Top-Floor Studio with Courtyard View in UNESCO Area, Murnieku street Residence

Top-Floor Studio with Courtyard View in UNESCO Area, Murnieku street Residence Overview

So I stumbled across this top-floor studio on Mūrnieku street when I was looking for something different in Riga’s Old Town – and honestly, it ended up being one of those happy accidents that makes you feel like you’ve discovered a local secret. The building itself sits right in the UNESCO World Heritage area, which sounds fancy but really just means you’re surrounded by those gorgeous medieval buildings that make Riga’s historic center so special. What struck me first was how quiet it actually is up there on the top floor, even though you’re literally in the heart of everything.

The courtyard view is… well, it’s not going to win any Instagram contests, but there’s something genuinely peaceful about looking down at this little enclosed space where locals hang their laundry and kids sometimes play. It feels real, you know? Plus, being on the top floor means you get these interesting glimpses of the red-tiled rooftops that stretch across the old city – especially nice in the late afternoon when the light hits just right. The studio itself is pretty compact (I mean, it’s called a studio for a reason), but whoever set it up actually thought about how people live. The kitchenette has everything you need if you want to grab groceries from the Rimi down on Audēju street, and the bathroom is small but functional – better water pressure than I expected, honestly.

Location-wise, you’re about a three-minute walk from Town Hall Square, which puts you right in the thick of tourist central during the day, but here’s the thing – once you duck into that courtyard entrance, it’s like stepping into a different world. The building’s entrance is a bit tricky to find the first time (look for the small brass nameplate), and there’s no elevator, so pack light if you’re not up for hauling luggage up several flights of stairs. But that top-floor isolation is actually part of the charm. I loved being able to walk to Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs for a late dinner, then come back to this peaceful little perch above it all. The neighborhood gets pretty lively on weekend nights – lots of groups wandering between the bars on Kalķu street – but up in the studio, you’re removed enough that it’s more like a gentle hum than actual noise. Just don’t expect luxury amenities or daily housekeeping; this is more like borrowing a friend’s apartment than staying at a hotel, which is exactly what makes it special.

Top-Floor Studio with Courtyard View in UNESCO Area, Murnieku street Residence Accommodations

Reviews of Top-Floor Studio with Courtyard View in UNESCO Area, Murnieku street Residence

• Very good – Saverio from Italy – 19 May 2025 (8/10)

  The apartment is clean and equipped with all the necessary, with kitchen, washing machine, shower and other.
  
  What could be improved: The bad mattress can be improved.
  The apartment is on the 5th floor without an elevator, and the stairs leading to the apartment are in bad status

• Jukka-Pekka – Jukka-pekka from Finland – 25 April 2025 (10/10)

  Clean,good equipment,good host…
  
  What could be improved: Elevator would be good.

• Exceptional – Cindrová from Czech Republic – 23 November 2024 (10/10)

  Clean, great location.

• Perfect for couples. – Foghis from Romania – 10 December 2023 (9/10)

  This apartment made our stay cozier.. Had everything we wanted. Good deal for good value!
  
  What could be improved: The towels provided were old, but we brought our own anyway.

• Nice comfy bed. Felt hard at first but u sink in and got great sleep – Edward from United Kingdom – 7 November 2023 (10/10)

  Beautiful apartment, we choose this location as gf family live in same block. Very cheap for what we got.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Very comfortable apartment – Joseph from United Kingdom – 12 May 2023 (10/10)

  I have stayed in this apartment previously and it is very comfortable. The kitchen has all of the facilities needed, the bathroom also and the bed is very comfortable)
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Ranapriya from Sri Lanka – 1 April 2023 (10/10)

  Descent place. Clean and quiet.
  Only issue 4th floor.

• Exceptional – Kamil from Poland – 16 March 2023 (10/10)

  Good location, peaceful neightbourhood, clean and nice apartment. Parking was free and no problem with finding places to park a car near the apartment.

• Comfortable, clean and cozy – Joseph from United Kingdom – 18 February 2023 (10/10)

  The apartment was very clean and well equipped with everything for a comfortable stay. A very good location for exploring the city but also quiet enough when you just want to relax.
  
  What could be improved: I thought a lot about this answer and couldn't think of anything I didn't like about the apartment. I rebooked and stayed a week longer than I planned)

• Superb – Marko from Serbia – 1 January 2023 (9/10)

  Cozy and fully functional appartment, relatively close to the city center.

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