Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartment near Dome Square & Scenic Waterfront

Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartment near Dome Square & Scenic Waterfront Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Bīskapa gāte 8, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from a 3-star place smack in the middle of Riga’s Old Town. But you know what? This apartment completely surprised me. The location is actually kind of perfect – you’re literally a two-minute walk from Dome Square (and I mean literally, not travel-website literally), which means you can hear the cathedral bells if you open your windows in the morning. It’s one of those sounds that makes you remember you’re somewhere special, not just another generic hotel room.

The apartment itself feels like someone’s actual home, which I mean in the best way possible. Two proper bedrooms, so you’re not dealing with that awkward pullout couch situation if you’re traveling with friends or family. The kitchen has everything you actually need – I made coffee every morning and even cooked a simple dinner one night with groceries from the Central Market (about a 10-minute walk, by the way). What really got me was stepping out onto the little balcony area and seeing glimpses of the Daugava River between the medieval buildings. You can’t see the full waterfront from here, but there’s something charming about catching these little peeks of water and the bridges beyond. The waterfront promenade is maybe a five-minute stroll down the cobblestones, and honestly, that evening walk became my favorite part of each day.

Here’s the thing about staying right in Old Town – yes, it can get a bit lively on weekend nights with people spilling out of the bars and restaurants, but by midnight it’s usually pretty quiet. The building itself has thick walls (medieval construction has its perks), so street noise wasn’t really an issue. Parking is tricky, I won’t lie – there’s no dedicated spot, so you’ll need to figure out the public parking situation or just embrace walking everywhere. But actually, that’s kind of the point of staying here. You’re steps away from all those narrow streets lined with amber shops, the House of the Blackheads, and more cafes than you can possibly visit in one trip. I kept running into other travelers at the little grocery store on the corner, and we’d end up comparing notes about which restaurants were worth it (definitely hit up Folkklubs ALA Pagrabs if you like that underground vibe). The 9.2 rating makes total sense once you’re here – it’s not fancy, but it’s got character and puts you right where you want to be without breaking the bank.

Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartment near Dome Square & Scenic Waterfront Accommodations

Reviews of Old Town 2 Bedroom Apartment near Dome Square & Scenic Waterfront

• Great accommodation – Dovile from United Kingdom – 7 July 2025 (10/10)

  Very accommodating owner, amazing location, the apartment has a variety of amenities for almost ay occasion, including a plug adapter. I'd definitely recommend and would come back not only for the cat museum across the street!

• Exceptional – Penka from Bulgaria – 27 May 2025 (10/10)

  Perfect location for exploring Riga Old Town and city center. Clean and comfortable apartment. Friendly host, who sent us very good suggestion how to plan our 3 day visit to Riga and which sites we should visit with thorough information how we can get there. Apartment is well equipped with all appliances for comfortable stay.

• Exceptional – Gould from Norway – 12 May 2025 (10/10)

  The location was fantastic and everything in the old town was within walking distance. The apartment was very clean, the beds were comfortable and it was a very quiet street.

• Exceptional – Kyriakos from Cyprus – 25 March 2025 (10/10)

  amazing apartment , new renovated , comfortable beds , nice location near to centre ,nice livingroom and kitchen , all is perfect , must recommend to the others 🙂

• Excellent stay in a vibrant city – Paul from Netherlands – 26 January 2025 (10/10)

  Well decorated and modern apartment with all amenities you could wish for. Close to main attractions and livelihood of old town, but in a quiet residential building so you enjoy some peace on your city trip as well. Easy check in procedure and helpful guidance.

• Exceptional – Ian from Australia – 31 December 2024 (10/10)

  The host was friendly and communicated well.
  The apartment is in a great location and has been renovated in recent years. We were two couples and found the apartment to be well equipped, clean and comfortable for staying numerous nights.

• Exceptional – Claire from United Kingdom – 12 December 2024 (10/10)

  The location of the apartment is fantastic and everything within walking distance. The apartment was perfect, very clean with all the amenities you would need for a break away.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Superb – Peter from United Kingdom – 10 February 2025 (9/10)

  Superb location. One of the 'double ' beds is a sofa bed. This isn't a negative point but we all agreed it would have been nice to know.
  
  What could be improved: Not applicable

• Комфортні апартаменти для родини, або невеликої компанії в центрі старого міста. – Tetiana from Estonia – 6 June 2025 (10/10)

  Дуже зручне розташування. Поруч з квартирою знаходиться декілька памʼяток архітектури. Відстань до автовокзалу 15 хвилин пішки, до залізничного вокзалу 18 хвилин. В апартаментах є все, необхідне для комфортного перебування як протягом доби, так и протягом тижня. Чисто, затишно, зручно.
  
  What could be improved: Все сподобалось.

• Bon séjour à Riga – Sabine from Austria – 3 June 2025 (9/10)

  Situation géographique excellente.
  Appartement propre et fonctionnel.

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