Martin’s guidebook
Best of Riga!
Here you'll find different local restaurant/cafe options, my favorite sights and experiences in Riga.
Visit Vincents to experience some of the finest cuisine in Riga. Justtry to book in advance if you can!
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vincents Restaurant
19 Elizabetes ielaVisit Vincents to experience some of the finest cuisine in Riga. Justtry to book in advance if you can!
A fantastic place for late night wine and nibbles
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wine Studio
10 Elizabetes ielaA fantastic place for late night wine and nibbles
A popular cafe/bar that mixes traditional Latvian cuisine and international dishes. Great for a drink or two. It's a good idea to book a table if you'd like to come in after 5pm
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burga
36 Dzirnavu ielaA popular cafe/bar that mixes traditional Latvian cuisine and international dishes. Great for a drink or two. It's a good idea to book a table if you'd like to come in after 5pm
An incredible place for authentic Japanese food. Personal favorite!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Catch
12 Antonijas ielaAn incredible place for authentic Japanese food. Personal favorite!
A cozy vegetarian/vegan cafe/bar with a hipster vibe
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MiiT Coffee
10 Lāčplēša ielaA cozy vegetarian/vegan cafe/bar with a hipster vibe
One of the closest cafe options to the apartment. A friendly, cozy vibe mixed together with a lovely and simple menu
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vespa Garazh
6 Valkas ielaOne of the closest cafe options to the apartment. A friendly, cozy vibe mixed together with a lovely and simple menu
For the best night views over Riga and solid G&Ts visit the Skyline bar. Can get quite busy on the weekend so I'd suggest you go up to the 26th floor restaurant from Monday to Thursday
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Skyline bar
55 Elizabetes ielaFor the best night views over Riga and solid G&Ts visit the Skyline bar. Can get quite busy on the weekend so I'd suggest you go up to the 26th floor restaurant from Monday to Thursday
The apartment is surrounded by some of the best Art Nouveau architecture found in Riga. Wander around our Elizabetes street and further on Alberta, Strelnieku and Rupniecibas streets to see the most impressive buildings in the city.
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Albert Street
10 Alberta ielaThe apartment is surrounded by some of the best Art Nouveau architecture found in Riga. Wander around our Elizabetes street and further on Alberta, Strelnieku and Rupniecibas streets to see the most impressive buildings in the city.
One of the most picturesque areas in Riga. Wander around the square and St. Peter's church.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
House of the Black Heads
7 RātslaukumsOne of the most picturesque areas in Riga. Wander around the square and St. Peter's church.
A lovely strip of little shops, bars and restaurants in the Old Town.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jacob's Barracks
4 Torņa ielaA lovely strip of little shops, bars and restaurants in the Old Town.
Another good photo opportunity in the Old Town.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Three Brothers
19 Mazā Pils ielaAnother good photo opportunity in the Old Town.
One of my personal favorites when it comes to a good cup of coffee and a little treat.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rocket Bean Roastery (Dzirnavu)
39 Dzirnavu ielaOne of my personal favorites when it comes to a good cup of coffee and a little treat.
Beautifully renovated in 2016, the LNMA holds the most significant depository in the nation for works of art.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de Arte de Letonia
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukumsBeautifully renovated in 2016, the LNMA holds the most significant depository in the nation for works of art.
The heart of Latvian independence. Take a look at the change of guards on the hour between 9 and 18.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Freedom Monument
The heart of Latvian independence. Take a look at the change of guards on the hour between 9 and 18.
In case you feel like going for a massage, there's a terrific place just around the corner.
Thai lotus masāžas studija Riga
13 Vīlandes ielaIn case you feel like going for a massage, there's a terrific place just around the corner.
67 Grill & Lounge
Fantastic rooftop lounge for a lovely summer evening.
Authentic Latvian folk bar with live music on most nights.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Folkklubs ALA pagrabs
19 Peldu ielaAuthentic Latvian folk bar with live music on most nights.
A popular hipster/artist bar and concert venue. Quite a young crowd and very busy in summer.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kanepes Kulturas Centrs
15 Skolas ielaA popular hipster/artist bar and concert venue. Quite a young crowd and very busy in summer.
Visit freetour.com/riga to find out more about specific free tours (Old Town, Art Nouveau and other) and their timing on each day. Most of them are free work on a donation basis. They’re a great way to learn as much as possible about the city in a short period of time.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Riga Free Tour
Reformācijas LaukumsVisit freetour.com/riga to find out more about specific free tours (Old Town, Art Nouveau and other) and their timing on each day. Most of them are free work on a donation basis. They’re a great way to learn as much as possible about the city in a short period of time.
Ausmeņa Kebabs
12 Skolas ielaProbably the best kebab in town!
A nice and romantic spot for a good cup of tea.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Apsara Tea House
2G Tērbatas ielaA nice and romantic spot for a good cup of tea.
Opened not too long ago but already one of my favorite spots for some healthy food options in the area.
Bowl31
31 Dzirnavu ielaOpened not too long ago but already one of my favorite spots for some healthy food options in the area.