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.
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.
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.
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
Fantastic location just a couple steps of the action!
Reviewed on 6 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
Wellton Centrum Hotel & Spa
Clean and comfortable room. Very helpful staff. The only thing to note for improvement could be the shower head water pressure.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection
Received a very friendly welcome at arrival and a free room upgrade. The room was spacious, clean and well appointed. Great breakfast with lots of choices. Great hotel with lovely staff in a fantastic location.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Tallink Hotel Riga
Fairly new and modern hotel. Room and bathroom were a good size and very comfortable. Hotel staff were very helpful and the breakfast was great. The hotel was away from the old town but within walking distance. There is a large shopping centre very close but I did not find much in the way of restaurants ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Skanste
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 Palladium and Origo Shopping Centre while you're in town.
Vidzeme Suburb
Unique features of Vidzeme Suburb include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Arena Riga or Alberta Iela 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.
Kipsala
Spas, historical sites and river views highlight some of the notable features of Kipsala. Make a stop by Kipsala International Exhibition Centre while you're exploring.
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- Arena Riga
- Riga Christmas Market
- Riga Central Market
- Jurmala Beach
- St. Peter's Church
- House of the Blackheads
- Three Brothers
- National Library of Latvia
- Skonto Stadium
- Latvian National Opera
- Riga Zoo
- Cathedral Square
- Origo Shopping Centre
- St John's Church
- Galleria Riga Shopping Center
- Latvian National Theatre
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