Balthostel

Merkela Street, 1, Maskavas forstate, Riga, Latvia - Show on map

Welcoming guests since 1900, the attractive Balthostel Riga hostel offers a lobby area and a restaurant onsite. The Riga hostel lies in the Maskavas Forstate district of Riga, and the nearest bus stop, Stacijas laukums, is merely 5 minutes' walk away.

Location

View of Riga from St Peter's Church Tower is 0.5 miles from the hostel, while Latvian War Museum is just 0.6 miles away. The star ESPA Riga, known for its superior rejuvenation services, is in the vicinity of this Riga property. Balthostel hostel is situated around 20 minutes' walk from Musee Art Nouveau Museum and only 6 minutes' walk from the 5 - hectare park "Vermane Garden".

Food & Drinks

Guests will enjoy Russian dishes in KP Burgers Riga, which is only a few steps from the property. The hostel is situated in 20 minutes' drive from Riga airport and within reach of Riga Central train station.

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Main amenities

  • 24-hour services

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  • 24-hour services
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Parking options

  • Parking

Property services

  • 24-hour reception
  • Currency exchange

In the rooms

  • In-room safe

Important information

Check-in:
from 12:00 until 23:59
Check-out:
until 12:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • All children under the age of 6 may stay free of charge when using existing beds.
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.

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Check-in 10 Jun 2026
Check-out 11 Jun 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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    Balthostel
    Check-in:
    from 12:00 until 23:59
    Check-out:
    until 12:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • All children under the age of 6 may stay free of charge when using existing beds.
    • There are no extra beds provided in a room.