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Doma Hostel
Riga, Latvia


Probably the BEST LOCATION - in historical Riga Old Town centre. New beds and mattresses, showers.

  

16th Skunu Street
Level 2
Riga, Doma Square, Latvia
LV-1050
  
Property type: Hostel  
6 guest rooms/units
Built in 2006, last renovated in 2006
User Rating:  5.0   (2 reviews)



Standard Rates: 9.99 - 9.99 (Euro)
 
  


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Probably the BEST LOCATION in historical Riga Old Town centre. Hostel renovated January 2006, new beds and mattresses, showers.
All nationalities welcome here. Clean, informative midsize hostel /backpackers/, within 100m to tourist office and within 20m to historical places, some popular bars.. Facing Doma Square which dates before 13th century. Cobble stone streets, medieval history, traditional Latvian food and bars are near. 800 year old city, UNESCO listed, the best Art Nouveau buildings in the world, the nightclub capital of northern europe. The highest ratio of girls to boys in the world. Wait to you see the girls, WOW. Lots to see and do. Irish bars, soviet food, Latvian nightclubs, Jazz, walk down Robert Wagner Street. Visit Doma church, 13th century, which has one of the biggest working church organs in europe over 6,000 organ pipes. Visit soviet style central markets, opera house, sip herbal tea in one of the many cafes sit in one of the parks. Drink vodka like the local still do.
Dorm rooms face the main square. Easy walk from main bus and train station. Ask us for a list of non tourist night clubs and cheap eat places. Rigaoutthere and Partyinriga nightclub and bar tours arranged. Most danceclubs open till 06:00 thu, fri and sat. Shoot an AK -47machine gun, ride on an olympic bobsled track, free winter ice skating, best views of all Latvia - level 26, skyline bar. Come and visit for 2 days or twenty two. Just come and say "G'day". You will be pleasantly surprised with Riga. Fair dinkum mate.
Facilities: * Free old town map on arrival with places of interest * Free traveller guide * Hostel notice boards with local events * Chill out room, satellite TV * Free internet * Linen included * Towels included * New comfortable beds * Mini kitchen * New modern showers and toilets * Free brewed coffee and tea * 24 hour reception * No curfew * All non smoking rooms * Free luggage storage * Taxes included

  

Location
DirectionsGetting to Doma Hostel

Most younger people speak some English yet are often shy to talk back.
Everyone knows Doma Laukums (Doma Square) and Doma church, the tallest church in Riga.
Ask for directions to Doma Square, we are in Skunu iela 16 (Skunu street pronounced like tuna with an s) we are opposite Double Coffee and above Planeta Sushi and Latvijas balzams.

From airport

Riga international airport (RIX lidosta) is a modern small airport recently rebuilt. Cash machine and money exchange on arrival level. Distance to city - about 10 km.
The bus stop is located on the other side of the airport carpark. Follow the zebra crossing . Bus 22 and 22a runs about every 30 mins and only costs a cheap 0.25 ls. To the city. Travel time about 25 mins. Conductor on bus will give ticket & change. Get off at stockmann department store (5 level building).
The hostel is about 400metres and six streets from here. Cross the 6 lane main road called Janvara iela 13 (13th january street).
You can cross the road by using the city underpass tunnels.
Ask directions to doma square or just look for the tallest church, Doma baznica,which is on Doma square.
The taxi rank is on departure level and the red taxi service Awaits. Taxi ride is about 15 mins to city. Cost about 7 lats. Make sure the meter is on. The taxi can not enter riga old town so get the driver to drop you off at the Latvian Occupation museum , walk up Kungu street to Doma church and look for the Double Coffee sign, we are opposite.

From train station.

Centrala stacija (the central train station) has a modern shopping centre and money machines and is next to old riga.

Cross the 6 lane main road called 13 janvara iela (13th january street) via city underwalk tunnel systems. Hostel is about 500 metres and or 7 streets away. Ask for directions to Doma square or look for the tallest church, Doma church and walk that way. Dome hostel faces doma square.

From bus station.

Autoosta (International central bus station) is next to Old Riga. The station is not modern and watch your wallet. Cash machines and tourist office are there. Its an easy 500 metre walk to the hostel. Ask directions to old town or look for the tallest church, Doma church, and walk that way.

Dome hostel faces Dome square. Look for the Double Coffee sign. We are opposite that.
AirportRIX (Riga International Airport) 8 km
  

Features and Amenities[ Top ]  |  [ Bottom ]
Free internet, friendly staff, the best location - the centre of Riga Old Town, nice and historical buildings all around.

Nearby Points of Interest
Free Storage Luggage
New modern showers and toilets
Museum of Art (1 km)
Airport (8 km)
Clubs all around
Amenities
24-hr front deskFree local phonecalls
Linen includedLive music
Multi-lingual staffNewspapers/magazines
No SmokingNo curfew
Open 24 HoursRestaurant on site
Safe deposit boxTaxi service
Wireless internet
  

Room Features
Room Types
16-beds Dorm6-beds DormDouble
Female DormMale DormMixed Dorm
Quad
Amenities
Fax serviceInternet access
LockersNon-smoking rooms
RefrigeratorShared bathroom
TelephoneTelevision (cable/satellite)
  

Restaurants
On-site Restaurants
LIDOCheap Latvian food, very tasty.
VilhelmsPancakes - mmm.. yammy
Irish PUBSSpending good time..
Night ClubsLet the fun begin!
  

Policies and Other Information
Credit cards accepted: Visa  MasterCard  Discover
  


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