Unique design, hype location!

Unique design, hype location! Overview

You know what? I walked past this place on Melnsila iela probably a dozen times before I actually noticed the name – “Unique design, hype location!” – which honestly made me roll my eyes a bit. I mean, come on, right? But then I stayed there last month and… okay, they’re not wrong about either claim.

The thing is, Melnsila street isn’t one of those touristy Old Town cobblestone situations – it’s actually in this really interesting pocket of Riga that’s sort of between the historic center and where real life happens. You’re about a 12-minute walk from the Freedom Monument, but you’ll pass this great little bakery (Maize) and a couple of those Soviet-era apartment blocks that somehow look cool now instead of depressing. The hotel itself sits in what used to be – I’m guessing here – some kind of industrial building, because the ceilings are ridiculously high and there’s this whole exposed brick thing going on that actually works. The lobby has these weird angular furniture pieces that should feel uncomfortable but don’t, and the lighting is all warm and moody in a way that makes you want to hang out there even when you don’t need to.

What surprised me most was how quiet it gets at night, considering you’re basically in the middle of the city. The rooms face away from the main street, so you get this nice view of a little courtyard area instead of traffic. My room had this massive window – floor to ceiling – and the bed was one of those firm European ones that I usually hate but somehow slept great on. The bathroom was tiny but clever, with this rain shower that had actual pressure (thank god). Only weird thing was the mini-fridge, which was tucked into this custom cabinet and took me forever to find. Also, fair warning – the elevator is one of those old-school ones that takes its sweet time, but it’s kind of charming in a vintage way. The staff was genuinely helpful too, not just going through the motions. The guy at the front desk gave me this whole rundown of where to get the best coffee nearby (turns out it’s this place called Miit, about three blocks away) and which trams to take to avoid the construction mess near the river. Check-in was smooth, they had my room ready early, and honestly the whole vibe just felt… comfortable. Like staying at a friend’s place if your friend happened to have really good taste and way more money than you. For a 4-star place with an 8.8 rating, it delivers on both the design promise and yeah, the location really is pretty hype – you’re close enough to everything that matters but far enough from the cruise ship crowds to feel like you’re experiencing actual Riga.

Unique design, hype location! Accommodations

Reviews of Unique design, hype location!

• What a nice stay – Tiina from Finland – 18 May 2025 (10/10)

  The flat was beautiful and quiet. Everything worked out well. I slept very well.
  
  What could be improved: I had some trouble with the key box.

• fancy little flat for one or two – Alina from Spain – 31 August 2024 (9/10)

  A nice flat in a good district, well equipped and fancy
  
  What could be improved: I would like if there were a working table

• A hidden gem in Riga. – Jochem from Netherlands – 26 June 2024 (10/10)

  A hidden gem. Brand new apartment with great utilities and comfort. Great location, easy connections to get to the city center and airport. A must if you're looking for an apartment to stay for short term.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing bad to say.

• Superb – Salla from Finland – 2 November 2024 (9/10)

  Чистые и уютные апартаменты.
  
  What could be improved: Не было микроволновой печи.

• Exceptional – Irina from Latvia – 23 September 2024 (10/10)

  Очень чистая и комфортная квартира. Хорошая посуда, что редкость для посуточных квартир.
  Тихие и вежливые соседи
  
  What could be improved: Высокий 2 этаж. Было сложно поднять чемоданы

• Exceptional – Pablo from Argentina – 29 July 2024 (10/10)

  Un departamento realmente hermoso en un barrio divino

• Įdomiai pagyvenome Rygoje – Vincas from Lithuania – 15 July 2024 (10/10)

  Vieta atitinka pavadinimą. Netradicinis interjeras. Patogi lova. Daug buitinės technikos. Tiesa ramūs vakarai be televizoriaus. Netoli centro. Patogus susisiekimas. Vieta automobiliui. Įdomus ir savitas kvartalas. Aktyvi bendruomenė. Įdomūs renginiai šalia. Kelios minutės iki trijų tinklinių parduotuvių.
  
  What could be improved: Galėtų būti plačiau aprašyti apartamentai. Kokia buitinė technika. Patalynė, rankšluoščiai.

• Komme gerne wieder – Ulrike from Germany – 1 June 2024 (10/10)

  Die Kommunikation via Messages verlief super einfach und schnell. Es wurde immer schnell geantwortet. konnte alles sehr gut finden. Die Wohnung lädt für einen längeren Aufenthalt ein. Gerne komme ich wieder. 🙂
  
  What could be improved: Als kleiner Verbesserungstipp würde ich Verdunkelungsvorhänge empfehlen. Die Wohnung ist wegen dem Licht von der Strasse, doch auch nachts eher hell dadurch.

• Patīkama vieta kur pārlaist nakti, jauka īpašniece. 🙂 – Kristaps from Latvia – 18 March 2024 (9/10)

  Tīrs, skaists, tiešām "Unique Design"! Patīkami palikt!
  
  What could be improved: Čības. Kā katrā dzīvoklī kur esmu palicis grīdas ir pietiekami vēsas lai prasītos čības.

• Generalnie pobyt w "na plus", ale z pewnymi minusami – Zbyszek from Poland – 6 August 2024 (6/10)

  Apartament duży, w dobrej lokalizacji z dogodnym dojazdem do centrum. Blisko sklepy (Lidl parę minut od apartamentu). Bezpłatny prywatny parking. Duży plus dla gospodyni, że udało się wynająć apartament po 22 (na szybko, z powodu anulacji innej rezerwacji w Rydze).
  
  What could be improved: Apartament na skrzyżowaniu ruchliwych ulic. Duży hałas od samego rana, niestety w nocy też nie było cicho. Było gorąco, brak klimatyzacji, więc spaliśmy przy otwartym oknie. Budziły nas samochody z głośną muzyką zatrzymujące się na światłach, a z rana autobusy zatrzymujące się na przystanku obok. Niestety, z m.in. z powodu "nagłej" rezerwacji, apartament nie był przygotowany na przyjęcie gości. Pościel i ręczniki wyjęte z pralko-suszarki były wilgotne. Na szczęście była nowa pościel w szafie, ale ręczniki dostaliśmy dopiero w następnym dniu. Inny minus – "pół przezroczysta" ściana do WC.

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