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Riga
offers a wide range of top-quality business class
hotels as well as moderately
priced accommodation (in apartments
and hostels) in the city centre.
The staff of most hotels is fluent in English.
Enjoy your stay in Riga! Most
prices listed include breakfast
and VAT and the use of credit cards is almost
universal.
1 € = 0,703 Ls
I
would like to welcome you to the Charming
City of Riga and the Beautiful
Country of Latvia.
  
A few local customs and information that you may find useful:
 Money
used in Latvia is the Latvian lats commonly
abbreviated as Ls, lats or LVL. Euros, US Dollars
and other foreign currency may be exchanged at
banks and exchange booths all over the city.
Compare
rates at several money exchange points & banks before exchange money. ATM machines
are located all over in Latvian cities. This is
a good way to exchange money at a good rate. But,
please be aware of your surroundings for your
own safety.
Riga is like most large cities, there is potential
for pickpockets, petty crimes, personal assaults
for robbery. Be aware of your surroundings; display
low-key behaviour and watch out for and avoid
potential problem situations. You should watch
and guard your purses and backpacks.
Banks are open on weekends and may be found at the train
station.
Money
exchange located behind Hotel
de Rome and many other places.
Telephone
cards may be purchased at newspaper stands
- 2 types one for payphones and one for long distance.
Internet
connection prepaid cards & GSM chips
for mobile phones are also available at newspaper
stands.
Super
market and shops at
the train station are open to later hours.
When
paying for an item in a store or restaurant,
place the money in the small tray on the counter.
It is not considered proper to hand the money
direct to the cashier.
When
riding a bus or tram,
each car has a conductor. Hand them your faire
(coin "20") directly and they will give you to
a ticket. There are no transfers. Combination
of coins totaling 20 santims is ok.
Be
careful crossing the street.
Pedestrian rights are not observed most of the
time.
When
driving the city speed limit
is 50 KPH. Radar is widely used in Latvia. Fines
are paid in cash to the officer.
Beware
of taxi overchanging especially
at bus station.
Room, Hotel, apartments and Airport information about Riga Latvia
LUXURY ACCOMMODATION:
Baltic Beach
Hotel
breakfast, swimming pool, car parking. Baltic
Beach Hotel is an elegant hotel. It offers a restaurant
with a splendid view of the sea, spa & resort
center. The hotel is situated on the very beach
of the Gulf of Riga and offers 165 spacious rooms
and apartments. Conference facilities, swimming
pool (sea water), SPS, sauna, steam bath, solarium.
UPMARKET:
Ainavas
This boutique hotel is located in the heart of
Old Riga. Each guestroom, individually appointed
with style and comfort, features welcoming extras
including down duvets, plush bathrobes, bottled
spring water. A cozy lounge with fireplace and
bar and intimate courtyard await you. Welcoming,
attentive staff will assist you in planning a
memorable Riga visit.
COMFORT HOTELS:
Best Western
Hotel Mara
This boutique hotel is located in the heart of
Old Riga. Each guestroom, individually appointed
with style and comfort, features welcoming extras
including down duvets, plush bathrobes, bottled
spring water. A cozy lounge with fireplace and
bar intimate courtyard await you. Welcoming, attentive
staff will assist you in planning a memorable
Riga visit.
MODERATE:
ABC
Located in a lovely green neighbourhood, ten minutes'
drive from the city center of the airport. The
hotel is simple, but it has a friendly atmosphere
and is very peaceful. The double room on the top
floor with a mansard ceiling is particularly cosy.
The hotel offers a new relaxation complex with
sauna/vapour bath and hot water massage bath.
Parties for up to 20 persons.
INEXPENSIVE AND CHEAPER ACCOMMODATION:
Enkurs
The hotel is located in the center of Riga, in
one of the busiest main streets of the city. 15
modern rooms with satellite TV, telephone and
minibar, bathroom.
APARTMENT RESIDENCES:
Residence
Stylish guesthouse situated right on the Dome
square. Four one-bedroom apartments offer a breathtaking
view of the Cathedral. Fully equipped kitchenette
and luxuriant bathroom with tub, toiletries (with
heated floor) at your disposal, as well as house
appliances such as iron, washing machine, satellite
TV.
BED & BREAKFAST:
B&B Riga
Family run bed and breakfast in the historical
centre. Offers comfortable, small, medium and
large apartments in a townhouse with a separate
entrance, private bathroom, kitchen (with utensils)
and TV. Rooms are cozy, tastefully furnished,
quiet and peaceful.
HOSTELS:
Elizabeth's
Youth Hostel
Located in the vibrant center of Riga, offering
40 beds. 5 minutes' walk from the Old Town and
the train and bus stations. Clean, bright rooms,
free internet access, safe car parking close by.
REAL ESTATE (APARTMENT RENTAL):
AAA Via
Latvia
Great prices and the best choice of holidays apartments
in Old Town and Riga centre. Discounts for long
term stay.
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