Cheap hotels in The Center

EuroCheapo's Guide to Cheap Hotels in Riga

Neighborhood Description

The "Center" is a confusing name for tourists, who typically spend the majority of their time in the Old Town. The Center surrounds the Old Town to the North, East, and South—and is set off by parkland and busy streets. A massive grid of grayish, bustling streets, the Center is the commercial hub of the city, and is home to shopping centers, some boutiques, and lots of regular old stores and offices.



Happily, the Center is also home to Riga’s impressive Art Nouveau district, which makes for a wonderful afternoon walking tour. The busy train and bus stations are also in the Center, with transit lines stretching out to serve the rest of the city. Hotels in the center are usually quite a bit cheaper than those in the Old Town, but will also require a 10-15 minute walk or a tram ride to reach the Old Town.