Central Hostel, Riga

Central Hostel, Riga - Hotel Description

Open since March 2006, this hostel offers cosy, cheap rooms for bargain prices on a quiet street in the centre of Riga.

The hostel is situated 5 minutes walking distance from the train and bus stations and a 10-minute walk from the Old Town. An airport pick-up service is available on request and the reception is open 24 hours. The true and interesting things in Riga are very near to the hostel. It is aimed towards people who prefer privacy and comfort with cheap prices, while living inside a real Latvian environment. A free breakfast is offered and the common room features TV, DVD and internet access.

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.

Central Hostel, Riga - Guest Services

• Activities: Sauna.
• General: Pets Allowed, Safety Deposit Box, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Parking, Free Parking.
• Services: Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Airport Shuttle, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Bicycle Rental.

Central Hostel, Riga - Restaurants and Bars

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.

Central Hostel, Riga - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 13:00 hours
• Check Out: 12:00 hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  MasterCard,  Diner's Club
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 21 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 5 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 7.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
• Cancellations: 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.

Central Hostel, Riga - Directions

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).

*Directions included in email booking confirmation