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The Naughty Squirrel Backpackers

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50 Kaleju Iela | Old Town, Riga LV-1050, Latvia
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4.5 of 5 stars 88 Reviews
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What travelers say about this specialty lodging
  • Old town(6)
  • Common room(4)
  • Great location(3)
  • Very clean(3)
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JRP2000
London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

We stayed here in a twin room in January 2012 and it really is the best hostel I've stayed in anywhere. The location is great, rooms all in good order and all areas incredibly clean - especailly the showers that were an absolute joy! The staff were always on site and really friendly and helpful with any query. We booked... More

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Jasiek D
Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

Great place, great people, great atmosphere... all in "+", no "-", can't make it better. :)) Stuff really friendly, many, many helpfull information, many additional trips for request. I will visit this place again!! More

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Jet S
Australia
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

This hostel was great. They had activities organised every night from karaoke, pub crawls to Latvian food night, so it would be ideal for single travellers. It was also a good sign to see the owner involved in the daily running and upkeep of the hostel. The common areas and the bathrooms/toilets were super clean. The hostel is located really... More

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HawkeyeCouple23
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Top Contributor
70 reviews
43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011

I stayed here based on reviews and I've gotta say there reputation proceeds them. They greeted me with a shot of the traditional drink of Riga- Black Balsam, that was a wonderful way to start my stay. They gave me an overview of what the hostel offered and then proceeded to map out for me anything and everything I could... More

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NJ
Contributor
13 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011
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Staff is friendly and helpful. Lock rental is free. Kitchen is nice. Small bar area is cool. Room is clean and big. Location is really good. Close to train station and bus terminal. More

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Bondi2Bronte
London, England, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I've stayed at 50+ hostels over the past 12 years and Tthe NSB is one of the best hostels I've experience. Yes it's an experience. It's very clean, well layed out and has a great atmosphere if you are interested in meeting fellow travelers. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It's also in a great location. Win-win-win. More

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Telbe
Helsinki, Finland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2011

NSB was the greatest! We spend there for 5 night with my friend, and really loved our stay. Rooms, toilets, kitchen, the whole hostel was really clean and cozy. Location was perfect - old town!! Everything was close to Hostel, grocery, cafeterias, bars, bus station etc. Really nice common areas and friendly atmosphere! And the staff... the best!! There is... More

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Jennifer B
Halden, Norway
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2011

The hostel was just PERFECT !!! It was cheap, clean, big, and the staff was friendly ! We couldn't imagine something better ! It was a trip with friends, we were 11, and to be honest, when we booked the hostel and saw that it was super cheap. We thought it will be a mess. But it wasn't ! It... More

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Hanegraaf
Breda
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2011

To sum it up: Great location Kind personnel Clean Cheap Great hostel to stay at if you want to have a fun time. More

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NickWit
London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011

Enjoyed the stay. Great rooms and very clean toilets and showers.. Nice friendly informative staff, lots organised and great location by the old town. Would stay here again. More

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