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Vecrīga

Vecrīga, Central District, Riga, LV-, Latvia

Vecrīga

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Vecrīga

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Culture4.6/5

Riga Cathedral

This medieval cathedral fills Riga’s Old Town with Gothic arches and stained glass, and its large organ anchors concerts and recitals. Performers play from an upper level and appear on screens below.

Culture4.6/5

St. Peter's Church

Riga’s Old Town spreads beneath this Lutheran church’s tall spire, visible above the rooftops. From its tower, the flat city opens in every direction, and an elevator carries you up from the third floor.

Culture4.6/5

House of the Black Heads

Welcome to the House of the Black Heads, a hidden gem in the heart of Riga! This stunning building, located at Rātslaukums 7, dazzles with its ornate facade and rich history. Explore its grand halls and admire the intricate details while learning about the elite Brotherhood of Black Heads. Step inside and transport yourself to a bygone era of luxury and opulence. Latvia's past comes alive here!

Landmark4.4/5

Three Brothers, Latvian Museum of Architecture

This Riga complex of three adjoining houses puts Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque facades side by side. It holds the Latvian Museum of Architecture, with a quiet courtyard tucked behind the street-facing fronts.

Landmark4.4/5

Swedish Gate

Riga’s only surviving gate from its original city wall cuts through the Old Town. It once led to barracks beyond the wall, and you can still walk straight through.

Culture4.5/5

Powder Tower

A round stone defensive tower stands at the edge of Riga’s Old Town, now part of the Latvian War Museum. Four floors trace Latvian military history through the world wars and into the present.

Landmark4.4/5

Riga Castle

Landmark$$$$3.95/5

Dome Square

Located in the centre of Rīga, just 700 metres from Latvian National Opera and 500 metres from Bastejkalna Parks, Dome Square Apartment provides accommodation with city views and free WiFi. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Riga Town Hall Square, House of Blackheads, and Riga Dome Cathedral. The accommodation features a lift and a shared kitchen for guests. The spacious apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, and 1 bathroom with slippers and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. A bicycle rental service is available at the apartment. Popular points of interest near Dome Square Apartment include Latvian National Museum of Art, Riga Nativity of Christ Cathedral and Vermanes Garden. The nearest airport is Riga International Airport, 11 km from the accommodation.

Landmark4.7/5

Rīgas Rātslaukums

Culture4.5/5

Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

Era-by-era Riga history museum, with paintings, weapons, photographs and artifacts. A musician plays at the end of the exhibition.

Culture4.5/5

Paula Stradiņa Medicīnas vēstures muzejs

Medical-history museum filled with artifacts and visual exhibits from across the field. The fourth floor turns to temporary modern-art exhibitions.

Culture4.5/5

Synagogue Peitav Shul

This Riga synagogue has Art Nouveau lines and Egyptian and Assyrian decoration. Its pale blue prayer hall belongs to the only synagogue in Riga to survive World War II and remain active.

Landmark4.4/5

Cat House

Two black cats arch their backs above this medieval-inspired Riga building. They perch on roof turrets, easy to miss unless you look up.

Landmark

Livu square

Landmark5/5

Historical building in Art Nouveau style

This Art Nouveau apartment building dates to 1903 and stands several stories tall in Riga’s Old Town.

Culture4.4/5

St. John's Church

Landmark4.6/5

Great Guild

Riga concert hall with acoustics that concertgoers repeatedly praise.

Landmark4.6/5

The Small Guild

Culture4.6/5

St. Saviour's Anglican Church

Landmark4.6/5

Laima Clock

This Riga street clock carries Laima’s name above the hands, at the edge of Old Town. People have made it a classic meeting point, and plans start beneath its face.

Stays

Stay$$$$4.7/5

Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga

Located in Rīga in the Vidzeme Region, 100 metres from Latvian National Opera, Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga features a spa centre and sauna. The hotel has a fitness centre and indoor swimming pool, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms include a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests receive access to hotel's Spa facilities - sauna, bio sauna, steam room, relaxation area, indoor swimming pool and fitness center. Riga Dome Cathedral is 500 metres from Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, while Riga Central Market is 600 metres away. The nearest airport is Riga International Airport, 9 km from the property.

