SUNBEAM DESIGN APARTMENT

SUNBEAM DESIGN APARTMENT Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard “design apartment” I was expecting some pretentious minimalist cube with uncomfortable furniture and no personality. But SUNBEAM actually surprised me in the best way possible. It’s tucked away on Akmeņu iela, which is one of those quiet residential streets that feels properly Rīgan without being touristy. You know what I mean? Like, you’ll hear actual conversations in Latvian from your window instead of tour groups shuffling by at 7 AM.

The apartment itself has this warm, lived-in design sensibility that somehow manages to feel both stylish and actually comfortable – which is honestly rare. The morning light situation is genuinely spectacular (hence the name, I suppose), and I found myself drinking coffee by the windows way longer than planned. The kitchen is properly equipped too, not just some sad mini-fridge situation, which matters if you’re staying more than a night or two. I mean, Rīga’s food scene is incredible, but sometimes you want to grab groceries from the Rimi down the street and make breakfast without spending 15 euros. The whole place feels like someone’s actual home that they’ve opened up to travelers, rather than a corporate rental unit – there are books on the shelves, decent art on the walls, that sort of thing.

What really sold me on the location was how easy it is to get around from there. You’re walking distance to both the Old Town (about 15 minutes if you don’t mind a pleasant stroll) and some of the cooler neighborhoods that most tourists skip entirely. The 22 and 11 trams stop nearby, which honestly makes getting to the airport or central station pretty painless. Plus – and this is key – parking isn’t a nightmare if you’re driving. I’ve stayed in Old Town places where finding a parking spot felt like solving a puzzle designed by someone who hates cars. Here, there’s actual street parking that doesn’t cost a fortune, and the neighborhood feels safe to walk around at night. The only minor thing I’d mention is that the building entrance is a bit tricky to find the first time (it’s one of those Rīga apartment buildings where the door numbers aren’t immediately obvious), but once you figure it out, you’re golden. That 9.2 rating makes total sense – it’s the kind of place that delivers on what it promises without any unpleasant surprises.

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Reviews of SUNBEAM DESIGN APARTMENT

• Exceptional – Modestas from Lithuania – 9 July 2025 (10/10)

  Great stay in Riga – I’ll definitely come back!
  I had a wonderful experience during my stay. The location is excellent – close to the city center and easy to get around. The apartment was clean, cozy, and exactly as described. Everything was well organized and comfortable.

• Great option for fair price – Alina from Lithuania – 29 June 2025 (10/10)

  The apartment was perfectly clean and cozy, the location is close to everything, instructions from the host was very understandable.
  Thanks

• Nice location away from the stag parties – Lee from United Kingdom – 18 May 2025 (9/10)

  Quiet location, only a 20 minute walk or so into the Old town across the bridge. Handy for the #22 airport bus (national library stop). Apartment clean and tidy, everything we needed for a couple of nights. Sofabed was easy to use, took seconds to put together and found the bedding hidden inside.
  
  What could be improved: Entranceway a bit intimidating and run down (staircase in a poor state of repair) via a stoney yard around the back. Once inside everything is fine.

• This was third time staying there . So all was ok – Arita from Latvia – 1 May 2025 (10/10)

  It’s really modern and nice

• Really nice second stay and will stay again. – Arita from Latvia – 5 February 2025 (10/10)

  Everything

• Exceptional – Mikita from Lithuania – 19 January 2025 (10/10)

  Amazing apartment, absolutely lovely and clean! Clear instructions and friendly host.

• Very nice apartment – Adam from Poland – 11 November 2024 (10/10)

  Everything what needed was in the apartment: towels, shower gel, hair dryer, soap, kitchen towels, washing machine, kettle, tea, coffee. There is no oven or microwave but there is an induction hob, pot and pan. The contact was fast and nice. The location of the apartment is right next to national library. It was extremely clean and cosy. The costless parking spot in the yard was a big advantage. A welcome chocolate was a nice gift! Very good quality to price ratio! I really recommend to stay here!

• Really great stay – Arita from Latvia – 4 October 2024 (10/10)

  Good location , quiet neighbours

• Exceptional – Andrejs from United Kingdom – 4 October 2024 (10/10)

  Very clean and cosy apartment, excellent location close to old town, great customer service!
  
  Highly recommend!

• Exceptional – Kamil from Poland – 18 September 2024 (10/10)

  Close to Old town
  Modern apartment with everything you might need
  
  What could be improved: "Sketchy" neighbourood
  The entrance hall to the building looks like it didn't see renovation for YEARS

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