88%Argonaut Old Town Backpackers

HOSTEL IS IN AN EXCELLENT LOCATION. 2MINS WALK FROM THE TRAIN AND BUS STATION. ROOMS ARE GOOD, COMFY BEDS, AND LOUNGE IS GOOD FOR SOCIALISING.

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by contactmurray7138 – posted on Nov 22, 2008

5

I thought the hostel was very fun. Everyone there genernally wants to party! So if you want a party atmosphere then i would recommend staying

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by beckie-stewart3447 – posted on Nov 21, 2008

1

awesome place with a very friendly common room, great place to meet people and perfect location, highly recomended

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by ashash2615131 – posted on Nov 18, 2008

1

great place in ideal location, cheap an all. highly recommended!

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by sickhead5402877 – posted on Nov 18, 2008

1

would highly recommend this hostel, comfy beds, late checkout and organises good tours

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by Liamsi – posted on Nov 17, 2008

1

This is my second stay in Old Town Backpackers. Even I was only staying for one night. The staff was so helpful in suggesting me places and providing information.

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by wongjose – posted on Nov 17, 2008

6

Really noisy slamming doors, why don't put some brakes to close it a bit softer?

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by gozo7760 – posted on Nov 13, 2008

1

Friendly admosphere, good location and perfect staff, what else do we need in such a beautiful city as Riga? Paldies! I'll be back ;-)

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by gregchau – posted on Nov 12, 2008

1

It was very noisy and we expected more to be honest, but it was not so bad...

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by tekinoezden7543 – posted on Nov 8, 2008

2

every one was so fun(you know hard drinking) I had the best time ill come by again soon although topless bar tender woulnd hurt but it was great

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by dane19694195 – posted on Nov 6, 2008

1

really nice hostel all ya need for a boozy weekend but i would warn any holiday makers especially groups of lads that when i went with 6 mates for my birthday and i got attacked in a club and thrown infront of a car by a bouncer we met 5 or 6 other groups and they all incidents mostly mugged and... more really nice hostel all ya need for a boozy weekend but i would warn any holiday makers especially groups of lads that when i went with 6 mates for my birthday and i got attacked in a club and thrown infront of a car by a bouncer we met 5 or 6 other groups and they all incidents mostly mugged and beaten badly some knives dont get in taxis theyl see your a tourist and beat you up badly. id warn any groups of lads off latvia go somewhere else!!!!!!close

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by patrickyerby47160 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

4

A nice place and its so close to the bus station and cinema! Good times.

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by lewood806915 – posted on Nov 2, 2008

19

Close to the centre and friendly, helpful staff.

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by ashishkp991945 – posted on Oct 30, 2008

4

had a ball! thanks heaps!

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by Aring – posted on Oct 27, 2008

1

great hostel great people great atmosphere great staff great great great

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by balrajfunday5289 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

3

Awesome Hostel! The staff is really helpful and there is always a lot of fun in the common room. The rooms are also clean and the location is excellent. Would go there again!

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by pascalwicki6380 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

2

During the week at 03:30am the reception put on some loud music which wasn't very funny because we could hear it in our room and were not able to sleep.

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by alexkrasno1268 – posted on Oct 15, 2008

1

it's a party!

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by sam-ch – posted on Oct 15, 2008

13

A good friendly hostel where we were able to meet lots of people and have a good time too! We made some good friends here.

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by tompoli – posted on Oct 14, 2008

6

full of independent travellers, mostly Aussies - great place to meet others & party. Also the staff is really nice & helpful. The showers are mounted at 1,60m though, and cleanliness varies, but is acceptable.

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by belaburkhardt3406 – posted on Oct 12, 2008

1

Rollaway wire cages under bed are great for puting your pack and all your stuff in.

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by markku8516 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

3

Nice hostel. Great location with friendly staff. The common area could do with a clean out to make more room for people to socialise. Perhaps remove the game in the middle!

