Find the best work-friendly stays and digital nomad accommodation in Riga, with verified download and upload Wi-Fi speeds, in our community directory. We list various accommodation types, including coliving spaces, apartments, hotels, guesthouses and hostels for remote workers. Riga is the capital of Latvia and the largest city in the Baltics, with a history dating back to 1201. Overall, Riga has remote work accommodation options to suit different needs and preferences, whether for short or longer stays.
Popular areas to stay for remote workers and digital nomads in Riga include the Old Town, Art Nouveau District and Miera iela.
According to Numbeo, the average monthly cost of living in Riga (excluding space to stay) in 2026 is £660–£760 ($920–$1,020 USD) for one person.
Typical Wi-Fi speeds in Riga are around 93 Mbps download and 46 Mbps upload, according to TestMy.net.
Make sure to try a traditional Riga black bread, often served with cheese or butter, at one of the local bakeries in the Old Town.
Explore highly rated accommodation for remote workers and digital nomads in Riga with verified Wi-Fi speeds. We’ve carefully selected these Riga stays based on their suitability for remote work, combining verified download and upload Wi-Fi speeds with guest feedback, particularly from digital nomads and remote professionals. Each listing also offers a suitable place to work, whether that’s a dedicated desk, multi-purpose table or coworking area.
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Riga is served by Riga International Airport (RIX), located southwest of the city with easy access by bus, taxi and rideshare.
Riga’s main railway hub is Riga Central Station, offering regional and international rail connections across Latvia and to neighbouring countries.
Long‑distance and regional buses operate mainly from the Riga International Bus Station, located beside the Central Market and close to the train station.
Riga has a strong cafe and coworking scene, especially in the Old Town, Centrs and Miera iela districts, supported by the city’s creative and tech communities.
Supermarkets and convenience stores are easy to find throughout the city, including Rimi, Maxima, Lidl and numerous local minimarkets.
Riga is walkable in the compact city centre, with trams, trolleybuses, buses, taxis and rideshares covering longer distances. The city’s riverside layout makes walking especially scenic.
