Central Hostel - Riga, Latvia

Address: Ernesta Birznieka Upisa 20, Riga, LV-1050 (show map)

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Central Hostel is 3 star hotel with 16 rooms and the facilities of Non-Smoking Rooms and Free Parking. This is a budget hotel with the rates from 10 USD. Central Hostel is one of the recommended hotels under 100 USD.

Central Hostel details: Located in a quiet street in the centre of Riga, Central Hostel is just a 10-minute walk from the old town. It offers free Wi-Fi access in the entire building.

This small, cosy hostel offers free parking in the backyard and has a small grocery store.

Free tea and coffee are available 24 hours. You can cook in the kitchen, where there is a big refrigerator to store your food. Breakfast is served from early morning until lunchtime.

There is a common room with TV, DVD player, and a water pipe. There is also a sauna and a second common room where smoking is permitted.

Central Hostel is just a 5-minute walk away from the central train and bus station.

A shopping centre is a short walk away. Several low-priced restaurants are located right next to Central Hostel.

Central Hostel is aimed towards couples and families, as well as single travellers, who prefer privacy and a quiet stay in the centre of Riga.

The hostel has 2 common rooms. In one of them, which is isolated from the rest of the hostel, you can watch some DVDs, smoke shisha, enjoy the true Latvian spirit in the sauna and light up the fireplace for a relaxing evening. If you feel like partying, you are more than welcome to turn the music up and party until the morning. The other common room is located right next to the reception. There you can read some books or magazines, surf the internet, watch TV and relax after exploring the city.

Central Hostel provides free maps on arrival and a nice selection of tourism information.

For the smallest guests, baby cots and baby chairs are available.

The hostel staff will be happy to share local knowledge and recommend the best restaurants, galleries, museums, night clubs and sights for you to enjoy Riga.

Location

Central Hostel is located in a quiet area in the centre of Riga, only a few minutes' walk from the train station, the bus station, the airport bus stop and the old town. This is the best location if you prefer to stay away from the tourist crowd and still be only steps away from the most important sights of Riga.

A shopping centre is a 4-minute walk away. A grocery store is in the same building, and several low-priced restaurants and fast food restaurants are located right next to the hostel.

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Rooms

Central Hostel offers both private and dormitory rooms. Lockers are available on the reception floor. All bathrooms are located right next to the room and there is at least 1 bathroom for every 6 people.

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Facilities

General: Parking (fee required), Pets Allowed, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Parking, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, Shops in Hotel, Gay Friendly

Services: Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Airport Shuttle, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Internet Services, Bicycle Rental, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

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Dining

Central Hostel offers free breakfast from 08:00 to 12:00. Free tea and coffee are available 24 hours. You are welcome to cook in the kitchen, where there is a huge refrigerator to store your food. Spices and oil are provided.

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Hotel policies

Check-In

14:00

Check-Out

12:00

Cancellation

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children

All children are welcome.
All children under 7 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 7 per night per person for extra beds.
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Pre-pay

No deposit will be charged.

Extra charges

12 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Dining

Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

Internet

Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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What Travellers Like

Near city center, cosy atmosphere and clean and the staff very friendly. In addition comfortable room and free coffee. . Read review
Posted: Mar 27, 2011
Helpful staff, clean and comfortable room. . Read review
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Clean and the staff very friendly, newly furnished rooms. . Read review
Posted: Mar 27, 2011
Location = 10 min to historical centre of Riga, welcoming place and the staff was friendly and helpful. In addition we got better rooms for the same price. . Read review
Posted: Mar 27, 2011
Its a good location for a great price and just 5-10 minutes to the Old Town. Excellent value for money, friendly staff and clean and cosy rooms. Continental breakfast included. . Read review
Posted: Mar 27, 2011

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Central Hostel is well located, the hostel is close to the old town and great place to meet fellow travelers. This Hostel is amazing especially for such a price and friendly and helpful staff all the time. Cosy and clean single room, the breakfast is good. ... Read entire review

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Very nice place, great staff and there is a common room you can watch tv or cook a simple meal. ... Read entire review

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Very friendly staff 24h/day and clean room&bathrooms. Delicious breakfast. ... Read entire review

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Travel information

From the airport:
-Take the bus no. 22 and get off at the Stockmann shopping centre (2nd stop after the bridge). Walk straight (with the cinemas and shopping centre on your right.)
- After that you will see the train station clock tower and a big shopping centre called Origo. Walk to the other side of the square in front of the train station (main entrance on your right) and cross to the street on your left.
- Continue walking to the right (now on the other side) with yellow minibuses on your left and with Origo shopping centre behind you on your right.
- Then, take the first street to the left, and after some metres turn again to the right, into E. Biznieka-Upisa street. Walk until number 20 (orange wooden building on corner with Visvalza street).

From the train station:
- Leave the main building and walk to the right side of the square in front of the train station; there cross the street and turn right.
- Continue walking to the right, now on the other side with yellow minibuses on your left and with Origo shopping centre behind you on your right.
- Then, take the first street to the left, and after some metres turn again to the right, into E. Biznieka-Upisa street. Walk until number 20 (orange wooden building on corner with Visvalza street).

From the bus station:
- Leave the bus station main building and walk to the left, under the railway bridge and continue to the right. You will find yourself at the Stockman shopping centre and Forum Cinemas.
- Then walk straight ahead, with the cinemas and shopping centre on your right.
- After that you will see the train station clock tower and a big shopping centre, Origo. Walk to the other side of the square in front of train station (main entrance on your right) and cross to the street on your left.
- Continue walking to the right, now on the other side with yellow minibuses on your left and with Origo shopping center behind you on your right.
- Then, take the first street to the left, and after some metres turn again to the right, into E. Biznieka-Upisa street. Walk until number 20 (orange wooden building on corner with Visvalza street).