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 49 local experiences
Based on 49 local experiences
Riga is generally pretty safe. Just keep an eye on your surroundings and use the same common sense you would in any other city. It's safe to walk outside at midnight as well. Personally, I haven’t had any bad experiences here. You might come across some drunk people, but just avoid them.
Posted: May 16, 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 ;)
Aziza
Hii💗 I am doing my masters in Riga, Latvia and working in an iGaming entertainment industry (casino🎀). I am into dancing and singing, and I take very good IG post worthy pictures🤭 I am open to meet up and have fun, since I have not been to many places in Riga yet!
Seda
Rēzekne
3 days
Hello. I am Seda, currently a ESC volunteer in Latvia : ) Very interested in discovering new cities and befriending new people : )
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.
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.