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Apartment |1 bedroom |Sleeps 4

Riga City in Riga

From £167 per week |  From £29 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Air conditioning, car not necessary, no pets allowed

About the home

Our apartment is fully equipped to a modern high standard. No rickety old furniture here! Built 2005/6 it is divided in half comprising a Double Bedroom & Living Room.

The Living Room area consist of a modern 2 piece suite with large sofa (which can be converted into another double bed) & arm chair, office type desk with chair, coffee table, side cabinet, 28"/70cm flat screen TV with 40 station English/Russian /German cable, dvd & cd player with music system & surround-sound speakers. The bedroom has a built in wardrobe, chest of drawers, large double bed & cabinets with lamps. The apartment sleeps 2 guests comfortably, and a maximum 4 with use of the sleeper sofa/sofabed. All linens & towels are included.

The key feature of the Living Area is the enormous panoramic picture window, which extends from floor to ceiling & from wall to wall of the Living Room & Bedroom, offering unparalleled views of the Daugava River & the Vansu Suspension Bridge, and being West facing, the spectacular Riga sunset.

In addition, the apartment comprises a fully equipped kitchen with microwave oven & hob, fridge/freezer, toaster, electric iron, washing machine, and all the necessary cutlery & utensils. There is also an en suite bathroom with large bath & shower, separate basin & w.c.

The apartment is double gazed & fully Air Conditioned with temperature controls which means it is very quiet and the interior temperature can be set to your exact needs, despite the weather outside! The double glazed windows can also be fully or partially opened if fresh air is required.

We also offer FREE Internet Connection in the apartment

There are about 100 Wireless Internet (Wifi) areas in Riga provided by Lattelekom, not to mention numerous smaller providers. Be sure to bring your wireless PC gadgets & Laptop, and log in practically anywhere - including in our apartment, airport, bar, petrol station or even right in the centre of the Old Town! Internet connection is free & not a problem in Riga. (There is a dedicated LAN wire/cable connection in the apartment)

If you would like to see more of our apartment, please email for details we will send the link to our website.

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Facilities

Further details indoors:
* Prestigious brand new Waterfront glass building
* 3rd Floor, with Great View overlooking the River
* West facing, superb sunset.
* Very centrally located, next to the Presidential Palace & Old Town
* New, modern, expensive design, all the "mod cons"
* Fully adjustable air conditioning, double glazed
* Furnished to a modern high standard
* Double Bed & Sofa Bed (if required)
* Fully equipped Kitchen
* Bathroom with bath & shower
* Flat screen 28"/72cm TV with cable in English
* dvd & cd player with surround sound
* Free WiFi broadband internet
* Gated Security Entrance

Further details outdoors:
Being on the third floor, there is an elevator to the ground level, & the Building benefits from 24 hour security guards & security gates with telephone access from the apartment so you control who is let in and out of the Building.

If you require secured parking, this is also available underneath the building for a fee. Rates for parking can be negotiated locally with the Management Company who run the building

If you need a parallel to London, think of a London Docklands Executive Suite overlooking the River Thames and you start to get the picture!

It is within 5 minutes walk from the very Centre of Riga and the "Old Town" Tourist district

Further details

Available for one night, one week, one month, or one year!

This executive apartment in located within a brand new secure glass building with gated access.

Conditions

Not suitable for pets.
Security deposit required.

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View of the front of the building from the river

 

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Large double bed

 

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Panoramic view of the suspension bridge from Living Room Window

 

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Living Room with cable TV, dvd, cd & surround sound speakers

The Riga region

"Riga. The Paris of the Baltics". The Perfect Escape
 
Riga truly is an undiscovered jewel of the “New Europe” with a depth of history & dozens of activities. Targeted at adults, plan to dine “alfresco” in the Summer months in one of the numerous “Laukums” or Squares, where many Restaurants provide live music whilst you dine at remarkably low prices. Take the toepath from outside the Apartment down passed the River where you can stop off at one of many of the small bars or cafeterias for a speciality coffee (for less than £1) or a beer (for £1.40). Or take a boat trip along the River, which provide everything from the “Tourist Tour” to full on board 5 star cuisine & service. Or just perhaps a rowing boat or a "pedallo" for two along the "Pilsetas Kanals", the small tributary river that divides the Riga Old Town (Vecriga) from the main suburbs and shops. For the culturally minded there is the National Opera House. And of course there is the usual attractions of the Riga night life with its nightclubs and late night bars.

