Spacious Apartment in Old Town Riga

Spacious Apartment in Old Town Riga Overview

You know what struck me first about this place? The building itself – it’s one of those gorgeous 19th-century townhouses on Smilšu iela that somehow survived everything Riga’s been through. I mean, you’re literally sleeping in Old Town history here, and honestly, that 9.7 rating makes perfect sense once you step inside.

The apartment is genuinely spacious, which is kind of a miracle in this part of town where most places feel like they were carved out of broom closets. You get actual room to spread out your stuff (trust me, after living out of a suitcase, this matters). The ceilings are high in that old European way that makes you feel fancy, and the windows – well, they face the street so you get that authentic cobblestone soundtrack. It’s not exactly quiet, especially on weekend nights when people are bar-hopping between Folkklubs and the spots on Kalķu iela, but honestly? That’s part of the charm. You’re in the heart of everything.

What I really loved is how walkable everything is from here. The House of the Blackheads is maybe a three-minute stroll, and you’re even closer to some of the better local spots that tourists usually miss – like that little coffee place on Audēju iela that does incredible pastries. The Daugava riverfront is right there too, which is perfect for morning walks before the day gets crazy. Parking is… well, it’s Old Town, so good luck with that. But the tram stops are super close, and you can walk to basically anything worth seeing anyway.

The check-in was smooth – none of that awkward hunting around for keys or confusing building codes. The place feels lived-in but well-maintained, if that makes sense. Like someone actually cares about it rather than just churning through Airbnb guests. The kitchen has everything you need if you want to grab stuff from the Central Market (definitely do this, by the way – it’s incredible and only about ten minutes away). There’s decent Wi-Fi, which matters if you’re trying to work remotely, and the heating actually works, which is more important than you’d think in a Baltic winter.

I guess what sets this apart from other Old Town places is that it feels like a real apartment rather than a hotel room someone stuck in a historic building. You get space to actually relax after spending days wandering around all those Art Nouveau buildings in the Alberta iela area. Plus, being on Smilšu means you’re close enough to the action but not directly on top of the main tourist drag – so you get some breathing room without sacrificing convenience.

Bottom line: if you want to experience Riga like you’re actually living there temporarily rather than just passing through, this is your spot. The price point makes sense for what you get, and honestly, finding anything this good in Old Town at this level is pretty rare. Just don’t expect complete silence at night – you’re in the middle of one of Europe’s most underrated party cities, after all.

Spacious Apartment in Old Town Riga Accommodations

Reviews of Spacious Apartment in Old Town Riga

• Exceptional – Eglė from Lithuania – 17 November 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was great: the location, the apartmen and all the equipment and also the price:-)

• Very good – Robert from Hungary – 3 November 2024 (8/10)

  Helpful staff, friendly apartment with good location and value for money.
  
  What could be improved: Unconfortable bed, no hot water pressure.

• Very good – Belokons from United Kingdom – 21 October 2024 (8/10)

  big space,good location
  
  What could be improved: no WIFI,NO TV
  HOT WATER VERY LOW
  THE bed was broken aswell

• Exceptional – Bronislovas from Lithuania – 30 June 2025 (10/10)

  Puiki lokacija . Apartamentuose viskas ko reikia kelių dienų viešnagei … ir vakarojimas prie židinio .

• Затишна і красива оселя, обставлена зі смаком – Natalia from Cyprus – 21 May 2025 (10/10)

  Чудові апартаменти з великими кімнатами, наявність каміну дуже потішила, бо на дворі була дощова погода. Було дуже чисто і затишно
  
  What could be improved: Трішки не вистачало посуду (чашок), щоб не мити щоразу під краном, адже була посудомийка

• Gerne wieder!!! – Klaus from Germany – 21 April 2025 (10/10)

  Die Lage könnte nicht besser sein. Zentral und trotzdem ruhig. Der Preis ist gut.
  Alles Interessante ist in Kürze zu erreichen.
  Das Appartement ist recht groß und war mit allem ausgestattet. Toll war der Kamin.
  Es ist alles sehr gepflegt und super sauber. Wir wurden mehrfach gefragt ob alles in Ordnung wäre und es wurden Tips und Hilfe bei den Sehenswürdigkeiten und Verkehrsmittel angeboten.
  
  What could be improved: Es gab nichts zu beanstanden. Im Gegenteil wir konnten z. B. die Koffer früher reinstellen.

• Exceptional – Tamara from Ukraine – 11 November 2024 (10/10)

  Хорошие условия для самостоятельного приготовления еды, большая, удобная площадь. Чистая, красивая, современная мебель. Отдыхали 5 ночей. Фотографии апартаментов соответствуют действительности. Рекомендую.
  
  What could be improved: Для людей преклонного возраста может быть высоковато подниматься на 4 этаж, но доступно.

• Exceptional – Ilonka from Latvia – 15 March 2025 (10/10)

  Супер апартаменты, как на фотографиях, никаких неприятных сюрпризов 👍
  
  What could be improved: Матрас очень мягкий, для людей, у кого проблемы со спиной. В остальном всё супер

• Ideali vieta atvykus susipažinti su senąja Riga – Vaida from Lithuania – 8 December 2024 (10/10)

  Puiki vieta ir sukurta jauki aplinka
  
  What could be improved: Šiek tiek girdėjosi kaimynai

• Exceptional – Benas from Lithuania – 30 March 2025 (10/10)

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