CONFERENCE VENUE

The “Renewable Futures” conference will take place from 8^th till 10^th October in Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (4a Strelnieku Street). Some events will take place in the new building of the National Library of Latvia (3 Mūkusalas Street, https://www.lnb.lv/).

ACCOMMODATION

Below are our recommended hotels for the stay during the conference days. Booking the rooms for offered prices has to be made by September 11^th. You can also find good accommodation offers at booking.com site if rooms in conference hotels listed below are not available anymore.

KONVENTA SĒTA HOTEL ***

9/11 Kalēju Street | +371 67087507

http://www.hotelkolonna.com/hotels/riga/konventa-seta/en/

single standard – 40 EUR per 1 night
double standard – 50 EUR per 1 night
(breakfast included)

Located in the Old town, Konventa Sēta Hotel is within a 17 min walking distance from the conference venue (National Library), 5 min walking distance from the public transport (bus, trolleybus, tram) stops (“13. janvāra iela” or “Grēcinieku iela”).

To make a reservation in Konventa Sēta Hotel please send an e-mail to reservations@konventa.lv indicating the code “RIXC conference RENEWABLE FUTURES” by September 11, 2015.

KOLONNA HOTEL RIGA ***

9 Tirgoņu Street | +371 67358254

http://www.hotelkolonna.com/hotels/riga/kolonna-hotel-riga/en/

single standard – 40 EUR per 1 night
double standard – 55 EUR per 1 night
(breakfast included)

Located in the Old town, Kolonna Hotel Riga is within a 18 min walking distance from the conference venue (SSE Riga).

To make a reservation in Kolonna Hotel Riga please send an e-mail to reservationriga@kolonna.com indicating the code “RIXC conference RENEWABLE FUTURES” by September 11, 2015.

GARDEN PALACE HOTEL ****

28 Grēcinieku Street | +371 29122331

http://hotelgardenpalace.lv

single standard – 40 EUR per 1 night
double standard – 55 EUR per 1 night
(breakfast included)

Located in the edge of Old town, Garden Palace Hotel is within a 12 min walking distance from the conference venue (National Library), 1 min walking distance from the public transport (bus and tram) stops (“Grēcinieku iela”).

To make a reservation in Garden Palace Hotel please send an e-mail to reservations@hotelgardenpalace.lv indicating the code “RIXC conference RENEWABLE FUTURES” by September 13, 2015.

HANZA HOTEL ***

7 Elijas Street | +371 27071098

http://hanzahotel.lv

single standard – 40 EUR per 1 night
double standard – 50 EUR per 1 night
(breakfast included)

Hanza hotel is in 27 min walking distance to the conference venue (National Library), 4 min walking distance from the public transport (tram) stop (“Turgeņeva iela” or “Elijas iela”).

To make a reservation in Hanza Hotel please send an e-mail to reservations@hanzahotel.lv indicating the code “RIXC conference RENEWABLE FUTURES” by September 11, 2015.

ASTOR RIGA HOTEL ****

Z.A.Meierovica Blvd. 10 | + 371 67217777

http://astorrigahotel.lv/

single standard – 50 EUR per 1 night (Promo code - "Renewable futures - SGL50")
double standard – 60 EUR per 1 night (Promo code - "Renewable futures - TWN60")
(breakfast included)

Astor Riga Hotel is within a 21 min walking distance to the conference venue (National Library), 5-6 min walking distance to public transport stops (“Aspazijas bulvāris” or “13. janvāra iela”).

To make a reservation in Astor Riga Hotel please send an e-mail to reservations@astorrigahotel.lv indicating the selected promo code by September 11, 2015 (if available it will be possible to book a room also after September 8).

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Latvia's National Avioline is AirBaltic which offers flights to and from more than 50+ destinations. You can find more information about the flights (as well as book them) here – airbaltic.com

Among more popular options to be chosen from are Lufthansa, SAS, Ryanair and Wizzair.

Full list of airlines operating through Riga Airport can be found here – 
http://www.riga-airport.com/en/main/flights/airlines

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS AND VISA APPLICATIONS

Latvia is a European Union Member State and a signatory of the Schengen Agreement. Accordingly, those arriving in Latvia from the Schengen Area are not subject to border controls. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can travel with their national ID card or passport. Nationals of other countries are required to have a valid passport.

USEFUL NUMBERS

Dial code for Latvia: +371
Emergency: call 112, the EU-wide emergency number for the police, fire and ambulance services

Alternatively, call:
Police: 110 or 112
Medical service: 113
Fire service: 112
Gas emergency: 114