Miesnieku Old Town apartment

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Miesnieku Old Town apartment? The building itself – it’s got that worn-in character that makes you feel like you’re actually staying somewhere with history, not just another cookie-cutter hotel. The address is Miesnieku iela 14, and honestly, you couldn’t ask for a better spot to understand what Riga’s old town is really about. I mean, step outside and you’re literally surrounded by those narrow cobblestone streets that tourists pay good money to see, but here you’re actually living in the middle of it.

The apartment has this lived-in feel that I really appreciated – it’s not trying to be fancy (it’s rated 3 stars, which feels about right), but everything you need is there and it works. The kitchen actually has proper cooking equipment if you want to hit up the Central Market and make your own meals, which I’d definitely recommend doing at least once. The WiFi was solid, the heating worked well during my October visit, and the windows – well, they’re old but they keep the street noise to a reasonable level. Though honestly, the sounds of people walking on cobblestones below became kind of charming after the first night.

What really sold me on this place was how it sits right in the thick of things without feeling touristy. You can walk to Dome Square in maybe three minutes, but you’re also close enough to spots like Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs (this underground bar that locals actually go to) that you start to feel less like a visitor and more like someone who just happens to live in a really cool neighborhood. The building entrance is a bit tricky to find the first time – it’s one of those old European setups where you ring a buzzer and push through a heavy door – but the host was pretty good about explaining it beforehand. Parking is… well, it’s old town Riga, so forget about street parking, but there’s a paid lot about a five-minute walk away that’s not too brutal price-wise.

The 8.5 rating makes sense to me – it’s not perfect (the bathroom could use updating, and the mattress is on the firm side), but it delivers exactly what you want from a place like this. You’re staying in an actual apartment where locals live, in a building that’s probably been here longer than most countries have existed, and you can walk to everything that matters in Riga’s old town. Plus, and this might sound weird, but I loved being able to buy groceries at the little shops nearby and cook breakfast while looking out at medieval architecture. It felt more real than staying in some sterile hotel where they charge you fifteen euros for the same breakfast.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $79. Superior Apartment with 1 single bed and 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Simple, yet spacious and clean apartment in heart of Riga Old Town. Good value for money. I would be happy to return. – Evija from United Arab Emirates – 3 January 2025 (9/10)

  The location is excellent, right in the heart of Old Town with everything in the walking distance. The views from bedroom windows are beautiful. The kitchen and rooms were spacious, bathroom nicely upgraded. Basic utensils and cutlery is provided to cook a simple meal.
  
  What could be improved: The beds could be more comfortable, but as you are tired after a day outdoors, it doesn’t bother that much.

• Riga – Edyta_n from Poland – 28 March 2023 (9/10)

  Very friendly owner! We met some difficulties to enter the door, but got an immediate guidance to solve the issue. The apartment is quite big and very close to the river and to the old town. We were allowed to stay a bit longer (free of charge).

• Lovely apartment in a beautiful location close to the river – Lisa from United Kingdom – 10 February 2023 (9/10)

  The location was fantastic, the host was extremely friendly and courteous and even offered to store our bags at a nearby hotel so we didn't need to book an extra night as we had a late flight. Thank you so much for this it was really appreciated.
  
  What could be improved: A really small thing but I booked for five people but there were only four cups, plates etc. Whilst this wasn't a problem for us it might be something worth noting for future bookings.

• Good – Bára from Czech Republic – 21 March 2025 (7/10)

  Perfect location and easy check-in and check-out. The apartment was clean and spacious. We didn´t cook during our stay but there was some basic equipment in the kitchen.
  
  What could be improved: Mattresses were quite worn out and you can see that the furniture is old and not in the best shape.

• Superb – Taylor from Estonia – 17 April 2024 (9/10)

  The location was amazing – right in Old Town, everything was walkable. The kitchen was also great, it had everything we needed to cook a proper meal.
  
  What could be improved: The area around the steps gave off a kind of bad odor. It was fine inside the room, however, so we survived fine.

• Very good – Sarunas from Lithuania – 15 March 2023 (8/10)

  Perfect location and view from the window
  
  What could be improved: Not comfortable bed. I could feel bed frame under my back.

• Very good – Raivisvip from Germany – 13 July 2022 (8/10)

  A+++ recommended.
  
  What could be improved: Stairs 🙂

• Very good – Rahi from Estonia – 22 July 2023 (8/10)

  Location and the oldtown feel. It looked a little rugged, but it seemed that there were contructions on the wsy.
  
  What could be improved: The old and really used look. Poor amenities.

• Needs some love and TLC – Nathan from United Kingdom – 30 July 2022 (4/10)

  The location was fantastic. Perfect and close to both the river and main places in Riga old town
  
  What could be improved: Building works!!!!!!!!! There was no mention of building works prior to arrival. Noisy on the Friday that we arrived….. this should have been highlighted to us.
  
  Curtains did not cover the windows so you could not keep room dark….
  
  Lack of plates and cuttlery to eat. Lack of cooking equipment.
  
  This apartment has so much potential, just needs a lIttle TLC

• Superb – Anónimo from Spain – 20 June 2025 (9/10)

  Ubicación, está a 200 metros del centro, lo amplio de las habitaciones, las vistas desde las habitaciones, el silencio a la hora de dormir; volveríamos sin dudarlo.
  
  What could be improved: La verdad es que todo estuvo genial, quizás echamos en falta unas cortinas opacas porque antes de las 4 de la mañana amanece y entra mucha luz a través de las que hay, pero esto es algo habitual en muchos países y en absoluto desmerece la experiencia del apartamento que nos ha encantado.

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