Venues of the Annual Forum 2023

 

EUSBSR Annual Forum 2023 will take place in Riga and all venues are at the very heart of the Old Town or within walking proximity.

 

 

National Library of Latvia / Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka (Dinner Reception)

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https://www.lnb.lv/en/   Address: Mukusalas iela 3, Riga

National Library is situated on the left bank of Daugava river oposite to the Old Town. It would take 10 min walk from the Old Town or it is possible to take tram Nr. 1, 2, 5 or 10 from the stop “Grēcinieku iela” to cross the bridge and get of at the stop “Nacionāla bibliotēka”. Ticket can be purchased from apps as Code ticket, ticket machine or in Narvesen kiosks.

The iconic edifice of the National Library of Latvia is known also as the Castle of Light. The Library was opened in August 2014 and it is one of the most significant 21st-century projects to be undertaken in Latvia, serving as a modern and multi-functional culture, education and information centre. The National Library demonstrates not only the memory and knowledge of the nation, but is also a forum for exchanging new experiences and culture.

 

Riga Art Space / Rīgas mākslas telpa (Venue place)

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https://makslastelpa.riga.lv/eng/  Address: Kungu iela 3, Riga

Riga Art Space is situated at the heart of Old Town.

Riga Art Space is the exhibition hall located under Rātslaukums square and has become the home of contemporary art events, exhibitions of well-known or newly discovered artists, as well as other cultural events. 

 

The Small Guild / Mazā Ģilde (Venue place)

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https://mazagilde.lv/en/  Address: Amatu iela 5, Riga

Small Guild is situated at the heart of Old Town too.

The architectural monument „Small Guild” nowadays offers an unique picture of the art of old Riga crafts corporation, a true example of citizenship and unselfishness. 

 

 

Travel possibilities

 

Flying to Riga

There are direct flights to Riga from more than 100 destinations in Europe, Asia and Africa. The Latvian national airline, airBaltic, provides easy and convenient connections to all the major airports in Europe. 

Riga International Airport is only ten kilometers southwest of the Riga city centre.

Bus no. 22 runs to and from the airport and departs every 10–20 minutes from opposite the bus terminal building near the Old Town, and the fare costs EUR 1.50. Ticket can be purchased from apps as Code ticket, ticket machine or in Narvesen kiosks.

A taxi ride from the airport to central Riga costs approximately EUR 20-25. It's recommended to take Baltic Taxi, Red Cab or Bolt.

Apology for any inconvenience which might appear due to the construction works next to the Airport and the Old Town – Riga is getting ready to be accessible by Rail Baltica train soon.

 

Bus connections to Riga

Lux Express is the largest passengercarrier in the Baltics, ensuring several daily departures from such cities as Tallinn, Tartu, Parnu, Vilnius, Warsaw etc.

All Lux Express coaches are equipped with comfortable and adjustable seats, individual multimedia touch screens on each seat, as well as free Wi-Fi and coffee/tea makers. Individual business class seats are also available on Lux Express Lounge coaches.

 

 

Accommodation

 

NB! It’s recommended to book your accommodation timely, but only after your registration is approved.

All participants are kindly requested to book their accommodation by themselves.

A number of pre-reserved rooms in different categories of hotels in Riga centre are available to be booked for the period of 3 October until 5 October 2023. 

Rooms can be booked only by contacting requested hotel via below added e-mails and by using code “EUSBSR2023”. With questions regarding your hotel booking, please contact requested hotel directly via below added contacts.

 

List of pre-reserved hotel rooms:

 

Metropole by Semarah

Standard Sgl (one bedded bed) – EUR 65

Standard TWIN – EUR 90

Standard DSU –  EUR 90 

https://semarahhotels.com/

Aspazijas bulvāris 36/38, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050

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Grand Poet by Semarah

Standard DSU/Dbl – EUR 124/144

Standard TWIN – EUR 144

Superior – EUR 155/175

Park Standard DSU/DBL – EUR 145/165

https://semarahhotels.com/

Raiņa bulvāris 5/6, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050

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Hilton Garden Inn Riga

Standard Sgl – EUR 129

Standard TWIN – EUR 149 

Hilton Garden Inn Riga Old Town

Grecinieku 25, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia

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Radisson Hotel Old Town Riga

Standard Sgl – EUR 79 

Standard TWIN – EUR 89 

https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-riga

Zigfrīda Annas Meierovica Bulvāris 10, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050

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Wellton Riverside SPA viesnīca

Standard Sgl – EUR 78 

Standard TWIN – EUR 81 

https://www.wellton.com/en/hotels/wellton-riverside-spa-hotel

11. novembra krastmala 33, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050

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