Central Hostel Riga

Central Hostel

Hostel Central Hostel 1 class

Riga, Ernesta Birznieka Upisa 20

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Located in a quiet street in the centre of Riga, Central Hostel is just a 10-minute walk from the Old Town. It offers heated rooms. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the entire building.

Free tea and coffee are available 24 hours a day. Guests have access to the kitchen where they can cook meals. A big refrigerator is available. Breakfast is served from early morning until lunchtime.

There is a communal room with TV, DVD player, and a hookah. Smoking is permitted in the hostel in a separate area. Free parking is possible in the backyard and there is a small grocery store on site.

Central Hostel is 1 km away from the central train and bus station. Vērmanes Garden is within 650 metres. Several low-priced restaurants are located right next to Central Hostel.

Rooms: 21
Rate: 5 - 39 EUR


Hotel information

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.

Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, Pets Allowed, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Parking, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, Shops in Hotel, Gay Friendly, Breakfast Buffet, Designated Smoking Area
Activities:   Sauna
Services:   Airport Shuttle, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Internet Services, Bicycle Rental, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included

Room information

Central Hostel offers both private and dormitory rooms. Lockers are available on the reception floor. All bathrooms are located right next to the room and there is at least 1 bathroom for every 6 people.

Food & beverage

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.

Area information

Central Hostel is located in a quiet area in the centre of Riga, only a few minutes' walk from the train station, the bus station, the airport bus stop and the old town. This is the best location if you prefer to stay away from the tourist crowd and still be only steps away from the most important sights of Riga.

A shopping centre is a 4-minute walk away. A grocery store is in the same building, and several low-priced restaurants and fast food restaurants are located right next to the hostel.

Travel information

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).

Hotel Policies

Check In:   14:00
Check Out:   07:00-12:00
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: 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.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: 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 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: 10 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets: Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Diners Club, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Red 6000, Solo, Switch, Visa
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