"Because Latvia only has 2.5 million people in a country about size of Ireland, it needn’t detain you for that long. In fact, all you need to do is to base yourself in Riga – the main attraction by far – and venture out on day-trips to Latvia’s other..."
Latvia Guide: Overview, Hotels & Travel Writing
About Latvia
Latvia is the middle child of the Baltic states, but shouldn't go unnoticed. Riga should be your first stop as it has an excellent collection of boutique hotels and big city bustle with a Baltic twist. Then head for the castles in the countryside or the ski slopes in the winter months. Our Latvia travel guide starts with a selection of the best hotels with professional hotel reviews and soon we'll be reporting on the best restaurants, bars, clubs and museums in the country.View all hotels in Latvia >Featured Hotels in Latvia
Reval Hotel Ridzene
"Brutalist façade aside, the Reval Hotel Ridzene marries neutral, but perfectly agreeable, rooms and a decent array of facilities in a pretty convincing package."
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Price from: 85.75 EUR
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Hotel Grand Palace
"A romantic, traditional luxury hotel in Riga's city centre; with two restaurants and an upmarket bar to choose from."
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Price from: 140.00 EUR
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Gallery Park Hotel
"The stunning location, discreet service and signature haute cuisine create an ideal setting for a luxury experience in historic Riga."
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Price from: 210.00 EUR
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Articles About Latvia
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Latvia
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Graeme Harwood
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Latvia
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Riga Region
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Riga
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Back Out, The USSR - an extract from 'Rock & Hard Places'
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Andrew Mueller
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Latvia
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Riga Region
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Riga
"That the Baltic nations are very different countries is obvious as soon as I get off the bus in Riga. In 1993, every transport terminus in the Baltics was dirty, chaotic, crowded, noisy, crime-ridden and staffed by indolent halfwits: the Soviet..."
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Architecture on the Baltic Riviera
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Campbell Jefferys
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Latvia
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Riga Region
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Riga
"Brisk is putting it mildly. The arctic wind blustering over the Baltic Sea is biting, teeth-chattering cold. It’s messing up hair, disconnecting men from their hats, and causing umbrellas to flutter and shake, and then turn inside out. Far..."
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Sleeping in the Baltics
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Graeme Harwood
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Latvia
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Riga Region
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Riga
"Back in Soviet times (pre-early 90’s), the rock stars Metallica, Depeche Mode and Michael Jackson had one thing in common: straight after their gigs, they hopped the first plane out of every Baltic capital – possibly abandoning their..."
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Eating Out in the Baltics
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Graeme Harwood
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Latvia
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Riga Region
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Riga
"A ‘bombe surprise’ is about to land upon the culinary world. And , in the nature of surprises, its provenance is largely unexpected. Only an intrepid few know that all three capital cities – Tallinn, Riga & Vilnius –..."
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