check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's a wellness center. this casual hotel on a tree-lined street is 5 minutes' walk from dzintaru beach on the gulf of riga, and 11 minutes on foot from both dzintari train station and the jurmala city museum. the 10 unassuming rooms come with complimentary wi-fi and tvs. parking is provided. breakfast is available for a fee. suites add sofas, minifridges and terraces Riga International Airport 16 min
St. Peter's Church (28 min) Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple. Cat House (25 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. Riga Nativity of Christ Cathedral (26 min) Orthodox cathedral dating to the 19th century with golden domes & ornate interior architecture. Riga Castle (23 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (24 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. Jurmala Beach (5 min) Vast sandy beach stretching nearly 25km, popular for swimming, sunbathing, strolls & volleyball. Līvu Akvaparks (5 min) Indoor/outdoor aquatic center featuring a variety of waterslides & swimming pools, plus a spa. Latvian National Opera (25 min) 19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies. House of the Black Heads (27 min) Landmark, Gothic-style property rebuilt after WWII, home of the President, with tours & events. Vērmane Garden (26 min) Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more. Three Brothers (25 min) Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture. The Freedom Monument (25 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. Riga Cathedral (27 min) Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features. Riga Central Market (25 min) Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes. Latvian National Museum of Art (24 min) National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade. |