Latvia Hostels

Riga Old Town Hostel in Riga … First we'd like to say that we had a really great time in this hotel. The welcome is wonderful, the owners are cool and we felt at home quite quickly. Then the place is very pleasant, with the rooms, the sauna, the free Internet, and the pub. The hotel has a pretty good situation in Old Riga. If you are lost just ask George or Adam and they will tell you everything you want or you need to know. Have a nice trip in Riga and thanks for everything to George and Adam again. The French girls (Saarbrücken)

Friendly Fun Franks Hostel in Riga … Franks is a large hostel in the centre of Old Riga. It can be little hard to find as you need to go in the back door which is not obvious when your round the front. When I was at Franks it was wall to wall boys including large groups on what I would describe as "drinking" holidays from the U.K. and Ireland. I got the impression this was a fairly average week and that this kind of guest was the norm there. If you want a mixed crowd of real backpackers this is not for you. On the up side Franks is very well maintained, clean, and very secure with excellent kitchen, bar, and lounge facilities. And despite the stag party crowd I was able to sleep during the day and night undisturbed. Add this to the brilliant location and the place is perfect for a quick visit. The staff are exclusively young Latvian girls (Frank knows his customers) and all are helpful, friendly, and welcoming. However these are the only Latvians you will meet who will treat you like that. The locals seem to be…

Knights Court Hostel in Riga … I loved it. Place is fairly basic but the rooms are large and clean and tidy. It's a twenty-minute walk to the city but you can catch the bus for 20 UK Pennies per trip. Staff are always friendly and helpful. I adore Riga and this hostel made my holiday even better.

HI - Riga - Argonaut Naughty Squirrel Hostel in Riga … My wife and I stayed at Argonaut for five days (14-18 Sept 2005). This was our second hostel stay ever, and I can tell you it was an AWESOME experience. The staff are excellent. They were always friendly, more than helpful and very easy to talk to. We made our reservation online, and had no problem with that. The small kitchen has no stove, but it is so cheap to eat in Latvia, it was really no problem. The coffeemaker is nice, and there are small tables to sit at to relax. The TV/community room was large, with comfortable couches. There was a VERY large plasma TV on the wall, and a nice selection of DVDs to watch. There is one computer with free Internet. It was very easy to check e-mail/pay bills and whatever we needed to do while away from home. There was one day that the Internet was not working, BUT the girl at the front desk had it working by the end of the day, as she promised. (Really NOT a major problem for us, I've got better things to do than stay on the computer…

Friendly Fun Franks Hostel in Riga … Hello all at Friendly Fun Franks Frankatorium!! When i went to Riga i didn't know what to expect when we arrived at the hostel but i was pleaseantly supprised. Franks place was excellent, although difficult to get up the stairs after a few beers (alus) but when we did get up there we were greeted with a free beer and by lots of extremely attractive staff! But all in all, friendly service, fit staff, clean and tidy rooms, and good facilities, not to mention the best oppertunity to meet loads of different people from all over the world! Thanks Frank and everyone at the Frankatorium!!

Friendly Fun Franks Hostel in Riga … I stayed there last summer (2005) and it was great -- esp for a solo woman. People are friendly and helpful. I bet if i went back, Frank would remember my name. :) Clean.

Friendly Fun Franks Hostel in Riga … I would highly recommend staying at this hostel. There is a high standard of security, cleanliness and comfort. The staff are very welcoming, friendly and helpful, giving lots of good advice on things to see and do. Each night they organize an event — whether it be eating at a local restaurant, or partying at the local bars and clubs. There are many good times to be had. The location is perfect, being able to reach everywhere on foot. Whether you are a couple, in a group or travelling alone this is a great place to stay. Thank you, Frank and team, for helping to make my holiday so fantastic.

Friendly Fun Franks Hostel in Riga … A wonderful hostel in a wonderful city. It was among the most expensive places in which I have stayed, but it was worth every penny. It has an unbeatable location in the center of the old town, with a marvelous view of the river. It has huge rooms with large beds, more comfortable than my own bed at home; multiple and clean bathrooms and showers; many computers with free Internet; satellite TV; and above all, the atmosphere is friendly, welcoming, and hospitable. The staff are extremely nice and helpful. They are really interested in you, care for you, and even wash your dishes! Every night they go with the guests to another place, and believe me, there are great places in Riga! The only minuses I could think of are the price and the pesky push-the-button-timer-device in the showers. Other than this, Frank's hostel is just perfect.

Friendly Fun Franks Hostel in Riga … An excellent hostel. The girls that worked there were lovely/helpful. Frank gives you all the rundown on Riga and where to go out. Club Essential is a MUST on a Thurs nite. It had the highest ratio of attractive females I have ever come across under one roof (so, maybe not a must for females then??)

Friendly Fun Franks Hostel in Riga … As much as I didn't want to, I have to give this place five stars for the fact that it is an excellent hostel and would be unfair to Frank to give it anything less. However, the crowd here is appalling, and I feel so sorry for the amazingly friendly staff for what they must have to put up with from the "lads holiday" groups. Don't come here expecting to get any sleep -- the drunken wankers and the mosquitoes that seem to plague the place will see to that. If you do stay here, don't leave any alcohol in the fridge, you will never see it again! I had two bottles of vodka stolen, local stuff brought up from other countries. You can usually trust other backpackers, but when the hostel is full of people on weekend breaks.

Friendly Fun Franks Hostel in Riga … This is the best hostel I've ever stayed in! Frank and his staff are so helpful and friendly. We got a free beer on arrival and personal advice on which bars to go to. I borrowed a hairdryer, and they let us do live art and sleep in the lounge. We had the best roommates. It's very newly refurbished, very clean, warm, with excellent bathrooms, kitchen, and Sky TV! Location is great. Bars are within a two-minute walk and the main shopping area's about five minutes away. Stay here and you will not be disappointed; it's great! I can't wait to go back. :o)