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Reviews of Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel

Kalēju iela 50, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia

#34 of 114 hotels in Riga

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Review Score

Based on 351 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bins in bathroom were over flowing with paper towels

    General vibe about the place although I didn't take part the quiz night and pub crawl

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    10
    Cool and cozy place to stay at
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Staff, activities, position. Well done guys!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I guess it was the best hostel ever that I have visited:-)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    9.0
    A stay well recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only bad thing I can say, is the mattress being a bit too hard and the lightning in the private room a bit too

    The staff was very attentive, helpful and just great vibes! We attended different activities during our stay and the host was great at making us all feel like a "group", getting to know each other and just making the time such fun - special shout out to Rachel, who did such a great job! All in all we would definitely recommend people staying here when visiting Riga.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the fan was not enough. The room was a little bit warm

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    9.0
    Clean, sociable, helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Clean (room, common areas, showers) Well equipped kitchen with tables and benches to sit. Common rooms Helpful staff Sociable - pub crawls on Fri and Sat nights, trip to a nearby shooting range (Walters shooting range Mon - Sat). Towels included Supermarket very close by (in the shopping centre). Excellent "MyFitness" gym also in the shopping centre (5 euros show passport and bring separate shoes) Location - walking distance to sites, restaurants and pubs

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    EVERYTHING! So fun fr!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly and helpful staff, Great pub crawl and activities arranged

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The booking.com description says that there are a washing machine - there is not. There's a washing service you can pay to use.

    Very nice staff Good location Possibility to join events Good if you like partying Ability to store luggage

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    8.0
    Overall ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Boiler was not working, had to take a cold shower

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed at this hostel and was absolutely delighted! 🖤 It’s a very cozy, clean, and atmospheric place. The staff is incredibly friendly. The girl at the reception is very responsible and attentive — you can tell she really cares. The rooms are neat, the bedding is fresh, and I slept very well. The hostel has a calm and welcoming atmosphere — perfect both for solo travelers and for those who want to meet interesting people. What I especially appreciated was that after check-out, I could safely leave my luggage and even change clothes before leaving — such a great bonus. This is a place you can truly trust. I definitely recommend it and will be back again. Thank you for the warmth and comfort! 🌿

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    10
    Quick fun step in Riga 🇱🇻🇱🇻
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing we may complain about is that some of the facilities are quite old and definitely not fancy. Not a problem for us, but some may expect something different. Everything was really clean though!

    The vibe at the hostel is incredible. The staff is really nice and they organize a lot of funny activities. The location is perfect especially if you want to enjoy the nightlife that is right around the corner.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel has managed to create a cool culture in the common areas and regularly organizes fun hangouts for people. Basic stuff like fresh towels, some breakfast items etc being available free of charge is also a huge bonus. Dorms have some sense of privacy with the curtains, beds are comfortable enough.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2025

    9.0
    Great party hostel in Riga with easy access to Old Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds weren't the best (but not the worst either!)

    Fun party hostel with activities and friendly and outgoing staff to keep you entertained

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cold room

    Perfect location, adequate facilities, nice activities (pub crawls, city tours, movie night, etc..), great vibe

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2025

    10
    Would love to come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    absolutely perfect ! loved it

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2025

    8.0
    Excellent location, definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit noisy but they give you ear plugs! :)

    Excellent location, comfortable beds, friendly staff and lots of activities

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2025

    9.0
    Fun stay in well kept hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bedroom doors and showers/toilets were hard to close/open. Pillows weren't so comfy but might've been me getting used to hostle pillows again!

    This is hostel was generally in a much better state than most from cleanieness to nice design/feel. It had basically everything I needed- bed curtains, locker, bed light & power, good showers, and a great bar crawl. Having a bar in the hostel and shot on checkin is perfect.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2025

    9.0
    Location was great with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Excellent location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2025

    9.0
    Great location, good value with friendly vibes 😁
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was great, lovely welcoming staff and the kitchen with free tea and coffee facilities was a bonus

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The dorm-door was a bit jammed and required slamming

    Everybody very friendly, fun activities. Beds are surprisingly comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2025

    10
    Incredible xxx
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in hands down!!! So much fun, the staff are incredible there’s nothing more you want from a hostel. Just don’t stay here if you don’t want to party, it can get a little wild😉

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent stay indeed
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some noise outside the room totally understandable as there is a bar nearby

    Friendly staff monica, kat and alex . Very clean well maintained rooms, toilet, shower rooms

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The power socket on my bed is loose so i was having issues charging my phone as the charger get off if there is a little movement

    It is in the old town. Close to mahor attractions and restaurants

    Stayed in April 2025

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