91%Barons City Central Hostel

4 boys on tour in Riga:) Nice big kitchen, every morning we made our own breakfast. The common room with big TV is cozy. Toilet and shower is clean. Take bathshoes with u. Towel and Linen included! Rooms are ok for sleeping. The Hostel girls (staff) are nice and friendly. They can give u tips... more 4 boys on tour in Riga:) Nice big kitchen, every morning we made our own breakfast. The common room with big TV is cozy. Toilet and shower is clean. Take bathshoes with u. Towel and Linen included! Rooms are ok for sleeping. The Hostel girls (staff) are nice and friendly. They can give u tips for night clubbing :)) Ill be back in Riga soon ..close

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by destilator – posted on Nov 17, 2008

11

Excellent hostel

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by rodina298285 – posted on Nov 16, 2008

1

Perfect hostel for relaxing. Great, fully equipped kitchen VERY clean. Manager Gunita is extremely helpful and knowledgable. This hostel is exactly what we were looking for in Riga!

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by megzip6672 – posted on Nov 15, 2008

1

perfect place for the ones who are looking for some peace and calmness. smiling faces all around. excellent cooking/kitchen equipment. cosy common room. very good heating in the rooms. only minus is i felt like climbing to mount everest to arrive the hostel, it is on 5th or 6th floor (i quit... more perfect place for the ones who are looking for some peace and calmness. smiling faces all around. excellent cooking/kitchen equipment. cosy common room. very good heating in the rooms. only minus is i felt like climbing to mount everest to arrive the hostel, it is on 5th or 6th floor (i quit smoking 1 month ago) and the bathroom light is almost like in a disco - photocell's delay is too short so you need to dance in the shower, anyways you are going to leave pleased as we are.close

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by mehmetkorkut5675 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

1

excellent place to stay....Gunita is the perfect host and the actual hostel is just great. Very clean, homely and comfortable...top place !

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by londonh – posted on Nov 10, 2008

10

Thanks for all

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by tomatins5984 – posted on Nov 8, 2008

1

The manager Gunita is very helpful. Great clean and quiet place !!!!! Recomend anyone this hostel.

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by lilijageza651 – posted on Nov 6, 2008

1

very clean and very safe! good for independent travellers, especially if your looking for place that is secure!

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by b55kh – posted on Nov 1, 2008

1

everything was very fine, especially the real nice kitchen and the common room. But in our room we had some painting tins and it smelled really bad...so we had to put them away and everything was fine.

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by jasom1905241 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

1

First: This is not a party hostel. But this does not prevent you from partying elsewhere and from having a good sleep at this hostel afterwards. It is about a 7min walk away from the Old Town and it is situated in the top floor of the building. The hostel is very clean (in particular... more First: This is not a party hostel. But this does not prevent you from partying elsewhere and from having a good sleep at this hostel afterwards. It is about a 7min walk away from the Old Town and it is situated in the top floor of the building. The hostel is very clean (in particular toilets/showers/beds+blankets). There is a nice big kitchen which you can use to cook a meal or to make some (free) coffee/tea. Furthermore, there is free internet access and they have a big collection of DVDs, so you can have a nice break before going out partying (this justifies an excellent for the fun rating). And, most important: the manager is very nice and she will help you wherever she can. Summary: Very good hostel and you won't regret booking some nights there, if you have no problem with not being allowed to party directly in the hostel.close

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by morlock6502 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

1

Manager was very helpful and friendly. Beds were average, but shower were very poor. The light keeps turning off and it cant keep a constant temperature.

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by muttonbird6417 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

5

Great manager, great location. Good place to unwind while on the trail - friendly people, no chaos.

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by daramaguire2694 – posted on Oct 25, 2008

1

Barons is a small and calm hostel. It has good enough beds, free towel and bedlinen, clean enough showers, nice common room with free Internet and well-equipped kitchen. The only minus was actually heating which was off time to time and the biggest plus was lovely Gunita (staff). Highly recommend... more Barons is a small and calm hostel. It has good enough beds, free towel and bedlinen, clean enough showers, nice common room with free Internet and well-equipped kitchen. The only minus was actually heating which was off time to time and the biggest plus was lovely Gunita (staff). Highly recommend this hostel for a quiet stay in Riga!close

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by igortans – posted on Oct 21, 2008

3

This Barons Hostel has been my home away from home now since last year when I accidetally found it. I would not stay anywhere else. It has this old world atmosfere even after having been moderenzed to suit the present day traveler. I hope the staff will never change, one gets very... more This Barons Hostel has been my home away from home now since last year when I accidetally found it. I would not stay anywhere else. It has this old world atmosfere even after having been moderenzed to suit the present day traveler. I hope the staff will never change, one gets very personalized treatment here from the owners to the staff. Love you all. Reginaclose

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by reginaoslapas1208 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

1

A very good hostel, easy going and relaxing, tv and dvd selection good, definately one of the best hostels i've stayed at!

