Quiet and peaceful apartment close to the city center

Quiet and peaceful apartment close to the city center Overview

Quiet and peaceful apartment close to the city center is tucked into a narrow corner of Purvciema iela, right where the street bends toward Brīvības iela. When I first stepped in, the smell of fresh rye bread from the bakery on Meža iela hit me immediately—so it’s just a stone’s throw from that place. The lobby is small but warm, with a hand‑painted mural of Riga’s old wooden houses that feels oddly nostalgic (I think the artist was a local). Check‑in starts at 2 pm, so if you’re a late‑night traveler it’s worth calling ahead to arrange a key pickup—there’s no front desk after hours. The reception desk is friendly; the staff actually remember your name if you’ve stayed before, which is a nice touch in a city that’s full of tourists.

Inside, the apartment feels like a cozy nest. The living area has a low‑profile sofa that’s surprisingly supportive and a flat‑screen TV with a decent selection of international channels—no need to bring a laptop for streaming. The kitchen is compact but functional: a single cooktop, a small fridge, and a glass door that opens onto a balcony overlooking a quiet block of apartments. I found the oven a bit slow, but that’s a minor quirk. The bathroom is a bit tiny, yet it’s spotless and has a shower with a good water pressure; the tiles are a warm beige that makes the space feel larger. The bed is a king‑size with a firm mattress that’s perfect for a good night’s sleep after a day of exploring. The bedding is crisp linen—no synthetic stuff, just pure comfort. I did notice that the Wi‑Fi signal is a bit patchy near the rear wall, so if you’re a heavy downloader you might want to move closer to the window.

Noise-wise, the apartment is quiet—except for the occasional rumble of traffic from Purvciema iela, which you can’t avoid in the city center. The best times to enjoy the tranquility are early mornings when most people are still sleeping. In summer, the streets get lively with cyclists and tourists; the scent of fresh pastries from the bakery and the distant bells of St. Peter’s Church fill the air, creating a soundtrack that you’ll find oddly comforting. Parking is a bit of a hassle; there’s no dedicated spot, so you’ll have to use street parking on Brīvības iela, which can be a chore during peak hours. However, the close proximity to the Central Market means you can stroll down to buy fresh produce or try local delicacies like smoked fish and rye bread without needing a car. I’d say this place is ideal if you want a home‑like feel with all the perks of being right in the heart of Riga—just bring a spare pair

Quiet and peaceful apartment close to the city center Accommodations

Reviews of Quiet and peaceful apartment close to the city center

• Spacy, comfortable apartment, but shabby building – Erika from Lithuania – 1 September 2024 (8/10)

  Spacy, could find all we needed
  
  What could be improved: The building was quite scary

• Pleasant – Agnese from United Kingdom – 5 July 2025 (6/10)

  Location
  In general the flat has all necessary items for living, spare blankets
  Quiet neighbours
  
  What could be improved: The flat cleanliness – on arrival the fridge was dirty, all surfaces had dust and some stains of drinks or finger prints, also window sills were dirty.
  The sofa bed has big stains which should be washed or at least covered by a decorating blanket . I travel with a small toddler that's why for me a clean flat is very important.
  For suggestions the kitchen could have some curtains and it would be nice to have a small coffee machine there.

• Terrible – Aleksas from Lithuania – 27 May 2025 (1/10)

  Nothing
  
  What could be improved: Avoid! The domophone was not working, we could not get inside the building, therefore we had to book another hotels at night and the host gave no help at at all to fix the problem.

• Superb – Jekaterina from Latvia – 29 June 2025 (9/10)

  Очень уютная квартира, есть все необходимое для жизни
  
  What could be improved: Нужно повесить шторы на кухне

• Exceptional – Gatis from Latvia – 18 May 2025 (10/10)

  Atgriežamies 3 vai 4 reizi, viss apmierināja, super!!

• Exceptional – Ilona from Latvia – 5 May 2025 (10/10)

  Saimnieks ļoti atsaucīgs. Super viss

• Superb – Bonis from Lithuania – 5 May 2025 (9/10)

  Tvarkingas ir jaukus butas trumpam apsistojimui.

• Atitiko lūkesčius – Brazdeikienė from Lithuania – 1 November 2024 (10/10)

  Patogu atvykti, raktas seife, nereikia derinti atvykimo laiko. Rami vieta. Keturiems užteko vietos ir indų 🙂

• Есть всё необходимое для комфортного проживания – Nikolajs from Latvia – 31 July 2024 (10/10)

  Чистота и порядок

• Izcili – Gatis from Latvia – 17 July 2024 (10/10)

  Atgriezāmies atkārtoti, varu pateikt tikai kad izcils dzīvoklītīs, forša klusā vietiņā, tīrs un viss nepieciešamais. Super saimnieks!!

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