Riga Guide

Riga Travel Guide

Riga Capital of Latvia is where Friendly Fun Franks Hostel is Located in the Best Location of Old Riga which 810 Years Old.

Latvia has a History of being Occupied by German, Swedish, Russian and Regained Their Independence from Russian-Soviet Rule 1991. Riga is without doubt the most unique city of Ex-Soviet States with half the population being Latvian or Russian which adds to Riga's diverse cultural and cosmopolitian city.

In Riga you have the opportunity to walk Old Cobble Sreets giving a sense of what may have been in Medieval Times, visiting the largest market in the Baltics which have strong Soviet-Russian precence where the Germans housed 4 large Zepplins in which the market is built is around.

Friendly Fun Franks Hostel is situated in the Walls of the Medieval Castle of Old Riga overlooking the picturesque Daugava River which freezes over in Winter where you can see locals Walking, Fishing and Skating across the river.

The only place in the World where you have the chance of shooting live ammunition with Pistols, Pump Guns and AK-47 which takes place in a Genuine Soviet Bunker where the Latvian Police train as well the chance of riding in Bobsled thats piloted by a member of the Latvian Olympic Team of speeds up to 100 kilometres a hour.

Riga, cosmopolitian city of 1 million people offers a wide range of  Activities, Tours, Museums, Opera, Cafes, Restaraunts and Night Clubs.

Riga has only recently regained Independence which has motivated the younger generations to fuel the city with Vibrant, Youth, Energy and Growth that any visitor to Latvia will find unique.

Friendly Fun Franks Hostel which is Australian / British / Latvian owned allows you to enjoy Australian Friendly Hospitality, British Quality Service and Latvian Cultural Experiences and will work hard as your friend and personal tourist guide, providing local knowledge of Sightseeing, Museums, Reastaurants and Night Clubs.

Every night at Friendly Fun Franks Hostel we visit a different Night Club or You can Just Chill Out in the 24 Hour Bar. Most Importantly Friendly Fun Franks Hostel will help make your stay in riga a enjoyable and memorable experience of Latvia.

For more information please visit Friendly Fun Frank's Hostel Website