Your stay — Riverside Hotel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Visu svēto pareizticīgo baznīca (513 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Pestīšanas Templis (579 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Rīgas Svētā Franciska Romas katoļu baznīca (610 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Jēzus baznīca (647 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Origo — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Franciska Skarinas Skvērs — 196 m · ~2 min walk
Rīgas Geto un Latvijas Holokausta muzejs — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Spiķeru Koncertzāle — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Daugavas koks — 685 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 93 m · ~1 min walk
Latvijas aptieka — 254 m · ~3 min walk
Aibe — 350 m · ~4 min walk
Rīgas Centrālā stacija — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Exchange at banks or Citadele ATMs in the city centre; avoid airport exchange counters and tourist-area bureaux — they give poor rates and high fees.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; mobile pay common in shops and cafés; carry a little cash for small kiosks or market stalls.
Not required but appreciated — round up restaurant bills or leave 5-10%; no tip expected in taxis or for hotel staff, but rounding up is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a bakery or self-service café — around €2.
Soup or a savoury pancake at a lunch bar — about €6.
Main course at a no-frills pub or pizza slice — around €9.
Pīrādziņi (bacon buns) from bakery chains; cheap eats around Central Market and the old town's side streets.
Rimi and Maxima — both have frequent discount items and are walkable from most parts of LV-1003.
High-street brands at Galerija Centrs or Origo centre; markets (like Central Market) for second-hand or local basics.
Single tram/bus ticket €1.50 (valid for 24h ride from validation); 24h pass €5.00. From airport: bus 22 or 322 to city centre for same €1.50 single fare.
Buy a 24h public transport pass if making more than 2 trips a day. Skip tourist-menu restaurants on the main square — eat at late-opening bakeries or lunch bars. Fill a water bottle at free public fountains.
Emergency Contacts
RīgaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rīga, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Riverside Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 93 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Latvijas aptieka — 254 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Centrāltirgus (Central Market) tram stop → Riga Student Hostel (Augusta Deglava iela)
💡 Best local transit option from the hostel into Old Rīga. Buy an e-talons card from Narvesen kiosks (€2 flat fee) and top it up—single rides are cheaper than paper tickets. Tram 7 runs directly past the hostel.
Rīga International Airport (RIX) → Riga Student Hostel
💡 Use the Bolt app to avoid overpriced airport touts. A trip should cost €10–15; anything over €20 is a rip-off. Forus Taxi is the official airport partner and reliable.
Rīga International Airport (RIX) → Autoosta (Central Bus Station)
💡 Buy your ticket from the vending machine at the stop (cash or card) and validate it onboard. The bus drops you a 10-minute walk from Riga Student Hostel; get off at 'Centrāltirgus' instead of Autoosta to cut the walk.
Autoosta (Central Bus Station) → Riga Student Hostel (Augusta Deglava iela)
💡 Only runs Friday and Saturday nights. Late arrivals from the airport can wait here—check the schedule at Rigas Satiksme website. The stop 'Audēju iela' is closer to the hostel than the main bus station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Riverside Hotel?
Check-in at Riverside Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Riverside Hotel?
Soup or a savoury pancake at a lunch bar — about €6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Riverside Hotel?
Single tram/bus ticket €1.50 (valid for 24h ride from validation); 24h pass €5.00. From airport: bus 22 or 322 to city centre for same €1.50 single fare.
Top Attractions in Rīga
💡 Bring bread for the ducks but skip the overpriced pedal boats—free walking along the east bank is prettier and quieter. Go on a sunny weekday to avoid crowds.
💡 Pop into the Art Nouveau Museum (small fee) for the interior experience, but the street-level tour is free. Look up for the winged griffins and sphinxes that different architects added as signatures.
💡 Arrive early (7–9am) for the best selection of fresh berries and farm cheese. The fish pavilion serves cheap sprats and pickled herring. Avoid the tourist-trap souvenirs near the main entrance.
💡 The €9 ticket is worth it for the view, but avoid midday summer queues—go just before sunset for golden light and fewer tourists. The audio guide is free through the church's app.
💡 Entry is free on the first Sunday of each month. Even if you pay (€7), the permanent collection is excellent value. The cafe in the basement has decent coffee and a quiet courtyard. Check the temporary exhibitions—often cheaper than the main ticket.