Currency

The national currency is the Latvian Lat. The currency is strong and stable and pegged to the Euro. As a new European State, Latvia is expected to join the European Single Currency in 2010.

If you are thinking of changing money, get some at the airport before you arrive, but change most when you are in Riga as the exchange rate is more favourable. Most Restaurants, Bars, and even taxis accept credit cards so no need to panic if you run short of cash!

Climate

Being part of Continental Europe, Latvia enjoys a remarkable variation in weather, and contrary to popular belief, Summer can be really hot & frequently hotter than the UK, especially in July when the midday temperature can rise rise to as much as 36°C. At this time of year dawn breaks at 4:30am and the sun doesn't set until 10:30pm. May to September daytime temperatures average 67°F (17°C). The weather in Spring & Autumn fairly mild. Rainfall is common throughout the year with the heaviest being the occasional thunderstorm in August. However during severe spells of Winter, Latvia can suffer from the cold winds from Russia & snowfall is common. The coldest months are January and February and Riga can experience extreme temperatures (-25°C in crisp, clear blue sky), but averages are only -1°C during the day because of the proximity of the Baltic Sea & the Gulf Stream.

For this reason a lot of the older buildings get very cold in the Winter months. This is not a problem for our suite which is brand new & fully air conditioned, so you can set the temperature to suit you.

The Riga City area

The main advantage of this apartment is its superb location.
 
Just 5 minutes stroll from the famous Riga “Old Town” (Vecriga) our apartment suite is situated on the third floor of an equally brand new sparkling modern glass building overlooking the “Daugava”, Riga’s equivalent of the River Thames of London.
 
Sandwiched perfectly between the International Embassies, overlooking the private Marina, and just a few minutes walk straight into the very centre of Riga’s Tourist District, it could not be better located.
 
Take a 2 minute walk down the Embankment, turn left past the President’s Residence and you will find yourself right in the middle of Riga’s most exclusive Shopping Centre, Nightlife & Restaurants. Within 5 minutes you will arrive at the “Doma Laukums” Square with its huge open space, outdoor dining & its famous ‘Dome’ Steak House, where the very best steaks are served exactly to your preference. One minute further on and you will arrive at the “Livu Laukums” Square, with its Cafes and Bars (with live music in the Summer months), relax with a drink as you soak up the atmosphere & admire the superb architecture of the surroundings.
 
Riga truly is an undiscovered jewel of the “New Europe” with a depth of history & dozens of activities. Targeted at adults, plan to dine “alfresco” in the Summer months in one of the numerous “Laukums” or Squares, where many Restaurants provide live music whilst you dine at remarkably low prices. Take the toepath from outside the Apartment down passed the River where you can stop off at one of many of the small bars or cafeterias for a speciality coffee (for less than £1) or a beer (for £1.40). Or take a boat trip along the River, which provide everything from the “Tourist Tour” to full on board 5 star cuisine & service. Or just perhaps a rowing boat or a "pedallo" for two along the "Pilsetas Kanals", the small tributary river that divides the Riga Old Town (Vecriga) from the main suburbs and shops. For the culturally minded there is the National Opera House. And of course there is the usual attractions of the Riga night life with its nightclubs and late night bars.

How to get there

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-Fly from the UK with Ryanair direct or from Berlin with EasyJet direct. There are also numerous low cost airlines now flying to this Capital City

-Local buses & taxis run regularly between the airport and the City. Buses cost 0.40 Lat (£0.50p) fixed fee for drop off anywhere in the City and taxis around 12 Lat (£15) for drop off at the apartment front door.

A car is NOT necessary nor recommended as parking can be expensive & hard to find. Public transport is plentiful, easy to use & understand (think of London and you get the idea)

Activities near Riga City

Reviews

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10 Aug 2011

“Everything as described - and more” This apartment is described in depth on the website. The description is accurate in every detail. The views from the window are amazing - even when we experienced a torrential thunderstorm and downpour the view was something to behold. The apartment feels safe as it is a gated community and yet within a few minutes walk you are in the centre of the beautiful old town of Latvia. We stayed for a short break before travelling on to a smaller town in Latvia for son's wedding. The time we spent in Riga was relaxing and we found the people friendly and welcoming. The apartment had a couple of small problems which we reported to the owner on our return - he was grateful for the information and even emailed to say the things had been fixed a few days later. If you are going to Riga and want the freedom of a lovely apartment rather than a hotel this one is an excellent choice. The only thing I would say is that the currency is not so good against sterling at the moment and we got a better rate in the UK before we went than was on offer in Riga. Try the boat trip on the canal, and the party boat long the river in front of the apartment. Don't miss the lovely park, the clock tower near the station, the bar at the top has amazing views of the whole city.

