Mira was very helpful with detailed information on how to get to her home, amenities in the neighbourhood and in Riga. This apartment is very spacious and quiet. I stayed here one month as I studied, and it was perfectly suited to my needs.

This is the "quite center" of Riga, which is a little rough looking in spots, but safe, and still full of amazing architecture. There are 2 nice, modern cafes on the block, and plenty of shops nearby. There's a lovely park called Ziedoņdārzs on the next block, complete with a workout area.

Everything you need is in walking distance, but there are also multiple buses and trams nearby that go to the station, Old Town, as well as parks and beaches further out from the city center.

You are also near some of Riga's more hip bars (KKC, Vest, Chomsky) & excellent, affordable restaurants (Uzbekistani, Svejk) in the neighborhood.

Very livable, I would definitely come back. Thanks!