Old Riga — Vecrīga in Latvian — is the old town of Riga. Vecrīga is famous for its old churches and cathedrals, such as Riga Cathedral and St. Peter's Church. Vecrīga is one of two world heritage sites entirely situated in Latvia (the other is the old town of Kuldīga).
Vecrīga is here defined as the area east of Daugava River, south of Krisjana Valdemara iela, west of the city canal and north of the railway that crosses Daugava.
Due to Covid-19 lockdowns and the following financial difficulties, many shops and eateries that used to be popular have closed down business or have moved outside Vecriga to where the locals live.
The central railway station and the bus station are right at the southeastern corner of the old town. From anywhere in Centrs, it's around a kilometer to anywhere in the old town, wherefore walking can also be an option.
If you're coming from the airport can get in by bus 22, going along the southern rim of the old town and terminating near the railway station. The city's main transport hub, there's a bus, trolleybus or tram going here from almost anywhere in Riga, have a look at the network maps to see which line you should take.
If you travel by car, better leave it outside Vecriga; most streets are pedestrianised and cheap parking is next to impossible to find. In case the car is essential for you, parking within Vecriga begins at €15 for a 24 hours period.
The Town Hall Square with St. Peter's (left) and the House of Blackheads
The Old Town (Vecrīga) is both a place of historical tourism sites, as well as the centre of night-life for locals. The area around Old Town was mostly built between 1860 and 1914 and has many buildings that resemble Berlin, Paris, or Rome.
56.9480124.103181Triangula Bastion, 11 Novembra Krastmala iela #17. 09:00:22:00. A modern building with an excavated fragment of the historical Riga fortification wall system along the river. The building has the best view terraces in Riga. Free. (updated Jun 2017)
Monuments and historic buildings near Old Town Square[edit]
56.9474124.106552Statue of Roland (In the centre of the Town Square). Statue of St. Roland, the patron of Riga. The original statue erected in 1897 was destroyed in World War II; now a replica stands there. (updated Jun 2017)
56.94713924.1069173House of the Blackheads, Kalku iela 1, ☏ +371 670 44300, [email protected]. The House of Blackheads is where the merchants-to-be had their guild. Part of this building is the tourist information office, the rest is a fascinating museum. The upper levels house grand ballrooms while the basement has a wine cellar and several exhibits relating to trading in Riga. €7, €1.50 students. (updated Jun 2017)
The Town Hall of Riga
56.9477324.106354Town Hall. Pretty to look at, but not open for visitors. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9476524.110065Bremen Town Musicians (side of skarnu iela, between St. Peter church and Convent Yard). Amazing sculpture based on a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9444124.1078961905 Bloody Sunday Monument, 11. novembra krastmala 35 (Next to river). This monument remembrance of the events of Bloody Sunday 13 January 1905. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9456224.108177House of Dannenstern, Mārstaļu iela 21. The house was built by and is named after Ernst Metue von Dannenstern. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9484724.106358Riga monument to Christmas tree, Tirgoņu iela 17. First Christmas tree in Riga was in 1510! (updated Jun 2017)
The Big and Little Guild buildings
56.94969124.1081679The Large Guild, Amatu iela 6, ☏ +371 67224850. Housed the guild of the tradesmen, who would join after being a member of the Blackheads (see House of Blackheads). Home to the Latvian Philharmonic, but you can't just walk inside. It's the exterior that's worth seeing though. (updated Jun 2017)
56.94949224.10809210The Small Guild, Amatu iela 5, ☏ +371 67223772, [email protected]. Another pretty building just behind the Big Guild, this one housed the craftsmen's guild. Like the Big Guild, you can't go inside except for a performance. (updated Jun 2017)
56.95018624.10842511The House of the Black Cat, Meistaru iela 10 (Next to the Big Guild). This building (also housing a pub of no particular note) is most famous for the two statues of black cats on the roofs. The legend has it that a disgruntled tradesman who was not accepted into the Big Guild, built this house and put the cats on it with their tails pointing towards the Big Guild, thus expressing his scorn. (updated Jun 2017)
56.94924.1105312Wagner Concert Hall, Vāgnera iela 4. Wagner once lived in Riga, on the street now named after him. This hall where he performed occasionally holds concerts. (updated Jun 2017)
