Located in the central part of Riga, less than a block from Vermane Garden Park, this newly renovated apartment is close to restaurants (e.g., the excellent Riits, around the corner) and cafes (e.g., Cafe Osiris, up the street a couple of blocks). The apartment was very quiet, even though the street Krisjana Barona is busy. The kitchen area of this studio has the basics -- new stove and refrigerator. Elina has provided an Illy capsule-type espresso machine that makes nice espresso. The bathroom has not only a shower with good water pressure, but washing machine, and a heated towel rack. Although the building has an elevator, the apartment is only 1.5 stories up (three half-flights of stairs), and so it's very convenient to the street. There is a Rimi Express market a couple of doors away, and so it's a quick trip at 8:00 AM to pick up croissants or other items for breakfast.
Elina was a gracious hostess, and we would be very happy to stay with her again.