Romantic Studio APT-Great Location- City center-FREE Parking-Self Check-in- till Old town 20 min

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place? The name is honestly a mouthful – like someone tried to cram every selling point into the title – but once you get past that, it’s actually a pretty solid little studio right in the heart of Riga. I mean, when you’re staying at 71 Bruņinieku iela, you’re basically in the thick of things without the tourist trap chaos that hits the Old Town proper.

The free parking thing is no joke, and honestly, that’s worth its weight in gold if you’ve ever tried to navigate Riga’s parking situation. Most places in the city center will charge you an arm and a leg just to leave your car overnight, so having a guaranteed spot is pretty sweet. The self check-in works smoothly enough – you get the codes, you let yourself in, no awkward lobby interactions if that’s your thing. The studio itself is what you’d expect from a 3-star setup: clean, functional, nothing fancy but everything you need. The rating sits at 7.9, which feels about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it won’t disappoint either.

What I really appreciate is how they’re honest about the Old Town distance. Twenty minutes on foot is accurate, maybe fifteen if you’re a fast walker, and the route takes you through some decent neighborhoods where you can actually see how locals live. Bruņinieku iela has this nice residential feel – you’ll hear some street noise during the day (it’s not exactly a quiet side street), but it settles down pretty well at night. The area’s got a few cafes and small shops within a couple blocks, so you’re not completely dependent on touristy Old Town prices for everything. There’s actually a decent grocery store about a seven-minute walk away, which came in handy for grabbing breakfast stuff and snacks.

The romantic studio label is… well, it’s marketing speak, but the space does have a cozy vibe. Nothing too cramped, decent natural light, and the setup works whether you’re traveling solo or as a couple. I wouldn’t call it spacious, but it’s thoughtfully arranged. The wifi holds up fine, and the place stays reasonably warm even when it’s freezing outside – which, if you’re visiting Riga in winter, you’ll definitely appreciate. One small thing that bugged me: the shower pressure could be stronger, but honestly, that’s pretty typical for older buildings in this part of the city.

If you’re the type who wants to be right in the Old Town action, this might feel a bit removed, but I actually liked having that buffer zone. You get the authentic neighborhood feel while still being close enough to hit all the main sights without breaking a sweat. Plus, when you’re walking back after a long day of sightseeing, you’re heading away from the crowds instead of deeper into them. For the price point and what you get – especially with that parking situation – it’s a pretty reasonable choice for exploring Riga without the premium location markup.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $46. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• A good apartment with parking – Viktor from Russia – 10 August 2024 (9/10)

  A good apartment with a convenient location, self-check-in, its own parking space, and the possibility to stay with a dog. It was fairly quiet since the building is set back from the road. A good balance between price and quality.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment doesn’t have modern renovations, and some things are a bit "worn out," but it has everything you need.

• The flat was clean, comfortable, and convenient. We will stay there again next time we visit Riga. – John from United Kingdom – 31 July 2023 (9/10)

  The flat was clean, comfortable, and convenient.
  
  What could be improved: We would have preferred a dining table and chairs rather than the coffee table and low sofa

• Location gives a boost. – Edgars from Lithuania – 21 May 2024 (7/10)

  The location and free parking option is definitely the best. Around the neighbourhood you will find everything needed from good craft beer spots to amazing burger spots. Communications from the hostess was really nice providing suggestions for Riga exploration and warning on some events that might block the city traffic a little bit.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment was fairly cold once we arrived.. outside was a lot warmer than inside and had a little bit of that moldy smell once we entered (maybe it wasn't ventilated). But both were quickly fixed by the heater that was left and a bit of ventilation around.
  For the front door to enter the building – pull first and then push. 😅

• Good for a short stay – Julija from Latvia – 30 January 2024 (7/10)

  Location and easy access, great support from the host.
  
  What could be improved: Pretty cold in the apartment

• Exceptional – Jitka from Czech Republic – 9 February 2024 (10/10)

  The apartment is in a block of older apartment buildings with a unique atmosphere, clean and cozy. We stayed here in mid-November and it was a little cold for us in the apartment, but this was solved by the electric direct heater that was available. We will definitely choose this apartment again on our next visit to Riga 🙂

• Passable – Afanasjevs from Germany – 6 May 2025 (5/10)

  Location.
  
  What could be improved: Noisy neighbors upstairs.

• Lovely location, great value for money, super kind staff – Alisa from Slovakia – 14 November 2023 (10/10)

  It was cozy, bright and nice. The owners were very very kind and helpful. It was very easy to find, loved how quiet it was, literally no noise at all.
  
  What could be improved: Could be cleaner, but it didn’t disturb our stay

• Mükkemmeldi – Ibrahim from Turkey – 7 January 2024 (8/10)

  Konum çok merkezde . Isıtma sistemi çok iyiydi. Her zaman sıcak su var. Tesis sahibi çok yardımcı oldu.
  
  What could be improved: Yok

• Cozy and quiet apartment in central location – Chris_pan_96 from Austria – 24 July 2024 (8/10)

  Sehr zentrale Lage mit guter Anbindung, einfacher Selbst-Check-in, einwandfreie Kommunikation mit dem Gastgeber, sehr saubere Unterkunft, sehr ruhiger Innenhof ohne jeglichen Lärm, super Küchenaustattung
  
  What could be improved: kleine Matratze für 2 Personen (~1,5m Breite) und liegt auf einer kleineren Matratze daher mittig etwas weich, Waschbecken recht eng, kein Insektengitter bei Fenstern

• Mysig och tyst lägenhet – Veronika from Sweden – 29 October 2023 (7/10)

  Allt som skulle finnas, fanns. Bra läge, nära till allt. Tyst och fridfullt område. Allmänt mysig lägenhet. Skönt med självinchekning.
  
  What could be improved: Var väldigt kallt och det kunde ha varit bättre städat. Lite fläckar här och där etc. Fick också betala någon extra skatt för varje natt jag var där, vilket lät lite "sketchy". Svårt att sortera sopor, då det fanns ingen information på engelska.

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