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Places in Riga

Riga Events

Porta World Music Festival

This music festival brings concerts and musical collaboration projects to the audience.

Date: 20 August 2022 - 20 August 2022
Website: http://www.festivalporta.lv
Cost:

Various.


Riga Opera Festival

The Latvian National Opera and Ballet (LNOB) stages more than 200 performances from September to June, a real treat for the locals and visitors.

Date: 01 September 2022 - 30 June 2022
(Date to be confirmed)
Website: https://www.opera.lv/en/
Cost:

Various.


Autumn Chamber Music Festival

This event features a diverse programme ranging from classical music to innovative multimedia projects.

Date: 01 October 2022 - 31 October 2022
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues.
Website: http://www.kamermuzika.lv
Cost:

Various.


New Year in Riga

Join the locals at the Freedom Monument and see spectacular fireworks light up the sky.

Date: 31 December 2022 - 31 December 2022
A digital image at https://illuminoto.com

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Dodo Hotel

Latvia’s answer to the Premier Inn, Dodo is the flagship property for a new chain of budget hotels. What the 100+ spacious rooms lack in individuality they more than make up for in comfort and value for money, making this a good choice for budget travellers. The breakfast buffet costs extra, and the hotel is about a 15-minute walk into town. Even so, this is one of the better value hotels in Riga.

KB Hotel

Located in a beautiful art nouveau building, the KB is a no-frills hotel ideal for budget travellers. The décor is a bit tired, but the room rates are cheap. Regular trams to the city centre stop right outside the hotel, although the walk is no more than 15 minutes. Situated in the UNESCO-listed art nouveau district, there’s just one catch – the hotel is on the top floor and the lift doesn’t work.

Hestia Hotel Jugend

The latest offering from this rapidly growing hotel chain offers state-of-the-art rooms with high-speed internet access, albeit a lack of soul. The location is handy, just on the edge of Old Town and within walking distance of most of the main points of interest.

Grand Palace

Regarded by many as the finest hotel in Riga, the Grand Palace is a supremely enjoyable place to stay. It manages to conjure up an old world feeling of luxury and decadence while also staying ahead of the game with Wi-Fi now available in all guest rooms. Slick service, a sauna and gym help complete the impressive picture of perhaps the best hotel in the country. First class.

Hotel Bergs

When it first opened it was ranked by Condé Nast as one of the world's best boutique hotels. This slick operation in the new town is indeed impressive, both in terms of the designer décor and the seamlessly smooth service. It’s easy to see why this Riga hotel has won so many awards. Still one of the most fashionable places to stay in the Latvian capital, Hotel Bergs also has an excellent restaurant on site.

Radisson SAS Daugava

The free airport transfer helps make up for the location on the opposite bank of the River Daugava from almost everything you will want to see and do. The views of the Old Town are superb across the water. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for all guests.

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