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)
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…
Friendly Fun Franks Hostel in Riga … I would recommend staying at the hostel. The standard is high and the staff are friendly and give a lot of themselves. A great hostel.
Friendly Fun Franks Hostel in Riga … Just going home from a six-day stay with my girlfriend at Franks. Hostel is perfectly located, close to everything, very clean (staff are always tidying!). Casper is very helpful and very funny! All staff are excellent, as is was quiet, they let us have a ten bed dorm to ourselves as we are a couple, which was great! This is one of the best hostels I've stayed in, would recommend it and would definitely come back. I think Casper is moving on to do some traveling, which is a shame and it will be a lot quieter without him, but I'm sure they will find a suitable replacement. Definitely worth a visit.
Posh Backpackers Hostel in Riga … There is now new management at this home away from home.
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.
Argonaut Backpackers Hostel in Riga … We just got back from a random trip to Riga because of the cheap brilliance of ryanair and we had an amazing time, this is probably mainly due to the hostel we stayed in! As well as being the cleanest hostel with the best facilities we have all probably ever stayed in, its also the friendliest with fantastic staff. From the moment we got there we were welcomed and made to feel at home and any advice/directions were given straight away. The location of the hostel is also brilliant, really close to anything you want to see! Highly recommended and we'll hopefully be back soon!
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 … 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 … I have to say Frank's is beyond imagination. It's wickedly central, the staff are great and they've got UK cable. Come darkness, the staff and Frank will follow you to this night's party venue, which is always a packed club with good music and great crowd. There's a friendly feel among the lodgers and you'll always meet at least three new mates every night. Top notch place this, I know I'll be back.
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??)
Posh Backpackers Hostel in Riga … This place was hard to find for me, a first time visitor who didn't know the language. When I finally got there, it was perfect — very friendly, great service, comfortable, relaxed and totally safe. It's really close to railway station, buses and the old town. =)))) It has mixed ages, and wonderful people. I will come back!
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