Riga

Travel Guide

St. Peter\'s Church featuring a city and landscape views
Old Town showing markets, street scenes and heritage architecture
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Where to stay in Riga

Old Town showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Old Town Riga

4.5/5(158 area reviews)

Old Town Riga is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cathedral Square or Three Brothers.

Old Town Riga
Latvian Art Museum which includes a statue or sculpture

Centrs

4.5/5(91 area reviews)

Centrs is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Cathedral of Christ's Nativity and Skonto Stadium while in the area.

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Skanste

Travelers like the shopping in Skanste, and Arena Riga is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Avoti

Visitors to Avoti appreciate its historic sites. A visit to Galleria Riga Shopping Center and Origo Shopping Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Avoti
Riga featuring heritage architecture

Vidzeme Suburb

4/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Vidzeme Suburb include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Arena Riga or Riga Motormuseum while you're exploring the area.

Vidzeme Suburb
Low prospective of the railway bridge in Riga, capitol of Latvia. Shooted during the sunrise, the river was frozen and colours of the sky are reflecting on the snow

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Zemgale Suburb

4/5(13 area reviews)

Unique features of Zemgale Suburb include the historic sites and river views. Make a stop by National Library of Latvia or Golden Bowling Center while you're exploring the area.

Zemgale Suburb
Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

5 out of 5
11. Novembra Krastmala, 33 Riga
The price is AED 244 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
AED 244
AED 282 total
11 Jan - 12 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,050 reviews)
What a lovely hotel. The staff were friendly, the hotel was spotless, breakfast was lovely . Location was spot on. Beds comfy . Couldnt ask for anything else. Will be back . Thank you

Reviewed on 10 December 2025

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
Valnu street 49 Riga
The price is AED 200 per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
AED 200
AED 233 total
7 Jan - 8 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Clean hotel, friendly staff and great location.

Reviewed on 19 December 2025

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection

Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection

4 out of 5
Kaleju Str 9/11 Riga
The price is AED 248 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
AED 248
AED 287 total
20 Jan - 21 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (610 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 17 December 2025

Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
aparthotel Amella

aparthotel Amella

4.5 out of 5
Emilijas Benjaminas Iela 8 Riga
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Latvian Academy of Sciences ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (111 reviews)
Perfect location for general market (I. Zeppelin hangers) and the ghetto museum. Short walk to the old town and Christmas market. The bus from the airport (number 22) stops very near hotel and costs 3 euro for 2 people - bargain. Hotel was stylish and clean. Staff friendly would recommend

Reviewed on 19 December 2025

aparthotel Amella
RIGAAPARTMENT ELIZABETES 22 Aparthotel

RIGAAPARTMENT ELIZABETES 22 Aparthotel

3 out of 5
22 Elizabetes iela Riga
Stay at this aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Berg's Bazaar and Vermanes Garden are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (73 reviews)
Clean room comfortable bed convenient for sights

Reviewed on 14 December 2025

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Aparthotel Aurum

Aparthotel Aurum

3.5 out of 5
113 Dzirnavu iela Rīga
Stay at this aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Berg's Bazaar and Palladium are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Perfect for a quick weekend away. Little kitchenette with kettle, fridge and microwave. Great heating and warm in the winter. Great shower water pressure too. Front of house staff very welcoming and helpful. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 18 December 2025

Aparthotel Aurum
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Riga

4.6
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Old town is an interesting place to see museums, churches, shops, cobble streets etc.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Cheap city to visit. It still retains some of its old medievil charm as well as some soviet feel. The food market near the city is HUGE. I want to come back and stay a few months when i retire.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Go to Uncle Vanyas for dinner.Everything was within walking distance.Christmas Market as well as the general market,were great to visit.So much to see and a week is not enough.We loved Latvia.Europes best kept secret!

5/5 - Excellent

Luann

Fabulous old town; definitely a gem of Europe.

5/5 - Excellent

Jeff

Friendly, but during weekends there are a lot of people from Russia. All were friendly.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is my second trip to Riga this year and I love Latvia & her people. The city is lovely, great food, lovely parks, opera, museums and spas.