Pearl – new and cosy apartment close to Center

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “Pearl” on the booking site, I almost scrolled past it thinking it was just another generic apartment rental. But actually staying here? Complete game-changer. This place sits right on Miera iela, and if you know Riga at all, you know that’s one of those streets that feels properly local but isn’t stuck way out in the suburbs. The owner clearly just finished renovating everything, and I mean everything – that new apartment smell was still lingering when I walked in, but in a good way, not like chemical overload.

What really got me was how thoughtfully everything was set up. The kitchen actually has proper cooking equipment (you know how rare that is in short-term rentals), and there’s this cozy seating area by the window where you can watch the neighborhood wake up with your morning coffee. The bed was honestly one of the most comfortable I’ve slept in during months of traveling – sometimes these new places cheap out on mattresses, but not here. Parking was surprisingly easy too, which anyone who’s driven in Riga’s center will tell you is basically a small miracle. I managed to find street parking right outside most evenings, and there’s a paid lot about two minutes away if you’re feeling paranoid about your car.

The location is what really makes this place special though. You’re maybe a 15-minute walk to Old Town, but you’re actually staying in a neighborhood where real people live and work. There’s this excellent little grocery store – Rimi – literally around the corner, and I discovered this hole-in-the-wall bakery on my second morning that does these incredible rye pastries. I mean, you could easily spend all your time in the tourist areas, but staying here gives you that authentic Riga experience without sacrificing convenience. The tram stop is right there if you want to venture further out, and honestly, some of my favorite evenings were just wandering the nearby streets discovering random cafes and bars that don’t show up in guidebooks. Only minor thing – the building’s entrance is a bit tricky to find at first (it’s tucked back from the street), but the owner sent super clear directions. This isn’t some massive hotel operation, it’s clearly someone who actually cares about their guests having a good experience, and that attention to detail shows in every corner of the apartment.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $66. Studio Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Enjoyable stay in Riga – Johannes from Austria – 5 June 2025 (10/10)

  – Spotlessly clean, spacious and very well equipped apartment
  – Nice and helpful hosts
  – Location is very well connected with the city centre (Taking tram 11 is the best option.)

• I recommend. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate this apartment … 11 🙂 – Piotr from Poland – 7 May 2025 (10/10)

  Apartment:
  – great attention to detail, rather new without any defects
  – clean, well-equipped. bed and pillows very comfortable
  – kitchen very well equipped (sugar, salt, spices, coffee, tea, spices, coffee maker, olive oil, cookies, chocolate, mineral water, a large number of various types of cloths, paper towels, even toothpicks)
  – warm and very comfortable, well planned
  – there were even hotel slippers and an umbrella, ironing board and iron, small and comfortable vacuum cleaner
  – lots of cleaning products
  
  Bathroom:
  – very well equipped
  – lots of cosmetics (shower gel, shampoo, hair conditioner … even toothpaste and cotton pads
  – shower cabin not too big but comfortable and which does not happen to me often DID NOT LEAK
  
  Area:
  – quiet and peaceful, park nearby
  – close to tram stops (line 11) and bus stops (line 9) to the Old Town
  – municipal parking spaces nearby
  – about 15-20 minutes by public transport to old town
  – about 7 minutes walk to the large Rimi hypermarket, small local shop a few steps from the Apartment
  – trams running next to the block were not bothersome, contrary to appearances
  
  Check-in:
  – hassle-free using the intercom code and apartment keys in the locker
  – check-out similarly
  
  What could be improved: There was no such thing 🙂

• Exceptional – Toms from Latvia – 7 January 2025 (10/10)

  Modern, clean and well-equipped apartment. Comfortable bed. Good location.

• Exceptional – Vitali from Belarus – 21 November 2024 (10/10)

  Well equipped, clean, and comfy
  
  What could be improved: There is nothing to mention

• A thoroughly enjoyable experience made exceptionally so by the wonderful people of Riga. – Carol from Portugal – 1 September 2024 (10/10)

  The accommodation was excellent value for money. The hosts were generous with their time, going out of their way to provide important information about happenings around town, weather warnings and providing a TV package that allowed me to enjoy the Olympics! Thank you Diaga and Knuts 😊
  
  What could be improved: I found Riga to be hotter than I expected 🤷‍♀️

• good, like it – Žaliaduonytė from Lithuania – 25 April 2024 (10/10)

  liked everything
  
  What could be improved: there was nothing to dislike

• One of best apartment in Riga – Pratik from India – 26 March 2024 (9/10)

  Apartment is on new building and apartment has all amenities plus very clean.

• Exceptional – Vitali from Belarus – 3 March 2024 (10/10)

  Flat has everything needed for a comfortable stay, clean and cozy. Host is very
  Rupportive
  
  What could be improved: insulation could be a problem sometimes, so ear plugs could be helpful sometimes:)

• The apartment was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, making it feel like home. – Youssef from Latvia – 17 February 2024 (10/10)

  I had an incredible stay at the apartment, thanks to the host's exceptional attention to detail. The place felt like home from the moment I walked in, with everything I needed readily available.
  The apartment was super clean, tidy, and extremely comfortable.

• Superb – Agnese from Finland – 4 January 2024 (9/10)

  The bed was very comfortable.

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