56.94709224.10636413Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, Strelnieku laukums 1, ☏ +371 67212715, [email protected]. This noticeable and austere black building is clearly out-of-place. In the Soviet days, this housed a museum to the Red Riflemen, a group of Latvians who volunteered for the service to Russia during the Russian revolution of 1917. Now it houses a museum of Latvia's time under the Nazi and Soviet occupations. Very long, but very moving – essential for anyone interested in the history of the USSR or Nazi Germany. Outside the building away from the town square stands the Soviet-era Monument to the Riflemen. €5. (updated Jun 2017)
56.948124.109414Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, Skārņu iela 10/20, ☏ +371 67830900, [email protected]. 10:00-17:00 (closed Mondays). The Museum of Decorative and Design Art is located in the former St. George’s Church building (1204), which is the oldest stone building in Riga. It features seven collections of decorative and design art work. Adults €5, students €2.5. (updated Jun 2017)
56.94569424.11097215Riga Film Museum, Peitavas iela 10 (Entrance from Mazā Peitavas Street), ☏ +371 67358873, [email protected]. Tu W 11:00-18:00, Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-18:00, Sat 11:00-17:00. This museum holds various exhibitions that display different aspects of cinema art, actors and film history. Adults €2.90; students, pupils, seniors €1.40. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9482724.1104716Porcelain Museum, Kalēju iela 9/11, ☏ +37167012944, [email protected]. 11:00-18:00 (closed Mondays). Covers the history of porcelain in Riga through the 19th and 20th centuries. Adults €2.50, children €1.00, free for preschoolers. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9463324.1108117Latvian Sports Museum, Alksnāja iela 7, ☏ +371 67225127, [email protected]. 10:00-17:00 (closed Sundays). Historic sports equipment and sportswear, photographs from a variety of sporting events. Adults €0.71; school children, students, seniors €0.43; children aged 6 and under, people with disabilities free. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9472524.1139519Sun Museum, Valnu iela 30, ☏ +371 67225587, [email protected]. Daily 09:00-18:00. One of Riga's weirdest museums, it covers the history of sun mythology and its role in Latvian culture. Adults €4.00, students/seniors €3.50. (updated Jun 2017)
56.95627824.11252220Latvian National Museum of Art, 1 Janis Rozentāls Square, ☏ +371 67226467, [email protected]. Tu-Th 10:00-18:00; F 10:00-20:00; Sa Su 10:00-17:00. Latvian National Museum of Art is the most significant depository in the nation for works of art. Adults €6; students, seniors €3. (updated Jun 2017)
56.95083324.10138921National History Museum of Latvia, Brīvības bulvāris 32, ☏ +371 67221357, fax: +371 67220586, [email protected]. 10:00-17:00 (closed Mondays). The History Museum is interesting, however there is little English (every room has its exhibits summarized on a single plaque). However, the museum does give a very good idea of Latvian history, and will give you a good understanding of the area. Adults €3.00; pupils €0.75; students, seniors €1.50. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9465524.1105322Latvian Photographic Museum, Marstalu iela 8, ☏ +371 67222713, [email protected]. Contains photos of Latvia since 1839, with focuses on the World Wars and 1905 Revolution. Pupils €0.57, students €0.85, adults €2.13. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9466724.107824Riga Fashion museum, Grēcinieku iela 24–1, ☏ +371 20033450, [email protected]. Daily 11:00-19:00. Only fashion museum in the Baltics, created in one of the most popular tourist attractions in Old Riga opposite to the House of the Blackheads. Adults €7; pupils, students and seniors €5; children under 5 years free. (updated Jun 2017)
Mentzendorff House56.9470224.1085725Museum of Ancient Baltic Jewellery, Grēcinieku iela 11/2, ☏ +371 67220270, [email protected]. M-Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 10:00-17:00. The Museum of Ancient Baltic Jewellery was established by two well-known Latvian jewellers. (updated Jun 2017)
Art galleries near Town Square & surroundings[edit]
56.9471124.1113626LUMAS Riga, Audeju iela 6, ☏ +371 67 272777. M-F 10:00-20:00; Sa Su 11:00-18:00. LUMAS Art Gallery offer latest movements in the young art scene. Free. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9463324.1105327Art Gallery Bastejs, Alksnaja iela 7, ☏ +371 67225050, [email protected]. M-F 10:00-18:00, Sa 11:00-17:00. Contemporary art from Baltic states. Solo and group exhibitions. Free. (updated Jun 2017)
56.947524.10944429St. Peter's Church, Skarnu iela 19, ☏ +371 67037861, fax: +371 67211375, [email protected]. St. Peter's Church, dating to 1209, is Riga's oldest church. Besides its ensemble of architecture, the church has an elevator to the tower from where you can see all of Riga (service not available on Mondays). Adults €3, students €2, students (school age) €1. (updated Jun 2017)
