Elizabeth's hostel is just outside the old town of Riga. It's relatively close to both the railway station and bus station, and on a map it looks close, but there are underpasses and traffic lights which make it confusing to negotiate the way there. To get to the bus station, keep walking along the street and keep the Stockman department store on your left hand side, and walk towards the central market.
The hostel is not very well marked from the street, but there is a small sign at number 101. At the far end of the street is a good collection of Jugendstil architecture for which Riga is famous. From the hostel it is a shortish walk into the Old Town, although it is wise to stick to the better lit streets on the way back to the hostel.
The hostel has new furniture and is kept clean. There is a 24 hour reception which is good for people arriving by boat or night buses – and those who are experiencing Riga's renowned nightlife so it can be noisy at night time. Nonetheless, the bed linen and pillows are clean and the beds are comfortable. There are no lockers but having 24 hour reception is good for security.
There is no breakfast as part of the cost of staying there, but the central markets are close by and there are plenty of bakeries and small eateries nearby. There is a free internet computer which can be used although it is a little slow. The hostel is small but the English speaking staff are friendly and during summer it would get quite full.
— Exklusive Hostelz.com Übersicht
January 2005
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