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by Dingostole – posted on Oct 17, 2008

1

Very nice hostel, located at the top floor of an old town house just a few minutes to the the city center. Accomodating staff, helped us with restaurants and parking. Great kitchen, free internet and flat screen TV. We had a great time, thx.

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by alru – posted on Oct 15, 2008

4

The best hostel we've stayed in. Cleaned multiple times a day and a huge TV and heaps of DVDs. The kitchen is fantastic.

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by mhelmore – posted on Oct 11, 2008

7

Very nice and homely, good communal spirit among guests, excellent kitchen and bathroom facilities, friendly staff.

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by tbcdurley5907 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

2

When we first got there we were a bit sceptical. Its on the top floor. No elevator. In total 109 steps until your there.So if your travelling with kids then it might be a problem. BUT as soon as we checked in and got our room then we were all smiles. Very clean. The girl in the reception was very... more When we first got there we were a bit sceptical. Its on the top floor. No elevator. In total 109 steps until your there.So if your travelling with kids then it might be a problem. BUT as soon as we checked in and got our room then we were all smiles. Very clean. The girl in the reception was very friendly and helpful. Only 10 minutes walk from the Old Town. If you dont want to make your own breakfast then we highly recommend A.l.l Cappucino which is just across the street (a bit to the right).close

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by Thereses – posted on Oct 6, 2008

3

It was great staying at the Barons!!! Very nice place, cozy and clean, with a lot of space and exceptionally nice staff.

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by kristin4125 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

1

Great, really clean and secure hostel with an awesome common room and really good kitchen. Would definitely recommend to anyone coming to Riga.

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by michaelajmoore7606 – posted on Sep 30, 2008

7

Very clean, secure and quiet hostel, perfect for anybody who wants to avoid the bachelor parties in riga! The place is huge, with a fully equiped kitchen and a living room where you can watch movies. Everything is perfectly organised by the very friendly staff, so no worries about your... more Very clean, secure and quiet hostel, perfect for anybody who wants to avoid the bachelor parties in riga! The place is huge, with a fully equiped kitchen and a living room where you can watch movies. Everything is perfectly organised by the very friendly staff, so no worries about your reservation, you'll not be forgotten, you'll be waited for day and night!close

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by mgootes6365 – posted on Sep 29, 2008

1

One of the best hostels i have stayed in--Gunita was great. Kitchen is great and bathrooms are super clean. Not a party hostel--you will be able to sleep while its dark out--but everyone was quite sociable. Thanks for a great stay!

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by gallaghe2800 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

6

Good hostel. 10-15 minutes by feet from the very center, in a good place. Clean and handy. Nice place.

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by marcosmcosta – posted on Sep 27, 2008

15

Great location, great accommodation, cleanliness, nice big kitchen, cozy living room with TV and internet...what else can a traveler wish?:) Certainly worth visiting again!

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by milenci1000 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

2

Lovely quiet clean hostel, unfortunately I was looking for more of a night life - that was my mistake.

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by danathompson8548 – posted on Sep 25, 2008

29

A home away from home! Very comfortable, private and relaxed. Gunita is the best, very friendly and always available for any problem you may have during your stay. A true gem! Very well laid out hostel with large kitchen, all facilities, laundry and very comfortable lounge with HUGE TV many... more A home away from home! Very comfortable, private and relaxed. Gunita is the best, very friendly and always available for any problem you may have during your stay. A true gem! Very well laid out hostel with large kitchen, all facilities, laundry and very comfortable lounge with HUGE TV many channels to select from and a great DVD collection. You will have a great stay here!!!close

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by nsmcleod1350 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

