We traveled to Riga at the end of November to adopt our sixth child and since we were going to be there for a month, we wanted to take advantage of our smaller group before our older children arrived. This apartment was simply perfect. There were four of us to start and the accommodations were more than perfect. The building itself is steeped in history and once you step out the front door of the building you are greeted with the sights and sounds of Old Town. We were there during Christmas Market and it was, as described, simply magical. On the unusually warm days, we could open the windows and hear the Christmas music wafting in from the street. Just out the door are souvenir shops, a Laima shop!, Stender's is literally out and to the left and a wonderful pankuka restaurant is steps away as well. What is exceptionally nice about this apartment is you often hear about Old Town being loud with revelry into the early morning hours. Not so with this apartment's configuration. We were able to sleep soundly every night we were there. I seriously became very sad to leave our "neighborhood" and move further out towards Center City. The apartment itself is wonderfully equipped with wifi, a french press coffee pot and really all the amenities you need for a very comfortable stay. Settle into one of the cozy chairs for reading and just enjoy Riga! Oh, and don't forget to appreciate the wonderful artwork throughout the apartment! I believe it's all original! ;-) Livu Square is a short walk away as is the House of Blackheads. What I particularly enjoyed is becoming a regular with the shopkeepers while we were there. We were fortunate to get to know many of the neighborhood folks, making it feel even more like home. Oh, and Double Coffee and Charley's Pizza are literally downstairs as well. I would love to stay here again!