Valentina Design Studio Apartment

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about the Valentina Design Studio Apartment – it’s one of those places that actually lives up to its name, which honestly surprised me. You know how “design” hotels can sometimes be all style and no substance? This isn’t that. Located right on Alfrēda Kalniņa iela, you’re basically in the heart of Riga’s center district, but tucked away enough that you’re not dealing with the chaos of the main tourist drags. I mean, you can walk to Old Town in maybe eight minutes, but you’re also close to those great little cafes that locals actually use – there’s this bakery around the corner that opens at 6 AM and the smell of fresh bread literally drifts up to the windows.

The apartment itself feels like someone’s stylish friend actually lives there, not like a sterile hotel room. The design elements are thoughtful without being pretentious – clean lines, good lighting (which matters more than people think), and they’ve got this great little kitchenette that’s actually functional. I cooked breakfast there a couple times because, well, why not? The bed’s comfortable, the shower has proper pressure, and honestly, the whole place just feels… adult. Like, sophisticated but not intimidating. The building’s got character too – it’s one of those renovated spaces where they kept the good bones but updated everything that needed updating. Check-in was smooth, no weird key-card issues, and the whole process felt refreshingly straightforward.

What really sold me on this place though is how it sits in the neighborhood. You’re close enough to Daugava River that you can take these great evening walks, but you’re also near Krasta iela where there’s actual nightlife that isn’t just tourist traps. The tram connections are solid if you want to explore beyond the center, and – this might sound boring but it matters – finding a decent grocery store nearby is actually easy. The area gets a bit quieter at night, which I appreciated after days of sightseeing. The rating of 9.4 makes total sense to me because it’s one of those places that just works. No major complaints, no weird surprises, just a well-executed space in a great location. If you’re the type who wants to feel like you’re living in Riga rather than just passing through it, this is your spot. Fair warning though – it’s popular for a reason, so book ahead if you’re planning to visit during summer or around the holidays.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $88. Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Location was great. – Kristaps from Latvia – 4 April 2025 (9/10)

  Great locations

• New Year break – Natalija from United Kingdom – 12 March 2024 (10/10)

  Everything

• Exceptional – Ervin from United Kingdom – 2 March 2023 (10/10)

  Cozy apartment, bright and spacious, beautiful design and clean.
  
  What could be improved: No private parking

• Wonderful stay. – Julia from Austria – 21 February 2025 (9/10)

  – well designed
  – flowers
  – location
  
  What could be improved: -bed

• Все супер! – Leonid from Belarus – 11 May 2025 (10/10)

  Квартира великолепная, красивая, чистая, современная. Месторасположение отличное. Рекомендую. Спасибо гостеприимная Рига.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Exceptional – Наталья from Russia – 5 September 2024 (10/10)

  Все супер, и местоположение, удобства ,чистота в номере. Шампунь,гель, туал.бумага , все в избытке
  
  What could be improved: Первый этаж. кому-то может не понравиться, но нас все устроило.

• Słaby kontakt z właścicielem obiektu. – Magdalena from Poland – 6 October 2023 (10/10)

  What could be improved: Jedyny minus to bardzo utrudniony kontakt z właścicielem. Pomimo informacji o tym, że instrukcje zameldowania będą podane na 24h przed, w dniu zameldowania nadal brak takiej informacji. Właścicielka nie odbierała telefonu, nie odpisywała na wiadomości.
  Poza tym wszystko super!

• Exceptional – Лена from Latvia – 1 June 2023 (10/10)

  Удобное месторасположение, чисто, уютно, просторно и светло, порадовал тёплый пол в ванной. Удобное кресло. Телевизор с большим выбором телеканалов.
  Спасибо
  
  What could be improved: Для нас слишком мягкая кровать.

• Lielisks apartaments, lieliska lokācija! – Klinta from Latvia – 30 April 2023 (9/10)

  Dizains, apartamenta krāsu gamma, ērta gulta
  
  What could be improved: Mazliet bija vēsi

• Superb – Kate from United Kingdom – 25 May 2025 (9/10)

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