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Internet Access Breakfast Included 24 hour reception
Australian owned for the benefit of travellers. Managed by River and Darta.
Free WIFI in each room and common internet computer.
LOCATION
Surrounded by cool Bars, Cafes, and Restaurants but it is relaxing quiet in the hostel. Many shops also nearby for good window shopping and watching the locals in action.
SECURITY
4 secure doors to get to your room with under bed lockers in dorm rooms. Smart Card keys for all guests so that keys could not have been copied by someone else.
Fire safety system connected direct to Fire Department and CCTV cameras at entry points.
IF YOU NEED ACTION
We are a very private hostel so the staff is not in your face. We have tour guides that will pick you up from the hostel to do any of many tours.
KITCHEN
Probably the best hostel kitchen in Latvia. Oven etc.
APARTMENTS AND FAMILY ROOMS
Apartments have minimum 3 days and are not located in the same building. Our website map shows the location. Family rooms are in the hostel and have a Double bed and two single beds - email us for Family Rooms.
Bus and Train Stations
2 tram stops to the bus and train station. 50 mtrs to get on the tram.
Hostel FUN
The hostel is not the place to party all night long but we will set you up to visit the best bars in Riga and meet other travellers.
Helpful Map
On arrival you will receive Our Own Map that shows how to get to 25 top recommended places to visit.
Movie Nights on comfortable lounges with a large Plasma TV.
FREE EXTRAS
. Free unlimited internet
. Free local guide books
. Free wireless connection
. Free towel and bed linen
. Free luggage storage for your evening departure
. Free wide screen movies and cable TV
.Free Lockers for your whole backpack for every guest.
. Free Locks for your Locker.
. Free coffee each day
BEDS
Custom Made beds for adults with thick mattresses and individual lockers under the bed to lock up your whole backpack.
Check Out
Check Out is 12 noon standard from your room. You can stay the remainder of the day till your bus or flight departs. Free luggage storage.
If you Check out of your room before you have to depart Riga you are welcome to relax in the Common Room and watch movies etc.
WE HAVE A BEACH HOSTEL IN LIEPAJA 200km from Riga near the Lithuanian border.
See our You Tube films for our hostels.
Conditions
Thank you for Booking with us at Funky Hostel.
Please note, to get to the Reception on arrival before you are issued your Smart Card you could enter this code '11(key symbol)2687' or push the Barons button at each door to have the door opened for you.
11 rings the door bell.
You will know for sure you are at our Funky entrance as there is a silver Barons sign on the right side from the door and a green coloured Australian Chamber of Commerce sign above the door.
Funky Hostel +371 2910 5939
There is a 24 hr Call Button for Funky Hostel on the street level that has Barons written on it.
On the day of your departure you will receive an email from Hostelworld giving you the opportunity to rate us. Please do rate us as it is very important for our survival through winter.
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From the Train Station:
Walk across the road to McDonalds and then one more street to Krisjana Barona Street. Turn right and walk to number 25 that is 200 metres away. Funky Hostel is on the top floor of number 25.
See You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0wXP-thAKQ
Look for the Barons and Australian Chamber of Commerce signs at the entrance door on the street.
From the Bus Station:
Walk towards the Old City by going under the underpass walkway that takes you under the main road. When you emerge on the other side turn right. Walk across the road that has lots of tram tracks and to behind the building that is the Police Station. Behind the Police Station is a tram stop. Take any tram 3,6, 11, or 8 for just two stops. You will get off the tram at the Dzirnavu stop and walk across the road to number 25 that is another 30 metres in the direction the tram was travelling. Funky Hostel is on the top floor of number 25.
See You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0wXP-thAKQ
Look for the Barons and Australian Chamber of Commerce signs at the entrance door on the street.
From the Airport:
Take a red taxi to Krisjana Barona 25. It will cost you about 7 lats. You can trust the taxi meter on these red taxis. Barons is on the top floor of number 25. If you take the Airport bus 22 or 22A then you need to follow 'From the Train Station' directions once you get off of the bus.
See You Tube for Bus 22A: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPr09NmrHZ8
Look for the Barons and Australian Chamber of Commerce signs at the entrance door on the street.
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