Spice Shopping Centre
Plot a stop at Spice Shopping Centre while exploring Šampēteris.
Šampēteris
Šampēteris offers a balanced residential experience on the left bank of the Daugava, blending quiet suburban living with excellent connectivity. Characterized by a mix of private homes and low-rise apartment buildings, it's a green and peaceful area popular with families. Its strategic location near major shopping centers and the airport makes it one of Riga's most convenient suburbs for both daily life and travel.
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Stay here if you like…
- You're a frequent traveler who values being just a short drive from Riga International Airport.
- You want a family-oriented neighborhood with green spaces and a quieter pace of life.
- You appreciate the convenience of having major shopping malls like 'Spice' right on your doorstep.
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Good to know
Retail Hub
The neighborhood is home to 'Spice' and 'Spice Home', two of Riga's largest and most popular shopping complexes, offering everything from fashion to furniture.
While public transport is reliable, owning a car is particularly advantageous here for quick access to shopping, the airport, and Jūrmala.
A Mix of Housing
The area features a diverse architectural landscape, from historic wooden houses and Soviet-era blocks to contemporary residential projects.
Essentials
- Multiple bus and trolleybus lines connect Šampēteris directly to the city center.
- Riga International Airport is exceptionally close, typically a 10-minute drive away.
- The neighborhood is bordered by Kārļa Ulmaņa gatve, a main highway providing easy access in and out of the city.
- Zasulauks railway station on the neighborhood's edge offers train connections to central Riga and the seaside resort of Jūrmala.
Highlights to plug in
Zasulauks Railway Station
Plot a stop at Zasulauks Railway Station while exploring Šampēteris.
Šampētera mežs (Šampēteris Forest)
Plot a stop at Šampētera mežs (Šampēteris Forest) while exploring Šampēteris.
Botanic Garden of the University of Latvia (nearby)
Plot a stop at Botanic Garden of the University of Latvia (nearby) while exploring Šampēteris.
Things to do
Retail Hub
The neighborhood is home to 'Spice' and 'Spice Home', two of Riga's largest and most popular shopping complexes, offering everything from fashion to furniture.
While public transport is reliable, owning a car is particularly…
While public transport is reliable, owning a car is particularly advantageous here for quick access to shopping, the airport, and Jūrmala.
A Mix of Housing
The area features a diverse architectural landscape, from historic wooden houses and Soviet-era blocks to contemporary residential projects.
Where to stay
Stay here if
You're a frequent traveler who values being just a short drive from…
You're a frequent traveler who values being just a short drive from Riga International Airport.
Stay here if
You want a family
You want a family-oriented neighborhood with green spaces and a quieter pace of life.
Stay here if
You appreciate the convenience of having major shopping malls like…
You appreciate the convenience of having major shopping malls like 'Spice' right on your doorstep.
