Purvciems Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Riga Central Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Riga Central Market

4.5/5(5 reviews)

See why this huge market is affectionately known as Riga's belly when you browse hundreds of stalls for fresh produce and Latvian specialties.

Riga Central Market
Old Town featuring dining out, street scenes and night scenes

Riga Cathedral

4/5(6 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Riga when you spend time at Riga Cathedral. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Riga Cathedral
House of the Blackheads showing street scenes and heritage architecture

House of the Blackheads

3/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Riga when you spend time at House of the Blackheads. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.

House of the Blackheads
St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church

4/5(6 reviews)

Riga's tallest church is dedicated to the city’s patron saint and is where you can see new artworks, watch a concert and enjoy great views of the Latvian capital.

St. Peter's Church
Three Brothers

Three Brothers

4/5(6 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Riga with a trip to Three Brothers. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.

Three Brothers
Freedom Monument featuring a statue or sculpture and a monument

Freedom Monument

4.5/5(7 reviews)

This large historic monument near Riga’s Old Town is a national shrine of great importance where public ceremonies are held.

Freedom Monument

Activities

Riga Old Town walking tour

Riga Old Town walking tour

AU$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Riga Old Town walking tour
5 Hour Shared Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga

5,5 Hour Shared Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga

AU$133
per adult
5,5 Hour Shared Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga
Full Day Tour Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska Castle

2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle

AU$232
per adult
2 countries! Hill of Crosses, Rundale Palace and Bauska castle
Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market

Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market

AU$66
per adult
Latvian food tasting tour at Riga Central market
Picture 4 for Activity Riga Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Klaipeda

Riga Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Klaipeda

AU$64
per adult
Riga Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Klaipeda
Panorama Riga top view of Riga City

Panorama Riga top view of Riga City

AU$14
per adult
Panorama Riga top view of Riga City
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Our pick of the best Purvciems Hotel Deals

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

5 out of 5
11. Novembra Krastmala, 33, Riga
The price is AU$144 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$144
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Great location, comfy bed, quiet room.
"The staff were helpful and the room was fine for a short overnight before catching an early flight. It is easy to reach on foot when arriving by bus and is well placed on the edge of OldTown very near the Central Market."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga

4.5 out of 5
55 Elizabetes Street, Riga
The price is AU$184 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$184
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"It was a nice experience overall, the place is clean, neat, and close to parks. The only bitter thing is I booked the tower and paid more to get a nice view but I was given 3rd floor which is like the basement even though there was empty rooms in higher floors, I know that because I asked another ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
Opera Hotel

Opera Hotel

4 out of 5
33 Raina Blvd, Riga
The price is AU$142 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$142
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Origo Shopping Centre and Latvian National ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The only downside was non existent view from hotel room - it was to another wall literally two meters away. All the rest was great."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Opera Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga

4.5 out of 5
24 Kugu Street, Riga
The price is AU$152 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$152
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (996 reviews)
"Hotel is in a good location. If you happen to stay on the Riverside, you have great views of the city the buffet breakfast in the morning is outstanding probably the best buffet breakfast I’ve ever had at a hotel easily walkable to get into downtown Riga or you can take the shuttle across the bridge ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga
Wellton Centrum Hotel & Spa

Wellton Centrum Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
33 Kaleju Street, Riga
The price is AU$142 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$142
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"We stay in Wellton centrum & hotel spa for long weekend.Family friendly easy to walk everywhere. Good options for breakfast.Easy check in . Solvita"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Wellton Centrum Hotel & Spa
Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel

Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel

4.5 out of 5
73 Elizabetes Street, Riga
The price is AU$214 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$214
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
Great hotel!
"Great hotel with great service and great staff (especially thinking of Daniel at check-in, Anete at the bar, and Daiga at check-out who all did a great job). Our room was great, comfy and clean. We highly recommend this hotel and would certainly stay there again without any hesitation."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Purvciems

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Darzciems

Darzciems might not have many top sights, but Riga Radio and TV Tower and Riga Central Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Darzciems
Riga featuring heritage architecture

Vidzeme Suburb

Unique features of Vidzeme Suburb include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Arena Riga or Alberta Iela while you're exploring the area.

Vidzeme Suburb
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Teika

Teika is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Domina Shopping Center and Alfa Shopping Center.

Teika
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Grizinkalns

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Grizinkalns and you might want to plan a stop by Galleria Riga Shopping Center and Arena Riga while you're in the area.

Grizinkalns
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Avoti

Avoti is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Galleria Riga Shopping Center and Cathedral of Christ's Nativity while you're in town.

Avoti
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Brasa

You'll appreciate the historical sites during your time in Brasa and you might want to plan a stop by Arena Riga and Skonto Stadium while you're in the area.

Brasa

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