Purvciems Travel Guide

Riga

Popular places to visit

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

Riga Central Market

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
Old Town featuring dining out, night scenes and outdoor eating

Riga Cathedral

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

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

House of the Blackheads

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
St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church

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
Three Brothers

Three Brothers

You can learn about the history of Riga with a trip to Three Brothers. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.

Three Brothers
Freedom Monument featuring a statue or sculpture and a monument

Freedom Monument

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

Freedom Monument

Things to do

The Hill of Crosses

Tour from Riga - Vilnius via Bauska, Rundale, The Hill of Crosses

Rp1.821.643
per adult
Tour from Riga - Vilnius via Bauska, Rundale, The Hill of Crosses
Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat

Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide

Rp249.277
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide
Full Day Tour Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle

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

Rp2.492.774
per adult
2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle
The Best Of Riga Walking Tour

The Best Of Riga Walking Tour

Rp7.804.300
per adult
The Best Of Riga Walking Tour
From Riga: Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour

From Riga: Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour

Rp575.256
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Riga: Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour
Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour

Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group

Rp819.739
per adult
Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group
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Top hotels in Purvciems

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

5 out of 5
11. Novembra Krastmala, 33, Riga
The price is Rp1.622.820 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.622.820
Rp1.851.614 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Very nice modern comfortable room in a recent addition to the hotel. The only inconvenience was that one of us had to wait in the car on the street, while the other went to the reception to pay for the parking and get the instructions on how to get there. Fortunately, the line at the reception was ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
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 Rp1.725.314 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.725.314
Rp1.966.406 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"It was a nice experience overall, the place is clean, neat, and close to parks. The only bitter thing is I booked the tower and paid more to get a nice view but I was given 3rd floor which is like the basement even though there was empty rooms in higher floors, I know that because I asked another ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
Opera Hotel

Opera Hotel

4 out of 5
33 Raina Blvd, Riga
The price is Rp1.277.255 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.277.255
Rp1.464.580 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Origo Shopping Centre and Latvian National ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"The only downside was non existent view from hotel room - it was to another wall literally two meters away. All the rest was great."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Opera Hotel
Wellton Centrum Hotel & Spa

Wellton Centrum Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
33 Kaleju Street, Riga
The price is Rp1.522.035 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.522.035
Rp1.738.734 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"City center location, very good breakfast. Excellent hotel for the price."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Wellton Centrum Hotel & Spa
Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel

Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel

4.5 out of 5
73 Elizabetes Street, Riga
The price is Rp2.015.714 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp2.015.714
Rp2.291.654 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (996 reviews)
Great hotel!
"Great hotel with great service and great staff (especially thinking of Daniel at check-in, Anete at the bar, and Daiga at check-out who all did a great job). Our room was great, comfy and clean. We highly recommend this hotel and would certainly stay there again without any hesitation."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
Valnu street 49, Riga
The price is Rp1.656.985 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp1.656.985
Rp1.889.879 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Thank you.
"Everything was lovely.Especially the service in the reception."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
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Other neighbourhoods around Purvciems

Riga featuring heritage architecture

Vidzeme Suburb

2/5(1 area review)

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
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Teika

Teika is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Domina Shopping Center and Alfa Shopping Center.

Teika
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Grizinkalns

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Grizinkalns and you might want to plan a stop by Galleria Riga Shopping Center and Arena Riga 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
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Brasa

You'll appreciate the historical sites during your time in Brasa and you might want to plan a stop by Arena Riga and Skonto Stadium while you're in the area.

Brasa
Riga Central Market showing interior views and shopping

Maskavas Forstate

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

Maskavas Forstate

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