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Visiting Riga

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Riga, and visitors give high marks for the shopping, cathedral, and top-notch restaurants. This city also attracts tourists with its monuments and museums. Top sights in the city include St. Peter's Church, Small Guild Hall, and Great Guild Hall.

• There are 211 hotels and other accommodations in Riga
• The closest major airport is in Riga (RIX-Riga Intl.) 8.7 from the city center

Sightseeing and Staying in Riga

Families come for attractions such as University of Latvia Botanical Garden, Riga Zoo, and Livu Akvaparks. Notable for its monuments, historic sites, and cathedral, the city's landmarks include St. Peter's Church, Small Guild Hall, and Great Guild Hall. Shopping is one of the favorite things to do, so consider an excursion to Riga Christmas Market, Riga Central Market, and Origo Shopping Centre.

In Riga, you'll find 211 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have a variety of choices for your holiday retreat. These are top ones based on our user reviews:

• Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga - This 5-star hotel in Old Town features a full-service spa, a casino, and 2 restaurants. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its helpful staff and room size.
• Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah - Guests who stay at this 4.5-star hotel in Centrs can enjoy access to a full-service spa and free breakfast, along with free WiFi.
• Hotel Bergs - Guests who stay at this 5-star hotel in Centrs can enjoy access to a restaurant and a fitness center, along with an in-room kitchenette. Expedia customers like its bar and central location.

Other favorite sights in Riga include St John's Church, Riga Cathedral, and Powder Tower.

Getting Around Riga

To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Riga Central Station or Riga Passajirskaia Station. Riga might not have many public transit options to choose from so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

Dressing for Riga

• Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 42°F, while nighttime temperatures stay around 14°F
• From April to June, the average is 70°F during the day and 28°F at night
• July through September sees average temperatures of 71°F during the day and 44°F at night
• In October-December, you can expect 57°F as the daytime average and 17°F as the nighttime average
• Riga gets about 0.87 inches of rain per year
• July and August are usually the hottest months averaging 69°F, while January and February are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 16°F