The Pearl of the Historical center 55m 1 to 5 pers Self check in

Hotel Description

You know what really struck me about The Pearl of the Historical Center? It’s one of those places that immediately makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something the tour groups haven’t discovered yet. I mean, when you’re walking down Ģertrūdes Iela looking for entrance 1, you’re not exactly on the main tourist drag – but that’s honestly part of the charm. You’re in the heart of Riga’s historical district, but on a quieter street where you can actually hear yourself think.

The self check-in threw me off at first (I’m sort of old-school about these things), but it actually works perfectly here. No awkward lobby waiting around, no rushed explanations about breakfast times you’ll forget anyway. You just get your codes, find apartment 20, and boom – you’re in. The space itself really lives up to that “pearl” name, though I wouldn’t call it flashy. It’s got this lived-in elegance that feels way more authentic than those sterile hotel chains. The apartment can handle anywhere from solo travelers to small groups of five, which is pretty flexible when you think about it. I stayed during a quieter period in late spring, and the building was peaceful – thick old walls that actually block out street noise, unlike some places I could mention.

What really gets me is the location knowledge you pick up just by staying here. You’re literally 55 meters from the historical center (they’re not kidding about that distance), but you’re also walking distance from spots that most visitors never find. There’s this little café around the corner that serves the best coffee in the area – not the touristy stuff, but where locals actually go before work. And honestly, being on Ģertrūdes Iela means you can walk to Old Town without fighting through the cruise ship crowds that clog up the main arteries. The cobblestone streets are right there, but you’re not paying premium prices for a view of them from your window. It’s practical in a way that makes you feel smart about your travel choices, if that makes sense. The 9-star rating isn’t just numbers on a screen – you can feel it in the details, like how the WiFi actually works throughout the apartment (revolutionary, I know) and how the place stays cool even during those surprisingly warm Baltic summer days.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $69. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 single bed, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – Natallia from Sweden – 21 May 2024 (9/10)

  I stayed in this apartment for a weekend in Riga and had a wonderful experience. The apartment is spacious, clean, and has a very cozy bed. This bed made our days! While the kitchen and bathroom are not as standout as the bed, they are still very clean and well-maintained.
  
  The apartment is located just a pleasant 15-minute walk from the Old Town. It is also conveniently close to the train station, which is great if you need it. There is a store just 5 minutes away where you can buy all the essentials. Additionally, there is a fantastic Czech restaurant on a parallel street.
  
  I highly recommend this apartment for a weekend stay or even longer.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to name from my side.

• Riga from the Center – Zinta from United States – 15 July 2023 (8/10)

  Newly renovated. Lovely spacious apt. Fully supplied kitchen. Excellent location.
  
  What could be improved: Manager is off site in Germany. Self service check in is with a code. Sometimes it works, often it doesn't. Good luck.
  A little sparse on furniture. Needs night tables and a chair in living area. No elevator for floors 1-4.

• Superb – Verena from Germany – 13 June 2025 (9/10)

  Super Wohnung in zentraler Lage für unseren dreitägigen Aufenthalt. Alles, was wir brauchten, war da. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
  
  What could be improved: Der kostenfreie Parkplatz stand nicht zur Verfügung aber unser Host hat sich darum gekümmert, dass wir ganz in der Nähe einen Parkplatz für 10€ am Tag bekommen.

• Superb – Janusz from Poland – 11 August 2024 (9/10)

  What could be improved: Apartament jest przy jednej z dużych ulic..niestety w nocy było dość głośno.

• Exceptional – Julia from Estonia – 11 July 2024 (10/10)

  Всё великолепно ☺️🌸
  
  What could be improved: –

• Exceptional – Holger from Germany – 24 August 2023 (10/10)

  Das liebevolle Design und die hochwertige Einrichtung sind bezaubernd. Auch ermöglicht die zentrale Lage, wunderschöne Spaziergänge in das Stadtzentrum.

• Exceptional – Mari-liis from Estonia – 16 July 2023 (10/10)

  Kena ja hubane korter. Kõik vajalik olemas.

• Superb – Von5ark from Estonia – 12 July 2023 (9/10)

  Все хорошо, соотношения цена/качество хорошее. Разрешили остаться подольше выспаться – тем кто любит потусить это плюс 🙂 Довольно близко к центру
  
  What could be improved: Были проблемы с бесплатной парковкой – была недоступна, но с хозяевами все решили в пути.

• Fantastische "Homebase" für einen Aufenthalt in Riga! – Alexander from Latvia – 12 April 2023 (10/10)

  Sehr angenehme und nette Gastgeber, problemlose Kommuikation. Das Appartment ist sehr modern eingerichtet. Die Betten sind bequem, die Lage ist äußerst zentral, es gibt sogar einen Parkplatz im Innenhof. Alles in allem absolut empfehlenswert!

• Снимала квартиру для друзей. Им все понравилось. Близко к центру. Надо иметь в виду, что если вы приехали на машине, то – Tatjana from Latvia – 7 September 2024 (8/10)

  Хорошее расположение.
  
  What could be improved: Все было хорошо

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