Riga Centre Apartment

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Riga Centre Apartment? It’s actually quiet. I mean, you’re right on Merķeļa iela which sounds like it should be chaos, but honestly – the building has this solid, old-world construction that just swallows up the street noise. I stayed there last spring and was genuinely surprised how well I slept, especially since I’m usually pretty sensitive to city sounds.

The apartment itself feels like someone’s actual home rather than a sterile hotel room, which I really appreciated. The kitchen is properly equipped – not just the usual sad little coffee maker situation you get in most places. I actually cooked a few meals there because the Centrāltirgus (that’s the massive market) is maybe a ten-minute walk away, and honestly, wandering through those old Zeppelin hangars buying fresh bread and local cheese became part of my daily routine. The apartment’s got this lived-in comfort that makes you want to stick around rather than just crash between sightseeing marathons. What really works about the location is that you’re close enough to walk everywhere that matters, but far enough from the tourist chaos around Town Hall Square that you feel like you’re experiencing actual Riga life. The tram stop on Krasta iela is right there if you want to head out to Jūrmala for the day, and – this might sound weird – but there’s something satisfying about being able to walk to both the Old Town and the Art Nouveau district without feeling like you’re doing some epic urban hike.

The 8.4 rating makes total sense to me. It’s not trying to be fancy (though the renovations are clearly well-done), and you’re not getting room service or a concierge, but that’s sort of the point. The host was straightforward about check-in, the WiFi actually worked properly, and the shower had decent water pressure – honestly, that’s all I need. The only minor thing is that the building entrance is a bit tricky to find at first, especially if you arrive after dark, but once you figure it out, it’s fine. I’d definitely stay there again, particularly if I was planning to spend more than just a quick weekend in Riga. It’s the kind of place where you can settle in and feel like a temporary local rather than just another tourist passing through.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $90. Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – Ksenija from United Kingdom – 14 February 2025 (9/10)

  It was a clean neat quiet flat with a good internet and comfortable kitchen. Perfect location – the heart of Riga. It was my one stay in Riga where I had good water pressure and temperature in the shower. I am a solo traveller, and for me it was just a perfect stay. Really great cleaners are working there.
  
  What could be improved: Sometimes there are an unpleasant scent from the bathroom. A good plumber would repair this problem. Lack of a working place, but I used the kitchen table and it was ok. Some problems with the light in the main room.

• Excellent location – Adam from Hungary – 6 August 2024 (9/10)

  Right in the city centre, yet still very quiet place. Central bus and train stations are both only a few steps away.
  
  What could be improved: The kitchen could use a little upgrade in terms of utensils

• Very good – Yaroslav from Estonia – 29 August 2022 (8/10)

  location: 5-10 mins to reach most famous places
  
  What could be improved: parking is in the yard: you have to drive through a narrow arch and turn your car around in the really small yard
  
  be ready

• Very good – Ksenija from United Kingdom – 11 May 2025 (8/10)

  It was neat and exceptionally clean flat in a great location. Good and comfortable shower (big space, perfect water pressure and temperature). Quite well equipped kitchen. Comfortable bed. The weather was cold for May, and central heating has been switched off, so electric heaters have been very welcome. The washing machine was perfect. Very quiet and calm place. The best for solo-travellers.
  
  What could be improved: Despite all my efforts I couldn't reanimate WiFi.
  Because of the unpleasant smell from the bathroom I had to keep the fan of ventilation on, but the fan helped a lot.

• Parking is a real tragedy. The place is convenient for visiting the old town of Riga. – Sonata from Lithuania – 19 July 2022 (6/10)

  Good location. There were all the necessary household items. There were even toys for children.
  
  What could be improved: There was a lack of cleanliness in the cupboards and floors. There was a lot of broken furniture. The entrance to the parking lot is very, very narrow. The owner writes that the parking is private and free. Although it is almost impossible to get a place, and after getting a place, five more cars block you and it will cost you a lot of nerves and time to leave.

• Superb – Rūta from Lithuania – 6 April 2025 (9/10)

  Gaila, tik jog langai ne į gatvės pusę😀
  Tačiau tylu ramu, nėra triukšmo.
  Viskas ko reikia namuose😀
  Puiki lokacija centras 👍🫠
  Dar gryščiau, viskas patiko ❤️

• Superb – Irena from Lithuania – 4 March 2024 (9/10)

  Apartamentai pačiame centre. Iki Operos teatro – 5 min. Pėstute. Labai rami vieta, jokio triukšmo, nemokama vieta automobiliui uždarame kieme. O tai Rygoje didelis privalumas. Apartamentuose yra viskas, ko reikia. Šeimininkė bendrauja maloniai.

• Superb – Gerin from France – 12 June 2023 (9/10)

  L'emplacement
  
  What could be improved: Quasiment impossible de se garer avec une grosse voiture aux emplacements indiqués.

• Superb – Vasily from United Kingdom – 28 January 2025 (9/10)

  Очень тихое уютное место в 5 минутах ходьбы от вокзала и в 10 минутах от исторического центра Риги. Комфортные спальные места, удобная кухня. Хозяин все время на связи и очень быстро реагирует на все просьбы. Идеальное сочетание цены и качества для кратковременного визита в Ригу по делам или с туристическими целями.
  
  What could be improved: Очень трудный квест с поиском ключей. Мы еле разобрались с тем, где находится контейнер с ними. Инструкции не были прозрачными на сей счет. Если бы было совсем темно, вряд ли мы смогли найти эти ключи. Однако хозяин был на связи и помог найти ключи. Так или иначе мы смогли заселиться, остальное было хорошо.

• Very good – Darius from Lithuania – 31 December 2024 (8/10)

  Gera vieta, vos kelios minutės pėsčiomis iki centro.

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