Guidebook for Rīga
Food Scene
Great food at very reasonable prices combined with a nice selection of beer and whisky. Recommended and definitely the closest place to eat and have a drink.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Three Men in a Boat
35 Avotu ielaGreat food at very reasonable prices combined with a nice selection of beer and whisky. Recommended and definitely the closest place to eat and have a drink.
Ghetto Burger
42 Pērnavas ielaIf you like burgers, you will like this place.
The "Miera iela" is a melting pot of culture and art, so it's no wonder this coffee shop is located here. It quickly gained a host of loyal followers and is rated very high by it's guests!
64 moradores locais recomendam
Rocket Bean Roastery
29/31 Miera ielaThe "Miera iela" is a melting pot of culture and art, so it's no wonder this coffee shop is located here. It quickly gained a host of loyal followers and is rated very high by it's guests!
A quick self-service lunch or an exquisite dinner–the view across the river onto the skyline of Rīga is always great! More information at http://www.ostasskatirestorans.lv/
22 moradores locais recomendam
Locale Restaurant
8 Grēcinieku ielaA quick self-service lunch or an exquisite dinner–the view across the river onto the skyline of Rīga is always great! More information at http://www.ostasskatirestorans.lv/
Parks & Nature
Established in 1936 and "refurbished" in recent years this park offers a green spot to relax or be active. Runners, basketball and yogi can work out here and children playgrounds provide fun for kids. A nice restaurant has been opened in May 2016, offering food and drinks next to the park's water fountain.
63 moradores locais recomendam
Jardim das Rosas
88 Aleksandra Čaka ielaEstablished in 1936 and "refurbished" in recent years this park offers a green spot to relax or be active. Runners, basketball and yogi can work out here and children playgrounds provide fun for kids. A nice restaurant has been opened in May 2016, offering food and drinks next to the park's water fountain.
Another park close by, looking back at a history of more than 100 years. Highly acclaimed by the locals for the street workout facilities, skateboarding and basketball options.
20 moradores locais recomendam
Grīziņkalns
Another park close by, looking back at a history of more than 100 years. Highly acclaimed by the locals for the street workout facilities, skateboarding and basketball options.
Shopping
A specialty store for craft beer, offering a wide range of local and international beers. Run by the owner, if you need tips or recommendations make sure to ask!
6 moradores locais recomendam
Beerfox / Callous Alus
59 Stabu ielaA specialty store for craft beer, offering a wide range of local and international beers. Run by the owner, if you need tips or recommendations make sure to ask!
The central market is located in old hangar buildings and offers a charming mix of young and old, historic and modern. And of course an immense selection of groceries: meat, fish, dairy, vegetables, fruits, …
13 moradores locais recomendam
Centrāltirgus
The central market is located in old hangar buildings and offers a charming mix of young and old, historic and modern. And of course an immense selection of groceries: meat, fish, dairy, vegetables, fruits, …
A collection of shops, restaurants cafes and businesses in a nice location. Concerts are hosted here as well. Have a look at http://www.bergabazars.lv/
26 moradores locais recomendam
Bergs Bazaar
83 Elizabetes ielaA collection of shops, restaurants cafes and businesses in a nice location. Concerts are hosted here as well. Have a look at http://www.bergabazars.lv/
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a bar… but it has the best view over Rīga you can get.
91 moradores locais recomendam
Skyline bar
55 Elizabetes ielaIt's a bar… but it has the best view over Rīga you can get.
Getting Around
Centrālā stacija
The central train station, what more is there to say?
The international bus terminal, where routes from all over Europe end. Or do they start? It depends just on your point of view, I guess.
65 moradores locais recomendam
Riia station
The international bus terminal, where routes from all over Europe end. Or do they start? It depends just on your point of view, I guess.
Arts & Culture
Offers contemporary dance and theatre performances by local and foreign artists. Program and information available at git.lv
Gertrude Street Theater
101a Ģertrūdes ielaOffers contemporary dance and theatre performances by local and foreign artists. Program and information available at git.lv
A great museum of you want to learn more about the history of trains in Latvia and the baltics. The collection of locomotives and carriages is impressive…
7 moradores locais recomendam
Museu de História Ferroviária da Letônia
2A Uzvaras bulvārisA great museum of you want to learn more about the history of trains in Latvia and the baltics. The collection of locomotives and carriages is impressive…
Since 1920 the theatre has gained it's reputation and is now a place for drama, comedy, tragedy as well as music on three different stages.
17 moradores locais recomendam
Dailes Theatre
75 Brīvības ielaSince 1920 the theatre has gained it's reputation and is now a place for drama, comedy, tragedy as well as music on three different stages.
Everything about the evolution of the car, with a slight focus on Latvia. Reopened in 2016 after a complete overhaul the museum is just awesome for everyone interested in cars and technology. Bonus: From the museums terrace you can see part of the Biķernieku race track!
43 moradores locais recomendam
Museu do Motor de Riga
8 Sergeja Eizenšteina ielaEverything about the evolution of the car, with a slight focus on Latvia. Reopened in 2016 after a complete overhaul the museum is just awesome for everyone interested in cars and technology. Bonus: From the museums terrace you can see part of the Biķernieku race track!
Entertainment & Activities
A true all-in-one location: a children's playground, a parkour training spot, a beach, a wakeboard park and of course an opportunity to just have a walk close to the water.
Accessible by car as well as public transport.
20 moradores locais recomendam
Parque recreativo de Lucavsala
A true all-in-one location: a children's playground, a parkour training spot, a beach, a wakeboard park and of course an opportunity to just have a walk close to the water.
Accessible by car as well as public transport.