Purvciems Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Purvciems
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Town Hall
Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Riga, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Riga: Central Market Traditional Food Tour in a Small Group
5,5 Hour Small Group Tour to Hill of Crosses from Riga
Old Riga: Sightseeing Tour by Electrobus with Audio Guide & Drink
Gothic Spires to Guilds Riga Old Town Self Guided Walk with App
Our pick of the best Purvciems Hotel Deals
Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
Helpful staff, great room, great location. Very varied buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
Like it
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
Very good
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection
Very cozy rooms and a great hotel breakfast. Only two issues my room had were my safe wasnt working properly and my showerhead was leaking a bit but otherwaise a perfect stay!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Neiburgs Hotel
Lovely hotel Room was a large studio Very clean Well equipped Large bathroom with bath Kitchen with fridge, microwave etc Staff let us check in early as room was ready when we called in to drop bags off
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Riga Islande Hotel with FREE parking
good
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Purvciems
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.
Teika
Teika is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kartings.lv and Domina Shopping Center.
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 Galleria Riga Shopping Center while you're in the area.
Avoti
Avoti is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Galleria Riga Shopping Center and Origo Shopping Centre while you're in town.
Brasa
You'll appreciate the historical sites during your time in Brasa and you might want to plan a stop by Arena Riga and Skonto Stadium while you're in the area.
Maskavas Forstate
Historical sites, bars and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Maskavas Forstate. Check out Latvian Academy of Sciences or Riga Central Market while you're exploring the area.
