We found this to be a fairly convenient location if you want to explore both the older part of town by the water and the more residential areas north (hipster Mielu Iela). You'll have maybe a 20-to-25-minute walk back from somewhere in the tourist area, or longer from the market. Buses and trams are all over, though. There are shops and restaurants around but we most of the recommendations are 15 minutes south or north. The apartment is more spacious than I expected but feels a bit like a hotel. We had some trouble finding the key in the odd courtyard setup, and there was construction on the staircase, so most of the lights were out, making the long climb to the fifth floor a bit precarious and a bit dusty. Happily, the work (loud metalwork!) didn't start until 10 so didn't disturb our sleep. Weirdly, we didn't see any other tenants in the building, so maybe it's newly renovated? The bed was comfortable and there was a nice sitting area for planning the day's travels. Overall, a comfortable place to stay and hopefully better after construction finishes.