Riga
Latvia's capital is a jewel of Art Nouveau architecture — over one-third of the city center's buildings bear this style, giving Riga the largest collection of Art Nouveau buildings in the world. The medieval Old Town is UNESCO-listed, the Central Market is the largest in Europe (set inside former German zeppelin hangars), and the city sits at the crossroads of Scandinavian, German, and Russian influences that make it uniquely Baltic.
Budget Breakdown by Tier
All prices are estimates for one person. Double for couples (hotels are often the same price for 1–2 guests).
Budget Smart
Hostels, market food and rye bread, tram pass, free parks and Old Town walks
Business Class
Boutique hotel, Latvian cuisine, Art Nouveau tour, Jurmala beach day
Luxury
Grand palace hotel, fine Latvian gastronomy, private architectural tour, spa
Top Experiences
Where to Stay
Riga Old Town Hostel
What guests say
“Excellent value in the heart of the Old Town. The bar crawl they organize shows you the real Riga nightlife scene which is genuinely wild and cheap.”
“Clean hostel with great staff and a brilliant location. Riga is extraordinary and very affordable — the best value capital in the EU.”
Hotel Bergs Riga
What guests say
“The most charming boutique hotel in Riga — a 19th-century building with beautiful rooms, a fantastic restaurant, and excellent service. Extraordinary value by Western European standards.”
“The restaurant Bergs is one of the best in Latvia and staying here feels like being a guest in a sophisticated Riga home. Highly recommended.”
Grand Palace Hotel Riga
What guests say
“Riga's most prestigious address in a beautifully restored 19th-century building. The service is exceptional and the location on the edge of the Old Town is perfect.”
“Outstanding rooms, excellent spa, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic Old Town views. Luxury at a fraction of equivalent Western European prices.”
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- ✓Riga's Art Nouveau district around Alberta and Elizabetes Streets is the finest collection of this architecture in the world
- ✓The Central Market is one of Europe's great food market experiences — eat everything you can find for under EUR10
- ✓Black Balsam (Riga's herbal bitter) is the quintessential Latvian spirit — try it in coffee or with blackcurrant juice
- ✓Riga has a legendary nightlife scene centered on the Old Town — very affordable compared to other European capitals
- ✓The beach resort of Jurmala is a beautiful day trip — take the train for EUR2 and swim in the Baltic if brave enough
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