Reviews of Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel
Kalēju iela 50, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia

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Reviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewIn center,close to night life,polite stuff,clean pillows and sheets
Old beds.floors, toilets one shower and that too old and rusty too much noise at night and no one in reception to do something.No place to lock your things only to leave them with your responsibility
Reviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewA perfect combination of many organised events and still having silence in the rooms. Location is also as central as it gets
Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewvery friendly staff with a fun pub crawl, beds have a curtain, light and charging port which is a bonus
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGeneral vibe about the place although I didn't take part the quiz night and pub crawl
Bins in bathroom were over flowing with paper towels
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff, activities, position. Well done guys!
Nothing
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLots of bed bugs
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI guess it was the best hostel ever that I have visited:-)
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was very attentive, helpful and just great vibes! We attended different activities during our stay and the host was great at making us all feel like a "group", getting to know each other and just making the time such fun - special shout out to Rachel, who did such a great job! All in all we would definitely recommend people staying here when visiting Riga.
The only bad thing I can say, is the mattress being a bit too hard and the lightning in the private room a bit too
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewthe fan was not enough. The room was a little bit warm
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean (room, common areas, showers) Well equipped kitchen with tables and benches to sit. Common rooms Helpful staff Sociable - pub crawls on Fri and Sat nights, trip to a nearby shooting range (Walters shooting range Mon - Sat). Towels included Supermarket very close by (in the shopping centre). Excellent "MyFitness" gym also in the shopping centre (5 euros show passport and bring separate shoes) Location - walking distance to sites, restaurants and pubs
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEVERYTHING! So fun fr!
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly and helpful staff, Great pub crawl and activities arranged
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery nice staff Good location Possibility to join events Good if you like partying Ability to store luggage
The booking.com description says that there are a washing machine - there is not. There's a washing service you can pay to use.
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBoiler was not working, had to take a cold shower
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI stayed at this hostel and was absolutely delighted! 🖤 It’s a very cozy, clean, and atmospheric place. The staff is incredibly friendly. The girl at the reception is very responsible and attentive — you can tell she really cares. The rooms are neat, the bedding is fresh, and I slept very well. The hostel has a calm and welcoming atmosphere — perfect both for solo travelers and for those who want to meet interesting people. What I especially appreciated was that after check-out, I could safely leave my luggage and even change clothes before leaving — such a great bonus. This is a place you can truly trust. I definitely recommend it and will be back again. Thank you for the warmth and comfort! 🌿
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe vibe at the hostel is incredible. The staff is really nice and they organize a lot of funny activities. The location is perfect especially if you want to enjoy the nightlife that is right around the corner.
The only thing we may complain about is that some of the facilities are quite old and definitely not fancy. Not a problem for us, but some may expect something different. Everything was really clean though!
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hostel has managed to create a cool culture in the common areas and regularly organizes fun hangouts for people. Basic stuff like fresh towels, some breakfast items etc being available free of charge is also a huge bonus. Dorms have some sense of privacy with the curtains, beds are comfortable enough.
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFun party hostel with activities and friendly and outgoing staff to keep you entertained
The beds weren't the best (but not the worst either!)