The Oasis – Heart of Riga

The Oasis – Heart of Riga Overview

You know what caught me off guard about The Oasis? The name actually fits – and I was honestly expecting some cheesy marketing nonsense. But walking up Bruņinieku iela (locals just call it Bruņinieku), you really do feel like you’re discovering this little sanctuary tucked away from the main tourist chaos. I mean, you’re still right in the thick of things – maybe a three-minute walk to the Freedom Monument and you can practically see the spires of Old Town from some of the upper floors – but there’s this quiet residential feel that most travelers never experience in Riga’s center.

The building itself has that classic Riga character, sort of weathered but dignified, if that makes sense. Inside though, they’ve clearly put some serious thought into the renovation. The lobby’s small but welcoming, and honestly, the staff knows their stuff. I checked in during that crazy midsummer period when half of Europe descends on the Baltics, and they had my keys ready and actually gave me useful recommendations (not just the tourist trap restaurants). The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid three-star – clean, comfortable beds, decent WiFi that actually works, and here’s the thing that surprised me: the soundproofing is genuinely good. Bruņinieku can get a bit lively on weekend nights with people heading to and from the bars, but I slept fine.

What really sold me on this place was the location knowledge you get just by staying here. The hotel’s positioned perfectly for exploring beyond the postcard spots – there’s this fantastic little market on Krasta iela that’s a ten-minute walk, and if you’re into the whole Soviet-era architecture thing, you’re right at the edge where the old city meets some really interesting brutalist buildings. Plus, and this is crucial if you’re renting a car, parking isn’t the nightmare it is closer to Doma laukums. The breakfast is simple but fresh (actual local bread, decent coffee), and the front desk folks seem to genuinely enjoy helping guests figure out the city. I watched them spend twenty minutes drawing a custom walking route for some German tourists, pointing out which courtyards to peek into and which tram lines to avoid during rush hour. That 9.6 rating? Yeah, I get it – it’s not trying to be luxury, but it absolutely nails what it is trying to be.

The Oasis – Heart of Riga Accommodations

Reviews of The Oasis – Heart of Riga

• Exceptional – Mindaugas from Lithuania – 4 July 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was good
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Svikša from United Kingdom – 1 June 2025 (10/10)

  Nice, clean and beautiful property. Got everything needed.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing wrong with property, just my own personal preference – I’d like to have tv in bedroom as-well.

• Great place. Will use it again – Ian from Poland – 5 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great size and comfortable facilities. That bathroom!! Parking was really useful and reasonable price. Projector tv a nice bonus. The area felt safe with lots going on
  
  What could be improved: Only cooking option is one hot plate. Stairs could be tricky for some people…

• Great experience in Riga! – Dovilė from Lithuania – 8 December 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent for 2 people, great location. The host is very friendly,all information provided was clear and on time. Thank you again!

• Good – Ralph from United States – 19 June 2025 (7/10)

  Quiet; hot shower
  
  What could be improved: I froze. There was no heat and the temperature was 10-15 degrees Celsius. In summer the heat to the building is turned off and no space heater was offered. Also any traveler with suitcases needs to know, no elevator and no one to help take suitcases to apartment.

• Exceptional – Романенко from Lithuania – 30 May 2025 (10/10)

  Всё очень понравилось
  
  What could be improved: Всё понравилось, хотелось бы чтобы были какие-то тапочки.

• オーナー対応が親切で素晴らしかった。 – Keiko from Japan – 23 May 2025 (9/10)

  清潔で快適
  
  What could be improved: 無し

• Lugar fantástico em Riga – Giuliano from Chile – 23 April 2025 (10/10)

  Lugar fantástico, confortável e muito, muito bonito mesmo.
  Se nota um capricho na decoração e nos itens do apartamento. Muito bom gosto.
  Uma nota especial para o projetor na parede! fazia tempo que eu pensava em ter um em minha casa. Me serviu como test drive e me agradou muito.
  Muito obrigado mesmo.
  
  What could be improved: O único ponto negativo são os eletrônicos da cozinha. Muitas pessoas não devem utilizar para cozinhar, assim não deve fazer falta. Mas para mim é essencial.
  O exaustor tem algum tipo de defeito, se você liga a luz, o exaustor apaga, se você liga o exaustor, a luz apaga. Pode ser ignorância minha, mas eu nunca vi um exaustor que você não pode ligar a luz e a exaustão ao mesmo tempo. Parecia que tinha algum curto circuito.
  O outro ponto negativo foi o fogão a indução, o table top. Não funciona. Até mandei uma mensagem para o anfitrião, mas na ida e volta acabamos não resolvendo. (um ponto aqui: ele se dispôs a resolver, que fique bem claro). Porém, não é uma ciência complexa usar um fogão desses. Devia estar funcionando, ou, se tem alguma instrução que as deixe aí, mais claro para hóspedes como eu.
  Espero que esses pontos ajudem a melhorar ainda mais esse local.

• Exceptional – Santa from Latvia – 4 April 2025 (10/10)

  Noteikti esot Rīgā, kad būs nepieciešama naktsmītne, tā būs viena no pirmajām izvēlēm, kur nakšņot. Viss tik ērti, tīrs, patīkami. Noteikti iesaku uz visi 10.

• Exceptional – Anna from Estonia – 1 February 2025 (10/10)

  Отличные апартаменты. Чисто, уютно, комфортно .Есть абсолютно всё. Очень удобное местоположение.

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