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Rixwell Elefant Hotel

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Rated 8.7 in 8046 reviews

The Rixwell Elefant Hotel, located in the vibrant city of Rīga, Latvia, offers a modern and welcoming atmosphere for travelers seeking both leisure and business accommodations. Nestled conveniently between the city center and the airport, the hotel provides easy access to various points of interest, making it an ideal base for exploring the rich cultural tapestry and historical landmarks that Rīga has to offer.

Guests are greeted by an elegant interior that combines contemporary design elements with a cozy ambiance. The common areas, tastefully decorated with stylish furnishings, create a relaxing environment that seamlessly blends modern aesthetic with comfort. The Rixwell Elefant Hotel prides itself on its high standard of service, ensuring that guests feel attended to throughout their stay.

In addition to comfortable guest rooms, the hotel features a well-equipped fitness center for those seeking to maintain their fitness routine while traveling. For visitors interested in culinary experiences, the on-site restaurant offers a variety of dishes that highlight both local and international flavors, catering to diverse palates. The hotel bar provides a refined setting for enjoying a selection of beverages, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing or business meetings.

Business travelers will appreciate the hotel’s conference facilities, designed to accommodate various types of events and meetings. With its strategic location and range of amenities, the Rixwell Elefant Hotel strives to offer guests a seamless blend of convenience and hospitality, making it a preferred choice for a comfortable and memorable stay in Rīga.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 11
Rain free days
February
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Sun hours / day
 13
Rain free days
March
 6°
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Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
April
 12°
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 6
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
May
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Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
June
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Sun hours / day
 20
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July
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 10
Sun hours / day
 19
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August
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Sun hours / day
 19
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September
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Sun hours / day
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Rīga and near Rixwell Elefant Hotel

Victory Park
Victory Park
Park in Riga
2km / 1.2mi
St. Albert's Church, Riga
St. Albert's Church, Riga
Church in Riga, Latvia
1.5km / 0.92mi
Jaunatnes garden
Jaunatnes garden
Park in Riga, Latvia
1.3km / 0.8mi
Kobes dārzs
Kobes dārzs
Park in Riga, Latvia
1.1km / 0.69mi
Hāmaņa Manor
Hāmaņa Manor
Building in Latvia
1.8km / 1.1mi
Volfšmita muižiņa
Latvian cultural monument No. 6612
1.4km / 0.87mi
Māras pond
Māras pond
Artificial water reservoir in Riga, Latvia
1.9km / 1.2mi
Riga Castle
Riga Castle
Castle in Riga, Latvia
3.5km / 2.2mi
Riga Cathedral
Riga Cathedral
Cathedral in Riga, Latvia
3.7km / 2.3mi
Cat House
Cat House
Building in Riga, Latvia
4km / 2.5mi
St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church
Church in Riga
3.9km / 2.4mi
St. James's Cathedral
St. James's Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Riga, Latvia
3.8km / 2.4mi
Art Museum "Riga Bourse"
Art Museum "Riga Bourse"
Museum in Latvia
3.8km / 2.3mi
Latvian Railway History Museum
Latvian Railway History Museum
Museum in Latvia
2.9km / 1.8mi
St. Saviour's church, Riga
St. Saviour's church, Riga
Anglican church building in Central District, Latvia
3.6km / 2.2mi
Our Lady of Sorrows Church
Our Lady of Sorrows Church
Church in Riga, Latvia
3.6km / 2.2mi
Kronvalda parks
Kronvalda parks
Park in Northern District, Latvia
3.9km / 2.4mi
Church of Luther
Church of Luther
Church in Riga, Latvia
2.6km / 1.6mi
Arcadia Park
Arcadia Park
Park in Zemgale Suburb, Latvia
2.2km / 1.4mi
St. Martin's Church
St. Martin's Church
Church in Riga, Latvia
2.1km / 1.3mi
St. Joseph's Church, Riga
St. Joseph's Church, Riga
Church building in Riga, Latvia
3.1km / 2mi
Anniņmuiža
Anniņmuiža
Manor house in Latvia
2.5km / 1.5mi
St. Mary Magdalene's Church
St. Mary Magdalene's Church
Church in Riga, Latvia
3.7km / 2.3mi
National History Museum of Latvia
National History Museum of Latvia
Museum in Latvia
3.6km / 2.2mi
Museum of the history of Riga and navigation
Museum of the history of Riga and navigation
Museum in Latvia
3.7km / 2.3mi
Swedish Gate
Swedish Gate
Gate in Riga, Latvia
3.9km / 2.4mi
St. Peter and St. Paul Church
St. Peter and St. Paul Church
Church in Riga, Latvia, used as a concert hall
3.8km / 2.4mi
Reformed Church of Riga
Reformed Church of Riga
Church building in Central District, Latvia
4km / 2.5mi
Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
Museum in Latvia
4km / 2.5mi
Arsenāls Exhibition Hall
Arsenāls Exhibition Hall
Museum in Latvia
3.7km / 2.3mi
Castle Square
Castle Square
Square in Riga, Latvia
3.6km / 2.3mi
Latvian Museum of Architecture
Latvian Museum of Architecture
Museum in Latvia
3.8km / 2.3mi
Monument to Latvian Riflemen
Monument in Riga, Latvia
3.7km / 2.3mi
Bremen Town Musicians
Sculpture in Riga, Lettland
4km / 2.5mi
Monument for 1905 Revolution Fighters
Monument for 1905 Revolution Fighters
Monument in the center of Riga
3.8km / 2.4mi
Sudrabkalniņš
Sudrabkalniņš
2.8km / 1.7mi
Torņakalns Memorial to Victims of Communist Terror
Torņakalns Memorial to Victims of Communist Terror
Latvian cultural monument No. 8664
2.7km / 1.7mi
Torņakalns Memorial to Victims of Communist Terror
Torņakalns Memorial to Victims of Communist Terror
Latvian cultural monument No. 8664
2.6km / 1.6mi
Museum of barricaces of 1991
Museum in Latvia
3.8km / 2.4mi
Mencendorfa house
Mencendorfa house
Building in Riga, Latvia
3.9km / 2.4mi
House of the Black Heads
House of the Black Heads
Building situated in the old town of Riga, Latvia
3.8km / 2.4mi
Three Brothers
Three Brothers
Cluster of medieval houses in Riga
3.7km / 2.3mi
Jānis Lipke
Latvian rescuer of Jews during the Holocaust (1900-1987)
2.9km / 1.8mi
The Janis Akuraters Museum
The Janis Akuraters Museum
Museum in Latvia
2.3km / 1.4mi
Dannenstern House
Dannenstern House
Architectural structure
3.8km / 2.4mi

