Design Hotels in Riga: Style & Character
Updated 10 November 2026 · 60 real hotels
Riga rewards travellers who care about their surroundings, with carefully appointed addresses spread across the medieval Old Town and the grand Art Nouveau district of Centrs. Whether you prefer a historic townhouse hotel or a sleek suite in a restored building, the Latvian capital offers a range of well-considered stays. Options span from luxury five-star properties to thoughtfully finished apartments at accessible price points.
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Riga: a city where architecture sets the mood
Few European capitals wear their architectural heritage as visibly as Riga. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, layers medieval brick facades with Hanseatic merchant houses, while the Centrs district holds one of the world's highest concentrations of Art Nouveau buildings. Staying somewhere that reflects this visual richness adds a genuine dimension to a visit. The hotels and aparthotels listed here are selected precisely because their locations and standing place them within, or close to, these landmark streetscapes, letting the city itself become part of the experience.
Two neighbourhoods, two distinct atmospheres
The Old Town (Vecriga) is the natural anchor for first-time visitors: narrow cobbled lanes, restored medieval courtyards, and the constant presence of centuries-old masonry create a backdrop that few accommodation options in the city can match. Centrs, a short walk across the city canal, shifts the register toward wide boulevards lined with ornate early-twentieth-century facades, quieter residential streets, and a more local daily rhythm. Both neighbourhoods reward guests who choose their address thoughtfully, and several of the properties below sit directly within or immediately beside these storied streetscapes.
Our selection in Riga
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Hostel & Rooms ★ | Centrs | ★ 3.8 | 17 €/nuit |
| Central Hostel ★★ | Avoti | ★ 4.5 | 30 €/nuit |
| Viktorija Hotel ★★★ | Centrs | ★ 3.6 | 37 €/nuit |
| ApartHotel Riga Self Registration & Check-in ★★ | Grīziņkalns | ★ 3.8 | 38 €/nuit |
| Hotel Saida - quality hostel ★★★ | Centrs | ★ 4.8 | 46 €/nuit |
| Apart Hotel TOMO ★★★★ | Teika | ★ 3.6 | 46 €/nuit |
| NB Hotel ★★★★ | Dzirciems | ★ 3.8 | 47 €/nuit |
| Hotel OK ★★★ | Āgenskalns | ★ 3.6 | 47 €/nuit |
| Rixwell Elefant Hotel ★★★★★ | Riga | ★ 4.3 | 53 €/nuit |
| A1 Hotel ★★★★ | Avoti | ★ 3.8 | 55 €/nuit |
Frequently asked questions
Which Riga hotels are located inside the Old Town?+
Four properties on this list sit within the Old Town: the five-star Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, the four-star Neiburgs Hotel installed in a restored Art Nouveau townhouse, the recently opened Carillon Aparthotel from the Keystone Collection (opened December 2025), and the Revelton Suites Riga. All four place guests within walking distance of Riga Cathedral, the House of Blackheads, and the main medieval lanes, making the neighbourhood's architecture immediately accessible on foot.
What is the difference in atmosphere between staying in the Old Town and staying in Centrs?+
The Old Town offers an immersive medieval and Hanseatic setting: cobblestones, church spires, and compact historic lanes define the streetscape. Centrs, the central district bordering the Old Town canal, is characterised instead by wide boulevards and an extraordinary density of Art Nouveau facades dating from the early twentieth century. Properties such as the Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah and the Riga Lux Apartments on Skolas Street place guests amid these ornate buildings, with a slightly calmer, more residential feel than the tourist-dense Old Town.
Are there well-finished apartment-style options for longer stays in Riga?+
Yes. The Carillon Aparthotel from the Keystone Collection in the Old Town, the Riga Lux Apartments on Skolas Street in Centrs, and the Aparthotel Aurum in the Avoti neighbourhood all offer apartment-format accommodation with rated comfort levels. Riga Lux Apartments and Carillon Aparthotel both hold a 4-star or higher standing, while Aparthotel Aurum in Avoti provides a more budget-conscious entry point at 3.5 stars, suited to travellers who want self-catering flexibility without being in the most central locations.
Is there a well-regarded budget option in Riga for travellers who still want a decent standard of finish?+
Hotel Saida, listed as a quality hostel and rated three stars, stands in the Centrs district and carries a guest score of 4.8 out of 5, the same rating as several higher-category properties on this list. For travellers whose priority is location and cleanliness over room size or amenities, it represents the most accessible price point here. The Aparthotel Aurum in Avoti, at 3.5 stars, is the next step up in standing and sits slightly outside the central core, which is reflected in its pricing.