What's Old Town Riga Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Old Town Riga, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Make sure to enjoy this romantic neighborhood's great shops. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Riga Central Market to shop. There's plenty more to see, including Great Guild Hall and Three Brothers.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Old Town Riga?

We have 116 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top lodging choices in Old Town Riga:

Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, spa

• • Free WiFi • 2 bars • Steam room • Fitness center • Central location

Hilton Garden Inn Riga Old Town

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Metropole Hotel by Semarah

City-center hotel with bar

• • Free WiFi • Central location

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

Luxury hotel with spa, indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Steam room • Bar • Central location

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

4-star hotel with spa, indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Steam room • Fitness center • Central location

How to Get to Old Town Riga

Flying to:

• • Riga International Airport (RIX), 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Old Town Riga

Things to See and Do in and around Old Town Riga

What to See in Old Town Riga

• • Great Guild Hall
• • Three Brothers
• • Riga Cathedral
• • House of the Blackheads
• • St. Peter's Church

Things to Do in Old Town Riga

• • Riga Central Market
• • Latvian National Opera
• • Occupation Museum
• • Riga History and Navigation Museum
• • National Theater

Other Popular Old Town Riga Attractions

• • Small Guild Hall
• • Powder Tower
• • Laima Clock
• • Cathedral Square
• • St. Jacob's Cathedral

When Is the Best Time to Visit Riga?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 59°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 24°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, August, June, September (average 3 inches of rainfall)