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Reviews of Cinnamon Sally Backpackers Hostel

Merķeļa iela 1, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia

#8 of 108 hotels in Rīga

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Review score

Based on 1059 hostel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Adding curtains to the beds would pretty much make the hostel a 10/10.

    The breakfast was great, also loved the unlimited coffee during the day. The location is perfect, especially since everything in Riga is walkable. I would definitely stay again, the vibe was great and I met lots of fun people!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff! :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wery good breakfast ;))

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location Atmosphere Staff Rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Best place to stay in Rīga
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cinnamon Sally is always the perfect option to stay in Rīga. The location is great, close to the bus and train station, close to center and old town. The stuff is really nice and provided helpful tips what to do in the surrounding of Rīga. The hostel is a very comfy place with a cool common area makes it easy to meet other travelers. Not to forget the best hostel breakfast with freshly baked waffles!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing totally within their scope: The access through McDonald’s. The access lobby on the ground floor, the elevator and stairs are terribly dirty. It’s actually a shared space between all five floors. They can speak up to the building management or raise awareness to clean and maintain. They keep their own floor lobby and hostel very clean though. As if they’re completely in another building.

    Staff are welcoming and so nice. Best customer service ever. I’ll deliberately visit Riga again just to stay here.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing actually. It is just a bit complicated to get in, but it's well indicated and we get used to (with different codes for each door, we should call for the check in, etc)

    Perfect hostel with all the ingredients that a backpacker looks for, even in the small details ! Amazing vibe, with nice staff, different activities proposed, great location, delicious breakfast, free towel, clean bathrooms, nice rooms, etc. They give you a map with suggestions to visit. You can let your bag after the check out if needed. Free coffee all day <3

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Great Hostel to stay
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I know this is the managements fault but maybe something like snore detector should be invented. I don't understand why snoring people stay in hostels. That's disrespectful

    The ambience was rally nice. So many nice people gathered at the reception area and was fun

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The double room is very cold, and the building hall smells so bad. It should talk to the property management.

    Good location and attentive staffs.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was very good.

    Friendly, very social hostel with very cool guests and staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Magic Mirror
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Flawless home from home very welcoming friendly staff. I loved this Hostel There is a magic mirror in the living area on a day after drinking and you feel rough hungover and depressed just look in the magic mirror 🪞 ✨️ 😉 and you just look and feel amazing 👌

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    If you come to Riga make sure you stay in this hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast.

    Location and hospitality.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    I wish I could stay longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, cozy, great location, the stuff was nice to me. I was only staying one night (late check-in and early checkout), would love to enjoy it longer

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very basic breakfast (but good pancakes). Bunkbeds and showers look a bit old (but cleaned).

    The location and the vibe of the hostel were absolutely the best.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free breakfast, cozy environment and nice staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    excellent stay....enjoyed everything right from location, ambience, facilities, staff, breakfast...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A sort of bad smell in the area before entering the hostel...

    quite interestin and convenient stay...thoroughly enjoyed the accommodation...Staff were very nice...

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everyone was super friendly. Made some lovely new friends. Will definitely be back if im ever in Latvia again

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Great hostel. Very central. Amazing Staff - very accommodating and friendly. Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is no hot water early in the morning, but this didn't bother me at all. I definitely would stay there again.

    Very friendly and welcoming staff, went beyond and above to make the stay memorable. Very nice atmosphere in the hostel. Other guests very friendly and approachable. Hostel is very clean and centrally located. Highly recommend it.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    THE place to be.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. Exceptional breakfast!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    wonderful!!! Thank you!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Good hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Breakfast is really late. You will be able to eat something only around 9:00. 2. For a top bed, you will find a shelf on the wall. It is not scrued to wall or anything like that. So, my shelf fell when I was taking the phone, and my keys and E-ink book fell down under the bed. I would be happy if they would fix it on the wall.

    1. Perfect location. Close to everything that you can be interested in. 2. Nice interior. All common rooms look really good and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and helpful staff! They organise a pub crawl (every Saturday I think) which is really fun and easy to join even if you are a solo traveller. Location is very good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Best Hostel in town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Super nice staff Toothpaste, fruit, other small things available for free Breakfast included!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no sign of the building outside it was really difficult to find the building it’s jut next to the McDonald building

    All it’s clean and tidy

    Stayed in April 2024

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