Vidzeme Suburb Travel Guide
Riga





Visit Vidzeme Suburb
Popular places to visit

Alberta Iela
Gaze in awe at the art nouveau mansions that decorate this regal city center street and visit a museum with exhibits about this architectural style.
Arena Riga
Catch an event at Arena Riga during your trip to Riga. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.
Riga Motormuseum
You can study the exhibits at Riga Motormuseum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Riga. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this walkable area.
Domina Shopping Center
During your trip to Riga, you can enjoy retail therapy at Domina Shopping Center. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
Alfa Shopping Center
During your trip to Riga, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Alfa Shopping Center. Visit the stunning cathedral and lively bars in this walkable area.
Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
You can study the exhibits at Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Riga. Visit the stunning cathedral and spas in this walkable area.
Things to do

5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga

Gothic Spires to Guilds Riga Old Town Self Guided Walk with App

Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group

Riga Art Nouveau Secrets: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk

Riga: Entrance Ticket - House of the Black Heads
Top hotels in Vidzeme Suburb

Rija VEF Hotel
Everything was clean, quiet and well ordered. The free breakfast was ok, very much a regional version but nothing wrong with that. Location was great for transport links into Riga and free parking too.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
Nice big rooms, comfy beds.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
You have to pay for the pool — it was only allowed once as a “complimentary” visit. This is the first hotel I’ve stayed at where you actually have to pay to use the pool. The bathroom was poorly renovated; the sink had a noticeable yellow stain. Definitely not what I expected for the price. View ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
Excellent location, spaciois clean rooms and friendly staff
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Pullman Riga Old Town (Renovated 2025)
excellent location and very clean
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel
Nice
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vidzeme Suburb

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.

Purvciems
While there might not be top attractions in Purvciems, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Galleria Riga Shopping Center and Origo Shopping Centre.

Skanste
Travellers like the shopping in Skanste, and Arena Riga is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Avoti
Avoti is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Galleria Riga Shopping Center and Origo Shopping Centre while you're in town.

Centrs
Centrs is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Latvian Art Museum and Cathedral of Christ's Nativity while in the area.

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.

