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Reviews of Cinnamon Sally Backpackers Hostel

Merķeļa iela 1, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia

#12 of 114 hotels in Rīga

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1190 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Felt like home with nice people around
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was perfect I can highly recommend to everyone who want to spend their time with amazing people in a cosy, home vibe place. Don't miss out on friday and saturday evenings the Pub Crawls!!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    9.0
    Central location, free breakfast and a cosy feel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Privacy curtains in the dorms would be nice

    Excellent hostel with lovely free breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    10
    A nice, social hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Very nice hostel. Everything is top notch, the price/quality ratio is very good with the breakfast. Accommodating staff, good facilities etc. The hostel is also quite social, without being a party hostel, and they actually make effort to break ice between strangers etc.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    10
    Excellent for solo travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Big social area and a lot of activities. Very good breakfast included.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

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

    Maybe the best hostel I ever stayed

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For a hostel the breakfast was decent but there isn't so many variety

    The location was good as it was near the central train station and the parks of center.It was very clean, as there is rule to take off the shoes. Also there was a coffine machine to use it whenever you want.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing hostel! The staff are super friendly and it's very sociable. The common area feels really welcoming would highly recommend

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet could have been cleaner.The pub crawl that we had was very lame. They took us to a library for beer and some boring live music.

    Location close to all city attractions.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    My go-to to stay in Riga when solo travelling, reccomended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very helpful and friendly staff, the pub crawl was very worth it to meet other people on travel and even working there, felt welcome in general. Bathrooms and rooms always clean, pretty decent breakfast and free towels included 🤠

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

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

    The only downside is that the price is a bit high.

    Great location, within walking distance to most attractions. The beds and rooms are comfortable, and you can safely leave your luggage. Breakfast is tasty and sufficient. The showers are clean and well-maintained. The staff are very helpful. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location: it is difficult to notice the entrance of the hostel since a fast-food restaurant occupies both sides of the entrance. The building where the hostel (apartment) is located is quite busy. There was even also a false alarm in the building at 5 am. Check-in time: If you arrive at the city early in the morning, you will have to wait outside since the receptionists aren't there 24/7 and the hostel door is locked. Maybe contacting the hostel beforehand can help.

    Beds: very comfortable beds and there is a shelf on the wall for each bed to put some personal items. However, there are spacious lockers for other items; Kitchen: it is a good place to socialize and to eat. Snacks and warm beverages available. Free breakfast makes it even more convenient to wake up early, eat and socialize; Bathroom and shower: they are new and there are all necessary things for hygiene, like shampoo, etc (so there's no need to bring everything with yourself); Cleanness: no shoes inside, the staff takes care of the cleanness too

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Will come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was spot-on. Very friendly and helpful staff. They have occasions/happenings during the week where you can join if you want. People were social during my stay, but can also spend your time alone. Very neat hostel. Helpful boards in the living room area, you can take a trip outside Riga if you feel like it.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    10
    Location and professionalism :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of curtains

    The apartments are completely designed and adjusted to a hostel environment; everything is well designed and thought in terms of comfort. the staff was super nice and professional and location was the most convenient one.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    Great place cental to Riga. Cheap and comfortable. Nice breakfast 😁 Would thoughly recommend 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing a five star review from me ✌️

    Fantastic location 😁 helpful and friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Cheap with nice breakfast included in price.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The only comment would be regarding the fridge, maybe would be better with one extra fridge and clean the old food more often.

    I was in a 8 bed mixed room. The room was really nice, the bed comfortable, the facilities very clean and the staff really nice and helpful. The breakfast is great with fresh waffles and the coffee in included the whole day.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

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

    Breakfast was included, fantastic crowd and activities in the hostel, very clean as everybody has to wear slippers

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Great experience .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t know it’s in McDonald’s, I looked for it for a while .

    Staff , location, clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

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

    One of the best hostelsc I've ever stayed in.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

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

    The staff, the other guests, interior

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hostel is a perfect choice for backpacker or normal travellers in Riga. The hostel offers several facilities including a free buffet breakfast, snacks, tea, coffee etc... to the guests. The staff were very kind, understanding and informative to the guests. Especially, the receptionist lady was the best receptionist I have ever met. I think she is much better than a tourist guide. She gives every details about the hostel facilities and Riga. She really cares the guests and does her best with a smiled-face.Thank you for all.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    9.0
    Nice time in the hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light was entering the room in the morning and a bit noisy as well.

    Very nice atmosphere, front desk cordial and welcoming. They also organize social activities!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    10
    By far my best hostel in the Baltics!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Of course there are things that could be better or cleaner, but it's a hostel, so I won't complain. :-) I would have liked to have more games or a table football or table tennis table, though.

    By far the best hostel I stayed in during my trip in the Baltics. Close to both bus and train station and not too far from the city center. But even better was the atmosphere. I liked the people, the activities (quiz night, traditional dances) and, of course, the very good breakfast, that's included. Oh, and I liked the Lido, much better than the nearby McDonald's.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

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

    The bath mats were wet all the time during my stay. And it's pretty hot to sleep without the window open during hot summer days. And with the windows open it's quite loud, because of the noise from outside. So it can be uncomfortable for those who are not used to it.

    The place is really good. It is 5 minutes away from Main train station and 15 minutes away from the bus station. Also it's in-between the city center and old town, which makes it a really great location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great spaces, super breakfast, nice kitchen.

    Stayed in July 2025

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