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The Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel Reviews

50 Kaleju Iela, Old Riga, Riga, Latvia

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93%

Good, friendly place. They offer lots of activities & excursions you can sign up for, good way to meet others. Nice common areas with computers and a bar, good location in old town. Key cards provide security to building>hallway>room. My private room had a bunk bed, which kinda sucks, but the bunks are wood (better than metal) and the room was nicely decorated. I liked that they didn't have BS linen fees, and provided a free towel.


100%

Great staff, very fun vibe, nice social common room with quality computers, good central location, super loose pub crawl on the weekends and easy to book tours in and out of Riga. Definitely recommend!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

The Naughty Squirrel made our stay in Riga truly fantastic. A home away from home, Elina and the other staff made it a fun and welcoming place to chill, sneak in a few beers or hang with the other travellers. It's clean, the facilities are great and plentiful and it seems to attract a great crowd of fellow travellers. One of the friendliest and most fun hostels I've stayed in, cheers guys!!


100%

We realy enjoyed staying in the hostel. Thank you and good luck!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Mixed Group 31-40
  • (1 review)


86%

Great hostel in the Old Town of Riga :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

It was first hostel I 've stayed in, and it was a great experience in every aspect.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Friendly atmosphere, administrators which are always ready to help. Very clean rooms You feel as if you were at your very best friend's place, not in a hostel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

It's such a pity we only stayed there for one night, but I still can give excellent marks for everything in this hostel. It's clean, secure and fun, everything a backpacker needs. And you can still use all the facilities after you check out , that's huge. I loved the atmosphere and would definitely stay here my next time in Riga.


93%

The most comfortable hostel bunk beds I've ever experienced! Excellent hostel. Good location, even for solo female travellers - don't be put off by its proximity to bus/train stations (usually a warning sign), as this hostel is in the main old town and in a well-lit area - felt safe walking home at night. Make sure that you check out the fabulous fresh food/knick-knack market in the old airfield hangars across the road. Brilliant, free tour of Riga at 12noon daily - ask reception for details

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 31-40
  • (4 reviews)


100%

I loved everything about this hostel. Very nice place, and lots of fun stuff going on.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

On arrival the staff gave me all the information I needed to know to enjoy Riga, and the atmosphere in the hostel was excellent. Room was amazingly clean and comfortable. Also really close to all the sights in Old Town. Really ticks all the boxes!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Very nice. Staff were amazing. Highly recommended to all. Love from Australia!


100%

Simply great!!!


100%

Fantastic hostel! Located in the heart of the Old Town, this is a great place to enjoy Riga. It's very clean, the rooms are spacious, the beds are cozy, many showers and toilets. Two great common rooms to socialize, kitchen and a small bar make meeting people so easy! Amazingly friendly and helpfull staff who organize daily activities made me feel at home. Very important thing is that the rooms are isolated from the common areas and you will not be disturbed even if you go down to sleep early.


100%

Easily the best hostel iv ever stayed in!


100%

One of the best. Very clean, good facilities, excellent helpful staff, great location right in the old town. And a good pub crawl too! :) Don't miss the Bobsledding trip.


93%

fantastic! Staff are great, located in the heart of all the action and plenty going on! Will definately be back should I return to Riga!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Very clean, cozy, exelent location, friendly staff. I think it is the best hostel in Ryga!


80%

Good hostel in the heart of town, good night life

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


96%

Great, friendly CLEAN hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


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  • 08 Feb 2012 (93%)
  • Good, friendly place. They offer lots of activities & excursions you can sign up for, good way to meet others. Nice common areas ...
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  • ynktxn , Male , 22 reviews , USA

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  • Continent: Eastern Europe
  • 2011 Hoscar Winner
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