Liepaja Hostels - Hostel List for Liepaja, Latvia

Liepaja is settled in the southwest of the Republic of Latvia in the central part of the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. The total area of the city is 6037 ha, of which 35 % is green and nature areas, including parks and water basins, 17% industrial area, 14% residential area.

The lighthouses of Liepaja are the first ones to welcome European sailors in Latvia. Liepaja is the third biggest city in Latvia, situated between the sea and a lake. People have lived here for more than 750 years. The River Liva and small town Liva were first mentioned in writing in 1253. Most probably the name comes from the word in the Liv language liiv, which means sand. In the beginning Liepaja Port was in the mouth of the river Liva, but it was necessary to move the port to another location several times because the Liva River valley was often covered in sand. The German name Libawe appeared for the first time in 1560, and from this name the modern Latvian name of Liepaja emerged. The name and boundaries of the city were officially approved on 18 March 1625. Liepaja has a unique cultural heritage of Swedish kings, German barons, Russian Tsars and Finnish Jeegers. For some time Liepaja has even been the Capital of Latvia. Liepaja attracts tourists with its beach and the sea, festivals and pubs, own symphony orchestra, organs and people.

Some of the sights in Liepaja are well known worldwide:Organs of the St. Trinity Church the biggest historically not changed mechanic organ in the world St. Anna Church the biggest wooden alter in Latvia Karosta (The Naval Port) unique military heritage of Tsarist Russia and Soviet Union Liepaja Theatre the oldest professional theatre in Latvia Liepaja the only city in Latvia that has its own Simphony Orchestra

Come and participate! You will be inspired by LIEPAJA MUSIC!

You will be intrigued by THE LABYRINTHS OF FORTS!

NEW PROMENADE will take your breath away!

Give away to fresh breeze, salted water and touch of hot seashore sand in the BLUE FLAG BEACH!

Take your rucksack, sandwiches, be in a good spirit and together with your friends have a walk around PAPES LAKE!

Try LIVU BEER!

Be brave and go SERFING, DIVING, PARACHUTING OR RIDE ON A HORSE BACK!

Live prisoners part in TERRIFYING HISTORICAL SHOW BEHIND THE BARS!

Observe virgin land WILD HORSES in Papes lake meadows, BIRDS and WILD COWS by Liepajas lake. Go and see how THE OSTRICHES OF SOUTH AMERICA live in Latvia!

Enjoy hospitality in Latvias coziest GUEST HOUSES!

Go through your facings and stay overnight in THE KAROSTA PRISON! Take your friend by surprise present EXTREME OVERNIGHT STAY IN KAROSTA PRISON!

Be active in ICE HALL, SKATEPARK, BOWLING HALL!

Population of Liepaja city and region: 140 000, almost half of all Kurzeme region Main industries: metal processing, textile, food, paper production, ship building Main advantages: low tax environment, ice free port, easy access to Western and Eastern countries Main attractions: Karosta former military base from Tsarist and Soviet time, Holy Trinity Church organ and the beach Events: classical and rock music festivals, international rally Kurzeme

Liepaja is the best location to be! You want to know why We can tell you. Liepaja has balance in everything:

The city is not crowded, yet it has all the best business and entertainment possibilities one could need. Liepaja has a hard working administration and a very energetic community ready to participate in development of the city. Liepaja has industrial production of both delicate lingerie and hard metal products. Liepaja port has both successful commercial activity within special economic zone and yacht port for tourists .

Did we convince you to come to this beautiful city Then we can give you a couple of tips about where to go and what to see in Liepaja.You should visit Holy Trinity Church to hear the worlds biggest historic unreconstructed organ with 141 stops and 7000 pipes You should visit Karosta and see the Officers Palace, Marine Cathedral, Riding Manege, Fortifications and the Northern Breakwater, Old Prison and interactive show Behind the Bars You should go to a concert by Liepaja Symphony Orchestra and afterwards relax in one of the beautiful cafes and restaurants in the city centre You should go for a romantic walk in Seaside Park enjoying the wind and the sunset reflections in the linden trees You should come to the City Celebrations in the middle of July and see Rally Kurzeme You should dance and sing all night in one of the rock music festivals and later go to bathe your tired feet in the Baltic Sea and feel the sand of Liepaja beach which is the whitest sand in the Baltics .

This is the complete list of Liepaja hostels and other types of cheap accommodation such as cheap hotels, B&B s and guest houses in Liepaja, Latvia which you can book online free now with Hostel Bookers.

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Exclusive hotel by the Liepaja Tradecanal in centre of city between the Baltic sea and Liepaja lake..

Who can you surprise by staying overnight at a hotel Here you have a chance to spend the night in a prison which is considered to be even more impressive than the Alcatraz in the USA, to sleep on a pr..

Charming wooden hotel in a 110 year old house, downtown Liepaja, some rooms with balcony. .The Hotel is located on a small cobble stone street, 100 m from the canal, 400 m from the beach, with a nice ..

We offer comfortable and cozy rooms in our hotel. Depending on how big your family is or your friends circle, we offer you rooms with one, two, three or four beds. There are four luxurious apartments ..

Located in the Old Town in a solid historic building near the beach and City Centre for you greatest convenience...

Small, clean and cheap hostel in Liepaja, very close to bus and railway station...