56.947524.110830St. John's Church, Jana iela 7, ☏ +37129632455, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00. A smaller, less spectacular church near Saint Peter's. There is a nice altar inside, and unlike most Riga churches, this one is free. The altar is from the Renaissance period and depicts the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus. The ceiling is from the Gothic period, and has 5 separate vaulted compartments. There is also a huge pipe organ, and many stained glass windows. This church dates back to the mid 1200s. (updated Jun 2017)
56.95083324.10472232St. Jacob's Catholic Church (Jekaba Katedrale), Jēkaba iela 9, ☏ +3717326419, [email protected]. M-Su 07:00-18:30. Dating to 1226, this is one of the few Catholic churches left in Riga. At one point, it housed one of Riga's first schools. Free. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9464624.1102433Reformed Church, Mārstaļu iela 10, ☏ +371 22436891. (updated Jun 2017)
Monuments and historic buildings near Cathedral Square[edit]
The Riga Castle seen from the waterfront side
56.9509524.10063634Riga Castle (Rigas Pils), Pils laukums 3 (Near the Northern boundary of the Old Town), ☏ +37167092106, [email protected]. Riga Castle on the bank of the River in Riga Old City is one of the medieval castles in Latvia. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9497424.1000735Great Kristaps, 11. Novembra krastmala. Great Kristaps is popular with film industry people. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9479324.1044236Peter I house, Palasta ielā 9. House what was gifted to Peter I and house he visited during his travels. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9504124.10418637The Three Brothers, Mazā Pils iela 17, 19, and 21, ☏ +37167220779, [email protected]. Tu-Th 09:00-17:00, F 09:00-16:00. The oldest dwelling houses in Riga. One of them has a small architecture museum inside, along with changing exhibits about Latvia. (updated Jun 2017)
56.951124.104438Latvian Parliament (Saeima), Jekaba iela 11, ☏ +37167078321, [email protected]. A rather plain building housing the Saeima, Latvia's parliament. It has had a number of uses--including as a Soviet-era museum. Not open to visitors. (updated Jun 2017)
The Swedish Gate
56.951424.106439Swedish Gate (Between Torna and Aldaru iela). The last remaining gate from the old city walls. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9500124.1036240Woman with amphora (Corner of Pils iela and Miesnieku iela). Statue of woman with amphora on a building. (updated Jun 2017)
56.95077824.10155641Art Museum Riga Bourse, Doma laukums 6, ☏ +371 67223434, [email protected]. Tu-Su 10:00-18:00. The Art Museum Riga Bourse stores the largest collection of foreign art in the Baltic states. Adults €6; students, seniors €3. (updated Jun 2017)
56.948624.1059142Museum of the Barricades of 1991, Krāmu iela 3, ☏ +371 67 213525, [email protected]. M-Sa 10:00-17:00. Covers the dramatic events that occurred in the tumultuous final year of the USSR, when Soviet authorities sent troops into Riga to overthrow the elected Latvian government. Free. (updated Jun 2017)
56.94871924.10383243Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation, Palasta iela 4, ☏ +371 67356676, [email protected]. May-Sep: daily 11:00-17:00, Oct-May: W-Su 11:00-17:00. Actually two museums plus a number of special exhibits, though you pay one price. English, German and Russian descriptions of each permanent collections are provided in a booklet inside each exhibit hall. Both of the main museums are quite interesting, and they provide a good idea of what Riga was like in the past. €5 plus more for photo permission. (updated Feb 2019)
56.9515924.1041344Arsenal Museum of Art, Torna iela 1, ☏ +371 67357519, [email protected]. Apr-Sep: Tu-Su 11:00-19:00, Oct-Mar: Tu-Su 11:00-17:00. Arsenal Museum of Art is one of the largest exhibition halls in Riga. It is located in an important architectural monument – a customs warehouse or arsenal built at the beginning of the 19th century in the late Russian Classicism style. It was adapted for museum use in the second half of the 1980s. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9511424.1024145Literature and music museum, Pils laukums 2, ☏ +371 67 216 425, [email protected]. For about 50 years it was a large union of memorial houses devoted to a range of writers. The latest reorganisation in 2009 has resulted in more simple and recognizable establishment – Literature and Music Museum. Under €3 per person. (updated Jun 2017)
56.94916724.10444446Riga Cathedral (Doma cathedral), Herdera laukums 6, ☏ +371 67 227573, [email protected]. M-Su 10:00-17:00. Dating to 1207, it is one of Riga's symbols. The 6768-pipe organ inside is particularly spectacular. Besides the organ, however, the interior is rather Spartan, and may not be worth the entrance fee (even the organ is being restored, though). (updated Jun 2017)
Monuments and historic buildings near Powder Tower & City Wall[edit]