What to do in Rīga and near Rixwell Elefant Hotel

Victory Park
Victory Park
Park in Riga
2km / 1.2mi
St. Albert's Church, Riga
St. Albert's Church, Riga
Church in Riga, Latvia
1.5km / 0.92mi
Jaunatnes garden
Jaunatnes garden
Park in Riga, Latvia
1.3km / 0.8mi
Kobes dārzs
Kobes dārzs
Park in Riga, Latvia
1.1km / 0.69mi
Hāmaņa Manor
Hāmaņa Manor
Building in Latvia
1.8km / 1.1mi
Volfšmita muižiņa
Latvian cultural monument No. 6612
1.4km / 0.87mi
Māras pond
Māras pond
Artificial water reservoir in Riga, Latvia
1.9km / 1.2mi
Riga Castle
Riga Castle
Castle in Riga, Latvia
3.5km / 2.2mi
Riga Cathedral
Riga Cathedral
Cathedral in Riga, Latvia
3.7km / 2.3mi
Cat House
Cat House
Building in Riga, Latvia
4km / 2.5mi
St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church
Church in Riga
3.9km / 2.4mi
St. James's Cathedral
St. James's Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Riga, Latvia
3.8km / 2.4mi
Art Museum "Riga Bourse"
Art Museum "Riga Bourse"
Museum in Latvia
3.8km / 2.3mi
Latvian Railway History Museum
Latvian Railway History Museum
Museum in Latvia
2.9km / 1.8mi
St. Saviour's church, Riga
St. Saviour's church, Riga
Anglican church building in Central District, Latvia
3.6km / 2.2mi
Our Lady of Sorrows Church
Our Lady of Sorrows Church
Church in Riga, Latvia
3.6km / 2.2mi
Kronvalda parks
Kronvalda parks
Park in Northern District, Latvia
3.9km / 2.4mi
Church of Luther
Church of Luther
Church in Riga, Latvia
2.6km / 1.6mi
Arcadia Park
Arcadia Park
Park in Zemgale Suburb, Latvia
2.2km / 1.4mi
St. Martin's Church
St. Martin's Church
Church in Riga, Latvia
2.1km / 1.3mi
St. Joseph's Church, Riga
St. Joseph's Church, Riga
Church building in Riga, Latvia
3.1km / 2mi
Anniņmuiža
Anniņmuiža
Manor house in Latvia
2.5km / 1.5mi
St. Mary Magdalene's Church
St. Mary Magdalene's Church
Church in Riga, Latvia
3.7km / 2.3mi
National History Museum of Latvia
National History Museum of Latvia
Museum in Latvia
3.6km / 2.2mi
Museum of the history of Riga and navigation
Museum of the history of Riga and navigation
Museum in Latvia
3.7km / 2.3mi
Swedish Gate
Swedish Gate
Gate in Riga, Latvia
3.9km / 2.4mi
St. Peter and St. Paul Church
St. Peter and St. Paul Church
Church in Riga, Latvia, used as a concert hall
3.8km / 2.4mi
Reformed Church of Riga
Reformed Church of Riga
Church building in Central District, Latvia
4km / 2.5mi
Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
Museum in Latvia
4km / 2.5mi
Arsenāls Exhibition Hall
Arsenāls Exhibition Hall
Museum in Latvia
3.7km / 2.3mi

About Rīga

Rīga, the capital of Latvia, offers a blend of history, architecture, and culture. One of the highlights of the city is the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its medieval architecture and charming cobblestone streets. Here, you can explore significant landmarks such as the Rīga Cathedral, the largest church in the Baltics, which showcases impressive Gothic architecture and beautiful stained glass.

Another area of interest is the Art Nouveau district, where you can admire the stunning facades of buildings designed in the Art Nouveau style. Many of these structures are adorned with intricate details and sculptures, making it a great area for leisurely walks and photography. The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia provides a poignant insight into the country’s history during the Soviet and Nazi occupations. It serves as an important educational resource that reflects on the struggles faced by the Latvian people.

For those interested in local culture, visiting the Central Market is essential. Housed in former zeppelin hangars, this market offers a vibrant atmosphere where you can sample traditional Latvian foods and purchase local products. Additionally, a stroll along the Daugava River provides picturesque views of the city and is an ideal spot for relaxation.

Rīga also boasts a lively arts scene. The Latvian National Opera hosts various performances throughout the year, and catching a show can be a delightful experience. If you are inclined towards contemporary art, the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art showcases works from both local and international artists.

In terms of green spaces, Esplanāde Park is a peaceful retreat in the city center, perfect for unwinding or enjoying a picnic. The Bastejkalna Park, with its scenic pathways and views of the city’s skyline, is another lovely area to explore. Finally, engaging with the local cuisine at various restaurants can give you a taste of traditional Latvian dishes, making your visit to Rīga a well-rounded experience.




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