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title: "Mercure Riga Centre vs Opera Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Opera Hotel. It leads in 1 of 4 categories. Mercure Riga Centre or Opera Hotel in Riga? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mercure-riga-centre-riga-vs-opera-hotel-riga/
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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# Mercure Riga Centre vs Opera Hotel

Both are in Riga, 270 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Old Riga
## [Mercure Riga Centre](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mercure-riga-centre-riga/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1839357/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Old Riga
## [Opera Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/opera-hotel-riga/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1920015/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Opera Hotel

It leads in 1 of 4 categories. 270 m apart.

### Why is Mercure Riga Centre better than Opera Hotel?

1.  Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Opera Hotel better than Mercure Riga Centre?

1.  More guest reviews (196 vs 58), so the rating is more reliable (×3.4)
2.  47 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+47)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Mercure Riga Centre | Opera Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 9.0 | – |
| Beach access | 6.0 | 6.4  (+0.4) |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 9.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 58 | 196  (+138) |
| Rank in Riga | top 48% | top 41%  (+7%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Distance to Old Riga centre | 1.0 km | 780 m  (−270 m) |
| To the beach | 1.3 km | 1.2 km  (−100 m) |
| To public transport | 70 m  (−110 m) | 180 m |
| To the airport | 9.8 km | 9.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 103 | 150  (+47) |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 101 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 23  (+12) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

270 m apart

## Mercure Riga Centre or Opera Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Mercure Riga Centre or Opera Hotel?

Opera Hotel leads in 1 of 4 categories, including beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Mercure Riga Centre or Opera Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Opera Hotel is closer: 780 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Mercure Riga Centre.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Opera Hotel is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Mercure Riga Centre is 1.3 km.

### How far apart are Mercure Riga Centre and Opera Hotel?

The two hotels are 270 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mercure-riga-centre-riga-vs-opera-hotel-riga/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/