Riga, the capital of a relatively small Latvia, was a mighty seaport and an important city of the Hanseatic League during the middle ages. The city survived two world wars and the city center was completely damaged during the last one. Riga has been largely reconstructed since then. And it is so romantic and full of charm now that it is often referred the "Paris of the North" because it looks and feels like the capital of France. To suit the needs of tourists who visit the city year-round, there has been boom of hotel construction in recent years. Now Riga can offer a wide range of hotels from budget accommodations in Riga and cheap Riga hotels to de-luxe apartments in Riga. No matter what type of accommodation in Riga you choose – a luxury hotel in Riga, an up-market Riga hotel, a mid-range hotel or a cheap accommodation in Riga, or even a hostel in the city of Riga, all of them meet European standards and provide a high level of customer service. But if you are coming to Riga expecting to pay less, not more, for your accommodation, then book apartments in Riga hotels in advance, especially during the peak summer season.

 Riga is full of surprises. Did you know that Riga was home for the first Christmas tree? It was officially documented that for the first time this evergreen plant was in the center of Christmas celebration in 1510. Everybody who comes to visit the capital of Latvia, can find something special to see and to do. One can visit St.Peters Church and see a breathtaking view of Riga from the top of the building. You can wander in the old part of the city or look at outstanding Art Nouveau architecture; by the way, Riga contains the richest collection of the finest Art Nouveau buildings in Europe. The capital of Latvia is a city full of parks, very pleasant places to visit for those who travel with little children. Riga is also known to be the center of religious tourism having 5 religious denominations with their own churches.

In other words, Riga is a remarkable city which can be a joyful destination for almost everyone.