Riga Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

St. Peter\'s Church featuring a city and landscape views
St. Peter\'s Church featuring a city and landscape views
Old Town showing heritage architecture, markets and street scenes
Riga which includes night scenes, snow and a city
Riga featuring a house, dining out and a city

Where to stay in Riga

Old Town showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Old Town Riga

4.5/5(240 area reviews)

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.

Old Town Riga
Latvian Art Museum showing a statue or sculpture

Centrs

4.5/5(135 area reviews)

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.

Centrs
🏙️Riga Skyline - Riga - Latvia🇱🇻 📷Nikon D750 - ISO 250 - 24-120mm lens f4G ED VR - 78mm - f/5,6 1/80 sec From left to right: ⛪Riga Cathedral (Latvian: Rīgas Doms). In 1211 the Livonian Bishop Albert of Riga ordered to build this cathedral near the River Daugava. It is considered the largest medieval🛡️ church⛪ in the Baltic States. It is commonly called the Dome Cathedral, a tautology as the word “Dome” comes from the German “Dom” meaning “cathedral”. It is known for its Rooster🐓 or weathercock. ⛪St. Peter’s Church (Latvian: Svētā Pētera Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca). The first mention of this church dates from 1209, it was built of masonry🧱 construction🏗️ and therefore undamaged by a city fire🔥 in Riga that year. The construction and the history of the church can be divided into 3️⃣ distinct building styles. Two of them associated with Gothic and Romanesque styles and the third with the early Baroque style. It is also known for its Rooster🐓 or weathercock. ⛪Spire of St. Saviour's Anglican Church (Latvian:Anglikāņu Sv. Pestītāja baznīca). It is Anglican church⛪, located in the north of the old town centre. The foundation stone was laid in 1857 and the church⛪ was dedicated on 26 July 1859. During the Soviet occupation the church had not use, and in 1973 it became the home of Riga Polytechnic Institute student club👨‍👨‍👧‍👧. In 1991, after latvian independence, and English-speaking congregation🛐 was again formed. 🏛️Riga City Council Tower (Latvian: Rīgas Dome). The original building was destroyed💥 during the Second World War⚔️, the current building is a true copy of the original built in 17th century neo-classical style. ❓Did you know born that that the modern denim jean that is worn by people all over the world was first invented by a Latvian-Jewish tailor and American immigrant – Jacob. W. Davis

Maskavas Forstate

Historical sites, bars and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Maskavas Forstate. Check out Riga Central Market or Latvian Academy of Sciences while you're exploring the area.

Maskavas Forstate
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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.

Avoti
Water tower "Gray Alice", Riga

Agenskalns

4/5(8 area reviews)

Unique features of Agenskalns include the river views and historical sites. Make a stop by Golden Bowling Center or Uzvaras Park while you're exploring the area.

Agenskalns
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 #riga #latvia #longexposure #travelphotography

Zemgale Suburb

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Unique features of Zemgale Suburb include the historical 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 1.872.191 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
1.872.191 ₫
2.158.526 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,120 reviews)
Nice big rooms, comfy beds.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga

4.5 out of 5
55 Elizabetes Street Riga
The price is 2.092.636 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
2.092.636 ₫
2.405.430 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Some of the staff acts differently from others. But mostly good. The hotel is old and overrated

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
Valnu street 49 Riga
The price is 1.614.765 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
1.614.765 ₫
1.870.208 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent location, spaciois clean rooms and friendly staff

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
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RIGAAPARTMENT ELIZABETES 22 Aparthotel

RIGAAPARTMENT ELIZABETES 22 Aparthotel

3 out of 5
22 Elizabetes iela Riga
Stay at this aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Berg's Bazaar and Vermanes Garden are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (74 reviews)
Clean room comfortable bed convenient for sights

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

RIGAAPARTMENT ELIZABETES 22 Aparthotel
aparthotel Amella

aparthotel Amella

4.5 out of 5
Emilijas Benjaminas Iela 8 Riga
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Latvian Academy of Sciences and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
A lovely apartment located just outside the Old Town and very convenient for the airport bus. The staff could not be more helpful. The room was clean and well appointed.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

aparthotel Amella
Aparthotel Aurum

Aparthotel Aurum

3.5 out of 5
113 Dzirnavu iela Rīga
Stay at this aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Berg's Bazaar and Palladium are located ...
Aparthotel Aurum
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Popular places to visit

Riga Central Market featuring street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

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 Central Market
European Christmas market in winter Riga in Latvia. Winter. Late at evening. Street and holiday fair in European city Advent Decoration with Crafts Items on Bazaar

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 Christmas Market
Beautiful view of riga

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.

Riga Cathedral
House of the Blackheads featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

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.

House of the Blackheads
home three brothers in Riga, Latvia

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.

Three Brothers
St. Peter\'s Church featuring a city and landscape views

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.

St. Peter's Church

Reviews of Riga

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
100
4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
16
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Well worth seeing a great city

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great restaurants, lovely old town, market -brilliant, very walkable, interesting history, excellent place for a couples weekend.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

There is not a lot to do, you need two days maximum.

5/5 - Excellent

TonyB

Pleasant city full of history and great places to eat!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A very safe and enjoyable trip to a great capital city. Have been to Tallin, Vilnius and now RIGA which wins hands down. It's growing in tourism, so mid week visits are best. Walks into the suburbs gives better prices for restaurants and food

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Airport shuttle good value. Indian restaurant was fabulous. Train ride to Jūrmala beach - wow! Bobsleigh ride in Sigulda - amazing for €10 pp. KGB museum is free of charge. Everything is cheaper at the central market.

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