56.9513824.1072950St. Jacob's Barracks, Torna iela 4. The primary attraction here is the last remaining stretch of city wall directly opposite the barracks. (updated Jun 2017)
56.95116724.10902851Museum of War, Smilsu iela 20, ☏ +371 67223743, [email protected]. May-Sept: W-Su 10:00-18:00, Oct-Apr: W-Su 10:00-17:00. 22 collections of Latvian and Soviet military equipment starting from World War I until today. free admission. (updated Jun 2017)
56.94857824.111652Latvian Museum of Pharmacy, Riharda Vagnera 13-15, ☏ +371 67213008, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00. In a renovated 18th-century house. The museum showcases pharmaceutical equipment, traditional medicine and herbs and what pharmacies looked like a century ago. Pupils €0.71; students, seniors €1.14; adults €2.13. (updated Jun 2017)
56.946824.1082553Mentzendorff House, Grecienieku 18, ☏ +371 67212951, [email protected]. W-Su 11:00-17:00. Former residence of a wealthy merchant built in 1720, now a museum dedicated to life in Riga in the 17th & 18th centuries. Adults €1.42, students €0.71, pupils: €0.57. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9504224.1120354Laima Clock (just south of the Freedom Monument). Laima is a Latvian chocolate manufacturer and means good luck in Latvian. The Clock is a traditional meeting place for people in Riga. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9526824.1054655Art gallery "Jekabs", Jekaba iela 26/28, ☏ +371 29528684, [email protected]. M-F 11:00-20:00, Sa 11:00-15:00. Jekabs art gallery offer exhibitions and fine art auctions. Free. (updated Jun 2017)
56.95527224.1046691Latvian National Opera, Aspazijas bulvaris 3, ☏ +371 67073777, [email protected]. A pretty building in its own right, this is also a nice place to see an opera or ballet. €5-65, depending on seat and show. (updated Jun 2017)
56.94895324.1096584NOT EXISTING LISTING IMAGEMikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theater, Kaļķu iela 16, ☏ +371 67225 395, [email protected]. the booking-office is open daily from 12:00 till 19:00. Oldest Russian theatre in the world outside Russia. €10-50, depending on seat and show. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9520324.110775Bastion Hill, Between Raina Bulvaris and Basteja Bulvaris. A small, pleasant park surrounding Brivibas Bulvaris. Sites in the Bastejkalns include a Chinese and a Japanese building, and the Bridge of Love over the Pilsetas Canal. The Bridge of Love has several locks on the railings put up by recently married couples. There is also a memorial to the two people killed here in the tumultuous events of 1991. (updated Jun 2017)
If you are looking for typical Latvian tourist souvenirs and trinkets, the largest selection can most likely be found in Vecriga. Shop around for prices as there are many small shops offering souvenirs and trinkets.
56.9479324.112581Galerija Centrs, Audēju iela 16, Centra rajons, ☏ +371 67 018 018. Daily 10:00-21:00. A Latvian shopping mall experience. (updated Jun 2017)
56.94806424.1101522Convent Yard, Behind St. John's Church. A former convent courtyard that now contains several touristy shops. (updated Jun 2017)
You won't run out of options in Tirgonu street in the Old Town
56.949124.106745LIDO Alus Seta, Tirgoņu iela 6, ☏ +37167222431, [email protected]. M-W Su 11:00-23:00; Th F Su 11:00-24:00. Literally Beer Yard. Serves huge portions of excellent meat and two veg from a grill at the front of the tavern, as well as an excellent choice of beer. Probably the best value place in town, with two courses easily costing less than €7. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9478924.114076Wok to Walk, Aspazijas bulvaris 30, ☏ +371 67220196, [email protected]. 10:00-00:00. The Latvian location of the international chain of stir-fry restaurants. Choose your ingredients and watch them being cooked in a giant wok. €6. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9508924.102717Alus Arsenals, Pils laukums 4, ☏ +371 67322675, [email protected]. 12:00-22:00 mostly. A nice, cozy restaurant in the Riga old town serving various meat and fish oriented dishes with quality local beer. Located right next to the Riga castle so it's easy to find. The actual interior of the restaurant is in a cellar, but in summertime, the restaurant features a spacious outdoor terrace. Main courses €6-18. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9464424.106598Fat Pumpkin, Grecinieku Iela 30/25, ☏ +371 67 304 069. 12:00-22:00. Delicious vegan food. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9465624.107189Gardenia @ Hotel Garden Palace, Grecinieku iela 28 (City centre, Old Riga), ☏ +371 29122331, fax: +371 67359749. 12:00-23:00. Mediterranean and European cuisine. Cozy and elegantly casual restaurant. €5 and up. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9506324.1021910Vecmeita ar kaķi, Mazā Pils iela 1, ☏ +371 67 325 077. This restaurant and bar is a more upmarket option than Lido, serving very good Latvian food.
