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52 A Caka St, Riga, Latvia
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3.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Moscow, Russia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Cheap and clean”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2010

This hostel is located in living building. It is not very far from city center but I didn't like surrounding area. It is the cleanest and quiet hostel I've ever stayed. Rooms are small and simple but there is not a problem at all. Shared facilities are extremely clean.
Seriously, I have no claims against Best Hostel but next time I'd rather try another place - more central and more authentic.

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Singapore
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Oh well...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2008

First of all, Riga is a fantastic city, full of history and frankly worth a visit, especially in May when the terraces open and everybody drops their winther clothes.

As for the accomodation, I would not particularly recommend the Best Hostel Riga.

The entrance is located on A. Caka street, which is rather noisy. If you have a room looking towards the back it will be quiter, but you can leave the blinds closed as the only view is of cats fighting over the garbage bins.

Service is kept to a strict minimum, which means they barely say "Hello" but still say "Goodbye" when they sense you're leaving the country with your pockets full with unnecessary change. There is someone at the desk 24/7, so no need to stress about closing time.

Location is okay if you can be bothered walking 15 minutes to the old part of town or taking the bus.

Breakfast is not served. There is a vending machine in the lobby.

Bathroom is kept to strict minimum too, which is ok if you're staying for just 2 nights.
Overall cleanliness is good. Room was small and clean, bathroom too. Towels are provided and there is liquid soap in a dispenser in the shower.
The bed was clean and rather comfortbale if you prefer hard beds.

If you are on a low-budget trip through the baltic countries and don't mind the cheapest accomodation you can get (I mean "cheapest" in the postive AND the negative sense of the word), then you can consider staying there... but in Riga all accomodation are rather expensive, so I would look further first.
This is definetely not the place you come back to relax in the afternoon when you're on a day tour in the Old Town. You better find yourself a nice park bench to take a nap.

  • Liked — Clean, Cheap
  • Disliked — A place for "Sleeping Only"!
  • Stayed May 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“BIEN CALIDAD-PRECIO”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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  • Stayed April 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Paris, France
Top Contributor
66 reviews 66 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Ruhig und günstig schlaffen in Riga”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011
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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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52 A Caka St, Riga, Latvia
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