🇱🇻 Rīga, Latvia
Salve
📍 27, Ernesta Birznieka-Upīša iela, Rīga, LV-1011
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Your stay — Salve
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Hare Krišnas centrs (333 m · ~4 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Dhanvantari (333 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Latvijas Baptistu Draudžu savienība (461 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Rīgas Mateja baptistu draudze (502 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bērnu pasaule — 387 m · ~5 min walk
Ziedoņdārzs — 633 m · ~8 min walk
Video Game Museum — 328 m · ~4 min walk
Brīvo aktieru sabiedrība Teātris — 239 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 20 m · ~1 min walk
aptieka — 82 m · ~1 min walk
Šeffiņš — 149 m · ~2 min walk
Rīgas Centrālā stacija — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Latvian Lats (LVL)
You can exchange currency at Rīga International Airport or at a bank, but rates may not be favorable. Consider using an ATM to get LVL and avoid poor exchange rates at the airport.
Card acceptance is widespread, but some small shops may not accept contactless payments. Mobile payment apps like Google Pay and Apple Pay are accepted at many places.
Tipping is not expected in restaurants and bars, but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in a taxi is considered polite.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →You can find a cup of coffee for around 0.50-1.00 LVL at a street cafe or a local bakery.
A standard lunch menu at a mid-range restaurant costs around 5-7 LVL (around 7-10 EUR).
A budget-friendly dinner option is a traditional Latvian dish like Rupjmaize or Aukstā Kāpostu Zupa, which costs around 8-12 LVL (around 11-17 EUR) for a main course.
The Merkela Street Market and the Central Market are popular places for affordable street food and snacks.
You can find budget supermarkets like Maxima and Rimi in the LV-1011 area.
For affordable shopping, head to the streets around the central market or visit the shopping centers like Origo or Elviira.
A single ticket on public transport costs 0.80 LVL (around 1.10 EUR), or you can buy a day pass for 2.20 LVL (around 3.10 EUR). The cheapest way to get from the airport is by taking bus number 223 or 241, which costs 1.10 LVL (around 1.50 EUR).
Buy a Līgo card, a rechargeable public transport card, to save money on bus and tram fares.Take advantage of happy hour deals at bars and restaurants to save money on food and drinks.Avoid eating at touristy areas and opt for local cafes and restaurants for more affordable options.
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 Salve
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 20 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · aptieka — 82 m · ~1 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 Salve?
Check-in at Salve is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Salve?
A standard lunch menu at a mid-range restaurant costs around 5-7 LVL (around 7-10 EUR).
What is the cheapest way to get around from Salve?
A single ticket on public transport costs 0.80 LVL (around 1.10 EUR), or you can buy a day pass for 2.20 LVL (around 3.10 EUR). The cheapest way to get from the airport is by taking bus number 223 or 241, which costs 1.10 LVL (around 1.50 EUR).
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.