56.948524.1060311Rozengrāls, Rozena iela 1, ☏ +371 25769877, [email protected]. 12:00-00:00. An authentic medieval restaurant in a real medieval basement in the Old Town. Serves tasty medieval foods and beverages. €20-30.
A steak at Steiku Haoss in Vecrīga.
56.9490624.1088512Steiku Haoss, Meistaru iela 25, ☏ +371 67222419, [email protected]. 11:00-00:00. As is evident from the name, the restaurant focuses on steaks. There are steaks of every kind of beef cut imaginable, and the price depends on the cut. The quality of the steaks is pretty much close to the best in Riga. The meat is tender, juicy and extremely tasty. Note however that by ordering a steak, you only get the actual meat. Side dishes, such as potatoes, cost extra, as do sauces. Combining all these, you can easily run up to €50 per a single meal. But it's worth trying at least once. Steaks €8-37.
56.9478724.113421Mārtiņa Beķereja, Vaļņu iela 28, ☏ +371 67 213 314, [email protected]. M-Sa 07:30-21:00, Su 08:00-21:00. Traditional Latvian café, popular amongst locals. Always fresh pastry. Cash only sales. There are five Mārtiņa Beķereja cafés in Riga. Vaļņu iela 28 is located in Old Town Riga.
56.9466724.113842Backpackers Pub @ Riga Old Town Hostel, 43 Valnu Iela, ☏ +371 67223406. Th-Sa 10:00-03:00; Su-W 10:00-02:00. Riga’s first Aussie pub promises to provide plenty of authentic down under atmosphere, but thankfully without any stuffed koalas, Fosters beer posters or, God forbid, any portraits of Paul Hogan. Spread out across three floors, the pub offers 12 local beers on draught for affordable prices served from a bar that’s actually an old VW combi van. Live bands play frequently in the basement and if the cheap happy hour prices are too much for you to handle you can always crash at its hostel upstairs. Beer: €2.50-3.00; Cocktails: €4.50-7.00.
56.9485724.102773Cuba Cafe, 15 Jauniela, ☏ +371 67 22 43 62, [email protected]. 12:00-03:00. Cozy bar with DJs in the evenings. Salsa dancing on Tuesdays starting at 21:00. 2-for-1 drinks during happy hour (17:00-19:00).
56.9461424.107754FolkKlubs Ala Pagrabs, Peldu 19 (Old Town), ☏ +371 27796914, [email protected]. 12:00-01:00. Huge beer selection with 28 beers on tap, folk dancing, live music performances, and great authentic food. Beer: €2.50-3.00. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9497324.109887Kalku Varti, Kaļķu iela 11a, ☏ +371 67830702, [email protected]. 12:00-23:00. Ground-level restaurant with nightclub in the basement. €20-30. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9459424.10789Pūce, Peldu iela 26 (There is no sign on the door), ☏ +37125714192. 19:00-06:00. A trendy place popular with a younger crowd. The main floor has a dance floor with rock and pop music while the basement has a room with techno and/or alternative sounds. It is a very busy place on Th F Sa and is closed on Su M. Entrance: free + face control. Beer: €2-3, Long drinks: €4-6, Cocktails: €6-9.
Many of the splurge hotels in Vecriga offer spa, massage and wellness. In Latvia there is a difference between the generic mild "massage" (masāža) that is offered and "sports massage" (sporta masāža), which is the one where the body is worked over. Sometimes the sports massage is somewhat less expensive than the generic massage, the latter being offered for around €70 a session.