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Guestbook for Riga apartment with river view

Kimberly, Colorado, USA

"Our trip to Latvia was incredible! The apartment was comfortable, clean, and so convenient! The view of the river was wonderful. We even got to see fireworks over the river one night! Wireless internet was a huge plus.
Simon was so helpful before we left for our trip with advice, recommendations, and flexible pay options. Be sure to go to Alus Seta in Old Town! Tasty cafeteria style food at a good price. Katija at the Visitor's Centre was also a great help. She speaks wonderful English (which we needed desperately) and was able to be our translator to find our relatives. Thank you Simon!"

Ken, Liverpool, UK

"Your apartment in Latvia is a credit, the place is lovely. Your local agent was very helpful and spoke great English. We hope to go again in the near future. Just my partner and myself for a long weekend and would love to rent the apartment again if available."

Julia, Essex, UK

"We had a great stay in Riga. The apartment had everything we needed. The location is fantastic and it is so secure which was great. Thanks again! I would certainly recommend it to anyone I know who plans to visit Riga."

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Summer	18 Jun 11	5 Sep 11	385€ 385	5555	5555	3 Nights
Late Summer 2011	5 Sep 11	31 Oct 11	280€ 280	4040	4040	3 Nights
Autumn 2011	31 Oct 11	22 Dec 11	280€ 280	4040	4040	2 Nights
Christmas 2011	22 Dec 11	2 Jan 12	350€ 350	5050	5050	4 Nights
Winter 2012	2 Jan 12	12 Feb 12	200€ 200	3535	3535	2 Nights
Early Spring 2012	12 Feb 12	31 Mar 12	250€ 250	4040	4040	3 Nights
Easter 2012	31 Mar 12	17 Apr 12	300€ 300	5050	5050	3 Nights
Spring 2012	17 Apr 12	16 Jun 12	250€ 250	4040	4040	3 Nights
Summer 2012	16 Jun 12	8 Sep 12	385€ 385	5555	5555	3 Nights
Late Summer 2012	8 Sep 12	30 Oct 12	280€ 280	4040	4040	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Our apartment is in a PREMIUM LOCATION in a MODERN, NEW glass fronted building with security gates, not in some 50 year old freezing cold drafty relic of a building that has been "recently renovated".

Apartments in Riga are NOT all the same. In Riga, you pay for what you get.

PRICING

*** There is a discounted rate for 2 week and monthly reservations ***

**** LONG TERM RENTALS ACTIVELY SOUGHT ****

No period considered too long. We offer further discount for 6 month/1 year contract.

These rates above INCLUDES all utility charges, taxes, cleaning fees, everything, for reservations of over 6 nights. Reservations of less than 6 nights incur a cleaning fee.

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIMES

Standard arrival time is between 3pm to 5pm local daily. Standard departure time is between 9am to 11am local daily.

FEES

There is a standard administration/booking fee to cover cleaning the apartment after you leave & key collection/drop off, of €30 Euros/£25 UK Sterling for reservations of less than 6 nights. There is NO administration/booking fee for reservations of 6 nights or more.

If you wish to check out & depart after 11am local there is a charge of €10 Euros/£10, and after 4pm local a charge of €20 Euros/£20. This is simply to cover the cost of the cleaners & Management Agent coming to the apartment out of their normal operating hours.

PAYMENT

We accept payment in € Euros, £ UK Sterling, $ US Dollars and even in local currency (Lats)

Payment methods include Credit Card ($ US), PayPal, internet banking (BACS) and cash.

DEPOSIT/DOWNPAYMENT TO HOLD YOUR DATES

To secure your dates, we require a non-refundable deposit of £50/€50/$65 or 10% of the booking value (whichever is the higher).

Please also note for legal, insurance and emergency purposes we also need the names of those in your party, your address and home phone number.

BALANCE PAYMENT

The balance should be paid in full 8 weeks before your arrival date. If your reservation is within 70 days before your planned arrival, the full rental amount is required to secure your reservation. All reservations are subject to my Terms & Conditions & are available on request.

Cancellation Policy

If for any reason you wish to cancel, you will forfeit your deposit. If you cancel between 8 weeks and 4 weeks of your arrival date, you will also forfeit 50% of the balance payment. Within 4 weeks, and you will forfeit all of the balance payment

Availability

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