Located only 300 metres 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 travellers 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Rīga, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
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

  • Wilson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were amazing, plenty of opportunity to meet fellow travellers
  • Girts
    Latvia Latvia
    Kitchen, showers, staff. And each time I stay here I discover something new. It was nice to return.
  • Francis
    Australia Australia
    This hostel is perfect for solo travellers and is in a great location for exploring Riga. There are activities every day to meet other travellers. The staff are amazing - a shout out to Anna, Connor and Laura who were especially awesome!
  • Julia
    Austria Austria
    Really enjoyed my time there! The staff was lovely and super helpful with any request, the room was big and clean, and the bed was as comfortable as one can expect. And while tiny, there were enough bathrooms and toilets so you never have to wait....
  • Amanda
    Latvia Latvia
    Pleasant staff, fun bar crawl, room was great and not full
  • Nomi
    Italy Italy
    Everything is so perfect..rooms , staff , shower rooms, etc..best place for socializing
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent staff, great location and lots of events to get involved with.
  • Will
    Australia Australia
    awesome staff, had real fun during my few days doing pub crawls and beer tasting. cracking atmosphere
  • Murilo
    Ireland Ireland
    Great place, everything is around the hostel. They also have different events. We did a shooting tour that was really cool.
  • Dominic
    Switzerland Switzerland
    If you're young and like to go to a party, you should definitely join this hostel. You won't be ever alone! Also very clean for a hostel...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hi, I planning to arrive there on June 20 morning and I’ll checkout June 21 morning. Can I leave my suitcase until 16pm after my checkout time?

    Yes! We offer free luggae storage up until 22:00 of your check out date. Thanks!
    Answered on 1 June 2022
  • My flight arrives at RIX at 23:30. Would it be possible to check in at 00:30 or 1:00am?

    Yeah, no worries! Just let us know before, so we can arrange a late check-in for you.
    Answered on 10 July 2023
  • Hi Naughty Squirrel - is there a hair dryer available to borrow or rent?

    Yes! We have hair dryers, irons, sewing kits and loads of useful stuff available at reception for no extra charge!
    Answered on 30 August 2022
  • Hi! my bus arrives at 2am in the morning. Would it still be possible to check in then if I book this hostel?

    Yes we offer late check in, but only by prior arrangement!
    Answered on 30 August 2022
  • Hello My flight arrivers after 22h00, is it possible to check in arround 23h, do we have to pay extra fee? Best regards

    Hi, we do offer late check in with no additional cost so nothing to worry about, just let us know before! Cheers!
    Answered on 15 October 2023
  • Your property lists washing machines availability. What do you charge to use them?

    Hi, we charge 6 euros for both washing and drying your laundry
    Answered on 1 April 2024
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Facilities of Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Games 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
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment and 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

The fine print
Need-to-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 will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

FAQs about Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel

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

    • Games room
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Pub crawls
    • Happy hour

  • Check-in at Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel is 600 yards from the centre of Rīga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.