56.9485424.107371Doma Hostel, Maza Jaunavu iela 8, ☏ +371 67213101, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Clean, safe, cheap, and in a great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Free coffee and tea. Dorm bed: €8-13.50.
56.9469224.113033Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel, Kaleju Iela 50, ☏ +371 67220073, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00 - 00:00, check-out: 11:00. Comfortable beds with curtains for privacy and darkness. Offers adrenalin tours, pub crawls, hockey game excursions, and other communal activities. 24-hour reception. Reception sells beer. Free shot of Riga Balsams upon check-in. Friendly staff. Dorm bed: €12-18.
56.9473424.111054Red Nose Hostel, 14 Jana Iela, ☏ +371 27721414, [email protected]. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Red Nose hostel is on a quiet and narrow cobbled backstreet of Old Town, just behind St.Jana church. Dorm bed: €8.50-16; Single: €21-25; Double: €30-40. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9469624.114688Metropole Hotel, Aspazijas bulvaris 36, ☏ +371 66010300, fax: +371 67752694, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Not quite as central as some other hotels, but still quite near Old Town. All rooms have satellite TV and minibar. €93 and up. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9486124.112259Old City Boutique Hotel, Teātra iela 10 (Tram to Nacionālā opera), ☏ +371 67356060, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. The Old City Boutique Hotel is a 4-star hotel and has a central location in Riga’s Old Town. €47-117. (updated Jun 2017)
56.9490124.111310Old Riga Hotel Vecriga, Gleznotāju iela 12/14 (Tram to Nacionālā opera), ☏ +371 67216037, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Old Riga Hotel Vecriga is located in the historical and cultural centre of Riga, on an ancient Gleznotaju street (Painters’ and Goldsmiths’ Street). €42-85.
56.945124.1094111Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel, 8 / 10 Minsterejas Street, ☏ +371 67259925, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. In a quiet street in Riga’s Old Town, within walking distance from all the main attractions. €60-200.
56.9470924.1125412Wellton Centrum Hotel & Spa, 33 Kaleju Street, ☏ +371 67259989, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. The Central Train Station and the International Bus Station are 5 minutes’ walk away from the hotel. €90-250.
The historic building of Latvijas Banka, the national bank of Latvia, in Krišjāņa Valdemāra Street
56.9502524.1028713Grand Palace Hotel, Pils iela 12 (100 m from Riga Castle; take tram 5, 7, 9 or bus 5, 7, 25 to Nacionālais teātris), ☏ +371 67 044 000, fax: +371 6704 4004, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. €300–500.
56.9465524.1071916Hotel Garden Palace, Grecinieku iela 28 (City centre), ☏ +371 29 122 331, fax: +371 67 359 749. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 12:00. Elegant boutique hotel with 65 guest rooms. €55 and up.
56.9483424.1054517Neiburgs Hotel, Jauniela 25/27, LV-1050 (Old Town), ☏ +371 67115522, fax: +371 67 359 749, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00–00:00, check-out: 01:00–12:00. 55 suites. Large, clean, modern rooms. From €125, discounts with early bookings.
56.9483824.1077618Royal Square Hotel & Suites, Kaļķu iela 3a (on Riga’s main pedestrian street, which connects the Town Hall Square with the Freedom Monument; tram to Grēcinieku iela), ☏ +371 67 214 555, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00–00:00, check-out: 01:00–12:00. €100–1,500.
56.9522224.1053819Pullman Riga Old Town, Jēkaba Iela 24 (hidden behind a bright red historic facade), ☏ +371 67815444, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Opened in 2016 and housed in a complex of buildings including what is said to have been Baron Muenchhausen's stables, the Pullman carries the equine theme in its decor, while adapting Pullman's modern feel and standards to the historic construction. The top-floor pool with views over the area is certainly a highlight. €144.
56.9449724.1080320Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel, 11. Novembra krastmala 33, ☏ +37166777850, [email protected]. 4-star hotel with the most expensive rooms directly overviewing the Daugava River. On the 8th floor there is access to a splendid rooftop deck with panorama view to all sides of the building, including the Daugava River. EUR 100 and up depending on season. (updated Sep 2023)
Since the 2010's the Riga old town has changed from an inhabited part of Riga to a tourist attraction with very few inhabitants. This means that Riga old town mainly consists of shops, offices and hotels and the odd tourist trap. Outside of working hours most people frequenting Riga old town are tourists.
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