Velvet Apartment

Velvet Apartment Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “Velvet Apartment” on Marijas iela, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But sometimes you stumble onto something that just works, you know? This little gem sits right in the heart of Rīga’s old town area, and I mean literally a few minutes’ walk from all the cobblestone streets and medieval stuff tourists come to see.

The thing that struck me right away was how quiet it actually is, despite being so central. Marijas iela isn’t one of those main drags where you’re dealing with tram noise at 6 AM – it’s more of a residential street that happens to be perfectly positioned. The building itself has this understated elegance that feels very Baltic, if that makes sense. Clean lines, no unnecessary frills, but there’s something about the way they’ve done the entrance that makes you feel like you’re staying somewhere thoughtful rather than just convenient.

What really won me over was the attention to detail inside. The apartments (and they really do feel like apartments, not hotel rooms) have this lived-in quality that’s hard to fake. The kitchenettes are actually functional – I mean, you could genuinely cook a meal here if you wanted to, not just heat up leftover pizza. The beds are proper comfortable, and honestly, after walking around Rīga’s old town all day on those uneven stones, you’ll appreciate that they didn’t skimp on the mattresses. The bathrooms are modern without being sterile, and there’s decent water pressure, which – let’s be real – isn’t always a given in these older European buildings.

Here’s what I really appreciated: the staff actually knows the neighborhood. When I asked about getting to the Central Market early in the morning, the guy at reception didn’t just point me toward Google Maps – he told me which vendors have the best local honey and warned me that Saturday mornings get absolutely packed by 9 AM. That kind of local insight is worth its weight in gold when you’re trying to experience a place like a human being instead of just ticking off tourist boxes.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in Rīga rather than just visiting. You’re close enough to walk to Doma laukums and all the main sights, but you’re also in a real neighborhood where people actually live and work. There’s a little café around the corner that does exceptional coffee (way better than the tourist trap places near the cathedral), and the small grocery store two blocks down stays open later than you’d expect.

I mean, it’s not luxury – you won’t find a concierge or room service or anything like that. But for what it is, it’s remarkably well-executed. The 9.4 rating makes complete sense once you spend a night or two here. It’s the kind of place where everything just works smoothly, and you end up feeling like you made a smart choice rather than just a safe one.

Velvet Apartment Accommodations

Reviews of Velvet Apartment

• Everything was phenomenal – Gabija from Lithuania – 10 June 2025 (10/10)

  At the property you can find everything you need from cooking utensils to iron and etc. Very clean and cosy flat will definitely rent again. It's a short and quite beautiful 10 minute walk from the main tourist attractions.
  
  What could be improved: The only thing is the fifth floor, but for all the comfort it is worth the climb 😄

• Very good – Yuliia from Sweden – 23 June 2025 (8/10)

  I liked the spacious apartment, comfortable bed and large dressing room.
  
  What could be improved: Dirty mattress pad.
  There was no hair products.

• Для иностранцев эта квартиру будет просто сказкой. Я настоятельно советую! – Thikone from France – 6 July 2025 (9/10)

  Квартира очень хорошая и удобное расположение.В центре города ,очень классно. Рядом много магазинов. Квартира с посудой и электротехникой. Очень красиво! Реально супер квартира. Все стильно,удобно. Чайки,так кричат..даже ночью. Казалось что я на море
  
  What could be improved: 5 этаж реально минус для курильщиков . Была проблема с ящиком для ключей и при заезде и на выезде. Но мы решили проблему. Хозяин очень вежливый и доброжелательный👏не смотря на то что я разбудила его в 3 часа ночи! Валдис , простите ещё раз!

• Гладильную доску и стиральный порошок – Oleksandr from Lithuania – 20 June 2025 (10/10)

  Уют, комплектация апартаментов, хороший красивый ремонт, отзывчивый хозяин. Определенно порекомендую и еще неоднократно воспользуюсь услугами.
  
  What could be improved: Было бы хорошо иметь перед приездом конкретную информацию на счет парковки автомобиля.

• Exceptional – Enrika from Lithuania – 14 June 2025 (10/10)

  Labai grazus, erdvus apartamentai. Yra viskas ko reikia laikoniai ar ilgesniai nuomai. Labai gera lokacija. Mielai griztime dar karta.

• Exceptional – Iryna from Latvia – 16 May 2025 (10/10)

  Красивые и чистые апартаменты

• Ērta naktsmītne pašā pilsētas centrā – Aris from Latvia – 11 May 2025 (9/10)

  Atrašanās vieta – pašā pilsētas centrā. Veikali, ēdināšanas iestādes, tūristu apskates objekti ir tiešā tuvumā un sasniedzami kājām. Operatīva saziņa ar mītnes saimnieku, skaidras un precīzas instrukcijas iekļūšanai. Tīrs, pietiekami plašs, labi organizēts dzīvoklis. Virtuves stūrītis apgādāts ar visu nepieciešamo. Stabils ēdamgalds ar krēsliem četrām personām. Ērta gulta atsevišķā guļamistabā. Piemērota vieta vienas dienas atpūtai un vairāku dienu nakšņošanai.
  
  What could be improved: Jārēķinās ar to, ka sešu stāvu ēkā nav lifta.

• Superb – Jolanta from United Kingdom – 22 May 2025 (9/10)

• Superb – Samuel-mathias from Estonia – 21 May 2025 (9/10)

• Exceptional – Salomėja from Lithuania – 18 May 2025 (10/10)

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