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Is Riga Expensive? Here’s All You Need to Know

If you have been thinking of visiting Riga but wondering if it’s expensive then read on to check out my experience and costs when visiting. (The short answer is I found it good value!) Read on for all the information you need ๐Ÿ‘‡ Is Riga Expensive? Short on Time? Here is a table detailing the costs for a solo 1 night trip and a 3 night 2 people trip to Riga Item 1 Night Solo Trip 3 Night 2 Person Trip Hotel Opera ยฃ38 inc breakfast 4 star hotel with breakfast and flights ยฃ225 Flight ยฃ30 2 airport bus tickets… Read More »Is Riga Expensive? Here’s All You Need to Know

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How to Get to Riga from the UK – By Air, Train or Bus

Are you thinking of going to Riga? Wondering how to get to Riga from the UK? Here are the details of how to get there from the UK either by flying, going by train or by bus. Read on for all you need to know or start searching for flights right here ๐Ÿ‘‡ You can search buses and trains to Riga here ๐Ÿ‘‡ How to Get to Riga from the UK – Direct Flights It is easy to reach Riga from the UK thanks to a number of direct flights being available. The flight time is around 2.5 hours depending… Read More »How to Get to Riga from the UK – By Air, Train or Bus

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Is Riga Safe? Here Are All the Details You Need to Know

Thinking of visiting Riga and wondering if it’s safe? Well check out all you need to know, plus my experience of visiting with a group and as a solo female traveller, and on a trip myself. Is Riga Safe? – Riga and London Compared Riga overall is a safe city to visit, particularly in the main areas that visitors are likely to go. When compared with London all the metrics are low or moderate, except bribery and corruption. People report feeling very comfortable walking alone during the daytime and moderately comfortable walking alone at night. (Bear in mind this data… Read More »Is Riga Safe? Here Are All the Details You Need to Know

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Radisson Blu Riga Review – All You Need to Know

Are you thinking of visiting Riga? Are you looking for somewhere to stay? Check out my review of the Radisson Blu Riga – it’s in a great location and has great facilities too. Read on for all you need to know or check availability right here ๐Ÿ‘‡ (I did a price comparison for 1 night stay for 1 person) Booking Site Price Per Night Benefits Book Now Trivago ยฃ71 โœ“ Best Price Check Price โ†’ Booking.com ยฃ71 โœ“ Superior Room Check Price โ†’ Trip.com ยฃ68 โœ“ Standard Room Best Deal โ†’ Radisson Blu Riga Radisson Blu Riga – What I… Read More »Radisson Blu Riga Review – All You Need to Know

Bellvue Park Hotel Riga – All You Need to Know

Are you looking for a hotel to stay in Riga? Check out my review of the Bellevue Park Hotel Riga Read on for all you need to do or check out my price comparison below (this was for a one night stay in November) ๐Ÿ‘‡ Booking Site Price Per Night Benefits Book Now Trivago ยฃ42 โœ“ Best Price Check Price โ†’ Booking.com ยฃ43 โœ“ Free Cancellation Check Price โ†’ Trip.com ยฃ39 โœ“ Breakfast Included Best Deal โ†’ What I Loved About This Hotel Being on the edge of a park was great. The tram and bus connections meant we could… Read More »Bellvue Park Hotel Riga – All You Need to Know

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Is Riga Worth Visiting? – Yes Absolutely and Here’s Why

I’m lucky enough to have visited Riga a couple of times. The first time I visited I was taking a group on a tour through the Baltic States. We stayed for 2 nights in Riga. I was able to explore the city and knew it wouldn’t be too long before I was back. I went back for a short trip on my own and in January 2023 took my nephew for his first overseas trip there. Read on for everything you need to know about whether Riga is worth visiting ๐Ÿ‘‡ Is Riga Worth Visiting? On my first trip to… Read More »Is Riga Worth Visiting? – Yes Absolutely and Here’s Why

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Where to Stay in Riga – My Handpicked Hotel Selection

Wondering where to stay in Riga? There are lots of great hotels to choose from – in the old town, across the river or outside of the city centre itself. Check out this guide and find your perfect stay from these hotels in Riga or just get searching using the search box below ๐Ÿ‘‡ Wondering Where to Stay in Riga? Where to Stay Riga Airport Hotels If you need to stay close to the airport then you have two choices – the Sky High Hotel or the Hampton by Hilton. Where to Stay in Riga Sky High Hotel This Sky… Read More »Where to Stay in Riga – My Handpicked Hotel Selection

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What To Do in Riga – My Top 4 Favourite Experiences

Planning on visiting Riga? You should – it’s amazing! Read on for some ideas of things to do in Riga, including a couple of free and a couple of paid options. There are also a couple of restaurant recommendations too. Riga public transport is great value so keep reading to find out how to use it to get around. You can also get ideas for activities in Riga right here ๐Ÿ‘‡ What to Do in Riga – My Favourite 4 Things KGB Building Riga The KGB Building is located in a building called The Corner House. It is around a… Read More »What To Do in Riga – My Top 4 Favourite Experiences

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Riga City Break Review – All You Need to Plan Your Visit

Riga is a fantastic place to visit. It’s easy to get to, affordable and has lots of attractions. There is everything from great museums to interesting architecture and the largest food market in Europe. A Riga weekend break is achievable and affordable with great flight connections from the UK but it’s also a good spot for a longer holiday if you want to explore further afield. Read on for everything you need to know about visiting and to help you plan your Riga city break. Riga City Break Holidays in Riga Latvia How to Get to Riga from the UK… Read More »Riga City Break Review – All You Need to Plan Your Visit

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