Things to Do in Centrs, Riga

Just a short walk from Old Town, Centrs features a mix of cafes, bars, and shops, with highlights like the National Museum of Art and the Art Nouveau architecture on Alberta and Elizabetes streets.

Latvian National Museum of ArtArt Museum
Latvian National OperaOpera House
Freedom MonumentMonument

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Top things to do in Centrs

Latvian National Museum of Art
★ 4.7 · 5.7k
Art Museum★
National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
10 AM – 6 PM
Fri
10 AM – 8 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Latvian National Opera
★ 4.7 · 7.6k
Opera House★
19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies.
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Freedom Monument
★ 4.7 · 12.2k
Monument★
42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Guru Das SPA
★ 5.0 · 516
Massage
A spa in Riga offering a two-hour back and full-body massage.
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HobbySet
★ 4.7 · 1.2k
Art Supply
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 7 PM
Sat
11 AM – 5 PM
Sun
11 AM – 4 PM
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Taka Spa
★ 4.9 · 403
Day Spa
An exclusive day spa in the quiet center of Riga, offering experiences in saunas and waters, followed by SPA rituals or procedures with high-quality cosmetics.
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Alberta iela Art Nouveau district
Art Gallery
Alberta iela and nearby Elizabetes iela hold ornate early-20th-century facades with masks, flowers, sphinxes, and sculpted doorways. The streets sit north of the Esplanade, about 15 minutes on foot from the Freedom Monument.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
Closed
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Park Spa , SIA
★ 4.9 · 255
Wellness Center
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Centrs

LOWINE
★ 4.4 · 406
Wine Bar· €10–20
Naturally, wine leads the way at this snug bar located on the very edge of the city.
Mon–Tue
8 AM – 4 PM
Wed–Fri
8 AM – 11 PM
Sat
9 AM – 11 PM
Sun
9 AM – 4 PM
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JOHN Chef's Hall
Michelin ★
Fine Dining· $$$$
Situated inside the A22 Hotel, JOHN Chef's Hall is an intimate seven-table, 20-seater affair.
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Riviera
★ 4.7 · 1.2k
Fine Dining· €50+
This long-standing brasserie has stood the test of time, and it's easy to see why.
Every day
12 PM – 11 PM
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Snatch
★ 4.7 · 1.1k
Italian· €€
With its bare concrete, floor-to-ceiling windows and faux-industrial styling, Snatch is one Riga’s more stylish spots. The staff are bright and breezy, there’s a buzz from the open kitchen, and the upbeat soundtrack and bespoke cocktail…
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
2 PM – 11 PM
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The Catch
★ 4.7 · 1.0k
Seafood· €50+
Sister to Snatch is this lively, intimate basement izakaya that sits beneath a vaulted brick ceiling.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
3 PM – 11 PM
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Mr. Bunny Kitchen
★ 4.5 · 465
Breakfast· €10–15
A family-friendly place in Riga offering delicious breakfasts and lunches.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 6 PM
Sat
9 AM – 6 PM
Sun
9 AM – 6 PM
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Big Bad Bagels
★ 4.7 · 1.9k
Bagels· €5–10
A bagel shop in Riga that bakes bagels fresh daily and fills them with fresh, delicious, high-quality ingredients.
Every day
9 AM – 5 PM
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Skyline bar
★ 4.5 · 6.3k
Cocktail Bar· €10–40
Just perfect view at sunset. Finding a table next to the windows might be difficult after 23:00. Cover charge at popular times.
Mon–Thu
3 PM – 1 AM
Fri
3 PM – 2 AM
Sat
12 PM – 2 AM
Sun
12 PM – 1 AM
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