Old Town Apartment

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Old Town Apartment? It’s actually *in* Old Town – not fifteen minutes away like some places claim. I mean, you’re right on Tirgoņu iela, which honestly most tourists probably can’t pronounce, but locals know it’s one of those narrow cobblestone streets where you can practically touch the medieval walls from your window. The building itself has that weathered Baltic charm – thick stone walls that keep things surprisingly quiet even when there’s a festival happening in the square (and trust me, there’s always some kind of festival in Rīga’s Old Town).

The apartment feels like someone’s grandmother actually lived there before they converted it for travelers, which I mean in the best possible way. The floors creak just enough to remind you you’re in a 400-year-old building, but everything works – the heating’s solid (crucial for those Baltic winters), and the kitchen has proper appliances, not those tiny hotel room coffee makers that barely function. What really won me over was the attention to small stuff: decent water pressure, blackout curtains that actually block the summer’s ridiculously long daylight hours, and – this might sound weird – but the WiFi reaches every corner, even the bathroom. The furniture’s a mix of IKEA practical and some authentic wooden pieces that probably have stories to tell.

Location-wise, you’re maybe a three-minute walk to Doma laukums where all the tour groups gather, but somehow Tirgoņu stays relatively peaceful. The grocery store on the corner closes early (like 8 PM early), so stock up during the day if you’re planning to cook. Parking’s basically impossible right outside – this is medieval Europe, after all – but there’s a decent garage about two blocks away that won’t completely destroy your budget. Honestly, though, you won’t need a car much once you’re settled in. The best coffee shop (Miit Coffee) is literally around the corner, and you can walk to pretty much everything worth seeing in Old Town. Even getting to the central train station is just a pleasant ten-minute stroll across the Daugava views. That 8.8 rating makes total sense – it’s not trying to be a luxury hotel, but it nails what it’s actually going for: a comfortable, authentic base in one of Europe’s most underrated old towns.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $156. Duplex Apartment with 1 double bed, 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• A very comfortable and clean apartment in a fantastic location. – Tugce from Sweden – 2 September 2024 (8/10)

  A very comfortable and clean apartment in a fantastic location.
  
  What could be improved: Only half a toilet paper was left for a 4 person stay.

• Stylish apartment in the heart of town and middle of everything. – Mattias from Estonia – 26 July 2024 (10/10)

  Apartment was stylish and it was located in heart of old town.
  
  What could be improved: There was only 1 toilet paper roll for 4 guests.

• 10/10 – Jolanta from Latvia – 14 June 2024 (10/10)

  Moderni apartamenti un ļoti ērtas gultasvietas.
  
  What could be improved: Viss patika

• Modern and spacious at a central location. – Tomasz from Norway – 22 October 2023 (8/10)

  Modern and spacious at a central location.
  
  What could be improved: The shower should have a curtain to avoid the bathroom floor getting wet.

• Exceptional – Vaiva from Lithuania – 8 September 2023 (10/10)

  Very good location, spacious.
  
  What could be improved: Open shower

• nice people fantastic location – Neil from United Kingdom – 24 May 2023 (9/10)

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  What could be improved: no kettle

• Spacious and fresh apartment in the center – Mikhail from Estonia – 9 April 2023 (9/10)

  Apartment is spacious and very well located in the center of the Old Town. It is after renovation so all the facilities are new and with new good quality furniture. Kitchen is fully equipped. The checkin/checkout process were easy and smooth.
  
  What could be improved: There were small issues related to the fact that renovation is not finished fully but it did not affect overall positive perception.

• Charming old house in super location – Samuli from Finland – 18 June 2025 (9/10)

  Building in the very heart of the old town. Spacious 2-floor apartment in good condition.
  
  What could be improved: Blocking the light from windows: there were loose curtains or pieces of fabric in storage room, but it is very hard to install those in a good way. For the upstairs roof window it was hardest: 3 persons simultaneous effort.
  In the morning, noise from the next door office workers – they kept their own door open…
  Many keys to the doors / one door had two locks, a bit challenging to open that door (needed push or pull simultaneously). Took some time to notice that the very first door (beside the key box) was open – none of the keys fitted in the lock 🙂

• Very good – Ernesta from Lithuania – 4 March 2024 (8/10)

  Very good place to stay in Riga oldtown

• Very central and spacious flat – Jonida from United Kingdom – 5 December 2023 (10/10)

  Very spacious and well maintained flat. It’s very very central and very easily accessible from the airport
  
  What could be improved: The second room has 2 single beds put together and one of them, it’s front legs collapsed without anyone on it. The second bedroom needs a new bed
  Rooms also need curtains to keep the light out in very early morning hours 😅

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