Vidzeme Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pieriga showing landscape views, a river or creek and a city
Pieriga showing landscape views, a river or creek and a city
House of the Blackheads featuring heritage elements and street scenes
St. Peter\'s Church featuring a bridge, landscape views and a river or creek
Riga Central Market showing shopping and interior views

Where to stay in Vidzeme

Old Town showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Old Town Riga

4.5/5(240 area reviews)

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

Old Town Riga
Latvian Art Museum showing a statue or sculpture

Centrs

4.5/5(135 area reviews)

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

Centrs
🏙️Riga Skyline - Riga - Latvia🇱🇻 📷Nikon D750 - ISO 250 - 24-120mm lens f4G ED VR - 78mm - f/5,6 1/80 sec From left to right: ⛪Riga Cathedral (Latvian: Rīgas Doms). In 1211 the Livonian Bishop Albert of Riga ordered to build this cathedral near the River Daugava. It is considered the largest medieval🛡️ church⛪ in the Baltic States. It is commonly called the Dome Cathedral, a tautology as the word “Dome” comes from the German “Dom” meaning “cathedral”. It is known for its Rooster🐓 or weathercock. ⛪St. Peter’s Church (Latvian: Svētā Pētera Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca). The first mention of this church dates from 1209, it was built of masonry🧱 construction🏗️ and therefore undamaged by a city fire🔥 in Riga that year. The construction and the history of the church can be divided into 3️⃣ distinct building styles. Two of them associated with Gothic and Romanesque styles and the third with the early Baroque style. It is also known for its Rooster🐓 or weathercock. ⛪Spire of St. Saviour's Anglican Church (Latvian:Anglikāņu Sv. Pestītāja baznīca). It is Anglican church⛪, located in the north of the old town centre. The foundation stone was laid in 1857 and the church⛪ was dedicated on 26 July 1859. During the Soviet occupation the church had not use, and in 1973 it became the home of Riga Polytechnic Institute student club👨‍👨‍👧‍👧. In 1991, after latvian independence, and English-speaking congregation🛐 was again formed. 🏛️Riga City Council Tower (Latvian: Rīgas Dome). The original building was destroyed💥 during the Second World War⚔️, the current building is a true copy of the original built in 17th century neo-classical style. ❓Did you know born that that the modern denim jean that is worn by people all over the world was first invented by a Latvian-Jewish tailor and American immigrant – Jacob. W. Davis

Maskavas Forstate

Historical sites, bars and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Maskavas Forstate. Check out Latvian Academy of Sciences or Riga Central Market while you're exploring the area.

Maskavas Forstate
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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.

Avoti
Water tower "Gray Alice", Riga

Agenskalns

4/5(8 area reviews)

Unique features of Agenskalns include the river views and historical sites. Make a stop by Golden Bowling Center or Latvian Railway History Museum while you're exploring the area.

Agenskalns
Low prospective of the railway bridge in Riga, capitol of Latvia. Shooted during the sunrise, the river was frozen and colours of the sky are reflecting on the snow #riga #latvia #longexposure #travelphotography

Zemgale Suburb

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Unique features of Zemgale Suburb include the historical sites and river views. Make a stop by National Library of Latvia or Golden Bowling Center while you're exploring the area.

Zemgale Suburb
Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

5 out of 5
11. Novembra Krastmala, 33 Riga
The price is Rp1.195.293 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.195.293
Rp1.378.690 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,106 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
Valnu street 49 Riga
The price is Rp1.046.327 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.046.327
Rp1.211.848 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
The room was clean and the hotel was great, warm and very central. The reason I didn't give 5 stars was because my room was very noisy: I could hear the TV from the room next door and the constant walking from the upper floor which didn't allow me to relax or rest. Also, the internet was really bad: ...

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga

4.5 out of 5
55 Elizabetes Street Riga
The price is Rp1.355.854 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp1.355.854
Rp1.558.519 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Good breakfast

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
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RIGAAPARTMENT ELIZABETES 22 Aparthotel

RIGAAPARTMENT ELIZABETES 22 Aparthotel

3 out of 5
22 Elizabetes iela Riga
Stay at this aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Berg's Bazaar and Vermanes Garden are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (74 reviews)
Clean room comfortable bed convenient for sights

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

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aparthotel Amella

aparthotel Amella

4.5 out of 5
Emilijas Benjaminas Iela 8 Riga
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Latvian Academy of Sciences and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (116 reviews)
Great room, very large bathroom, 10-15 minutes walk from the Old Town, nice staff

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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Aparthotel Aurum

Aparthotel Aurum

3.5 out of 5
113 Dzirnavu iela Rīga
Stay at this aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Berg's Bazaar and Palladium are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Perfect for a quick weekend away. Little kitchenette with kettle, fridge and microwave. Great heating and warm in the winter. Great shower water pressure too. Front of house staff very welcoming and helpful. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Aparthotel Aurum
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Cities near Vidzeme

St. Peter\'s Church featuring a city and landscape views

Riga

Panoramic view of Baltic sea coast. View of coniferous forest with pine trees and blue sea. Panorama of north Europe landscape.

Jurmala