--- title: "Metropole Hotel by Semarah vs Opera Hotel: which hotel is better?" description: "Metropole Hotel by Semarah or Opera Hotel in Riga? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/metropole-hotel-by-semarah-riga-vs-opera-hotel-riga/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- # Metropole Hotel by Semarah vs Opera Hotel Both are in Riga, 260 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · Old Riga ## [Metropole Hotel by Semarah](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/metropole-hotel-by-semarah-riga/) - **Guest rating:** 9.4 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 9.3 - **Score by category:** 2 of 4 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1841275/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 Metropole Hotel by Semarah It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 260 m apart. ### Choose Metropole Hotel by Semarah if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 8.8) ### Why is Metropole Hotel by Semarah better than Opera Hotel? 1. Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.8) (+0.6) 2. 340 m closer to the area centre (−340 m) ### Why is Opera Hotel better than Metropole Hotel by Semarah? 1. More guest reviews (196 vs 68), so the rating is more reliable (×2.9) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Metropole Hotel by Semarah | Opera Hotel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.4 (+0.6) | 8.8 | | Location | 9.3 | 9.6 | | Facilities | – | 5.0 | | Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 | | Beach access | 5.0 (+0.7) | 4.3 | | Public transport | 8.9 | 9.8 (+0.9) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.2 (+0.4) | 8.8 | | Guest rating | 9.4 (+0.6) | 8.8 | | Number of reviews | 68 | 196 (+128) | | Rank in Riga | top 8% (+35%) | top 43% | | Location | | Location score | 9.3 | 9.6 (+0.3) | | Distance to Old Riga centre | 440 m (−340 m) | 780 m | | To the beach | 1.5 km (−200 m) | 1.7 km | | To public transport | 350 m | 180 m (−170 m) | | To the airport | 9.2 km | 9.5 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 170 m | 50 m (−120 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 14 | 15 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | | Rooms | – | 101 | | Floors | – | 5 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 | | Listed amenities | 8 | 14 (+6) | | Policies | | Check-in from | – | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Parking | ✓ | – | | 24-hour front desk | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ | | Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Massage | – | ✓ | | Gym | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | In-room safe | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Beach holidays | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Opera Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/opera-hotel-riga/prices/) ## Location 260 m apart Metropole Hotel by Semarah: city centre: 370 m, nearest station Rīgas Centrālā Stacija: 350 m, Riga International Airport (RIX): 9.2 km, beach: 1.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. Opera Hotel: city centre: 430 m, nearest station Rīgas Centrālā Stacija: 180 m, Riga International Airport (RIX): 9.5 km, beach: 1.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Riga [Riga weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/latvia/riga/riga/weather) ## Metropole Hotel by Semarah or Opera Hotel: common questions ### Which is better, Metropole Hotel by Semarah or Opera Hotel? Metropole Hotel by Semarah leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Opera Hotel is stronger in public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Metropole Hotel by Semarah 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? Metropole Hotel by Semarah is closer: 440 m from the centre, against 780 m for Opera Hotel. ### Which hotel is closer to the beach? Metropole Hotel by Semarah is 1.5 km from the nearest beach; Opera Hotel is 1.7 km. ### How far apart are Metropole Hotel by Semarah and Opera Hotel? The two hotels are 260 m apart in a straight line. ## 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/metropole-hotel-by-semarah-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. 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