Best-Rated Hotels in Riga: Top Guest Picks
Updated 10 November 2026 · 36 real hotels
Riga's best-rated hotels span every budget, from grand five-star addresses in the Old Town to affordable aparthotels and quality hostels in the city centre. Several properties achieve near-perfect traveller scores of 4.9 out of 5, reflecting consistently outstanding guest satisfaction. Whether you prioritise heritage atmosphere, spacious apartment-style comfort or value for money, Riga delivers highly rated options across the board.
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Where Guests Are Happiest in Riga
Riga is a city that rewards curious travellers: a Unesco-listed Old Town laced with Art Nouveau facades, a buzzing central district, and a hospitality scene that consistently earns high praise. The hotels listed here have been filtered and ranked by real traveller ratings, so every recommendation reflects genuine guest satisfaction rather than marketing promises. Whether you are looking for a palatial five-star retreat on the cobblestones, a characterful boutique hotel, or a smart budget base near the city's best cafes, the scores speak for themselves.
What stands out about Riga's top-rated properties is the breadth of choice. Three hotels share the highest possible score of 4.9 out of 5, covering a luxury flagship, a beloved four-star boutique and a brand-new aparthotel, all inside the Old Town. Further down the price ladder, a 3.5-star aparthotel in the Avoti neighbourhood and a quality hostel in Centrs both earn 4.8 out of 5, proving that exceptional guest experience is not reserved for big budgets. Use the ratings and neighbourhood context below to match the right stay to your trip.
Our selection in Riga
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hostel ★★ | Avoti | ★ 4.5 | 30 €/nuit |
| Hotel Saida - quality hostel ★★★ | Centrs | ★ 4.8 | 46 €/nuit |
| Rixwell Elefant Hotel ★★★★★ | Riga | ★ 4.3 | 53 €/nuit |
| Champêtre Park View Apartments ★★★ | Riga | ★ 4.5 | 57 €/nuit |
| Stabu Sēta Residence ★★★★ | Centrs | ★ 4.2 | 59 €/nuit |
| Aparthotel Aurum ★★★★ | Avoti | ★ 4.8 | 68 €/nuit |
| The Naughty Squirrel Backpackers ★★ | Vieille ville de Riga | ★ 5 | 71 €/nuit |
| Bellevue Park Hotel Riga ★★★★★ | Āgenskalns | ★ 4.4 | 83 €/nuit |
| Park Inn by Radisson Riga Valdemara ★★★★★ | Āgenskalns | ★ 4.4 | 88 €/nuit |
| TRIBE Riga City Centre Hotel ★★★★ | Centrs | ★ 4.4 | 93 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which Riga hotels have the highest traveller ratings?+
Three properties currently share the top score of 4.9 out of 5: Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, a five-star landmark in the Old Town; Neiburgs Hotel, a celebrated four-star boutique also in the Old Town; and Carillon Aparthotel by Keystone Collection, a newly opened four-and-a-half-star property in the Old Town that debuted in December 2025. All three receive outstanding guest feedback across comfort, service and location.
Are there well-rated budget options in Riga?+
Absolutely. Hotel Saida, a three-star quality hostel in the Centrs neighbourhood, earns a traveller score of 4.8 out of 5, making it one of the city's most satisfying stays regardless of category. Aparthotel Aurum in the Avoti district also scores 4.8 out of 5 at a very accessible nightly rate, offering apartment-style comfort for guests who want more space without spending a great deal.
What is the best-rated area to stay in Riga?+
The Old Town, known locally as Vecriga, is home to the greatest concentration of highly rated hotels on this list, including all three properties scoring 4.9 out of 5. Its central position means guests can walk to the main sights, restaurants and the Daugava riverfront with ease. That said, the Centrs district also performs very well, with both Riga Lux Apartments Skolas and Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah earning strong scores while offering a slightly more local, neighbourhood feel.
Is Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga worth the price according to guests?+
With a traveller score of 4.9 out of 5, Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga sits at the very top of the ratings chart among all Riga properties on this list. It is the highest-priced option here, positioned in the heart of the Old Town, and guest feedback consistently reflects satisfaction with the level of service, facilities and overall experience. Whether the nightly rate aligns with your personal budget is a separate consideration, but from a pure satisfaction standpoint, the score signals that guests feel the stay delivers on its five-star promise.