Naughty Squirrel BackpackersvsHestia Hotel Draugi
Both Naughty Squirrel Backpackers and Radi un Draugi are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Radi un Draugi scores significantly higher than Naughty Squirrel Backpackers. Radi un Draugi ranks #4 in Riga with recommendations from 5 reviews such as Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and The Telegraph.
Naughty Squirrel Backpackers
50 Kaleju Iela, Old Town, Riga LV-1050, Latvia
From $11/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Kitchenette
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Rough Guide
"Two floors of high-ceilinged pine-bunk dorms and a few quads and doubles, with backpacker-friendly staff, a home-from-home living room, and free coffee and tea in a small kitchen area."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Slashes of bright paint and cartoon graffiti brighten up the city’s capital of backpackerdom, which buzzes with travellers rattling the foosball table and chilling out in the TV room." Full review
Hestia Hotel Draugi
Marstalu iela 1 / 3, Riga 1050, Latvia
From $32/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"This small hotel offers a great location for a low price; it's efficiently run and simple. Large rooms for families are available." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Great location? Check. Harmonious design? Check. Elegant bar and restaurant? Check. Kettles in all rooms? Check. Wheelchair-accessible rooms? Check. Major weaknesses? None." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An excellent budget choice in the centre of the Old Town, this popular hotel should be booked well in advance."
Rough Guide
"Neat, cosy en-suites, a little bland but in an excellent location. It’s superb value, so reservations are essential."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Radi un Draugi is a good-value, modern hotel with comfortable rooms, a good restaurant and classic décor." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Initially built to host Latvian emigrants coming to see their homeland after decades of exile, this a reliable (and soundproof) option in the heart of the old town's nightlife quarter" Full review