Old Riga 1BR, Doma Square Views

You know what struck me first about this place? The moment I walked into this one-bedroom on Škūņu iela, I actually gasped a little at those Doma Square views. I mean, you’re literally looking out at the cathedral and all that medieval architecture – it’s the kind of view that makes you stop mid-conversation and just stare. The apartment itself is pretty straightforward (this is a 3-star spot, so don’t expect luxury finishes), but honestly, the location does all the heavy lifting here.

The thing about staying right in Old Town is that you’re hearing the city wake up and wind down in real time. Early morning, you’ll catch the street sweepers doing their rounds, and by evening there’s this lovely hum of people wandering the cobblestones below. The apartment gets good light during the day – those big windows facing the square really open things up. I actually found myself working from the little table by the window more than I planned, just because the view made even answering emails feel less tedious. The kitchen’s compact but functional enough if you want to grab groceries from the Rimi down on Audēju iela and make breakfast instead of paying restaurant prices every morning.

What really sold me on this place, though, is how it puts you right in the middle of everything without feeling touristy. You’re a two-minute walk from Doma Cathedral, but you’re also close enough to duck into those little courtyards and side streets where locals actually hang out. The building itself is old (obviously – this is Riga’s medieval center), so you’ll hear some creaking and the occasional footstep from upstairs, but it’s not disruptive. Just… atmospheric, I guess? The 9.6 rating honestly makes sense – the host was responsive when I had questions about the heating system, and check-in was smooth even though I arrived later than planned. Parking’s a bit of a puzzle if you’re driving, but honestly, you won’t need a car once you’re here. Everything worth seeing is walkable, and the tram stops are close if you want to venture out to Miera iela or the Art Nouveau district. I’d definitely stay here again, especially in late spring when you can open those windows and really feel connected to the square below.