RSU Student Hostel Āgenskalns
Precautions in RSU student halls to limit the spread of COVID-19 (1 April 2022)
- The Student Hostel has over 200 rooms with beds for approximately 600 people
- The Student Hostel is located about 5 min. walk from the Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital
Monthly rent for one person (all prices in EUR, rent includes VAT according to the regulations of the Republic of Latvia)
- AM1 category rooms (Renovated single room with bathroom and kitchen. In total there are two rooms with an area of 27.96 sq. m). Block 1
Monthly rent EUR Short-term stay (up to 30 days), price per day Guests of tenants, price per day RSU and RSU Red Cross Medical College students and guest lecturers (per person) 390 40 25 Others (per person) 430 45
25 
- AM2 category rooms (Renovated single room with bathroom and kitchen. Area: 17.5–20 sq. m). Block 1
Monthly rent Short-term stay (up to 30 days), price per day Guests of tenants, price per day RSU un RSU Red Cross Medical College students and guest lecturers (per person) For one person 350 35 20 For two persons (per person) 220 30
20 Others For one person 420 40 20 For two persons (per person) 270 35 20 
- AM3 category rooms (Renovated room with 3 separate bedrooms and a common bathroom and kitchen.) Block 1
Monthly rent Short-term stay (up to 30 days), price per day Guests of tenants, price per day RSU un RSU Red Cross Medical College students and guest lecturers For one person 280 30 20 For two persons (per person) 155 25 20 Others For one person 355 35 20 For two persons (per person) 185 30 20 
- BM1 category rooms (Single and shared (double) room with bathroom and kitchen area. Area: 14.6–17.8 sq. m) Block 1
Monthly rent Short-term stay (up to 30 days), price per day Guests of tenants RSU un RSU Red Cross Medical College students and guest lecturers For one person 205 15 12 For two persons (per person) 115 15 12 Students from other universities For one person 240 25 12 For two persons (per person) 135 20 12 Others For one person 345 25 12 For two persons (per person) 175 20 12 
- BM2 category rooms (Single and shared (double) room with bathroom and kitchen area. Area: 17.8 - 21 sq. m) Block 1
Monthly rent Short-term stay (up to 30 days), price per day Guests of tenants RSU un RSU Red Cross Medical College students and guest lecturers For one person 210 15 12 For two persons (from each) 120 15 12 Students from other universities For one person 245 25 12 For two persons (from each) 140 20 12 Others For one person 350 25 12 For two persons (from each) 180 20 12 - BM3 category rooms (Single and shared (double) room with bathroom and renovated kitchen area. Area: 14,6 - 17,8 sq. m) Block 1
Monthly rent Short-term stay (up to 30 days), price per day Guests of tenants RSU un RSU Red Cross Medical College students and guest lecturers For one person 240 15 12 For two persons (from each) 140 15 12 Students from other universities For one person 275 25 12 For two persons (from each) 160 20 12 Others For one person 380 25 12 For two persons (from each) 200 20 12
- CM category rooms (Refurbished, including new furniture. Room area: 15–18 sq. m), Blocks 1 & 2
Monthly rent Short-term stay (up to 30 days), price per day Guests of tenants RSU un RSU Red Cross Medical College students and guest lecturers For one person 240 15 12 For two persons (from each) 140 15 12 Students from other universities For one person 275 25 12 For two persons (from each) 163 20 12 Others For one person 330 25 12 For two persons (from each) 180 20 12 
- DM1 category rooms (rooms have not been refurbished. Room area: 14–18 sq. m), Blocks 1 and 2
Monthly rent EUR; VAT included Short-term accommodation, price per day (up to 30 days) EUR; VAT included Guests of tenants EUR; VAT included RSU un RSU Red Cross Medical College students and guest lecturers For one person 170 15 12 For two persons (from each) 87 15 12 For three persons (from each) 65 15 12 Students from other universities For one person 200 25 12 For two persons (from each) 105 20 12 For three persons (from each) 75 20 12 Others For one person 290 25 12 For two persons (from each) 150 20 12 For three persons (from each)
105 20 12
The student hostel offers tenants:
- a study area,
- lockable bicycle storage;
- a laundry room;
- a gym;
- a rehearsal space for dancing, exercise, yoga classes or other activities (for a fee).
Each room has a bed with a pillow, blanket, bed sheets, desk, chair, shelf and a closet. Please note that students have to provide their own kitchenware (utensils, pans, pots, etc.).
The rent in this student hostel has been fixed and includes payment for utilities (heating, water, and electricity, change of bed sheets and other administration and maintenance costs). Once you start your tenancy in the student hostel, the first fee includes first month's rent and a security deposit (equivalent to one month’s rent). The deposit will be refunded to you within 4 weeks after the end of your contract.
RSU student hostel is located in Āgenskalns – an area of Riga, where you will be able to find shops and cafes, and a wide range of public services.
- 3-5 minutes walking distance to the public transport stop
- 5-6 minutes walking distance – Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital
- 1-2 minutes walking distance to a grocery store (Rimi)
- 16-31 minutes drive to the gym (Lemon Gym, People Fitness, My Fitness Olimpia)
- 16-18 minutes drive to Riga Central Station
- 25 minutes drive to the Old Town
- Booking
- The hostel has reached its maximum occupancy. The Spring semester application form is therefore no longer available. The application form for the Autumn semester will be available on 1 July 2022.
How to book
Only a few CM shared and DM shared / single type rooms are available. (Please be aware that not all DM type rooms are renovated!)
Book your room via email: accommodation
rsu[pnkts]lv. You will receive an answer within 2 working days. Please send us the following information in your application:- Name (full name as appears in your passport or ID);
- Surname (as appears in your passport or ID);
- Date of birth;
- Gender;
- Country of residence;
- Arrival date (the date when you want to move into the room);
- Departure date (after one semester, or one academic year);
- Room type (price).
Booking confirmation
The booking will be considered complete after we receive a payment of the billed amount and you receive an electronic booking confirmation to the e-mail you have specified.
In order to take up tenancy, you must sign duplicate copies of a tenancy agreement upon arrival.
- Accessibility
There is a ramp at the building's central entrance at 17 Mārupes iela k-1, as well as safe railings. The doorbell is positioned at an appropriate height to be accessible and a room on the first floor has been renovated and adequately equipped for people with disabilities.
The stairs at the entrance have been reconstructed and an additional outdoor lift/ramp for people who use a wheelchair has been installed. Rooms on the ground floor are suitable for people with disabilities, and there are specially adjusted showers and toilets.
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