Latvia
The Republic of Latvia may be small but it offers much more as a destination than many travelers might guess. Latvia offers markedly different features depending on which area you visit; one-third of this Baltic state is covered by forests, but you'll also find a cosmopolitan city full of art nouveau architecture, plus miles of serene coastline and thousands of rivers. We've collected the best Web sites to help you discover Latvia online and to aid you in planning a trip there.
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Tourists in Latvia have many accommodation options from which to choose: upscale and boutique hotels in larger cities, hostels across the country, and comfortable bed and breakfasts in between. Visit the sites below to find and book a place to stay that suits your tastes and budget.
- In Riga, hotels in the same class can vary widely in price—at times by up to hundreds of dollars. Be sure to shop around before you book a room.
- If you're willing to stay outside of Old Town, Riga, you'll find several less-expensive accommodation options.
- See the findingDulcinea Travel Guide for additional advice and information about finding and booking accommodation abroad.
For accommodation search engines ...
Kayak
searches up to four travel sites for you (
Hotels.com,
Travelocity,
Expedia, and
Priceline) to provide numerous results (with photos) from which you can choose; our search for Riga turned up 50 hotel options, for example. Once your results appear, use the price range tool to narrow things down. Then book directly through the travel site offering your desired package.
TripAdvisor
holds travelers' opinions in high regard, offering Latvia hotel listings with reviews written by those who've been there. Scroll down to search by Latvian city, and to access listings with traveler reviews and photos. Sort by hotels, B&Bs/inns, and other types of lodging. Or use the search tool to find hotels available for your dates of travel.
The Accommodation Search Engine (ASE)
lists nearly 150,000 places to stay. This link takes you to a specific section for Latvia; select a city and you'll be presented with a list of possible lodgings, which you can sort using the filter tool. Hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and holiday rentals are all included on this site.
For hotels and hostels ...
LatviaHotel.net
is affiliate with Bookings, a European online hotel reservation company. A unique feature is the interactive map that lets you click on a destination and zoom in to discover hotel listings there. Also browse the cities listed below the map to access hotel listings with photos, ratings, and reviews.
Hostelz.com
provides listings of hostels in several Latvian locations. Often you'll find revealing interior photos, as well as a side-by-side comparison of the hostel's own description with Hostelz.com reviews (complete with details of location and amenities).
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