2

Looking for a hostel is looking for a place where you feel at home... Barons definitely made me feel at home, what a lovely place to stay. Great atmosphere, lovely common room with plenty of DVD's and other stuff, clean bathrooms and a good shower, big kitchen, and last but not least a... more Looking for a hostel is looking for a place where you feel at home... Barons definitely made me feel at home, what a lovely place to stay. Great atmosphere, lovely common room with plenty of DVD's and other stuff, clean bathrooms and a good shower, big kitchen, and last but not least a lovely Gunita who gave us a warm welcoming and a great stay. Keep up the good work!! Krisclose

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by kristofrutten6215 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

1

Really enjoyed Barons. A small intimate hostel where you can rest up and cook a good meal for yourself as theres a decent kitchen available. This is not a party hostel as the common room closes at 12am.

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by scuffs100 – posted on Sep 21, 2008

14

A really nice hostel, clean and very secure, and quiet.

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by stewartannie5310 – posted on Sep 19, 2008

7

Gunita, was amazing, she kept the place spotless and clean and was very helpful. It was better than the other HOTELS that we staying in Europe. Thanks Heaps

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by dianneop – posted on Sep 15, 2008

1

Great location, we definitely enjoyed our stay very much!! Barons will be our favorite hostel if we travel to Riga again!!

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by bmuschong1182 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

1

Great hostel, very homely, recommend

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by mmoptom1838 – posted on Sep 14, 2008

4

Excellent Stay, Friendly & Helpful staff, Nice clean place, relaxed and Informal, Free Internet, Free Tea & Coffee, Lockable Under bed storage, good security from the outside, not a party hostel but that was fine with me. May be could provide a breakfast as an Improvement, booking in... more Excellent Stay, Friendly & Helpful staff, Nice clean place, relaxed and Informal, Free Internet, Free Tea & Coffee, Lockable Under bed storage, good security from the outside, not a party hostel but that was fine with me. May be could provide a breakfast as an Improvement, booking in proceedure with me was good as they kindly stayed up until I arrived (Midnight) but may be for others a clearer proceedure. Thanks, would definately stay again, very Impressed. Davidclose

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by davidcolli8793 – posted on Sep 13, 2008

1

We love this hostel! Very nice :)

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by m-kvist3155 – posted on Sep 12, 2008

1

I had a great experience at Barons. I had been living in Riga for about 6 months and had the opportunity to stay in many different hostels. This one may easily have been the best. Thanks you guys...hope to see you all again one day!!

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by yoso-2821 – posted on Sep 12, 2008

1

a great hostel - we entered and felt just like home! a very friendly and welcoming girl at the reception (=owner, I think); cookies in front of the big tv-screen in the common room, big couches, a huge dvd-collection.. ..clean bathroom; fully equipped and big kitchen .. felt very safe because... more a great hostel - we entered and felt just like home! a very friendly and welcoming girl at the reception (=owner, I think); cookies in front of the big tv-screen in the common room, big couches, a huge dvd-collection.. ..clean bathroom; fully equipped and big kitchen .. felt very safe because of our access-card (you need it for more than about five locked doors before you enter your room) .. other guests were also quite cool; as well as the receptionist who gave us a lot of recommendaticlose

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by wuzimuzi – posted on Sep 12, 2008

4

Baron's was like a Home away from Home! Very comfortable, big kitchen, lounge etc, clean bathrooms. Loved it!

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by michelle4695 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

2

Great stay/place to rest/unwind.(fun > sister-hostel) Clean/gr8 kitchen. Recommended. BUT. Post-stay we were contacted (SMS, Email) to give a high review, not to our liking at all. Unable to as apparently booking had been cancelled- Trapped! They even called and I gave my opinion, i was... more Great stay/place to rest/unwind.(fun > sister-hostel) Clean/gr8 kitchen. Recommended. BUT. Post-stay we were contacted (SMS, Email) to give a high review, not to our liking at all. Unable to as apparently booking had been cancelled- Trapped! They even called and I gave my opinion, i was assured policy will change. Riga has some sort of competition between hostels to leave 100% reviews and it is not good! This place is v.good, safe and welcome, just hope the RIGA review issue gets sorted!close

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by Hallasb – posted on Sep 10, 2008

12

Very clean safe hostel with nice staff Would definately would recommend to all type of hostel goers

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by eoinlinehan5904 – posted on Sep 4, 2008

1