74%Hotel Skanste  

The best hotel for the money, one problem it's 15/20 min walk from the centre. You can get a trolleybus then that will cut the journey time!!

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by ahk4543110 – posted on Sep 29, 2008

3

Great place - a little out of the way, but still walkable from old town - breakfast included as well in already low cost

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by alanstott8855 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

4

This is a nice and clean hotel, which is very good for its price. The only one but a serious disadvantage is that there are no directions to the hotel, while the hotel itself is located 150 m away from the Skanstes iela. I was looking for the hotel at night for an hour. It would be very helpful... more This is a nice and clean hotel, which is very good for its price. The only one but a serious disadvantage is that there are no directions to the hotel, while the hotel itself is located 150 m away from the Skanstes iela. I was looking for the hotel at night for an hour. It would be very helpful if the hotel wrote in the Internet how to go to it from the airport, railway and bus stations and, even better, stood arrows to the hotel on the Skanstes iela.close

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by shein779524 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

5

It's quite nice, just a bit far from city (40 in walk), but it doesn't matter, cause city is not that big and on the way to hotel u can discover many interesting things...like cheap places to eat in comparinson to the city.

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by sayab881478 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

1

A great hotel, a little way out of the city, easily accessed by a ride on the number 3 trolley bus. Very clean, very quiet, more of a quiet family venue, but perfectly placed for those who want to sleep soundly!

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by timothyjameswatson899 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

2

excellent location and good price with great breakfast

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by ralphlu35483 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

1

The hotel is quite a way from the Old Town (but I did know this when I booked), but is in a quiet area (opposite Arena Riga - was there when an event was on, but not a problem). Room was quite spacious and was clean. Lots of noisy guests, though. If you're looking for something cheap and... more The hotel is quite a way from the Old Town (but I did know this when I booked), but is in a quiet area (opposite Arena Riga - was there when an event was on, but not a problem). Room was quite spacious and was clean. Lots of noisy guests, though. If you're looking for something cheap and cheerful, and you don't mind a 20 minute walk to the old town, this is the place for you. I would certainly consider staying there again.close

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by yasmark – posted on Jul 23, 2008

4

Cheap and simple place to stay if you have no demands of great location and extravagang facilities. No place to buy food in hotel. Breakfast simple but ok.

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by kaytore2350 – posted on Jun 21, 2008

5

Relatively far from the center after 12 hours of "turist"-walking. Taxi from central railwaystation at night time was about 3 lats. The curtains let in the nordic sunlight at 6 a.m. Breakfast was basic yet good.

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by likavarvas – posted on May 26, 2008

1

This hotel is a 10minute bus ride from city centre. Nice and quiet. Even though a concert hall across the road. A sports complex within walking distance too. The rooms are clean bedding too. Towels included. A fridge in each room. The breakfast is enough the coffee isn't nothing special. We... more This hotel is a 10minute bus ride from city centre. Nice and quiet. Even though a concert hall across the road. A sports complex within walking distance too. The rooms are clean bedding too. Towels included. A fridge in each room. The breakfast is enough the coffee isn't nothing special. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and will use them again for sure. Good value, clean and quiet. Well away from all the British louts.close

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by martvogt – posted on Feb 21, 2008

2

Have stayed at Skanste since since it opened in 2001 under a different name; stayed last Decemeber, stayed now, July. Always nice and bright and clean; and nice to be out of the city a little way; away from the gross tourist salacious sidedtreets, but out in the sun and clean air. Staff young and... more Have stayed at Skanste since since it opened in 2001 under a different name; stayed last Decemeber, stayed now, July. Always nice and bright and clean; and nice to be out of the city a little way; away from the gross tourist salacious sidedtreets, but out in the sun and clean air. Staff young and a little shy; able to help with direct questions; anything complex, need the help of the latvijian language; or the happy go-lucky silence of a tourist family content not to ask for too much. So very nice basic things. Said to wake me at 10, said I would be asleep afer eating breakfast; no-one woke me, when told the attentdant, she offered no helpful explanation; nor did she offer apology. I could have missed my meetings; but this exchange par for the course in a foreign country where English is not first language. I enjoy Skanste and like to begin my trips to Riga there.close

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by Pukuvei – posted on Jul 10, 2006

1

Slightly out-of-the-way location (a good 20 min walk into town centre and no public transport within immediate vacinity of hotel) but a great value for money hotel that offered clean, modern rooms with excellent breakfasts. Perfect if you are going to see an event at the Riga Arena..its right in...

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by Pmonk – posted on May 14, 2006

1

I think the girl at reception was fantastic. She worked all night on new years eve and was still smiling in the morning. I gave her a bottle of champagne because she was so plesant. Well done!

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by produc2973 – posted on Jan 2, 2006

1

Good value for money, comfortable rooms, definitely hotel rather than hostel style. Location is not ideal, although for those with cars there appears to be free parking.

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by bofter – posted on Aug 3, 2005

1

The free breakfast was fantastic!

