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Karosta Prison

–Great location - show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Property highlights

About this property

Beachfront Location: Karosta Prison in Liepāja offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoying free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features shared bathrooms with showers, ensuring comfort for all visitors. Private check-in and check-out services provide a seamless arrival and departure experience. Leisure and Activities: Guests can participate in fishing, walking tours, and hiking. The property also provides an outdoor play area, child-friendly buffet, and barbecue facilities. Nearby Attractions: Karosta Beach is a 19-minute walk away, while St. Nicholas Orthodox Maritime Cathedral is 17 minutes on foot. Other nearby points include Northern Breakwater (3 km) and Liepāja Museum (6 km). Guest Favorites: Visitors highly rate the tour service, museums, history, and culture, making Karosta Prison a preferred choice for exploring Liepāja.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Abbas
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Karosta Prison is one of the most atmospheric and unique places I’ve ever stayed. The history and setting make it feel like you’ve stepped into another world. At night it’s very quiet, allowing you to really soak in the atmosphere. The room...”
Katarzyna
Poland Poland
“The expression: Night in the Museum gets new meaning:) . It is quite a unique place and staying overnight is a very interesting experience. Staff is very helpful and even late check in due to unexpected car failure wasn't a problem.”
Borough
Italy Italy
“Very interesting experience. Great tour and guide.”
Raul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Unique experience , good restaurant (only open during tour hours) The tour was good”
Isabelle
Denmark Denmark
“The staff enjoyed getting into character and they were very knowledgeable about the history of the prison. As a side note, it can be a bit intense for some people if you are on the more sensitive side.”
Anna
Slovakia Slovakia
“I stayed here with my son who never faced difficult times in his life, and a stay in Karosta Prison opened a lots of questions we are discussing ever since. Get prepared that this is not a place where you stay for leisure, but to experience some...”
Andrew
New Zealand New Zealand
“Historical authenticity and a once in a lifetime experience. Can't compare to a normal hostel because the experience is what you go for. But definitely a clean and comfortable stay.”
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was an extradinary and unique experience staying a night in the prison. As part of the stay, we were given a tour of the prison to prepare us for the night ahead. The staff did a good job trying to make the experience authentic but...”
Silvestras
Lithuania Lithuania
“Wonderful experiences for a lifetime. Its was woderfull and amazing.”
Kate
Australia Australia
“It was quite an experience to stay in a Soviet Military Prison! I hadn’t planned on there being no one else there except a couple of Danish blokes! It was pretty scary (all in my head), so I was glad to have the company, which lightened things a...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 09:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.