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Pupolu Iela 5, Riga, Latvia
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Posh Backpackers - Latvia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
“Posh it is NOT”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2008
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A strange yet interesting place. You really feel the communist history of Riga here, in the heart of the HUGE market (a ghost town at night and packed during the day) surrounded by zeppelin hangers.
We loved the old Russian rugs and the architecture of the hostel, but everything looks worn and tired. There is NO kitchen, nor are there laundry facilities (although the site we looked at said there were!), and the only two toilets are off the lounge so there is no privacy. Staff were indifferent.
It's unfortunate, with some TLC this could be a great place.

  • Liked — Very close to central bus station and markets
  • Disliked — Not friendly
  • Stayed September 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Toronto
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Squalor in Riga”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2006
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A squalid hostel near Riga's central market surrounded by human misery (beggers and addicts).

  • Stayed April 2006
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Cagliari, Italy
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Very nice place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2004
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We stayed in the hostel for 4 nights (4 people), first of all I have to say that the hostel is very clean,and the owner,an australian man, is very very nice and very helpful. The hostel position is in the middle of the central markets, so in the morning when you get out you can buy everything, fruits, meat, drinks.... during the late evening is better go back to the hostel with some friends because is very dark and a bit dangerous, even the police station is very close to the hostel. Anyway the hostel is very very close to the old town, 5-10 minutes by walk..very good location...I certanly recommended it.

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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Proche du marche quartier vivant”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2010
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  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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