Old town 2 bedroom / Top location

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about this place on Kaļķu iela – it’s honestly one of those spots where the location just makes everything else fall into place. You’re literally in the heart of Riga’s Old Town, and I mean *actually* in it, not some “historic district adjacent” situation that disappoints when you arrive. Step out the door and you’re surrounded by those gorgeous medieval buildings, with the cobblestones under your feet and the whole UNESCO World Heritage vibe happening around you.

The apartment itself is pretty solid for what you’re paying – it’s got that lived-in feel that I actually prefer over sterile hotel rooms. Two bedrooms work great if you’re traveling with friends or family, and honestly, the kitchen setup is decent enough that you can grab some stuff from the Central Market (which is just a short walk away, by the way) and actually cook instead of eating out every meal. The 7.2 rating makes sense to me – it’s not going to blow you away with luxury, but it gets the job done and the location is killer. I mean, you’re steps away from the Dome Cathedral, and you can walk to pretty much everything worth seeing in Old Town without breaking a sweat.

What really sold me on this place was how it sits right in the mix of things without being on one of those tourist-packed streets where you can’t sleep because of the noise. Kaļķu iela has this nice balance – you get the energy of being in the center, but it’s not like staying right on the main square where there’s constant foot traffic and street performers until midnight. The building itself has that old European charm (you know, the kind with stairs that creak a bit and walls that have stories), and while it’s not fancy, it feels authentic. Plus, you’re close enough to Vecrīga that you can stumble back after trying some of that local black balsam without needing to figure out transportation – trust me on this one. The only thing I’d mention is that parking can be a bit of a puzzle if you’re driving, but honestly, if you’re staying here, you probably don’t need a car anyway since everything’s walkable.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $117. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Very good – Kenneth from Estonia – 9 October 2023 (8/10)

  Good location, quick response to our questions. Host provided heater when the weather suddenly turned cold.
  
  What could be improved: Intermittent internet. Windows were very poorly isolated.

• Poor initial response from host – John from United States – 23 September 2024 (5/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: 4th floor, sketchy neighborhood, old “communist” bldg

• Spacious and convenient appartment with good location – Håkon from Norway – 27 July 2024 (10/10)

  Very central location

• Best place to experience Riga's Old Town – Patrick from Venezuela – 6 August 2023 (10/10)

  The place is amazing and clean. Big enough to host a bug family. The location if the mere center of the Old Town of Riga makes it the best choice to discover it!
  
  What could be improved: As for the location, can be loud from the street during the nights, but nothing major.

• Couldn't sleep. – Catherine from Germany – 12 September 2023 (4/10)

  The apartment is spacious and functional, and it was clean but not homely.
  
  What could be improved: This location is extremely noisy because of the party crowds and beer bikes etc. – music and people shouting and singing in the street outside all night long. I realise this is not the host's fault, but I think people should be warned. And the windows did very little to reduce the noise – they didn't close properly. Unless you are planning to be out until 4 a.m. and sleep until noon, I would not recommend it. The noise problem probably affects most of the Old Town, but the corner where this apartment is seems especially loud.

• Exceptional – Anonymous from United Kingdom – 14 September 2023 (10/10)

  Clean, spacious and great location.
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Very good – Alejandro from Spain – 26 August 2023 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Insonorización

• Tolle Wohnung. – Sonja from Germany – 30 July 2023 (8/10)

  Die Wohnung ist sehr geräumig. Schön eingerichtet und mit einem sehr schönen Fußboden.
  
  What could be improved: Die Lage in der Altstadt ist einerseits toll aber es ist dadurch auch sehr laut. Also Ideal für Nachtschwärmer.
  Manche Fenster kann man nicht richtig öffnen/schließen.

• Good – Григорьева from Estonia – 26 December 2023 (7/10)

  Asukoht on päris vanalinna keskuses. Läheduses on baarid, restoranid, poed ja turg.
  
  What could be improved: Puudus nõutav kogus voodipesu, kätterätikuid ja šampooni.

• Onnistunut majoitus – Anne from Finland – 6 September 2023 (9/10)

  Sijainti loistava, asunto siisti
  
  What could be improved: Lämpimän veden paine suihkussa todella heikko

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