Skanste Travel Guide
Riga
Popular places to visit
Riga Central Market
See why this huge market is affectionately known as Riga's belly when you browse hundreds of stalls for fresh produce and Latvian specialties.
Riga Cathedral
After visiting Riga Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Riga. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Riga Christmas Market
During your trip to Riga, you can enjoy retail therapy at Riga Christmas Market. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Three Brothers
You can learn about the history of Riga with a trip to Three Brothers. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
House of the Blackheads
You can study the exhibits at House of the Blackheads, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Riga. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
St. Peter's Church
Riga's tallest church is dedicated to the city’s patron saint and is where you can see new artworks, watch a concert and enjoy great views of the Latvian capital.
Things to do
Riga: Red Bus Hop-On Hop-off Sightseeing Grand Tour
Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group
Hill of Crosses and Jelgava Gems Tour - 2 countries in 1 day
Riga English Self-guided Audio Tour on your Phone
Top hotels in Skanste
Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
Great location, comfy beds and reasonable price
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
Beautiful hotel, fantastic location, wonderful breakfast, and extremely attentive staff. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Eurostars Metropole
Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection
Stunning hotel, great location. Breakfast was great
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Pullman Riga Old Town (Renovated 2025)
Lady on reception amazing. Very friendly. Room superbly clean. Only down side is you face inwards looking at the other rooms but it doesn’t matter much. Breakfast was nice although 25 euros may be a bit expensive. Situation brilliant. In old town easy walking everywhere
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga
Amazing, recently renovated room with a beautiful view of Riga Old Town and very friendly staff. Breakfast could be improved - it felt disorganized, with queues for coffee, empty food trays and a limited selection. Also, additional parking charges weren’t clearly communicated.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Skanste
Brasa
You'll appreciate the historical sites during your time in Brasa and you might want to plan a stop by Arena Riga and Galleria Riga Shopping Center while you're in the area.
Andrejsala
You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in Andrejsala. You might want to make time for a stop at Riga City Yacht Club or Andrejosta.
Centrs
Centrs is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Latvian Art Museum and Galleria Riga Shopping Center while in the area.
Grizinkalns
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Grizinkalns and you might want to plan a stop by Corner House KGB Museum and Palladium while you're in the area.
Avoti
Avoti is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Palladium and Galleria Riga Shopping Center while you're in town.
Vidzeme Suburb
Unique features of Vidzeme Suburb include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Arena Riga or Alberta Iela while you're exploring the area.
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- Domina Shopping Center
- House of the Blackheads
- Janis Rozentals and Rudolfs Blaumanis' Museum
- Kronvalda park
- Latvian Art Museum
- Pilsetas kanals
- Visit Agenskalns
- Visit Andrejsala
- Visit Avoti
- Visit Bisumuiza
- Visit Bolderāja
- Visit Centrs
- Riga Christmas Market
- Visit Ciekurkalns
- Visit Grizinkalns
- Visit Ilguciems
- Visit Imanta
- Visit Jugla
- Visit Kengarags
- Visit Latgale Suburb
- Visit Maskavas Forstate
- Visit Mežaparks
- Visit Mezciems
- Visit Northern District
- Visit Old Town Riga
- Visit Plavnieki
- Visit Pleskodale
- Visit Purvciems
- Visit Sarkandaugava
- Visit Teika
- Visit Vecaki
- Visit Vecdaugava
- Visit Vecmilgravis
- Visit Zemgale Suburb
- Visit Ziepniekkalns
- Visit Zolitude
- Riga Holidays
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- St. Jacob's Cathedral
- St. Peter's Church
- Three Brothers
