We enjoyed our stay of three nights. The apartment is newly renovated, and very comfortable. We felt very at home here and enjoyed meeting and talking to Alex and Angela and their family. Bear in mind that this is a separate apartment in the upper level of the family’s home. You enter through a gate to the backyard, then use a shared stairwell to the upper floor.
Also, don’t be put off by the appearance of the neighborhood. Many of Riga’s residential areas outwardly seem to be in a state of decay. We felt very safe and comfortable walking through this area, waiting for the bus, etc.
The apartment is an easy Trolleybus ride to and from the train station. There is a small market around the corner, and a larger one just several blocks away.
This is not an anonymous apartment rented by a corporation pretending to be a person. The benefit, of course, is that, if you take a moment to stop and visit on your way in or out, you may pick up a tip about something to do or somewhere to eat. Best of all you gain a human touch on your visit to Riga.
This is definitely a place for those interested in experiencing more of the flavor of Riga. We would be happy to stay here again and highly recommend.
Thank you to Alex and Angela for hosting and for allowing me to practice my very poor Russian.
Это квартира удобная и красивая. Большое спасибо.