Skanste Travel Guide
Riga
Popular places to visit
Riga Central Market
During your visit to Riga, you can enjoy retail therapy at Riga Central Market. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Riga Cathedral
After visiting Riga Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Riga. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
St. Peter's Church
After visiting St. Peter's Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Riga. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
House of the Blackheads
Learn about the local history of Riga when you spend time at House of the Blackheads. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Town Hall
Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Riga, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.
Three Brothers
You can learn about the history of Riga with a trip to Three Brothers. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Skanste
Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
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 Dec 2025
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
Clean hotel, friendly staff and great location.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
The hotel is modern and beautifully decorated. It has a great bar downstairs that serves a good selection of food. It has a sky bar with amazing views over the city and great cocktails. The breakfast offering is good with good variety. All the stuff were exceptionally attentive and all spoke perfect ...
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Wellton Centrum Hotel & Spa
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Tallink Hotel Riga
Lovely hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was spotless. Breakfast was nice and till 11am on a weekebd. 10 minite walk intot he old towb
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Skanste
Andrejsala
You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in Andrejsala. You might want to make time for a stop at Riga City Yacht Club or Andrejosta.
Centrs
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.
Grizinkalns
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Grizinkalns and you might want to plan a stop by Corner House KGB Museum and Arena Riga while you're in the area.
Avoti
Avoti is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Origo Shopping Centre and Cathedral of Christ's Nativity while you're in town.
Vidzeme Suburb
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.
Old Town Riga
Travellers come to Old Town Riga for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Cathedral Square and Three Brothers while you're in town.
