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The Naughty Squirrel Backpackers

1.0 of 5
50 Kaleju Iela | Old Town, Riga LV-1050, Latvia
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Kiruna, Sweden
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

a very well designed, maintained and managed hostel. The 3 different common areas in reception are sometimes a little bit of a divide but it's such a big hostel it'll be hard to stay here and not meet good people. I had a great stay with great friendly staff

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Porto Alegre, RS
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

REALLY helpfun and cool staff, great location, great atmosphere! But what impressed me the most was the cleanliness, rooms and toilets where as clean as you can hope for. Lots of activities organized by the staff, which makes your stay a lot better even if you already have a lot of stuff planned! One of the best hostels I've ever... More

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Bern, Switzerland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Hi There! We stayed in Riga at this amazing Hostel for two Nights, starting from November 23th 2012! We had previously booked an appartment for 2 nights, because we wanted to have our on privacy etc. after having slept one night at the hostel! However we cancelled the 2nd night at the appt. and came back to the Hostel! The... More

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Poprad, Slovakia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I can say just one word about NSH...this word is GREAT! Great awesome staff, great location, great pubcrawl, great friendly atmosphere and other activities, recommendations and tips what to do in Riga...it was really great stay there. Simple, Es milu tevi (I love you) NSH :)

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London
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

This is a great hostel! i went for a weekend and the staff are so friendly and helpful Encouraged everyone in the hostel to try Latvian drinking games and alcohols...why drink Stella?!? Super great location. Free drink is always a nice treat! They have lots of excursions to fill your day and the staff have great local recommendations and safety... More

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Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

i have been staying in many good hostels but the naughty squirrel Backpackers will remain in my memories forever! Life is about caring for the others and that s exactly what this hostel has as philosophy. the friendly & super helpful staff has tried to make us feel like home and make our stay UNFORGETABLE! Plus they are always available... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Our entire experiance at NSB was great. From the super easy online booking, to the friendly welcome, the free arrival shot (Riga Black Balsam), the rooms, the bar, the checkout, the thanks-for-staying-with-us-email... This list could continue. At NSB they really made us feel welcome and we were instant fans of them as well as of Riga. Upon arrival we got... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Very central and good location in Riga's Old Town. The beds were comfy and the bathrooms were very well maintained. The common areas are nice and there are computers for people to use. Staff are very nice and friendly (and give you the occasional free drink which is always nice!). Kitchen is well equipped with free tea bags as well.... More

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Lincoln
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59 reviews 59 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Arrived at the hostel about 11.30 in the morning and pressed the intercom to be let into the building. We were given a welcome shot and a map with some useful tips written on it. We were booked into a room just for the two of us. It was tidy and quite spacious with two power points and an additional... More

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Lodz, Poland
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

If you are not very demanding person,this hostel would be perfect for you ! Small but clean rooms, a lot of bathrooms, of course sometimes you will have to wait few minutes to take a shower but it is not really a big deal, they are organizing a lot of things to do, like pub crawl or city tours and... More

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  • Great location(6)
  • Common area(3)
  • Common room(3)
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Additional Information about The Naughty Squirrel Backpackers

Address: 50 Kaleju Iela | Old Town, Riga LV-1050, Latvia
Region: Latvia > Riga Region > Riga
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 69 Specialty lodging in Riga
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:1 star (1*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Aussie owned Backpackers in the Heart of the Old Town. Only 300m to Main Square, Airport Bus, Central Markets, Bus Station, Supermarkets and many Bars/Restaurants. AK47 Shooting, Bobsled, Free Walking Tours, Pub Crawls, Latvian Food Nights, Karaoke, Husky Dog Sledding, Daily Happy Hours, Latvian Beer Tastings and much more! Voted No.1 Hostel in Latvia 2009 and 2010.A Genuine Backpackers for Real Travellers !!!!!** NO STAG PARTIES ALLOWED **Clean, Secure and Fun backpackers hostel in Old Riga for small groups and solo travellers. We are a true backpackers with friendly local staff that will help you 24hrs.** Female Only Dorms Available!! Our prices include all taxes, all linens and your bed already made for you... PLUS a FRESH TOWEL!!- FREE internet and WIFI- FREE lockers and locks- FREE Foosball Table- FREE shower and hand soap- FREE tea all day- FREE guide map- FREE popcorn & gumibears (Movie Nights)- FREE good times and awesome memories. We offer you TWO common rooms to meet other backpackers and a fully equipped KITCHEN for cooking 24 hours. All dorm rooms have large security lockers under each bed that can fit your whole backpack. ... more   less 
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