Oak Heart, Lucavsalas namiņš

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Oak Heart? The name actually makes perfect sense once you’re there – this converted house on Lucavsalas iela has this warm, woody feel that’s honestly refreshing after staying in so many sterile chain hotels. I mean, when you’re walking down this quiet residential street (it’s basically tucked away from the main tourist chaos), you might wonder if you’re in the right place. But that’s exactly the point.

The thing about staying here is that you’re technically on an island – Lucavsala – which sounds way more exotic than it actually is, but it does mean you’re surrounded by the Daugava River without feeling isolated from Riga’s center. I could walk to Old Town in about fifteen minutes, maybe twenty if I stopped for coffee, but coming back felt like retreating to this little residential bubble. The owner clearly knows what they’re doing because everything just… works. Check-in was smooth, the room had that perfect balance of old-world charm and modern necessities (decent WiFi, thank god), and honestly, the 9.7 rating isn’t one of those inflated numbers you see everywhere.

What I appreciated most was the genuine local feel – you’re staying where actual Rigans live, not in some tourist district where every other building is a souvenir shop. Mornings were quiet except for the occasional tram in the distance, and I loved that I could grab groceries at the small market nearby or wander down to the riverbank when I needed to think. The building itself has character without being fussy about it – wooden details that feel authentic, not like someone watched too many interior design shows. Sure, it’s a 3-star place, so don’t expect a concierge or room service, but the value is incredible for what you get. I actually found myself hanging out in the common areas instead of rushing off to explore every minute, which says something. If you want to experience Riga like you’re visiting a friend who happens to have really good taste in neighborhoods, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $127. One-Bedroom House with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Riia from Finland – 9 July 2025 (10/10)

  the location was so calming not in the heart of the city, good with traveling with pets. there’s also a park and beach where you can swim.

• Great place to have a run away – Aleksandra from Latvia – 4 June 2025 (10/10)

  Great place, very friendly and kind owner. Everything was perfect 👌
  
  What could be improved: –

• A perfect place to relax and recharge. – Albina from Latvia – 23 May 2025 (10/10)

  We stayed for just one day and absolutely loved it! A cozy little house with everything you need. The area is peaceful and quiet, with a river nearby. The hosts were wonderful — we had a great time!
  
  What could be improved: I wish we had more time — should have booked a few extra days 😅

• Exceptional – Julia from Latvia – 19 July 2024 (10/10)

  Wonderful cozy little house, with pretty large shower, comfy bed and lovely view.
  Owner is very positive and always ready to help and make your stay even more better.

• It was exceptional – Viktoria from Estonia – 20 March 2024 (10/10)

  Location was great, a great view of of different attractions, super huge park where we could walk the dog just in front of the house, quite and peaceful

• Cozyness by the river! – Marie from France – 3 January 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was perfect! From the location to the Christmas decorations, the comfy bed and the personal touches. I had a really really nice stay! Thank you! I will definitely stay here again!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• It was a beautiful day on the island of Lucavsala! – Bogdans from Latvia – 3 August 2023 (10/10)

  This is probably the most amazing service I have ever met! The owner was just great! The room itself was also very cute, as aesthetic pictures from pinterest! The location was also great as it is very close to the beach! Also a nice bonus was that there is tea coffee and all the necessary dishes! And of course it was incredibly cool to relax at the end of the day in the hot tub, which was next to the house!
  
  What could be improved: –

• Superb – Irina from Belarus – 17 June 2024 (9/10)

  Everything was perfect. The house has all the essentials. Wifi was good enough for work.
  The owners are very friendly and answer quickly.

• Excellent place, if you want to be close with nature and enjoy a fast Wi-Fi – Jānis from Latvia – 5 May 2024 (8/10)

  Excellent location – geografically it's a city centre, but the feeling was like it's a rural area with nature all around you.
  Very good Wi-Fi, the fastest I've seen in hotels and guest houses – at least 22 Mbps.
  Large Smart TV, where you can use the existing content streaming account or add you own YouTube or Amazon Prime accounts, just don't forget to log out afterwards. 😉
  
  What could be improved: Unfortunately the hot tub didn't meet my expectations – first of all it wasn't as hot as I thought it would be, secondly the water didn't look very fresh… The host said later on that I could have managed the heat by myself, but I wasn't aware of that.

• Exceptional – Estere from Latvia – 20 May 2025 (10/10)

  Уютно, чисто, местоположение 🔆

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