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 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 stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.
Riga Christmas Market
During your trip to Riga, you can enjoy retail therapy at Riga Christmas Market. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
House of the Blackheads
You can study the exhibits at House of the Blackheads, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday 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.
Top hotels in Skanste
Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
The shower wasn't hot and was only ever luke warm at best. Also the shower drain was clogged and the cap wasn't secured
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
Beautiful hotel, fantastic location, wonderful breakfast, and extremely attentive staff. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel
Breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection
Lovely layout of hotel in a converted convent, reflecting the style and the mood of the city. Excellent location, helpful and attentive staff, good quality, plentiful breakfast with many options Minor gripes: Could have done with a covering for the glass window above door of apartment, as the light ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
Large rooms, cafe on site. Breakfast was expensive for a family.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga
Our room was spacious, well appointed and very comfortable. Staff were polite, helpful and attentive at all times. Breakfast was adequate and plentiful. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Skanste
Brasa
You'll appreciate the historical sites during your time in Brasa and you might want to plan a stop by Arena Riga and Olympic Sports Centre while you're in the area.
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 Latvian Art Museum 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 Domina Shopping Center and Corner House KGB Museum while you're in the area.
Avoti
Avoti is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Palladium and Galleria Riga Shopping Center while you're in town.
Vidzeme Suburb
Unique features of Vidzeme Suburb include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Arena Riga or Domina Shopping Center while you're exploring the area.
