If you want to be in the center of everything, I HIGHLY suggest this amazing AIRBNB! Marika and Karlis' apartment is located right in the heart of Riga's Old Town and is less than 10 minutes away by walking from the local bus station. Marika provides great tips and is easily reachable via Airbnb messages. I used a lot of her guidebook tips to plan our itinerary, but in their home itself, you will find a basket of travel brochures. And when we asked for even more tips, from local foods to try out and places to party, she was quick to answer! All of her tips were great by the way!
The apartment itself is easy to find and is right on the first floor so no climbing up stairs is necessary. The house is located to a well-lit Hookah and Tea Shop that stays open late, so you can easily find your place at any given time of the day. The apartment is very tiny, but the space is smartly used. The hallway converts into a bathroom, the kitchen has a pull out table, and the bed is a pull-out bed. Granted, there is only one blanket and it gets a bit chilly at night, but Karlis and Marika have an electronic heater that you are free to use. The kitchen is also well-equipped.
And on the day we were leaving, we ended up waking up late and Karlis was kind enough to allow us to stay until 3 pm, which helped us out immensely as we didnt have to bring our luggage around the city. Five stars overall, it was a great value for travelers coming in and out of the city. By the time we left, we felt as if we had seen everything :)