Old Town Cappuccino Charm Apartment Perfect Spot

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in plenty of places around Riga’s Old Town, and honestly? This little spot on Kalēju iela surprised me. The name’s a bit of a mouthful – Old Town Cappuccino Charm Apartment Perfect Spot – but it actually lives up to the “perfect spot” part. You’re literally in the heart of everything here, just off the main tourist drag but tucked away enough that you’re not dealing with drunk bachelor parties stumbling past your window at 3 AM.

The apartment itself has this lived-in charm that I mean in the best possible way. It’s not one of those sterile hotel rooms where everything’s beige and bolted down. The coffee setup is legitimately good – and trust me, after walking those cobblestones for hours, you’ll appreciate starting your morning with decent caffeine. The windows actually open (revolutionary concept, I know), and if you lean out just right, you can catch glimpses of the cathedral spires. The floors creak a bit when you walk around, but that’s just old Riga buildings for you – these places have character because they’ve got history in their bones.

What really sold me on this place was the location knowledge you get just by being here. You’re maybe two minutes from that little bakery on Audēju that opens crazy early, and honestly, their pastries beat anything you’ll find in the main square. The apartment’s close enough to Līvu laukums that you can pop over for drinks, but far enough that you’re not paying tourist prices for everything. Parking’s going to be a nightmare if you’re driving – I mean, it’s Old Town, what do you expect? – but the tram stops are super walkable, and you can actually get around the city pretty easily from here. The building’s entrance is one of those heavy wooden doors that looks like it’s been there since the 1400s, which… it probably has been. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, no fancy digital key nonsense or confusing instructions. Just good old-fashioned keys and clear directions. You know what impressed me most? The place felt genuinely cared for, not just maintained. Small touches like local guidebooks that weren’t just the usual tourist traps, and the kind of practical amenities that show someone actually thinks about what travelers need.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $58. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Evija from United Kingdom – 6 July 2025 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Cristina from Italy – 11 May 2025 (10/10)

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