacious, clean and nicely furnished. The shower was gigantic and easy to control. Despite being near a busy road, the room was surprisingly quiet. There were giant curtains that managed to block all sunlight which we loved and the view from the window was also nice. The location itself is very central and next to a nice park but still very close to the old town. But what this place excells at is all of the little things you might need. This is the first place I've ever visited that included things like sewing kit, paper glue and superglue, shoe polish, umbrella, shopping bag, many many little guidebooks, extra blanket and pillows in the closet and those are just the things I remembered off the top of my head. There are also many different shampoos and shower gels you can use. There's also a washing machine, which we didn't use but it's still nice to have. There's everything you might need for preparing food including basic spices and olive oil. The room was just full of surprises and for the price it's really an amazing choice.
  
  What could be improved: The only thing that comes to mind is the elevator in the building. It's VERY old and shaky, I've never had to use such an old elevator so we were always a bit scared if we will even arrive 😀 But nothing bad happened and of course this is not something the host can really help with. What scared me the most was the fact there wasn't a weight limit for the elevator written anywhere – makes me distrust it so when we arrived we decided to go one by one with our baggage just to be safe.
  
  Also one small detail but I used the extra blanket provided in the closet and it had some long black hair on it – I'm blonde so it was surely not mine so the extra blankets would probably benefit from a more regular washing. Nothing terrible though as there were no stains or anything.

• Nice appartment, great location – Katharine from United Kingdom – 30 July 2023 (10/10)

  Great location and lovely flat with everything we needed. Its opposite a park and there is a cafe just down stairs. Close to the old town and not far from the bus and train stations
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Great cozy place. – Alejandro from Spain – 16 July 2023 (10/10)

  Clean,spotless and cozy. Magnificent shower and great views from the 5th floor. The host was responsive and helpful.

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