Skanste Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Riga Central Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Riga Central Market

4.5/5(5 reviews)

See why this huge market is affectionately known as Riga's belly when you browse hundreds of stalls for fresh produce and Latvian specialties.

Riga Central Market
St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church

4/5(6 reviews)

Riga's tallest church is dedicated to the city’s patron saint and is where you can see new artworks, watch a concert and enjoy great views of the Latvian capital.

St. Peter's Church
Old Town featuring dining out, street scenes and night scenes

Riga Cathedral

4/5(6 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Riga when you spend time at Riga Cathedral. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.

Riga Cathedral
House of the Blackheads showing street scenes and heritage architecture

House of the Blackheads

3/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Riga when you spend time at House of the Blackheads. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

House of the Blackheads
Freedom Monument featuring a statue or sculpture and a monument

Freedom Monument

4.5/5(7 reviews)

This large historic monument near Riga’s Old Town is a national shrine of great importance where public ceremonies are held.

Freedom Monument
House of the Blackheads which includes a square or plaza

St John's Church

5/5(4 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Riga when you take a trip to St John's Church. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.

St John's Church

Activities

Full Day Tour Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle

2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle

AU$226
per adult
2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle
From Riga: Group Tour to Sigulda and Turaida

From Riga: Group Tour to Sigulda and Turaida

AU$201
per adult
From Riga: Group Tour to Sigulda and Turaida
Riga Medieval Dinner

Riga Medieval Dinner

AU$182
per adult
Riga Medieval Dinner
Riga: Entrance Ticket - House of the Black Heads

Riga: Entrance Ticket - House of the Black Heads

AU$12
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Riga: Entrance Ticket - House of the Black Heads
Euphoria - For 2 Persons

Euphoria - For 2 Persons

AU$343
per traveller
Euphoria - For 2 Persons
Real Tank Ride In Riga

Real Tank Ride In Riga

AU$416
per adult
Real Tank Ride In Riga
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Our pick of the best Skanste Hotel Deals

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
4 out of 5
55 Elizabetes Street, Riga
The price is AU$148 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
Excellent location
"Lovely room, allocated high floor with vies of city Enjoyed the bar on level 26 too."

Reviewed on 4 Mar. 2025

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
5 out of 5
11. Novembra Krastmala, 33, Riga
The price is AU$135 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$135
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"It was nice, I think I was expecting something more special though. It was just a nice hotel with nothing too fancy. The breakfast buffet was really tasty though and generous timings for it."

Reviewed on 1 Mar. 2025

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga
4 out of 5
24 Kugu Street, Riga
The price is AU$110 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$110
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in a fantastic location. Short walk into Riga old town, on key bus and tram routes. Easy access to the airport too. Line 22 bus stops outside the hotel. Comfortable and clean. Very 90s in some places, but clean, functional and in good condition."

Reviewed on 23 Jan. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga
Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel
Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel
4 out of 5
73 Elizabetes Street, Riga
The price is AU$134 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent hotel right in the heart of the city! beautiful rooms and very friendly staff!"

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 2025

Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel
Hotel Justus
Hotel Justus
4 out of 5
Jauniela 24, Riga
The price is AU$158 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$158
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Riga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location. I stayed in 5th floor and I could see the Riga Cathedral from the windows. It takes 3 minutes to walk to there. All major attractions are in minimum walking distance from the hotel. Staffs are friendly and breakfast buffet is great. I went up to the tower of St. Peter Church twice ..."

Reviewed on 24 Feb. 2025

Hotel Justus
Tallink Hotel Riga
Tallink Hotel Riga
4 out of 5
Elizabetes 24, 24, Riga, RIX
The price is AU$112 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$112
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Velga
"Super izgulējās. Viss apmierināja tik gultas otrā pusē ,grīda pilna netīrumu,kārtīgāk bija jāsūc putekļi..Visumā perfekti. Kafija,duša un uz priekšu. Paldies. Fantastiski reception puiši. Lai jums veicās. Kādreiz strādāju uz Tallink kuģi."

Reviewed on 1 Mar. 2025

Tallink Hotel Riga
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Other neighbourhoods around Skanste

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Andrejsala

You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in Andrejsala. You might want to make time for a stop at Riga City Yacht Club or Andrejosta.

Andrejsala
Latvian Art Museum showing a statue or sculpture

Centrs

4/5(14 area reviews)

Centrs is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Cathedral of Christ's Nativity and Galleria Riga Shopping Center while in the area.

Centrs
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Grizinkalns

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Grizinkalns and you might want to plan a stop by Corner House KGB Museum and Galleria Riga Shopping Center while you're in the area.

Grizinkalns
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Avoti

Avoti is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Galleria Riga Shopping Center and Cathedral of Christ's Nativity while you're in town.

Avoti
Riga featuring heritage architecture

Vidzeme Suburb

Unique features of Vidzeme Suburb include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Arena Riga or Alberta Iela while you're exploring the area.

Vidzeme Suburb
Old Town showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Old Town Riga

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Travellers come to Old Town Riga for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Cathedral Square and Riga Cathedral while you're in town.

Old Town Riga

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