5-Star Hotels in Riga: Top Luxury Picks
Updated 10 November 2026 · 5 real hotels
Riga offers a focused selection of five-star hotels, most of them anchored in the UNESCO-listed Old Town and one in the central Centrs district. Rates range from around 105 to 317 euros per night, covering everything from intimate boutique addresses to grand international properties. All five carry official five-star classification and earn strong guest ratings above 4.5 out of 5.
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Five-Star Hospitality in Riga
Riga punches well above its weight in the luxury hospitality market. Its compact, cobblestoned Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, provides the most coveted postcodes for high-end stays: medieval spires, Art Nouveau facades and the Daugava riverfront create a backdrop that few European cities can match. Four of the five officially classified five-star hotels sit within or directly beside this historic core, while the fifth, Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah, anchors the upscale Centrs district, placing guests close to the celebrated Alberta Street Art Nouveau ensemble and the city's main commercial arteries.
What to Expect at This Category
Across all five properties you can expect the hallmarks of the five-star tier: full-service spas or wellness facilities, fine-dining restaurants, concierge teams fluent in multiple languages and rooms finished to international luxury standards. The price spread is notably wide, from roughly 105 euros per night at the freshly renovated Pullman Riga Old Town to 317 euros at Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, the city's flagship Kempinski address. That range means genuine five-star comfort is accessible at different budget points, an unusual advantage for a capital of this size. Guests consistently reward these hotels with ratings between 4.5 and 4.9 out of 5, reflecting a standard of service that holds its own against comparable properties in larger European capitals.
Our selection in Riga
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman Riga Old Town (Renovated 2025) ★★★★★ | Vieille ville de Riga | ★ 4.5 | 132 €/nuit |
| A22 Hotel ★★★★★ | Centrs | ★ 4.9 | 205 €/nuit |
| Dome Hotel ★★★★★ | Vieille ville de Riga | ★ 4.7 | 230 €/nuit |
| Grand Palace Hotel – Small Luxury Hotels of the World ★★★★★ | Vieille ville de Riga | ★ 4.7 | 266 €/nuit |
| Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga ★★★★★ | Vieille ville de Riga | ★ 4.9 | 367 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which five-star hotel in Riga has the highest guest rating?+
Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, located in the Old Town, holds the top guest score of 4.9 out of 5. It is also the most expensive option at approximately 317 euros per night, positioning it as the city's premier luxury address for travelers prioritizing both service excellence and a historic setting.
Is there a five-star hotel in Riga that offers good value without leaving the Old Town?+
Yes. Pullman Riga Old Town, which completed a full renovation in 2025, sits within the Old Town and starts at around 105 euros per night, making it the most accessible five-star price point in this neighborhood. Dome Hotel and Grand Palace Hotel, also in the Old Town, fall in the 157 to 213 euro range and earn ratings of 4.7 out of 5.
Which five-star hotel is best for travelers who prefer to stay outside the Old Town?+
Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah is the only five-star property in the Centrs district, priced at around 161 euros per night with a guest score of 4.8 out of 5. Centrs offers excellent transport links, proximity to the Art Nouveau quarter, and a slightly more local, residential atmosphere compared to the tourist-dense Old Town.
How do Riga's five-star hotels compare in terms of neighborhood character?+
Four hotels, Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, Dome Hotel, Grand Palace Hotel and Pullman Riga Old Town, place guests inside the medieval Old Town, within walking distance of landmarks such as Riga Cathedral, the House of Blackheads and the central market. Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah in Centrs suits guests who want quick access to the city's Art Nouveau architecture on Alberta Street and the main shopping avenues, while still being only a short tram or taxi ride from the Old Town.