Monument View Residence

Monument View Residence Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Monument View Residence? It’s actually tucked away on Brīvības bulvāris in this gorgeous converted building that feels way more intimate than the address suggests. I mean, when you hear “boulevard,” you’re expecting traffic noise and tourist chaos, but this little gem sits back from the main drag just enough that you get the best of both worlds – easy access to everything without the constant hum of city life keeping you up at night.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in Rīga rather than just visiting. You’re literally a five-minute walk from the Freedom Monument (hence the name, I guess), and the Old Town is right there, but here’s the thing nobody tells you – you’re also walking distance from some of the locals’ favorite spots that most tourists never find. There’s this little coffee place around the corner that opens at 6 AM, which saved my life more than once when I needed my morning fix before the hotel breakfast started. The building itself has that classic Rīga charm – you know, the kind of architecture that makes you stop and take photos even when you’re just trying to get home with groceries.

What really impressed me was how they’ve managed to keep the character of the place while making everything actually work for modern travelers. The rooms are thoughtfully laid out – not huge, but cleverly designed so you’re not tripping over your suitcase every time you want to look out the window. And speaking of windows, the views are legit. Some rooms face the monument directly, others look out over the quieter residential streets, and honestly, I preferred the latter because you get these glimpses into how people actually live here. The staff clearly knows their stuff too – they gave me restaurant recommendations that were spot-on, including this tiny place that doesn’t even have a proper sign but serves the best pork schnitzel I’ve ever had. Check-in was smooth, parking is available (which is actually a big deal in this part of town), and they seem to really get that travelers want local insights, not just the standard tourist brochure suggestions. It’s the kind of place where you end up staying longer than planned because it just feels right – comfortable without being boring, well-located without being overpriced, and run by people who actually care about whether you have a good time in their city.

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Reviews of Monument View Residence

• Gorgeous apartment, and what a view – Hesper from Australia – 21 June 2025 (10/10)

  A large modern apartment on the 4th floor with the most amazing view over the Freedom Monument, the park and the start of old town. Great bed, so comfortable. Good kitchen if you are eating in and a washing machine to catch up on your laundry, such an advantage when travelling for a while.
  
  What could be improved: It didn’t worry us, but whilst there is a lift it doesn’t go to the 4th floor so you are climbing up one and a half floors of steps.

• Perfect location and great value. A lovely modern apartment with nice large beds although could use some more pillows. T – Chloë from United Kingdom – 11 May 2025 (7/10)

  Very clean, perfect location, wonderful views. Beds were nice and big and things were in good condition and modern. Good communication with property
  
  What could be improved: Needs more pillows. The water was often only warm in the shower but this did improve. The shower was abysmal- it doesn’t extend far enough over the bath so it’s impossible to wash your hair for example as you can’t get properly under the stream of water. Needed another sofa and some storage space in the main bedroom.

• Exceptional – Carl from Sweden – 13 April 2025 (10/10)

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