Residence Blauman Design

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Residence Blauman Design? The name sounds way fancier than what you’d expect from a 3-star place, but honestly, that’s part of its charm. Tucked right on Blaumaņa street in the heart of Rīga’s city center, this little boutique spot feels like someone’s stylish apartment that just happens to rent out rooms. I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk from the Freedom Monument and maybe five minutes to the Old Town’s cobblestone maze – but without the tourist trap pricing that usually comes with that location.

The design thing isn’t just marketing fluff either. Each room actually feels thoughtfully put together, with clean lines and these interesting local art pieces that don’t look like they came from a hotel supply catalog. The staff genuinely seems to care about the place too, which you notice in small ways – like how they remember you’re the person who asked about the best coffee shop nearby (it’s Miit, by the way, just around the corner). What really impressed me was how quiet it stays despite being on a fairly busy street. The windows are solid, and you get that perfect city buzz during the day but can actually sleep at night. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle in this area – I’d recommend asking them about the options when you book because street parking fills up fast, especially during summer when everyone’s exploring the Baltics.

The whole experience feels authentically Latvian without trying too hard to be “authentic,” if that makes sense. You’re close enough to walk to Vermanes Garden when you need some green space, and the Central Market is maybe a 10-minute stroll when you want to see where locals actually shop. I stayed here during shoulder season in late spring, and honestly, I think that’s the sweet spot – warm enough to enjoy wandering around, but not so crowded that you’re fighting for space in the Old Town. The breakfast situation is simple but good quality, and they don’t make you feel rushed even if you stumble down at 9:30 AM looking like you had too much Riga Black Balsam the night before. It’s one of those places where you feel like you’re staying somewhere that locals might actually recommend to their friends, rather than just another generic hotel that happens to be in a convenient spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $164. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Exceptional – Katarzyna from Poland – 30 December 2024 (10/10)

  Przestronny apartament. Z dwiema ladnymi łazienkami, Bardzo wygodny sposób zamykania i otwierania drzwi wejściowych. Choc początkowo obawiałam sie aplikacji -klucza.
  Wygodne łóżka , materace.
  Estetyka i jakość wykończenia bardzo wysoko oceniam. Pomimo parteru, za oknami cicho. Mozna sie wyspać.
  
  What could be improved: Zabrakło drobiazgów: trzeci komplet pościeli ( rezerwacja byla na 3 osoby), umytej blachy z piekarnika ( pewnie po poprzednich gościach), lampek/ lampki do czytania w drugiej sypialni.
  Jakiegos oleju/ oliwy i podstawiwych przypraw na stanie( apartament jest self- catering).

• Nadherny byt! Doporucuji – David from Czech Republic – 15 August 2024 (10/10)

  Velice krasny byt. Moderni zarizeni, drevena podlaha , designove prvky, nejhezci byt lde jsem byl ubytovany!!! Ochotna majitelka, zaridila parkovaco stani primo pred bytem! Pesky do centra, blizko obchod pro zajisteni snidane.doporucuji
  
  What could be improved: Nic

• Bardzo wygodny apartament. – Monika from Poland – 27 July 2024 (10/10)

  Znakomity apartament. Wszystko nowe. Bardzo czysto.

• Exceptional – Elīna from Latvia – 5 July 2025 (10/10)

• The beautiful apartment in the centre of Riga – Maksim from Estonia – 21 June 2024 (10/10)

• Sehr schönes Appartement, geschmackvolle Einrichtung, Top Lage, 15 min. Fußweg bis zur Altstadt. – Michael from Germany – 19 May 2025 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Szymon from Poland – 2 February 2025 (10/10)

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