Description

Probably the best location in Riga - at the Doma square.

Hostel built in 2006 and has been fully renovated in 2008.

New beds and mattresses.
Clean, informative midsize hostel /backpackers/.
Located in centre of UNESCO listed historic Riga Old Town.

1830's renovated building overlooking Doma square (Doma laukums) and Doma church (13th century) - the highest church in Riga.
Within 100 metres to Latvian tourist office and museums.
Within 20 metres to traditional Latvian cheap food and bars.

The very centre of Latvia is Old Riga, and the very heart of it is Doma square which is considered to be among the favourite places for Latvian citizens. The square is the centre of history of the town where cultural events, Folk dancing, music concerts, summer outside bars and live music happens. Also cheap, great food. Free entry and we can arrange free English speaking guide to some museums.

So much to do or chill out in some cosy warm bar.

Walking distance to Fashion Club, Nautilus, Essential night dance clubs, Salsa and Cuban bar, jazz clubs and so much more. Save money as its only a short walk from Doma hostel to so many more places.

Approx one hour train to famous Gauja river national park and Turaidas castle.

Location

From 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 ls. To the city. Travel time about 25 mins. Conductor on bus will give ticket & change. Get off at stockmann department store (5 level building).

The hostel is about 400metres and six streets from here. Cross the 6 lane main road called Janvara iela 13 (13th january 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 baznica,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. Cost about 7 lats. Make sure the meter is on. The taxi can not enter riga old town so get the driver to drop you off at the Latvian Occupation museum , walk up Kungu street to Doma church and look for the Double Coffee sign, we are opposite.

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 (13th 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 and walk that way. Dome hostel faces doma square.

From Bus Station:

Autoosta (International 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, and walk that way.

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