Viestura Apartamenti

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Viestura Apartamenti? The fact that it’s tucked away on Bruņinieku iela – and I mean actually tucked away, not just marketing speak. Walking down this street feels like you’ve stumbled into one of those Riga neighborhoods that tourists usually miss, which honestly makes it kind of perfect if you’re tired of bumping into cruise ship crowds every time you step outside. The building itself has that solid, unpretentious feel that a lot of the older apartment buildings in this part of the city have – nothing flashy, but you get the sense it’s been here forever and will outlast us all.

The apartments themselves are what I’d call properly functional, and I mean that in the best way possible. Everything works like it should, the WiFi doesn’t cut out when you’re trying to video call home, and there’s actually enough space to unpack your suitcase without having to play Tetris with your belongings. The kitchenettes are small but honestly better equipped than some places I’ve paid twice as much for – you can actually cook a decent meal if you want to, which comes in handy when you realize how expensive eating out in Old Town gets after a few days. The beds are comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been wrestling with the mattress all night, and the heating works well, which matters more than you’d think during those damp Baltic winters.

What really sold me on this place though is the location – you’re close enough to walk to the cathedral and all the tourist spots (maybe fifteen minutes at a leisurely pace), but far enough away that you’re not dealing with the noise and chaos that comes with staying right in the thick of things. There’s a decent grocery store about five minutes away, and if you walk toward Krasta iela, you’ll find some local cafes that don’t have English menus plastered all over their windows. The neighborhood gets genuinely quiet in the evenings, which is something you don’t always get in central Riga. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle if you’re driving – it’s not impossible, but you might find yourself walking a block or two from where you actually manage to find a spot. The 8.5 rating makes sense to me; it’s not trying to be a luxury experience, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. For the price point, especially if you’re planning to spend most of your time exploring the city rather than lounging around your room, it’s honestly hard to beat.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $58. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Tiina from Finland – 31 August 2024 (10/10)

  I really liked it, comfortable apt in a green inyard with a friendly little dog. All I needed and more. Good bed to sleep. Nice less than 30min walk to old town. Easy to take bus as well there nearby and to the bus station when I left. As well extra mention to strong, safe doors, as just struggled with a key in the former place. Thank you!
  
  What could be improved: If one minus that I would have needed, scissors- or maybe I just did not find them.

• Exceptional – Alina from Lithuania – 2 August 2024 (10/10)

  Small, clean and cosy apartment, perfect for two people. There was everything what we needed:) + there was a parking spot.

• Superb – Ya-wen from Taiwan – 15 September 2024 (9/10)

  All the equipment in the house are good. There is a fan there.
  
  What could be improved: Shower space is quite tinny.
  The engine of the fridge is quite noisy.

• Passable – Donisk from Lithuania – 27 December 2023 (5/10)

  Nothing realy
  
  What could be improved: So cold in the flat. The parking place is possible only when the owner is opening gates for you. Who want to call to the owner at night to get out or get in? I don't.
  Only one mirror and not in the showe but at fhe colidor. This is silly. To wash face you can only at kichen.
  Thanks, but this place is not for me. Never again.

• I had a great stay. – Anonymous from Nepal – 9 October 2023 (10/10)

  Calm and peaceful environment.

• Udany – Aneta from Poland – 15 June 2024 (9/10)

  Czysto , przestronnie
  
  What could be improved: Nie za czysta lodówka.

• Very good – Ounk from Germany – 22 August 2024 (8/10)

  Sauber, top ausgestattet mit allem was man braucht.
  
  What could be improved: Ziemlich klein und dunkel, da ist es nur ein Fenster hat und davor auch noch Bäume stehen.

• Gute Lage und gute Ausstattung – Ri from Germany – 12 July 2024 (7/10)

  Lage und Ausstattung
  
  What could be improved: Nichts

• Superb – Renāte from Latvia – 16 December 2023 (9/10)

  Viss bija kā fotoattēlā. Dzīvoklis ierikots mājīgi. Uz vietas bija visa nepieciešamā sadzīves tehnika. Laba auto stāvvieta, sniegs iztīrīts, par mašīnu varēja neuztraukties.
  
  What could be improved: Bija pavēsi, zema temperatūra dzīvoklī.

• Good – Dovilė from Lithuania – 11 May 2024 (7/10)

  Vieta automobiliui. Virtuvėje visi reikalingi įranga ir įrankiai. Minkšta lova. Gerai, kad paruoštos šlepetės, kad nebūtų šalta vaikščioti.
  
  What could be improved: Buvo šalta, bet tam yra pledai paruošti. Tualete mažai vietos nepatogus ir dušas visai šalia. Virtuvėje panašu, kad nebuvo šilto vandens.

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