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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Skanste
Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
Helpful staff, great room, great location. Very varied buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
Like it
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
Very good
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection
Friendly staff, stylish lobby and rooms, well appointed and a ruffian in the lobby!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Neiburgs Hotel
Lovely hotel Room was a large studio Very clean Well equipped Large bathroom with bath Kitchen with fridge, microwave etc Staff let us check in early as room was ready when we called in to drop bags off
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Riga Islande Hotel with FREE parking
good
Reviewed on 27 Jan 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 Skonto Stadium while you're in the area.
Centrs
Centrs is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Latvian Art Museum and Cathedral of Christ's Nativity 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 Galleria Riga Shopping Center while you're in the area.
Avoti
Avoti is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Galleria Riga Shopping Center 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 Three Brothers and Town Hall while you're in town.