Stay4.7/5

Hotel Bergs Suites

Hotel Bergs Suites in Rīga offers a 4-star aparthotel experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a fitness centre, bar, and free WiFi, complemented by private check-in and check-out services. Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes. Guests appreciate the spacious and comfortable rooms, ensuring a relaxing stay. Located in the city centre, the aparthotel is a short walk from Vermanes Garden and Latvian National Opera. Nearby attractions include Riga Town Hall Square and Riga International Airport, 11 km away. An ice-skating rink is also nearby. Hotel Bergs Suites provides a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, laundry service, and full-day security. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, express check-in and check-out, and luggage storage.

Stay$$$$4.6/5

Grand Palace Hotel

Grand Palace Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is located in the heart of Riga’s Old Town, only 100 metres from Riga Castle. It features rooms with free WiFi, a minibar and flat-screen cable TV. Originally built in 1877, the Grand Palace Hotel is only a short walk away from all major sights and shopping areas. Doma Square is only 130 metres away. All of the spacious rooms at the Hotel Grand Palace are elegantly furnished. Each offers air conditioning, a work desk, a laptop safe and a trouser press. The bathrooms have heated floors and they come with free toiletries, slippers and bathrobes. Hotel offers a sauna for private use and a 24-hour gym. For guests convenience ticket service, tour desk and currency exchange are available. Pils Bar & Restaurant serves international dishes, focusing on European and Asian cuisine.

Stay$$$$4.5/5

Eurostars Metropole

The Eurostars Metropole, located in the heart of Riga's historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts an unbeatable location, just a few steps from the Central Market, 3-minute walk from the Latvian National Opera and 350 metres from Riga's Central Railway Station. Opened in 1871, this iconic hotel blends the architectural splendour of the 19th century with the comforts of contemporary design. Its majestic façade, with elegant mouldings and large windows, evokes the grandeur of past times, while its warm and refined interior honours Latvian tradition. The hotel’s staff is available 24 hours a day and can arrange a car hire , private transfer to airport or any destination within Latvia. All units here feature a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar and a safe. Each comes with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or a shower, as well as a hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries. There is also a working desk and a chair. Ironing equipment is available upon request. Discover the charm of the De Commerce Gastro Pub 1871, the hotel’s cocktail bar, which retains all the elegance and character of its era. Open on Fridays and Saturdays from 5.00 pm to 11.00 pm, this exclusive bar is the ideal place to enjoy a select range of drinks and a carefully curated selection of snacks, all in a distinguished and welcoming atmosphere, set against a backdrop rich in history, tradition and sophistication. Every corner of the hotel tells the history of Riga without compromising modern comfort or exceptional service.

Stay$$$4.35/5

Hestia Hotel Draugi

The 4-star Hestia Hotel Draugi is situated in the heart of Riga’s Old Town, a 5-minute walk from the historic Dome Cathedral. It offers spacious rooms with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. All rooms at the Hestia Hotel Draugi are air-conditioned, bright and decorated with warm colours. Each comes with tea and coffee-making facilities, a safe, a cable TV and a modern bathroom with a hairdryer. Front desk staff is available 24 hours a day and can assist with luggage storage, car rental and concierge services. Hestia Hotel Draugi is situated round the corner from the St. Peter’s Church. Riga International Airport is located only 10 km from the hotel. Shuttle service can be arranged. Please note that parking spaces are limited and must be requested in advance. Availability cannot be guaranteed on spot at the hotel. Parking is available for an additional fee of €20 per night. Pets are welcome at our property. An additional fee of €20 per pet, per night, applies.

Stay$$$$4.25/5

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

4-star hotel Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA is located in the heart of Old Town and features a restaurant Tapas Tapas where guests are served Latvian and European cuisine. There is also free WiFi throughout the property. A spa centre is also available. All rooms are soundproofed and equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, iron and an ironing desk. Tea and coffee making facilities, beds and a private bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryer are included. Some rooms offer free spa centre access, including a hot tub and a sauna. A steam room and a hot tub with massage functions, as well as a spa bath and lounge beds are available for an extra charge. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk at the property that will help with ordering tickets, excursions and a taxi. Car and bike rental are also available. Breakfast is served daily. Latvian National Opera is 400 metres from Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA, while University of Latvia is 500 metres away. The nearest airport is Riga Airport, 9 km from the property. Stockmann/Origo Shopping Centre is within 500 metres, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Riga Central Market is 650 metres away and the International Bus Station is 200 metres away.