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by cbro117 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

13

I dont usually bother with this but Argonauts really was that good. Certainly one of the best places I have stayed and the location is ideal. Staff were fun and very friendly. My room and toilets were spotless as was the kitchen. Look forward to returning next month!

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by acush1973 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

1

Friendly and Helpful.

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by ooscu – posted on Oct 7, 2008

3

Great location for a very reasonable price! :)

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by jeroe8700 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

13

The location is perfect super close to the Bus and Train Station. The people working there were very helpful. The town is great to check out and just walk around. I didn't think the Eat Riga tour was that great to be honest. In general the hostel experience was great. I would highly recommend...

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by jason-schreier – posted on Oct 1, 2008

11

A lot of beds, average showers but a good number of them, ok common area, but a really relaxed atmosphere. Some door handles loose but all working. This is a place to party, and is run by really laid back people, I think they organise a lot of excursions. When I cancelled my second night they...

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by englishwanderer – posted on Sep 30, 2008

11

Good hostel. People at the reception were very nice. A table where people can discuss and work is missing.

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by Didiercha – posted on Sep 29, 2008

4

atention: there are pubs very close to the hostel and there are very noisy at night. Too the own hostel

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by brunodostres9930 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

4

The location is great, slap bang in Old Riga and close to everything. Rooms are clean and facilities abound, there is even a bar. Reception staff are great and very helpful indeed. Gunita has been a great help to me during my stay and is an asset to the company!! I would stay here again in a...

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by nsmcleod1350 – posted on Sep 25, 2008

2

good location - and i love the free internet. i found the staff to be really nice, consistently.. and it was really nice to be provided with a towel :) its off season right now, so not many people were around.. but i can imagine it would be way fun during summer

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by trottelizabeth5041 – posted on Sep 25, 2008

2

A very good hostel. This is the third time I've stayed there! It's in a good location, very social, comfortable and clean. Definitely recommend it!

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by km3778071 – posted on Sep 25, 2008

7

Excellent location in the centre of the Old Town. Staff were very friendly and helpful and there was a nice relaxed atmosphere in the hostel.

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by sophie-hale-9066 – posted on Sep 24, 2008

1

Too many British young people over for a weekend of drinking and sex courtesy of Ryan Air. A British guy having sex in the bunkroom witha girlhe has cattd up is not fun for other hostellers

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by kiwid7891 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

3

+Good beds +Really friendly staff +Places for backpacks under the bed +Towel included to the price +Really good location +Lots of toilets and showers +Nice baar +Much things to do even in the hostel -Our room was a bit too cold -Small lights and mirros missing from rooms -There... more +Good beds +Really friendly staff +Places for backpacks under the bed +Towel included to the price +Really good location +Lots of toilets and showers +Nice baar +Much things to do even in the hostel -Our room was a bit too cold -Small lights and mirros missing from rooms -There weren't mirrors even in toilets (except one toilet) -No cooking facilitiesclose

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by saaraf1512 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

1

Very central located hostel in the old town of riga. Close to almost everything with great staff and free internet. But the room too small like a ship cambin with a bad smell and the quilt was dirty.

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by jimmykypxxx – posted on Sep 22, 2008

3

Thank you Argonaut Hostel for the great time! Your unnecesary-tuesday-pub-tour was the best! Erin, Ance, and co, you really know how to party! It was great! I really had a very enjoyable stay at your hostel and I'm looking forward to come back someday! Best wishes! Malte

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by maltepannbacker9659 – posted on Sep 21, 2008

1

This Hostel is in the center of the old town 5 mins walk away from the train station and paddy whelans bar.

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by laff8782 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

4

Had a nice stay there ... but as we moved to the upper floor it was kinda smelly ... someone took a sh** in the shower or so. Pretty nasty and the smell was like everywhere! But was just for one night! Definetely get some Chip n Dip with that Latvian Beer!!!!

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by mgehr – posted on Sep 18, 2008

1

very centrally located, great and helpful staff, great beds with lockers under each... recommended to everyone going to riga!

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by cyril5607 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

7