Riverside Hotel stands at Natana Barkana 5 in the Maskavas Forstate district, the old Moscow Suburb that stretches south-east of the Central Market. It is the most budget-minded stay in this guide, and it suits travellers who would rather spend on food and museums than on a central address. Guests give it a very good score overall, with cleanliness and staff and service rated especially well, while the location score is lower, which is honest about the trade: you are not in the medieval Old Town. The hotel has a double room as its main room type, with a double bed and a compact footprint, and rooms include a shower, hair dryer, satellite television, a desk and a safe, with daily housekeeping. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the rooms. On the ground there is a coffee shop or cafe and a restaurant called Riverside, which serves breakfast, with the buffet charged as an extra. Other facilities include a sauna, laundry facilities, a business centre, luggage storage, a front desk safe, multilingual staff and a front desk and room service that run around the clock. Self parking is available for a fee. The property is smoke free. Several landmarks are within reach on foot. The Central Market, with its five former Zeppelin hangars, is about thirteen minutes away, the Latvian Academy of Sciences about nine, and the Latvian National Opera about twenty. St Peter’s Church and the Christmas market are a short drive away, and the Origo and Palladium shopping centres are within a mile or so. The railway station is about fifteen minutes on foot, and the airport is around nineteen minutes by car, which makes the hotel handy for early flights or late arrivals. Free cancellation is offered on selected rates, check-in starts in the afternoon and check-out is at noon.
Who it suits
Budget travellers, solo visitors and couples who plan to be out all day, market lovers who want to be close to the hangars, and guests with an early flight or train. It is also a practical choice for longer stays where saving on the nightly rate matters.
Trade-offs
This is a simple hotel in a residential and commercial district rather than a historic one, so do not expect period charm, a lobby bar or a large spa. Rooms are compact and the range of room types is narrow. The walk into the Old Town takes a while, so most guests will use a taxi, a tram or a bus for evening outings, or accept a longer stroll past the market.
Breakfast and parking cost extra. Because the location score is lower than the cleanliness and service scores, it is worth checking the map before you book to make sure the area suits you.
How to use it
Stay here for a short, value-led city break and put the money you save into the experiences that make Riga memorable. Start at the Central Market for a morning of smoked fish, pastries and fresh produce, walk or ride into the Old Town for the afternoon, and return for a sauna in the evening. It also works as a first or last night when you are moving on by rail or road to other parts of the Baltics.
Why stay here
- ✓Sauna
- ✓On-site Riverside restaurant
- ✓Coffee shop or cafe
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk and room service
- ✓Self parking for a fee
- ✓Business centre and laundry facilities
- ✓Multilingual staff
Good questions
Where is Riverside Hotel in Riga?+
At Natana Barkana 5 in the Maskavas Forstate district, around a thirteen-minute walk from the Central Market and a short drive from the Old Town.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?+
Yes, the Riverside restaurant serves breakfast, with the buffet charged as an extra; there is also a coffee shop or cafe.
Is the hotel close to the airport and station?+
The railway station is about fifteen minutes on foot and the airport is around nineteen minutes by car.
