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Accommodation

Hostel Prima
Valdemara 161

The University of Latvia offers student accommodation for international students in two student hotels:

  • “Prima” — Mazā Lubānas iela 6, Riga, LV-1019
  • Student hotel at Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 161, Riga, LV-1010

Public transportation is well-developed, and it takes about 20 minutes to reach the city center, the main UL building, and the Old Town.

Basic Conditions

  • Minimum long-term stay: 2 months
  • Cash payments are not possible
  • Applications differ for exchange students, degree students, and students from other universities (Priority is given to UL exchange and international degree students)

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Student Hotel “Prima” — Overview

  • 9-floor building
  • Rooms vary by number of beds and tenants
  • Shared facilities per room:
    • Floors 6–8: WC + shower shared by 3 tenants
    • Floors 2–5: WC + shower shared by 5 tenants

How to Get to “Prima”:

  • Trolleybus No. 15 from the UL main building (every 5 min on weekdays; 10 min on weekends/holidays)
  • Get off at “Reznas iela” (8th stop)
  • Public transport routes/timetables: Riga public transport (Rīgas satiksme)

Riga city public transport routes and timetables at the homepage of SIA "Rīgas satiksme" www.rigassatiksme.lv. 

Provided services at Prima

International and safety rules in Prima

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Booking

Incoming exchange students

  • Autumn semester / full year: May 15 – June 15
  • Spring semester: November 15 – December 31

International Degree Students may apply only after acceptance.

Students of Other Universities may apply year-round only for “Prima” by emailing inara.muizniece@lu.lv

Open the Booking form

Rental Fees (per month)

Krišjāņa Valdemāra 161

  • Single: 170–256 EUR
  • Double: 136–180 EUR
  • Triple: 124–160 EUR
  • Quadruple: 114 EUR

Prima

  • Double: 187 EUR
  • Single: 267 EUR

The fee/deposit will be paid opon arrival at the hostel (card payments only). 

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Contacts:

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Apartments / Private Housing

The University of Latvia has an official cooperation with real estate agency GlobalHome which has helped with housing students from 30 countries so far. The company will help you find the best place to live in Riga, taking into account the best match for location/price/living conditions. Read feedback from students here.

If you are interested in renting an apartment and have any questions, please contact Artūrs Slišāns by e-mail: arturs@globalhome.lv. To facilitate the housing search, it is suggested to send the following information:

1) What is the address of your faculty you will be studying in Riga?
 2) What is your rental period expected (dates from/till)?
 3) How many bedrooms do you need or what apartment are you looking for (single/2 bedroom/shared etc.)?
 4) What is your expected budget (including utilities)?
 6) Do you have any other specifics that we should know of (pets/elevator as a must/floor)?