based on 37 experiences from female travelers
While in Riga I stayed in the Blue Bird Hostel in the old city. The city felt pretty safe to walk around, although I didn't stay out very late. I really recommend the Art Nouveau neighborhood. I'm not aware of any museums since I had no time to visit one but simply walking around is very pleasant
Posted: March 16, 2025Experienced: April, 2022Melis
Turkey
I went Latvia for Erasmus and it was the best thing I’ve ever experienced. I’ve never felt safe and peaceful anywhere. You can enjoy the clubs and even after 4 am you can walk to your place ALONE. I’ve done that many times and it’s really safe. The people are really friendly and open to new experiences. I was never bored. The only thing is in the winter it’s always snowing so if you don’t like I wouldn’t recommend but other than that everything was good
Posted: February 21, 2025Seda
Latvia
I felt super safe! A very walkable city, and very few tourists! I stayed in Liberty Hotel, very good place for it's price. Close to McDonalds and the old town. The cakes taste weird 🙃 didn't experince any restaurant that i liked, so just kept to supermarkets
Posted: February 3, 2025Experienced: December, 2024Ida
Denmark
I had a lovely time in Riga with my mom and grandma. We felt very safe, wherever we went. We saw the Stalin Tower, the old KGB museum (not for the faint hearted) and just walked around the old city. The city is absolutely beautiful with old architecture and fascinating sculptures. The food is amazing and cheap. Would recommend.
Posted: January 26, 2025Experienced: August, 2024I felt very safe, the people were warm and helpful. They speak English well and most also speak Russian. No one bothered me, I wasn't worried about being robbed (like in Brussels or Barcelona). I recommend it.
Posted: November 12, 2024Based on 50 local experiences
Based on 50 local experiences
Emilija
Jelgava is a city for students, there are many festivals and activities happening, it’s lively and bright. People mind their own business, there are many activities to do here and as someone who has live here my entire life I rate it as a very safe city.
Posted: May 25, 2025Emīlija
I am a really active girl in creative world, love to be in projects, different creative work fields. I love traveling and my first language is communication ;)
Maria
Hey! I’m Maria, a graphic design student from Latvia, currently living my best Erasmus life in Berlin. I love meeting new people, sharing stories, and getting inspired by different cultures. Into art, spontaneous adventures, and long walks with good conversation. Always up for discovering hidden corners of the city — and I’ll never say no to a cozy café or a weird museum🌞
Liene
Latvia
4 days
Heyy! I’m Liene, I love traveling and right now I'm trying to travel as much as possible while it's still possible for me. I really enjoy meeting new people and be adventures together and I like to learn about different cultures.
Seda
Rēzekne
3 days
Hello. I am Seda, currently a ESC volunteer in Latvia : ) Very interested in discovering new cities and befriending new people : )
Tanja
Love travelling, meeting people, speaking English, German, Hungarian and a little Russian....currently living in Hamburg
Beatrice
Hi everyone!! I’m Italian born in Belgium, I currently live in Angola with my family and plan to travel during my holidays. I love music (I like what I like genre doesn’t matter), traveling ofc, colouring and geography quizzes haha.