Quiet Old Town Apartment with Elevator Access

Quiet Old Town Apartment with Elevator Access Overview

You know what struck me first about this place? The elevator actually works – and I mean, that’s not always a given in Riga’s Old Town buildings. I’ve stayed in enough apartments here where you’re hauling luggage up three flights of narrow stairs, so when I saw that shiny elevator door on Smilšu iela, I was honestly relieved.

The location is pretty perfect if you want to be in the thick of things without the chaos. Smilšu street runs parallel to the main tourist drag, so you’re literally a two-minute walk from all the medieval charm and restaurants, but you won’t have drunk tourists stumbling past your windows at 2 AM. I mean, there’s still some street noise during the day – it’s the city center after all – but it settles down nicely in the evenings. The apartment itself has that classic European feel, sort of minimalist but comfortable, with high ceilings that make the space feel bigger than it probably is. The windows face the courtyard, which keeps things quieter and gives you a peek into how locals actually live (lots of bikes chained up, the occasional cat wandering around).

What I really appreciated was how the owner clearly knows what travelers need. There’s proper blackout curtains – crucial if you’re dealing with those crazy bright Baltic summer nights – and the Wi-Fi actually reaches every corner of the place. The kitchen has real coffee, not just instant packets, and there’s a decent-sized fridge if you want to grab groceries from the Rimi down the street. Speaking of groceries, you’re about a five-minute walk from the Central Market, which honestly is worth the trip just for the experience, but also great for fresh bread and local cheese. The shower pressure is surprisingly good too, though the hot water takes a minute to kick in – just run it while you’re getting undressed and you’ll be fine. I stayed here in late spring, and while the building can get a bit warm during the day, it cools down at night, and there’s decent airflow if you open the windows. The check-in was smooth – they sent clear instructions beforehand, and the key pickup was right in the building, no hunting around for some random office across town. Only minor thing I’d mention is that the walls are a bit thin, so if you’re a super light sleeper, maybe pack earplugs, but it’s really not bad compared to other places I’ve stayed in the Old Town.

Quiet Old Town Apartment with Elevator Access Accommodations

Reviews of Quiet Old Town Apartment with Elevator Access

• Superb – Martina from Italy – 27 June 2024 (9/10)

  Perfect position, clean and easy to reach from the city center.

• Great płace – Aneta from Poland – 15 December 2023 (10/10)

  Good contact with host and location was great! Couldn’t ask for more

• Comfortable stay in center of old town – Srikumar from Denmark – 30 July 2023 (8/10)

  Right at the center of old town. Comfortable bed. Clean and hygienic toilet. Good shower facility. Overall a very clean property.
  
  What could be improved: It was listed as a self catering apartment. However it was an electric, plugin single induction stove that was kept on top of a wooden cupboard. No utensils, basically nothing available that allows you to cook. There was just one vessel which was kind of improperly washed and dried up. We were particular about a decently equipped kitchen that would allow us to have our own meals, it was not to be the case here. Its a farce to call this a kitchen facility.

• Overall a great place to stay. – Linda from Australia – 11 July 2023 (9/10)

  Well situated in Old Town with safe and easy walking access to restaurants, city centre, parks, shops and transport. It was spacious and the bed was very comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: Had to wash dishes in the bathroom hand basin. Minimal windows for airflow.

• Clean, well located apartment in the heart of Riga’s old town – Amy from United Kingdom – 26 June 2023 (9/10)

  Great location in the heart of the old town, but back off any main streets so nice and quiet. The apartment was beautifully clean throughout. It was really nice and comfortable. the check in instructions were very clear- the host sent photos and detailed instructions which made it a seamless process. I would happily stay here again when next in Riga.
  
  What could be improved: The living room was dark as there is only one tiny window into a dim light well in the middle of the buildings. This wasn’t a problem for me as I was only using it as a place to sleep/shower. Check out time wasn’t clear.

• If you want location, clean, cooperative host, it's a great place to stay for a few days. – Rozenbergs from United States – 30 September 2023 (7/10)

  Location! Safe area. Comfortable bed and the elevator.
  
  What could be improved: The refrigerator needs to be defrosted, making loud noises. No air conditioner that works, even though they don't advertise a air conditioner, but there is one there. Wish there were some table lights. The room is very dark and gets minimal sun.

• Ok – Mirva from Finland – 2 July 2023 (7/10)

  Cool apartment even weather was hot. Location is great. Peaceful.
  
  What could be improved: There's no doorstep or block under the bathroom door. Water comes out easily to hallway. And nothing to dry the bathroom floor with. Not enough toiletpaper provided for 3 night for 3 people and no paper towels.

• It was fine – Veronika from Lithuania – 23 January 2025 (7/10)

  The location is great
  
  What could be improved: No natural light in the apartment
  Shower fan is very loud and there is no way to turn it off
  Dirty black towel in the shower
  There is nowhere to put your shampoos and so on in the shower itself
  Hairdryer was hidden in a weird place

• okay for the price and location, wouldn't go back though. – Matyas from Austria – 15 August 2023 (5/10)

  to be honest, the location and the price of the place were a huge plus for us.
  
  What could be improved: well, I don't know where to start…
  The apartment listing is misleading, two places are shown in the pictures at the same time, and all of it is misleading. We got the smaller place, which wouldn't be a problem, but the setup was terrible- The kitchen is not a kitchen at all, with no sink, and no coffee machine at all (as promised and written on the listing). No toiletries besides soap (no dishwasher soap either for the kitchen). Barely a teeny tiny window in the living room, and on top of that, every other lamp is not working. Some of them are even falling out of the ceiling. The bidet is leaking more than it's working, flooding the bathroom. And the fridge is kinda broken. And there is no washing machine, which is as well on the main listing for the property.
  On the small bedroom sofa there are a bunch of questionable marks, similar ones are on the sofa and on the cushions in the living room as well.
  I am sure, I forgot a few things. At least the city looks wonderful^^

• will not stay is such apartment again – Am from South Africa – 11 June 2023 (6/10)

  location i loves…….no breakfast
  
  What could be improved: No outside windows …….no sun into the apartment ……aircons did not work …..apartment was cold …..difficult to get to the apartment everytime

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