Stay$$$4.25/5

Hotel Gutenbergs

Hotel Gutenbergs is family-run hotel set in the centre of the Old Town of Riga, next to the Dome Square and Dome Cathedral. Located in 17th and 19th century connected buildings, guests can choose between luxurious chandeliers, high ceilings, historical engravings, paintings and antique furniture in one part of the hotel and 300-year old wooden balks, sloping floors and lower ceilings in the other. Decorated in a boutique style, rooms feature air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini bar, safe and warm blankets. Bathrooms offer a hair dryer and bio cosmetics. Upper class rooms boast a coffee machine for guests and Luxury Suite has bathrobes and slippers. Freshly ground coffee and a wide breakfast buffet with local delicacies are served every morning in Hotel Gutenbergs. Hotel’s restaurant features a summer terrace above the rooftops of the Old Town and offers meals from seasonal and local products. Reception is open around the clock and personnel will arrange tea, coffee, flowers, tickets to events, tour guides and taxis for each guest. A conference hall with terrace can be booked in advance for different events at an extra charge. Restaurants and pubs, Central Market and Stores, as well as museums and National Opera are within a few minutes’ walking distance from Hotel Gutenbergs. Secured parking place is located 300 metres away, but Riga International Airport is 10 km away.

Stay$$$$4.3/5

St. Peter's Boutique Hotel

St. Peter's Boutique Hotel is located in Riga's UNESCO listed Old Town, in a historic building from the 15th century. It offers air-conditioned, stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. Each room at St. Peter’s features unique interiors and satellite TV. There is a minibar and a seating area to relax in. A safe and a work desk are also offered and each bathroom has heated floors and free toiletries. The property features a restaurant serving European cuisine. Guests can order breakfast to their room or spend time in the bar, offering a fireplace. The Boutique Hotel includes a 24-hour front desk service and a sunny terrace. Public city parking is available at a location nearby at an additional surcharge. The hotel offers a cedar sauna and a relaxation area with TV, CD-player, free Wi-Fi and mini bar. You can order snacks and drinks. St. Peter's Boutique Hotel is situated 600 metres from the Dome Cathedral and 180 metres from the St. Peter’s Church. The National Opera is 700 metres away. St. Peter's Boutique Hotel's rooms are non-smoking.

Stay$$$$4.2/5

Hotel Justus

Located in Riga’s Old Town, Boutique Hotel Justus offers air-conditioned rooms with a safe, minibar, flat-screen satellite TV and a free internet connection. The hotel also has a sauna. The rooms of the Justus feature an elegant and stylish design with a mixture of historic brickwork and plastered walls. Most beds have metal frames. All rooms include a work desk and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. As the Justus is located on Riga’s Old Town, it surrounded by many landmarks. The House of the Blackheads and the Riga Castle are both within 500 metres. The Dome Cathedral is only 95 metres away. The Central Railway Station is 1.2 km from the hotel. The hotel’s restaurant serves Latvian and international dishes. There also is a bar on-site.

Stay$$$4/5

Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel

Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel is located in a quiet street in Riga’s Old Town, within walking distance from all the main attractions. Rooms have individual climate control and satellite TV. Some open out on to private balconies, but all include en-suite bathrooms with toiletries and a hairdryer. Ironing and tea/coffee making facilities are available in every room. Superior rooms feature a balcony. There is free WiFi access throughout the hotel. The cosy and elegant lobby-bar features a summer terrace, while the on-site restaurant serves European and Latvian cuisine with a choice of vegetarian dishes. A daily buffet breakfast with a wide choice of hot and cold dishes. The reception desk is open 24 hours a day. Riga’s Central Station is 10 minutes' walking distance from the hotel, as are the Monument of Freedom and Laima Clocks. Riga Central Market, a UNESCO World Heritage site is 200 metres away from Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel. Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Stay4.7/5

Neiburgs Hotel & Restaurant

Neiburgs Hotel & Restaurant is a vibrant oasis in the heart of Rīga. Located on Jauniela Street, this quirky boutique hotel offers comfortable rooms with modern amenities. The on-site restaurant serves delectable dishes, blending local flavors with international cuisine. With its central location, Neiburgs is the perfect base for exploring the charming streets of Centra rajons. Get ready for a memorable stay filled with good food and adventure!

Stay4.3/5

Konventa Seta Hotel Keystone Collection

Restored Old Town hotel with modern rooms and a surviving stretch of Riga’s original city wall in the basement.

Stay3.7/5

Aparthotel Plaza KG

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