Old Riga Ridzenes Residence Design Apartments

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place on Kungu iela, but the Old Riga Ridzenes Residence actually surprised me. The building itself has this quietly elegant thing going on – it’s one of those Art Nouveau beauties that Riga does so well, tucked between the tourist chaos of Old Town and the calmer residential streets. When you first walk in, there’s this sense of space that’s honestly pretty rare in the historic center. The apartments feel more like someone’s stylish city flat than a typical hotel room, which I mean, makes sense given the name.

The design is where they really got it right – it’s contemporary but not trying too hard, you know? Clean lines, good lighting, and they’ve kept some of the original architectural details that remind you you’re in a century-old building. The kitchenettes are actually functional (I made coffee every morning without wanting to throw something), and the bathrooms are properly modern. What I really appreciated was the sound situation – Kungu iela gets some foot traffic during the day, but it’s not like staying right on Kalķu or Vaļņu where you’re dealing with late-night revelers stumbling around. By 10 PM, it’s pretty quiet.

Location-wise, you’re about a three-minute walk from the Town Hall Square, but you feel removed from the tourist bubble. There’s a decent grocery store just around the corner on Audēju iela, and honestly, being able to grab fresh bread and local cheese for breakfast beats hotel buffets any day. The Daugava riverbank is maybe five minutes if you want to walk off dinner, and you can easily reach the Central Market or the Art Nouveau district without needing transport. Parking is… well, it’s Old Town, so don’t expect miracles, but there are paid spots nearby and the staff actually knows which ones are most likely to have space (ask them, seriously). Check-in was smooth – they’re flexible about timing, which matters when you’re dealing with flights that don’t align with standard hotel schedules. The 8.3 rating makes sense to me; it’s not luxury, but it delivers on what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. If you want to stay somewhere that feels more like temporary residence than tourist accommodation, and you don’t need a concierge or room service, this place works really well.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $84. Deluxe King Studio with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $84. Deluxe King Studio with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $96. Deluxe King Studio with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $96. Deluxe King Studio with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Very good – Marco from Italy – 7 April 2025 (8/10)

  Clean, quite and well placed apartment in the old city center of riga

• Superb – Joy from United States – 9 January 2025 (9/10)

  Location is very convenient. Worth the price
  
  What could be improved: The sink water is a bit hot and we don't know how to adjust it. It's management anyway. It's a little bit difficult to shower without something to put our toiletries, but it's fine overall

• Very good – Shirley from United States – 20 September 2024 (8/10)

  Lovely spacious apartment with everything to need. Very clean and comfortable. Has elevator. Excellent location.
  
  What could be improved: Poor check-in instructions. Host did not answer the call.
  No air conditioner.
  Not enough toilet paper for the stay.

• Great stay in the old town! 🙂 – Jonna from Finland – 9 May 2024 (9/10)

  The location was amazing, it was in a peaceful area of the old town so everything was just a few steps away but also you can enjoy your peace. Apartment itself had everything you could need.

• Good – Pipi from Estonia – 22 October 2023 (7/10)

  Good location, it is very much in the city centre so some noise from the street.
  
  What could be improved: We had a reservation for 3 people but had only 1 bed made. The other bed(sofa) wasn't made and there were no bed sheets available either. Also the fridge made a lot of noise.

• Noisy street during mid night to 7am. – Hsin-yi from Taiwan – 17 October 2023 (8/10)

  Location is good
  
  What could be improved: Quiet in day, very noisy in night.
  Not only night club but a food booth opposite to window. Noise from mid night to 7 in the morning, we stayed 3 nights, didnt sleep well there. People were chatting, shouting,yelling under your window even we put on our ear buds. If you are a owl, this is a great place for you.

• Good – Aleksandras from United Kingdom – 20 September 2023 (7/10)

  It was good
  
  What could be improved: No hot water and unsafe for pedestrians outside as wall/fasad is collapsing

• Superb – Michael from United States – 27 August 2023 (9/10)

  What could be improved: Minor things: Key/lock on flat door needs work. Also sink in bathroom drains very slowly. Otherwise very nice and new.

• Great apartment in the old town – Linda from Netherlands – 30 June 2023 (8/10)

  Central location, a lot of space, clean, great facilities (kitchenette, washing machine, iron etc.)
  
  What could be improved: Next to a nightclub, but if the windows are closed and even better, if you have earplugs, no issues at all with the noise.

• the apartment is at a really good location. the beds are really comfortable and the apartment overall is really clean – Elisabeth from Estonia – 18 June 2023 (9/10)

  it was a really good location and was really clean and comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: nothing

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