Riga — Traveler Guide
Summer transforms Riga, and these hotels make the most of the warm weather with outdoor pools, sun-drenched terraces, al fresco restaurants, and rooftop bars where golden-hour cocktails become the highlight of your evening.
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Summer transforms Riga, and these hotels make the most of the warm weather with outdoor pools, sun-drenched terraces, al fresco restaurants, and rooftop bars where golden-hour cocktails become the highlight of your evening.
6 hotels reviewed · Price range: $$$, $$, $$$$, $ · Last updated March 2026
About This Guide
Riga offers exceptional options for travellers seeking summer hotels, and we've curated the very best. Each property has been selected for its outstanding facilities, prime location, and the quality of experience it delivers. Leading our list, Neiburgs Hotel excels with its exceptional attention to detail and commitment to the summer experience. Art Hotel Roma offers a compelling alternative with its unique approach and distinctive character. Whether you're a first-time visitor to Riga or returning for another stay, these hotels represent the gold standard for summer accommodation in the city. Each has been independently evaluated for quality, location, and value.
Insider Tips
Book directly with the hotel for the best rate guarantee and potential upgrades.
Read recent guest reviews for the most up-to-date assessment of facilities.
Consider visiting during shoulder season for better rates and fewer crowds.
Ask the concierge for local recommendations — they know Riga better than any guidebook.
Our Picks
6 hotels · Updated February 2026
Old Town
Installed in a meticulously restored 1903 Art Nouveau building in the heart of Vecrīga, Neiburgs is the definitive Riga boutique experience. Each of its rooms occupies a unique footprint within the heritage building, with high ceilings, original plasterwork, and understated Baltic design. The hotel restaurant is consistently ranked among Riga's best for Latvian seasonal cooking.
Centrs
A cheerful boutique hotel in a converted early 20th-century building near the National Opera, Art Hotel Roma is Riga's most charming mid-range option — theatrical interiors, warm staff, and a genuine sense of local personality that chain hotels in the city simply cannot replicate. A superb base for exploring both the Old Town and the Art Nouveau district on foot.
Old Town
Commanding a prime position on the edge of Riga's old city rampart canal, the Kempinski brings its characteristic blend of Beaux-Arts grandeur and Swiss precision service to Latvia's capital. The rooftop restaurant's panoramic view across Old Town spires and the Canal Gardens is one of the city's great dining spectacles; the spa is among the finest in the Baltics.
Old Town
Living up to its name with a position facing the great Dome Cathedral directly, this intimate luxury hotel occupies a sequence of medieval and Art Nouveau buildings knitted together to create 30 singular rooms and suites. The spa, tucked beneath the original stone vaulting, is a masterpiece of atmospheric design — steam rooms, Himalayan salt walls, and a jacuzzi under Gothic arches.
Kipsala
Perched on the Kipsala island bank of the Daugava, the Islande offers some of Riga's most dramatic river-and-skyline views from its modern riverside rooms. It's a polished business hotel elevated by genuinely good service, an excellent breakfast, and a rooftop terrace that comes alive on summer evenings with half of Riga's creative class in attendance.
Centrs
A bright, design-conscious mid-range option in Riga's city centre that delivers cheerful Latvian-themed interiors, reliable comfort, and a central location near Freedom Monument and the Art Nouveau district at a price point that leaves plenty of budget for the city's excellent restaurant scene.
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Common Questions
Peak summer season varies by destination. Generally, June-August offers the warmest weather, though shoulder months (May, September) often combine pleasant temperatures with fewer crowds.
Summer is peak season for most destinations. Book 2-3 months ahead for the best rates and room selection, especially for pool or terrace rooms.
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Prices and availability change daily. Lock in the best rate by booking early — most of our top picks offer free cancellation.
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