Carillon Aparthotel: A home away from home in the heart of Riga

By Signe Hansen | Photos: Carillon Aparthotel / Keystone Collection

Located in one of the oldest streets in Riga’s Old Town, Carillon Aparthotel offers the perfect base for visitors who enjoy the comfort and freedom of having their own space. Drawing inspiration from Riga’s celebrated Art Nouveau architecture, the property combines historic character with contemporary and tastefully furnished apartments to offer business travellers a stylish home away from home.

Set within a carefully restored historic block in the very heart of the Latvian capital, Carillon Aparthotel places guests within walking distance of Riga’s major attractions, business hubs and embassies. The building forms part of a traditional city block, with multiple entrances and a small inner courtyard that provides a quiet space to pause. Inside apartments, fully equipped kitchens – including ovens, toasters and, in some spaces, washing machines – make the apartments particularly suited to extended stays. In addition to the individual facilities, the hotel features a gym and a 24/7 reception.

The design concept centres on what the team describes as “living like a local.” Janis Vilisons, chairman of the board at Keystone Management, explains: “The Art Deco and Art Nouveau style is part of this idea of living like a local. You can feel Riga’s atmosphere and history inside, but we are not compromising on quality. We are trying to preserve the history, and at the same time provide modern comfort.”

Carillon Aparthotel: A home away from home in the heart of Riga

Opened in December 2025, the hotel is the result of a two-year restoration process, which was, due to the building’s historic status, not without challenges. Working under strict heritage regulations, the team uncovered unexpected structural issues behind walls and ceilings, requiring significant additional investment to reinforce and rebuild parts of the structure. However, as with its sister property, Konventa Sēta Hotel, preserving the historical features was not seen as optional but as essential to the project’s DNA.

Carillon Aparthotel: A home away from home in the heart of Riga

Art Nouveau and Art Deco influences shape the distinctive interiors of Carillon Apart hotel in Riga’s Old Town.

The two hotels form part of the Keystone Collection, a new local hotel group focused on high-quality properties that honour and preserve Riga’s architectural heritage. The aparthotel primarily welcomes business travellers, diplomats and embassy staff on longer assignments, alongside families who appreciate the flexibility of apartment living.

In truth, while the hotel aims to offer a home away from home, few places can match the style and comfort of Carillon Aparthotel.

Carillon Aparthotel: A home away from home in the heart of Riga