Hotels near Līvu Square Christmas Market

Līvu Square, a lively open space in the Old Town surrounded by cafés, the Great and Small Guild halls and the famous Cat House, hosts a second Christmas market with food stalls, crafts and festive decorations. It is a good stop for a warming drink between the main sights of a Riga Christmas market walk.

The Cat House, an Art Nouveau building with black cat statues on its turrets, is one of Riga's most photographed buildings and makes a fun backdrop to the market. The square also has a skating rink in some winters.

Dates for the Līvu Square market follow a similar pattern to Dome Square; check the Riga tourism website for 2026 details.

Pro Tip: Look up at the Cat House turrets for the famous black cats, then warm up with mulled wine or hot cranberry juice at one of the stalls.