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by lmanz7864 – posted on May 1, 2005

7

Overall Hotel Skanste was good enough. Good quality/price -ratio (28LV/night in 2 bed private room with ensuite). When asked to call a taxi, you never got the real taxi. I guess staff called their friend with a normal car who then charged almost double price for the ride to the center (3 LVL). A... more Overall Hotel Skanste was good enough. Good quality/price -ratio (28LV/night in 2 bed private room with ensuite). When asked to call a taxi, you never got the real taxi. I guess staff called their friend with a normal car who then charged almost double price for the ride to the center (3 LVL). A real taxi from the center to the hotel cost around 1,5-2 LVL. There were no soundproof doors or walls, so it could get pretty noisy during the night, when you could hear everything what's happening in the hostel. Earplugs are a must in this hostel. Breakfast was quite alright.close

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by leena1424 – posted on Apr 12, 2005

1

The Hotel is really nice and I liked the Breakfast-Buffet. Service should be a little better. We left our key at the reception and when we came back noone was there. We had to wait 15 Minutes to get our key finally. The location is a little too "outside" you have to walk 10 Minutes to... more The Hotel is really nice and I liked the Breakfast-Buffet. Service should be a little better. We left our key at the reception and when we came back noone was there. We had to wait 15 Minutes to get our key finally. The location is a little too "outside" you have to walk 10 Minutes to get the bus. Because of the snow the streets were really muddy especially in front of the Hotel. But all in all we had a nice stay and can recommend the Hotel!!!close

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by Kmisdz – posted on Mar 29, 2005

1

Great hotel - warm, comfortable, decent breakfast and brilliant showers! Unfortunately its a 30 minute walk from town and opposite a building site for a huge ice hockey stadium. Oh, and the hotel has changed its name which might also be confusing. Still, enjoyed my stay.

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by Jessys – posted on Mar 23, 2005

1

There were dogs allowed and we had at that time a lot!!!!

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by fokko – posted on Mar 14, 2005

1

on arrival in riga, trying to find the hotel was very hard as many people had not heard of it due to the hotel using two different names! however, we had a lovely stay,and would choose the hotel again.

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by francescagi – posted on Mar 13, 2005

1

This place is outstanding for the money. Brand new, superbly clean, breakfast not too early for those still on Western European time! Just be aware that the hotel is very close to the centre of the city and major trolleybus routes etc (10 mins walk to the end of Brivibas Iela) but there are no... more This place is outstanding for the money. Brand new, superbly clean, breakfast not too early for those still on Western European time! Just be aware that the hotel is very close to the centre of the city and major trolleybus routes etc (10 mins walk to the end of Brivibas Iela) but there are no bars etc in the immediate vicinity. It is ever so quiet, the neighbours are all schools and petrol stations! There is a building site opposite (the new national hockey stadium) but any noise was only during waking hours. A Gem.close

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by Re780 – posted on Feb 25, 2005

1

Me and Friends really enjoyed Latvia. The people were very friendly and Riga was beautiful. My favouravite landmark was the Freedom Monument. Hotel Skanste was great really clean and would recommend it to anyone.

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by kelvin3454 – posted on Jan 26, 2005

1

Good quality for the money. It was good that the breakfest was served until 11 am. If you wish to stay a few hours after check-out time, it costs 2 LVLs (approx. 3€) an hour. It being located 2 kms from Riga centre wasn't all that cool, but the bus connections are fairly good.

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by Footcr – posted on Dec 23, 2004

1

Relativ neues Hotel, sauber und mit prima Heizungsanlage (bei -10 Grad waren wir sehr froh...). Durch die Holzbauweise doch hellhörig. Leider etwas Abseits im Industriegebiet gelegen, aber es gibt eine Bushaltestelle, kleinen Laden und EC Automat in 5 min Entfernung.

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by elmgs – posted on Nov 25, 2004

1

Taxi Drivers do not seem to know where the place is

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by Smurf1 – posted on Nov 13, 2004

1

Good price/location. Good quality rooms. Perfect breakfast.

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by benth1728 – posted on Oct 21, 2004

1

Generally OK, no major problems apart from the building site next door (new hockey stadium)which woke me up most mornings. Also had a bit of trouble paying with my credit card and the staff seemed more interested in payment than helping me sort the problem out and get to the airport on time.

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by Jonpi – posted on Oct 18, 2004

1

Everyhting was OK but we found it hard to find it. Couldn't they possibly add a map or at least a written description of how to get there (which isn't too bad with some easy instructions)?. Thank you!

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by margaalf – posted on Aug 15, 2004

3

etwas außerhalb aber empfehlenswert! und hier wird auch deutsch gesprochen!

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by erich6682 – posted on May 29, 2004

4

Wenn man keinen 20-Minuten-Fußmarsch in die Altstadt scheut, gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis! Gute Lokale in 5-10 Minuten (zu Fuß) Entfernung. Wenn man alleine unterwegs ist, kommt man sich irgendwie wie am ..... der Welt vor, sobald man jemanden kennt, aber voll ok! Das Haus: Alles neu,... more Wenn man keinen 20-Minuten-Fußmarsch in die Altstadt scheut, gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis! Gute Lokale in 5-10 Minuten (zu Fuß) Entfernung. Wenn man alleine unterwegs ist, kommt man sich irgendwie wie am ..... der Welt vor, sobald man jemanden kennt, aber voll ok! Das Haus: Alles neu, sauber, großzügig, Mitteleuropa-Standard! Frühstücksbuffet auch inklusive und ausreichend ...close

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by erich6682 – posted on May 29, 2004

4