Where to stay
A considered set of stays across the Old Town, the Art Nouveau district and the city centre: what each place is like, where it sits, and the trade-offs worth knowing before you book.
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Overlooking the romantic Bastion Hill park, this five-star design hotel blends bohemian style with diplomatic elegance, offering guests complimentary access to its luxurious Hedonic SPA.
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€180 – €500+ (approx. $195 – $540+ USD)
Positioned directly opposite the Latvian National Opera, this legendary five-star hotel blends historic grandeur with contemporary luxury, featuring the panoramic rooftop bar Stage 22 and a world-class subterranean spa.
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Merging a historic 1789 horse stable building with a striking contemporary structure, this upscale hotel features a 19-meter indoor pool with park views and a vibrant, design-forward atmosphere.
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Set within a historic 13th-century complex of seven buildings, this unique hotel offers a charming courtyard experience with modern, fully renovated rooms that preserve the medieval spirit of Old Riga.
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Situated in Riga's quiet embassy district, this charming hotel is surrounded by the city's finest Art Nouveau architecture and offers comfortable, classic rooms with a cozy on-site spa.
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Travelers looking for a historic setting, on-site spa/sauna facilities, and a quiet location close to the Central Market and Old Town.
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Budget (~€17 – €50 per night) · rating: 4.5 · reviewCount: 617
Solo travelers, budget backpackers, and eco-conscious travelers looking for a cozy, minimalist, and community-driven stay in the heart of Old Town.
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Budget-conscious travelers, families, and business guests looking for a clean, functional, and highly affordable stay with easy tram access to the center.
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A refined 4-star apartment hotel housed in a carefully reconstructed pre-war Art Nouveau building dating back to 1870. It features 61 modern, stylish apartments (ranging from functional Superior units to spacious Signature Suites with panoramic views of the Old Town) equipped with full kitchens. The design is heavily inspired by Riga's Art Nouveau and Art Deco heritage.
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Couples, families, and business travelers looking for modern, stylish, self-catering apartments with hotel-like services in a beautifully restored 1900 Art Nouveau building.
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€100 – €200+ (approx. $110 – $220+ USD) · rating: 4.6 · reviewCount: 308
Located in the bustling city center, this modern art-and-design hotel boasts the stylish rooftop restaurant KITSCHen, a casino, and sleek, soundproofed rooms with custom pillow menus.
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€130 – €350+ (approx. $140 – $380+ USD)
Tucked away on a quiet street in the Old Town, this 15-room boutique hotel seamlessly integrates 400 years of architectural history with sleek Nordic design, a private spa, and a scenic rooftop terrace.
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€130 – €250+ (approx. $140 – $270+ USD) · rating: 4.7 · reviewCount: 187
Tucked inside the historic, pedestrian-only Bergs Bazaar quarter, this elegant boutique hotel offers spacious, individually designed designer suites with fully equipped kitchenettes.
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Couples, families, and solo travelers seeking a quiet, family-run, cozy hotel in the Art Nouveau district.
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Located in a stately 1930s building that once served as the American embassy, this chic 20-room boutique hotel features a Presidential Suite honoring John F. Kennedy (who stayed here in 1939) and the Michelin-starred JOHN Chef's Hall.
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Couples and history buffs looking for a romantic, intimate boutique experience in an 18th-century mansion in the heart of Old Town.
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Travelers seeking high-end, modern design, fully equipped kitchens, and a central Old Town location with seamless self-check-in.
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Budget-conscious families, couples, and business travelers who want a central location near the train station with self-catering facilities.
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