Whether you're coming to Riga to explore its city, admire its art noveau architecture, avail of cheap shopping or to enjoy its legendary nightlife scene, you're sure going to need a Riga hotel in a good location.
The city has many districts but is quite compact and easily walkable. The main tourist area of the city is the Old Town and there are lots of Riga hotels located there. If you're in the city for a short stay then the best place to base yourself is the Old Town - everything you're looking for can be found within the confines of the Old Town including some of the city's best nightlife hotspots.
The Old Town Square is at the very core of Riga. The town square and its surrounding streets in the Old Town are home to some magnificent attractions like the iconic House of Blackheads, the Statue of Roland, the Town Hall, the Museum of Occupations, St. Peter's Church, St.John's Church, the Porcelain Museum and the Sun Museum. Riga Castle is located at the boundary of the Old Town and is the location of some interesting museums; the National History Museum of Latvia and the Museum of Foreign Art.
Dome Cathedral and Square is just a short walk from the Old Town and the area is home to the Latvian Parliament, the Museum of the Barricades and the Museum of the History of Riga.
Other top attractions within walking distance of the Old Town include; the famous Freedom Monument (Latvia's proud National monument), the Jewish Museum and Culture Centre, Esplanade Park, the Powder Tower, City Walls and Museum of War.
As you can see, the Old Town has got a lot going on. It also home to some of the best bars and clubs in the city and shopping opportunities are everywhere. This is definitely the place for you if you're in Riga for a night or two. There are plenty of Riga hotels scattered all over the Old Town.
If you'd like to be based close to Riga International Airport there are plenty of Riga hotels here for you to choose from. The airport is situated just 8km from the city centre. If you do base yourself at the airport you'll have no problem getting to and from the city centre with a very convenient bus service running between the airport terminal and the bus station in the city centre.
Another popular location for Riga hotels is Jurmala. Jurmala is a beautiful coastal city just 25km west of Riga. A train from Riga to Jurmala take about 20 minutes. Jurmala city consists of a line of resorts featuring a stunning sandy beach (33km long!). The beach faces the Gulf of Riga and some of it is lined with romantic art noveau style wooden houses. There are lots of Riga hotels located in Jurmala, many or which boasts a fantastic view of the beach and sea.
Riga hotels range from 2 star -5 star so there's sure to be something to suit your pocket. If you're on a budget choose a 2 star Riga hotel while if you want to splash out choose a 4 star or 5 star Riga hotel. There's also lots of fantastic mid range hotels to choose from. The types of hotels are also varied and Riga offers business hotels, pet friendly hotels, family hotels, romantic hotels, self catering hotels, casino hotels, boutique hotels and historic hotels to name a few.
If you're price conscious and looking for cheap hotels in Riga then you may have to choose a hotel outside of the city centre. As with most European cities, the further away from the city centre the less expensive the room rate. When you do this, make sure your hotel is situated close to public transport so that getting to and from the city centre is hassle free.
Another good tip for booking Riga hotels is to shop early. The earlier your book, the more choice and the better deals available.
If you're heading to Riga soon, why not visit our Riga hotels page now and do a search. We will then show you our latest availability and prices. Hope this guide gives you a little insight to booking hotels in Riga.
Mairead writes for top travel and accommodation website PlacesToStay.com
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