Stabu Sēta Apartments

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me most about Stabu Sēta Apartments? It’s tucked away on this quiet stretch of Stabu iela, but you’re literally a five-minute walk from the heart of Old Town – I mean, you can practically hear the street musicians from Līvu laukums on a good day. The building itself has that classic Riga thing going on where it looks unassuming from the street, but once you’re inside, there’s this lovely courtyard (that’s what “sēta” means, by the way) that feels like you’ve discovered some hidden corner of the city.

The apartments themselves are honestly what you’d hope for in a 3-star place – clean, functional, with enough space to actually unpack your suitcase instead of living out of it for a week. I stayed in one of the larger units and was pleasantly surprised by the kitchen setup. Nothing fancy, but you can definitely whip up breakfast or heat up some of those amazing pastries from the bakery on Krasta iela if you’re too lazy to venture out early. The Wi-Fi actually works (you’d be surprised how often that’s not a given in older Riga buildings), and the beds are comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been wrestling with medieval torture devices all night.

What really sold me on this place was the location – and I don’t mean that in the generic “convenient location” way that every hotel claims. It’s positioned perfectly between the tourist stuff and real Riga life. Walk one direction and you’re in the Old Town maze of cobblestones and amber shops, walk the other and you’re in neighborhoods where actual Rigans live and work. The Daugava river is close enough for morning runs, and honestly, being on Stabu puts you within walking distance of some of the city’s best restaurants that tourists never find because they’re not right next to the cathedral. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle – this is central Riga, after all – but the staff knows the neighborhood well enough to point you toward spots that won’t result in a ticket. The 8.6 rating makes sense when you consider you’re getting apartment-style space and privacy at a price that won’t make your credit card weep, all while being close enough to everything that matters. It’s not going to wow you with luxury amenities, but it does what it promises without any unpleasant surprises.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $91. Studio Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $129. Loft with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $140. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Iris from Estonia – 15 June 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent location and staff
  
  What could be improved: Pillows were a bit uncomfortable

• Superb – Erika from Lithuania – 24 March 2025 (9/10)

  Perfect location, very friendly staff
  
  What could be improved: One could somehow refresh sofa in the living room, it was with spots

• Exceptional – Justyna from Lithuania – 19 September 2024 (10/10)

  Very good located, beautiful apartment and nice stuff.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Exceptional – Gema from Spain – 12 August 2024 (10/10)

  Apartment dimensions, facilities and staff

• Exceptional – Krishna from Denmark – 30 July 2024 (10/10)

  The room was very spacious and clean. We only stayed for the weekend and it was comfortable for us. The staff explained everything and also how to buy bus and train passes. They spoke fluent english which was great! No complaints.
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Near the city centre cozy stay – Küllike from Estonia – 26 July 2024 (10/10)

  All was nice and quiet

• Centrally located apartments with delicious breakfast, great value – Andrew from United States – 7 July 2024 (10/10)

  Central location for sightseeing, nicely renovated apartments, excellent breakfast, charming courtyard for drinks, parking {pay] close by, restaurants with local food nearby, great value for the money.

• Lovely and homely stay near the city centre – Ginta from Ireland – 17 May 2024 (10/10)

  Lovely place. We had stayed there before as a couple, but this time it was a couple and two adult family members coming along, so we decided to go for an apartment. Place was nice and clean, definitely staying there again when we're coming back next time. It is about 15 minutes walk to main places in city centre, about 20 mins to Old Riga. For a place so close to centre it's not overly noisy either. Apartments are located in the inner courtyard building of Stabu sēta. Also due to plane delays we arrived after midnight and the place didn't have any problems with later check in. (We had warned them via email once we heard about the delay.)
  
  What could be improved: Could be a bit more crockery and cutlery and dishes. There were enough plates, but not enough bowls. As we did go eat out it wasn't really a minus for us, but I think it's important to mention so other people will know in advance to request at the reception desk.

• Reasonable place with central location – Mari from Estonia – 14 April 2024 (8/10)

  I have stayed in this place several times. This time it was a studio with kitchenette. Room was nice and spacious with basic cooking items. Bathroom was also spacious with proper bath. As apartments are in the courtyard building, it is relatively calm there. It is good that bikes can be parked in closed courtyard.
  
  What could be improved: This time the gym was specially dirty – all the equipment was misplaced, it has lots of dust and dirt everywhere. There is still no cleansing materials provided there. Also we had no towels in the room when arrived.

• Superb – Raido from Estonia – 23 February 2024 (9/10)

  Great location and big rooms with all the necessary things available. ProTip, around the corner one of the best coctails in town – Gimlet bar

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