Old Riga Galleria Apartment

Old Riga Galleria Apartment Overview

Old Riga Galleria Apartment sits tucked between the cobblestone lanes of Teātra iela, just a stone’s throw from the bustling central market and the historic House of Blackheads. The façade is a charming mix of 19th‑century brickwork and modern glass, giving off that “old meets new” vibe that Riga loves. When I first checked in, the front desk clerk—an energetic young woman with a fondness for vintage scarves—gave me a quick rundown of the apartment’s layout and told me the Wi‑Fi password was literally written on a sticky note in the hallway. I mean, who still does that? It was a little nostalgic, honestly. The apartment itself is a spacious two‑bedroom loft, with an open‑plan kitchen that smells faintly of fresh coffee and rye bread (the local bakery down the street, Café Rīga, is a must‑try). The living room’s exposed brick walls give the space an industrial edge, while the soft, worn‑out sofa feels like a hug after a long day of walking the old town’s medieval streets.

Parking was a breeze, thanks to a small underground garage on Kalnciema Street that’s just a block away—no need to circle around looking for a spot. The main street, Teātra iela, is a quiet residential lane, but if you walk down to the intersection with Jūrmala Street you’ll hear the occasional clatter of bicycles and the distant hum of traffic. It’s the kind of noise that’s almost like a lullaby for city lovers—soft enough that you can read a book without opening your eyes to any sirens. The check‑in process was surprisingly quick; there was a small digital kiosk for those who wanted a touchless option, but the staff were still there if you needed help. I was actually surprised how friendly they were—told me about the best time to visit the Old Town to avoid crowds (early morning, before the tourists start spilling out of the cafés). The apartment’s balcony offers a view of the narrow lanes and the occasional street performer playing a violin—sounds that echo through the old brick buildings and add a little soundtrack to your stay.

If I were to point out a tiny flaw, it would be that the apartment’s heating can be a bit on the chilly side during the late November to early March winter, so a good, thick blanket or a small space heater is handy. That said, the overall vibe is exactly the kind of cozy, authentic stay that makes you feel like you’re part of Riga’s fabric. The building’s location means you’re never more than a five‑minute walk from the historic Old Town, the modern art galleries in the Riga City Art Museum, or the lively cafés on Jūrmala Street—each offering their own slice of Latvian life. I left feeling a little lighter, and a lot more connected to the city’s rhythm. If you’re planning a trip to Riga, you know what I mean—this place is a solid, well‑rated 4‑star spot that feels like home, not a hotel.

Apartments in Riga provide travelers with authentic local experiences, allowing them to explore traditional Latvian markets and cook with fresh Baltic specialties.

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Reviews of Old Riga Galleria Apartment

• Great apartment for great value. – Eduards from Belgium – 14 October 2024 (8/10)

  Location was perfect, spacious apartement and reasonable price. Only problem we had was that both oven and clothing drier seemed malfunctioning. Or atleast it seemed so, as oven never moved the ventilation inside and light was sometimes appearing and disappearing and clothing dryer was turning it self off every minute. Tried all settings but seems it does not change a thing. Maybe it requires deeper cleaning as all filters we checked was fine, and water container was empty. TV is very outdated, and all cable TV channels was blocked. Besides this minor problems all was great thanks to host.
  
  What could be improved: Location, spacious apartment, amenities.

• If owner of apartments fix it, it will be perfect! I would recommend to other people! – Hanna from Netherlands – 10 August 2024 (8/10)

  Safety; price; place and apartments
  
  What could be improved: There are many TV channels were blocked; squeaky bed too much. You don’t even to change your position at night, because of this sound

• Very good – Pavel from Czech Republic – 15 March 2023 (8/10)

  clean, comfortable and good location
  
  What could be improved: Even the best small beer is no good if you're waiting for a big one. We got this, cuz our 2x bigger was in reconstruction 🙁

• perfectly enjoyable. – Jennifer from United Kingdom – 2 February 2023 (8/10)

  plenty of space, perfect temperature, perfect location. easy check in and out.
  
  What could be improved: there aren’t two bathrooms, there’s a toilet and a shower room.

• Pleasant – Graham from United Kingdom – 15 June 2025 (6/10)

  The location was great and the building secure and generally quiet. The instructions to get in were precise
  
  What could be improved: The fridge door was broken making it difficult to open the fridge, as were two of the multiway opening windows, the windows were very dirty on the outside, I cleaned the kitchen one so I could look out. Some of the lights were not working and no instructions on how to operate TV sound system

• Superb location apartment, good value for money – Reisisell from Estonia – 7 December 2024 (9/10)

  Location was superb, very close to the coach station and to the heart of old town and Christmas Market, 300 m from the National Opera, big shopping Gallery with lot of eateries, grocery store and shops just opposite. Host Luize answered quickly to all our questions, self check-in and check-out was convinient and well explained before arrival; we got earlier check-in. WIFI and water pressure was good, toilet and shower are conviently in the different rooms. We didn't prepared any food but one will find pot and pan and some oil, salt & peper, sugar, tea and coffe.
  
  What could be improved: Bed for two was good, sofa for the third person is quite unconvinient for slpeeping, but we managed as it was only two nights.

• Very good – Jacek from United Kingdom – 5 July 2024 (8/10)

  The location is perfect, and there is a supermarket just downstairs.
  
  What could be improved: The bed in the living room wasn't comfortable.

• Good – Leopold from Israel – 16 March 2024 (9/10)

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• Pleasant – Lidija from United Kingdom – 10 October 2023 (6/10)

  spacious, located very well

• Spacious Apartment in the Old Town – Bertrand from Philippines – 27 July 2023 (8/10)

  + Easy check-in and check-out.
  +Location: surrounded by cafes. Next to a mall. Stone’s throw away from the interesting sites of the Old Town and the city center
  +Size: spacious kitchen and living/bedroom
  +Facilities: has a washing machine and tumble dryer which are good when you’re traveling
  
  What could be improved: -There were always some drunk teenagers and homeless people by the entrance of the building, so the entrance would reek of alcohol and piss. Because of this, I didn’t feel comfortable going back home in the evening or in the wee hours of the morning. I told the property owner/lessor about this, but I didn’t get any response.
  -The windows open to the mall just across the narrow street, so if you don’t have your curtains drawn, the people dining in the restaurant would be able to see you while you’re in bed.
  -The bedsheets were not fitted. They were not large enough to be tucked in, so you might end up lying on the uncovered mattress in the middle of the night.
  -The pillows were useless. They were extremely flat. They couldn’t keep their form, so I had to roll up the comforter to make it a pillow for my head.
  -The shower doors won’t close completely, so water would leak and spill out on the bathroom floor.

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