Stylish central apartment in Art Nouveau building

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “Art Nouveau building” in the listing, I was expecting something a bit tired and creaky. But this place on Aleksandra Čaka actually surprised me. The building itself has that gorgeous early 1900s facade with all the decorative flourishes you’d hope for, and somehow the apartment inside manages to feel both historical and completely livable. You know what I mean? It’s not one of those places where you’re afraid to touch anything because it’s trying too hard to be a museum.

The location is pretty perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in Riga rather than just visiting. Aleksandra Čaka is one of those streets that locals actually use – there’s a decent grocery store about two blocks down, and honestly, some of the best coffee in the city is at that little place on the corner of Blaumaņa (locals call it “the blue cup place” even though the sign is mostly in Latvian). You’re walking distance to the old town, but you’re not dealing with drunk tourists stumbling past your window at 2 AM. The 5th floor thing might seem daunting, but the stairs aren’t too brutal, and actually, being up high means you get these unexpected glimpses of the city between the other buildings.

What really got me was how the owner managed to keep the character of the space without making it feel like you’re staying in someone’s grandmother’s house. The ceilings are high – probably 12 feet or so – and there are these original details like the door handles and window frames that you don’t see in newer places. But then you’ve got a kitchen that actually works (I mean, I made proper meals there, not just reheated takeout) and a bathroom that doesn’t make you feel like you’re roughing it. The wifi is solid too, which matters if you’re trying to get any work done. I spent a few mornings sitting by the big windows with my laptop, watching the city wake up – there’s something about that morning light hitting the Art Nouveau buildings across the street that makes you understand why people fall in love with this city. The whole experience feels less like a hotel stay and more like borrowing a friend’s really nice apartment for a while, you know?

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $100. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• perfect – Natalja from Ireland – 9 May 2025 (10/10)

  the location, clinliness, cosy like home ,
  quick responds from the host
  easy to find
  comfortable bed
  the building in a very nice style
  easy to reach all the main and central points of interest
  shops and coffee shops very close
  main street but quiet inside
  great in all for the city stay

• It’s a great place to have a short stay close to the Center. – Kristine from Latvia – 14 January 2025 (8/10)

  The location is great, it’s a bit noisy, but for me it did not matter.
  
  What could be improved: It was a bit cold, the heaters were not turned on in the bedroom and it took some time to heat up, but overall, the property was clean, fresh.

• Exceptional – Isabella from Austria – 8 December 2024 (10/10)

  Very clean, good location with nice bars and restaurants. The host is super nice and very supportive. Everything was fine

• Close to transport and great cafes – Helen from Australia – 26 May 2024 (9/10)

  A lovely apartment close to public transport, cafes and restaurants.
  A well equipped kitchenette and it also has a washing machine.
  The room is lovely and colorful, bright with natural light.
  The bedroom was a good size.
  There is no aircon, but there is a fan, which we found wasn't enough to keep us cool. If you leave the windows open you can hear too much noise. Quiet with the windows shut though.
  The bathroom is great and the shower is a good size and lots of hot water.
  There is a lift to the apartment as well.
  Parking is very close off the road and there is a ticket machine.

• Stylish, clean, comfortable – Tomas from Lithuania – 1 January 2024 (10/10)

  Stylish design, cleanliness, a lot of home appliances.

• Really great place to stay when visiting Riga! – Elksne from Latvia – 11 November 2023 (10/10)

  Perfect location.
  Very clean and tidy apartment. Refurbished with everything you might need during your stay (coffee machine,dishwasher,laundry machine, TV)
  Its a great bonus that there is an elevator in the building.
  Good comunication with the host.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Exceptional – Anna from Italy – 18 October 2023 (10/10)

  The apartment is lovely! Every detail made our stay super comfortable. It's very well furnished, spotless clean and perfect position. Excellent communication with owner and easy check-in. Definetly we will come back.
  Nothing to complain.

• Good – Viktor from Cyprus – 15 March 2025 (7/10)

  Wonderful apartment
  
  What could be improved: Needs a new couch and armchair

• Labai puiki vieta – Анна from Lithuania – 7 July 2025 (10/10)

  Puiki vieta. Labai patogiai pasiekti bet kokį objektą ir parduotuvę.
  
  What could be improved: Buvo labai sunku atidaryti dežutę, kur buvo raktas.

• Charmig liten lägenhet i centralt läge – Matthias from Sweden – 22 May 2025 (10/10)

  Perfekt om man vill upptäcka Riga på egen hand. Bra läge, ca. 20 min gångavstånd till Old Town. Nära busstationen och kommunaltrafik. Det fanns gott om restauranger och inköpsmöjligheter i närheten.
  Utmärkt kommunikation med värden.
  Kan verkligen rekommendera detta boende!

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