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Located only 984 feet from the main square, Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel is set in the heart of the Old Town of Riga. This Australian-owned hostel offers free Wi-Fi access and daily tours to AK Shooting and Winter Bobsled with the Latvian Olympic Team. Apart from cozy and simply furnished rooms, guests have an access to lockers and locks, bed linens and towels, local city maps, tea/ coffee and luggage storage. All rooms and entrance doors at the Naughty Squirrel have smart card key locks for your exclusive access, and CCTV provides additional security. All dormitory beds include free use of an under-bed locker for your backpack. The on-site 24h bar offers happy hours with discounts and guests can join activities like Beer Pong, Food Nights, Trivia Nights, Movie Nights and much more. The hostel has a large common room for meeting fellow travelers and sharing experiences from the road. A large plasma TV and a huge DVD library will also keep you entertained. Airport bus, central markets, bus station, supermarkets and many bars/restaurants are within walking distance from Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Riga, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
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1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
7.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Udit
    Norway Norway
    Staff was really nice with people and location is walkable to old town and to main center.
  • José
    Mexico Mexico
    Very clean, excellent rooms and beds, a lot of extras to entertain guest, very friendly staff
  • Matthew
    United States of America United States of America
    Quality spot, best cooking pans I’ve seen at a hostel in ages! But besides that, comfy beds and semi privacy with half curtains, lots of showers and toilets, and heaps of events with good atmosphere. Will return.
  • Rush-me
    India India
    Everything was amazing..from the reception to beer tasting crawls. Highly recommend this place to all fun seeking travellers. Best stay in Baltics!!
  • Leonardo
    Mexico Mexico
    The staff is super friendly and they organize nights out
  • Wanserski
    United States of America United States of America
    Very friendly receptionist &staff. Great location & secure entry. Free welcome shot of Latvian liquor. Beverages sold on site.
  • Nicole
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff were super nice, the place was very social but not obnoxiously loud. Very clean in all areas and secure, close to city center attractions and offered fun activities.
  • Dylan
    United States of America United States of America
    Privacy curtains on the bed, and individual shower rooms. Easy access to electrical outlets and secure doors. It is wonderfully located in the city centre.
  • M
    Max
    Sweden Sweden
    Great facilities, great people, best location in town. Literally a 6 minute walk from anywhere
  • Daniel
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff and location are the best. I stayed for a week. Good hostel to meet people. Rooms and bathrooms are clean. It is a nice welcoming space and there are events everyday to connect with your fellow travellers.

Area info

Amenities of Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Game room

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Latvian

House rules
Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 45 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCashCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that that different policies may apply for booking for 5 people or more. Please contact the property upon booking for more information.

Please note that guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel

  • The prices at Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel is 1,800 feet from the center of Riga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Bar crawls
    • Happy hour