If there were only two words to sum up the shopping experience in Latvia, they would have to be ‘really expensive.’ Prices of imported goods tend to be inexplicably high, with simple things like a pair of Nike trainers costing in lats what they would in euro most anywhere else in Europe. Local crafts, food and alcohol, however, are still relatively cheap. Shops are scattered throughout Riga, with the highest number being concentrated around the Old Town and near the centre. Several shiny new malls have also opened on the outskirts of Riga.
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Frey Wille
Hi i wish to know how a gold ring of about 20k can cost and if it is possible to try an order....Galleria Riga
A great modern shoppingmall interesting shops. 7th floor full of good restaurants 8th floor (the roof) is open air bars and restaurants from may to september ca with a great view in all 4 directions of the city....Randoms
I have to give 150 points out of 100 possible to this shop! Not only do they have a nice selection of pop Latvian pop and rock and tourist stuff....Alfa
Alfa is not so special shop for tourists. It´s maybe the most popular shopping center here among the locals....Linen Fantasies
Nice people who gave us a good deal on linen. Didn't feel pushed to buy like the tourist shops. Worth the trip if you want linen....Art Nouveau Riga
Best store for Art Nouveau I have as yet encountered in my travels to Nouveau capitals like Nancy, Darmstadt, Paris, Brussells, etc....Alfa
The mall was suprisingly disapointing, considering all guides etc claims that this mall is the best one in Riga....Frey Wille
Hi,I wounder how much the bracelet of Klimt cost, and if I can order it from here: ADELE BLOCH-BAUERCLASP ...Globuss
Great boookshop - Great prices. Nice quite cafe on the 2nd floor for writting postcards and quite reflection....Origo
A huge disappointment. There wasn't so many shops around centre but restaurants were good....desa&co
good meal+coffee for a good price. noticed that they had some tasteful souvenirs, too....Laima
Laima is one of the best chocolate brands in Europe, and at a fraction of the cost of Swiss or Belgian....Rimi
There is also a very handy Rimi at Galerija Centrs. A great place to pick up different edible souvenirs at one location, like the delicious Latvian black rye bread, Riga Balsam, kvass, and Laima chocolates....Galerija Centrs
A nice centre if you're staying in the old town centre and plan on just walking everywhere. Many of the stores are Scandinavian chains (Rimi, Narvesen, Dressmann, Cubus, Lindex, Vero Moda, Ecco, etc) but there are local stores to be found as well....desa&co
great food. fantastic atmosphere. a perfect place to stop for a good cup of coffee after a hike around riga central market....