Doma Hostel

16 Skunu Street, Riga

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Property Description

DOMA HOSTEL - the place where you can feel free and relax in what way you want!

Probably the BEST LOCATION in historical Riga Old Town centre.
Hostel built on January, 2006.
We have new beds and mattresses, showers and other stuff.

All nationalities are welcome here.
Clean, informative midsize hostel /backpackers/, within 100 m to tourist office and within 20 m to historical places, the most popular bars, restaurants, clubs and much more..

Facing Doma Square which dates before 13th century.

Cobble stone streets, medieval history, traditional Latvian food and bars are near. 800 year old city, UNESCO listed, the best Art Nouveau buildings in the world, the nightclub capital of northern Europe.

Lots to see and do.
Irish bars, Soviet food, Latvian nightclubs, Jazz, walk down Robert Wagner Street, visit Doma church, 13th century, which has one of the biggest working church organs in Europe - over 6,000 organ pipes. Visit Soviet style central markets, opera house, sip herbal tea in one of the many cafes, sit in one of the parks. Drink vodka like the locals still do.

Dorm rooms face the main square. Easy walk from main bus and train station. Ask
us for a list of non tourist night clubs and cheap eat places. Rigaoutthere and Partyinriga nightclub and bar tours arranged. Most danceclubs are opened till 06:00 Thu, Fri and Sat.
Shoot an AK -47machine gun, ride on an Olympic bobsled track, free winter ice
skating, best views of all Latvia - level 26, skyline bar.

Come and visit us for two days or twenty two. =)
Just come and say G'day. You will be pleasantly surprised with Riga.

Fair dinkum mate.
Facilities:
* Free old town map on arrival with places of interest
* Free traveller guide
* Hostel notice boards with local events
* Chill out room,
* satellite TV
* Free internet
* New comfortable beds
* Mini kitchen
* New modern showers and toilets
* Free brewed coffee and tea
* 24 hour reception
* No curfew
* All non smoking rooms
* Free luggage storage

Group bookings accepted!

Facilities

  • » Internet Access
  • » Linen Included
  • » Credit Cards Accepted
  • » Towels
  • » Luggage Storage
  • » Children Friendly
  • » Telephone/Fax Facilities
  • » 24 hour reception
  • » Common Room
  • » No Curfew
  • » No Lockout
  • » Non Smoking
  • » Taxes Included in Price
  • » Free Internet Access
  • » Breakfast Not Included
  • » 24 Hour Check In
  • » Web access in lobby

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Directions

From the Airport:


Riga international airport (RIX lidosta) is a modern small airport recently rebuilt. Cash machine and money exchange on arrival level. Distance to city - about 10 km.

The bus stop is located on the other side of the airport carpark. Follow the zebra crossing . Bus 22 and 22a runs about every 30 mins and only costs a cheap 0.25 Lats to the city. Travel time - about 25 mins. Conductor on bus will give ticket & change. Get off immediately after crossing Vansu Bridge/ Daugava River.

The hostel is about 400 metres and six streets from here. Cross the 6 lane main road called Novembra Krastmala (November Street).

You can cross the road by using the city underpass tunnels.

Ask directions to Doma Square or just look for the tallest church, Doma Church, (the church has a 5 metre gold colour clock at top) which is on Doma Square.

The taxi rank is on departure level and the red taxi service awaits. Taxi ride is about 15 mins to city. Costs about 8 Lats, not more. Make sure the meter is on.

From train station:


Centrala stacija (the central train station ) has a modern shopping centre and money machines and is next to old Riga.

Cross the 6 lane main road called 13 Janvara Iela (13 January street ) via city underwalk tunnel systems. Hostel is about 500 metres and or 7 streets away. Ask for directions to Doma Square or look for the tallest church, Doma Church ( the church has a 5 metre gold cplour clock at top) and walk that way. Doma hostel faces Doma Square.

From bus station:


Autoosta (central bus station ) is next to Old Riga. The station is not modern and watch your wallet. Cash machines and tourist office are there. Its an easy 500 metre walk to the hostel. Ask directions to old town or look for the tallest church, Doma Church, which has a 5 metre gold colour clock at top and walk that way.

Doma hostel faces Dome square. Look for the Double Coffee sign. We are opposite that.