Vidzeme Travel Guide

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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
Latvian Art Museum showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Where to stay in Vidzeme

Old Town showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Old Town Riga

4.5/5(242 area reviews)

Travellers come to Old Town Riga for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Three Brothers and Small Guild 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 Freedom Monument and Latvian National Opera 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

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⛪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 Origo Shopping Centre and Latvian Academy of Sciences while you're in town.

Avoti
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

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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 Riga Radio and TV Tower while you're exploring the area.

Zemgale Suburb
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 Uzvaras Park while you're exploring the area.

Agenskalns
Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

4.5 out of 5
11. Novembra Krastmala, 33 Riga
The price is Rp1.224.254 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp1.224.254
Rp1.410.340 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,131 reviews)
Great hotel and spa

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

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 Rp1.416.636 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
Rp1.416.636
Rp1.625.808 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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)
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Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
Pullman Riga Old Town (Renovated 2025)

Pullman Riga Old Town (Renovated 2025)

5 out of 5
24 Jekaba Street Riga
The price is Rp1.652.568 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp1.652.568
Rp1.890.052 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (975 reviews)
Great hotel, loved the bar.

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Pullman Riga Old Town (Renovated 2025)
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (75 reviews)
Clean room comfortable bed convenient for sights

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

RIGAAPARTMENT ELIZABETES 22 Aparthotel
Carillon Aparthotel - Keystone Collection, opened December 2025

Carillon Aparthotel - Keystone Collection, opened December 2025

4.5 out of 5
13 Pils iela Rīga
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Three Brothers and Riga Castle ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
Gorgeous Aparthotel in an excellent location. Plenty of sights, bars and restaurants within a 10-15 minute walk. Super spacious room with a beautiful view from the balcony. Would recommend!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Carillon Aparthotel - Keystone Collection, opened December 2025
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 ...
Aparthotel Aurum
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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