Old Town Charm One bedroom Spacious Loft Apartment nearby the Livu square

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place? The moment you walk up Riharda Vāgnera iela, you can actually hear the buzz from Livu square just around the corner – but once you’re inside, it’s surprisingly quiet. The Old Town Charm loft really lives up to its name, honestly. I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk from all the action, but the thick walls of this old building keep things peaceful enough that you can actually sleep.

The loft itself is… well, it’s genuinely spacious. I’ve stayed in plenty of “spacious” European apartments that turned out to be shoe boxes, but this one actually delivers. The bedroom’s got these lovely high ceilings that make everything feel airy, and there’s enough room to spread out your stuff without living out of a suitcase. What I really appreciated was the kitchen setup – it’s not just some tiny corner with a hot plate. You can actually cook here if you want to grab groceries from the Central Market (which, by the way, is just a pleasant walk across the Daugava). The living area flows nicely too, with windows that let in that soft northern light that makes Riga feel so atmospheric, especially in the mornings.

Here’s the thing about the location that really matters – yes, you’re in Old Town, but you’re on the quieter side of it. Livu square gets lively in the evenings (especially summer weekends), but it’s not the crazy tourist circus that some squares become. I loved being able to duck out for coffee at one of the little cafés there, or grab dinner without having to trek across the city. The cobblestone streets can be a bit tricky with wheeled luggage – fair warning – but that’s just Old Town life. Parking’s actually doable if you’re driving; there are spots on nearby streets, though you’ll want to read the signs carefully. The building itself has that authentic old Riga charm without feeling run-down, which is honestly a fine line that a lot of places don’t manage well. Check-in was smooth, no weird key-exchange drama or confusing instructions. For a 3-star place, it really punches above its weight – that 9 rating makes total sense once you’ve been there. It’s not fancy, but it’s comfortable, clean, and the kind of place where you feel like you’re living in the city rather than just visiting it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $55. Loft with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – Ari from Finland – 25 June 2025 (9/10)

  Location oerfect. Appartment very nice
  
  What could be improved: Pillow and bed could have been firmer

• Very good – Lucy from United Kingdom – 4 June 2025 (8/10)

  Location was perfect and there was plenty of space.

• Exceptional – Katie from United Kingdom – 28 April 2025 (10/10)

  Amazing location! Flawless communication / apartment.

• Amazing location, spacious and quirky – Nahuel from Germany – 16 March 2025 (10/10)

  Great location, very spacious, clean, host was super quick to answer all the questions. Big mirror (which is rare).
  
  What could be improved: The heating is regulated externally/centrally which made the first day a bit chilly. The stairs are a challenge with heavy luggage. But all in all nice experience.

• Exceptional – Pietro from Italy – 23 February 2025 (10/10)

  The house is in the beautiful position of the old centre of Rīga city.
  The house was clean and comfy.

• Nice attic in Old Town of Riga – Hendrikus from Indonesia – 18 January 2025 (9/10)

  – easy to find address
  – clear instruction to pick up and easy to collect unit key
  – very nice unit in the attic
  – kettle – microwave – dining utensils – clean towel – heater – hot water all working well
  – location in tne middle of old town
  
  What could be improved: located on fourth floor, but remembering all the good things, its worth it.

• Great stay in Riga at Christmas. – Vigdis from Norway – 27 December 2024 (9/10)

  We stayed 4 nights. Large, airy loft apartment with everything we needed for our stay.
  There was kitchen equipment to make your own food, coffee and tea etc.
  Excellent explanation of how to find the apartment (with pictures):) The host was very attentive and helpful.
  Very central location in the Old Town. Great value for the money.

• Exceptional – Halle from United States – 18 December 2024 (10/10)

  The apartment was big and comfortable, the description was accurate, the location was great. The day before arrival the instructions to enter were clear and concise. No complaints.

• Exceptional – Orshe from United Kingdom – 26 November 2024 (10/10)

  The apartment was very spacious,clean and had everything we needed.The location was absolutely perfect,everything was walking distance (lots of great restaurants and bars)
  Would absolutely recommend!

• Quirky quiet cosy home from home – Helen from United Kingdom – 28 October 2024 (10/10)

  Loved the location, the bed was very comfy, lots of space to move about with a compact kitchen and dining facilities. It was nice and quiet at night as it was away from the main streets. The sofa was also nice to stretch out the legs after a long day of walking. The washer was a bonus as it meant that task was done before returning home.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing much. Lots of people mentioned the stairs to get to the apartment but i only had a rucksack and got to 4th floor with not much trouble.

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