Skanste Travel Guide

Riga

Popular places to visit

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

Riga Central Market

4.5/5(142 reviews)

See why this huge market is affectionately known as Riga's belly when you browse hundreds of stalls for fresh produce and Latvian specialties.

Riga Central Market
Old Town featuring dining out, night scenes and outdoor eating

Riga Cathedral

4/5(111 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Riga when you spend time at Riga Cathedral. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

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

House of the Blackheads

4.5/5(50 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Riga when you spend time at House of the Blackheads. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

House of the Blackheads
St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church

4.5/5(102 reviews)

Riga's tallest church is dedicated to the city’s patron saint and is where you can see new artworks, watch a concert and enjoy great views of the Latvian capital.

St. Peter's Church
Three Brothers

Three Brothers

4/5(90 reviews)

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.

Three Brothers
Freedom Monument featuring a statue or sculpture and a monument

Freedom Monument

4/5(129 reviews)

This large historic monument near Riga’s Old Town is a national shrine of great importance where public ceremonies are held.

Freedom Monument

Things to do

Full Day Tour Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle

2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle

฿4,930
per adult
2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle
Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat

Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide

฿493
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide
The Best Of Riga Walking Tour

The Best Of Riga Walking Tour

฿702
per adult
The Best Of Riga Walking Tour
From Riga: Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour

From Riga: Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour

฿1,504
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Riga: Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour
Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour

Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group

฿1,706
per adult
Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group
Riga: Entrance Ticket - House of the Black Heads

Riga: Entrance Ticket - House of the Black Heads

฿265
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Riga: Entrance Ticket - House of the Black Heads
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Top hotels in Skanste

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

5 out of 5
11. Novembra Krastmala, 33, Riga
The price is ฿3,194 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,194
฿3,645 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"The stay at this hotel was an absolute pleasure. The staff were very helpful and did their upmost to accomodate any request. The room was very clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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 ฿3,530 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,530
฿4,021 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"The hotel was nice and rooms were a good size with comfortable beds. However, on floor 2 you can be near some clubs that can make it difficult to sleep on the weekend."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
Opera Hotel

Opera Hotel

4 out of 5
33 Raina Blvd, Riga
The price is ฿2,416 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿2,416
฿2,772 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Origo Shopping Centre and Latvian National ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"We stayed at hotel 14 days. Room was nice but very very laud at night was hard to sleep. Because windows was straight to the city centre and but station. We had to keep windows opened because fan didn't work. Loads of staff still need doing in the room. Phone not working toilet seat been broken but ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Opera Hotel
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
Valnu street 49, Riga
The price is ฿3,194 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,194
฿3,645 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Thank you.
"Everything was lovely.Especially the service in the reception."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
Riga Islande Hotel with FREE parking

Riga Islande Hotel with FREE parking

4.5 out of 5
Kipsalas iela 2, Riga
The price is ฿2,559 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿2,559
฿2,933 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Everything excellent"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Riga Islande Hotel with FREE parking
Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel

Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel

4.5 out of 5
73 Elizabetes Street, Riga
The price is ฿3,699 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿3,699
฿4,209 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful experience. Pricey but it was worth it. Close walk to old town, across from beautiful park. Great buffet for breakfast, friendly staff, pillowtop mattress and lovely room."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Skanste

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Brasa

You'll appreciate the historical sites during your time in Brasa and you might want to plan a stop by Arena Riga and Domina Shopping Center while you're in the area.

Brasa
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
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Grizinkalns

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Grizinkalns and you might want to plan a stop by Domina Shopping Center and Galleria Riga Shopping Center while you're in the area.

Grizinkalns
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Avoti

Avoti is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Galleria Riga Shopping Center and Cathedral of Christ's Nativity while you're in town.

Avoti
Riga featuring heritage architecture

Vidzeme Suburb

2/5(1 area review)

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.

Vidzeme Suburb
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 Cathedral Square and Riga Cathedral while you're in town.

Old Town Riga

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