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Reviews of Barclay Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Ülikooli 8, 51003 Tartu, Estonia

#21 of 22 hotels in Tartu

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Review Score

Based on 339 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    7.0
    Place with potential
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast service needs serious improvement. Food and drinks run out too often, creating unnecessary delays. My entire cup of coffee was taken away while I was briefly getting more food—despite my key being on the table, clearly marking my presence. Total waste. Then, I had to wait again because there was no coffee available. When you're on a tight schedule, these inefficiencies are more than just frustrating—they're disruptive.

    The front desk staff were fantastic—friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Their great service was a highlight of my experience.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    8.0
    Very pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just more variety at breakfast - more cereals and certainly more fruits ( tinned or fresh)

    The comfort and location were very good. Perhaps more fruit for breakfast

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    8.0
    Great hotel in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No restaurant on site, but it was very close to Old Town Square with lots of places to eat.

    Lovely location, clean rooms and very quiet hotel, had no issues with our stay. It was out of season so it was only us and another couple staying, so breakfast was made just for us. Great staff, very helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Interior a bit worn and old, but cheap! Bed not so comfortable, but ok. On Saturday and Sunday breakfast could be until 11 am (was until 10am)

    Cheap!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overall everything was good just a little bit old scool and worn out (except for the bed and sheets).

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    9.0
    Very good location
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cold coffee

    Breakfast were good

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff could have more eye on the detail,like maybe allow customer to have one cup of coffee without paying full price for breakfast.

    Hotel is as expected and all was as in an old property would. Location is great.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Location, breakfast, room.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was more than modest.

    The price was so good, that no questions should be asked. However, the hotel needs refurbishing.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tired interior and breakfast was very basic.

    Very quiet room, had a good sleep and good location.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location! It is 10 minutes away from Bus Station and 5 minutes away from City Hall. Room is clean and comfortable. Staff is nice and friendly. Good place to stay

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    7.0
    Modest hotel in the historic building.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel rooms and overall exterior of the building seems a little bit worn out and might need renovation.

    Location in the city centre. View from the room window. Comfortable bed, quality bed linen.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    it would be time to renovate it

    location is good

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the key was too heavy because the key ring was attached to a chunk of medel I had to carry it in a backbag everywhere I went

    room is spacious with two beds and a small fridge.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing stay in beautiful Tartu
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good.

    Location was great. Only a 10 minute walk along the river to the bus station, and a 2 minute walk to the Town Hall Square. Lovely old hotel, very dated, and a bit dark, but clean and tidy. Basic room with ensuite bathroom. Perhaps a bit pricey for what it was, realistically, it was in a good position. Free apples for guests on the Reception desk.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2024

    7.0
    Stay was overall nice and acceptable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Walls were thin, so it was clearly heardable what was going on on the next room

    Room was clean, breakfast was good, location very good!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2024

    9.0
    A nice hotel in the historical centre of a nice town
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only thing I did not like was the night lamp near the bed: the cable was too short to get to the nearest power socket, so I was unable to use the lamp. Someone forgot the extension cord.

    A nice hotel in the historical centre of Tartu, situated within a little bit than a ten minutes' walk from the bus station (with luggage) and just a few paces from the market square. I had a late connection, so I arrived after 10 p.m., but this was not a problem, the reception was staffed and English-speaking. I got a quiet room with a view towards a park. Breakfasts were good, the bed was comfortable, and the staff was helpful. There is a lift leading to the upper stages. If I ever come back to Tartu, there are strong chances that I choose the same hotel.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient but noisy location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room in the atic. Very noisy area. Avoid rooms to the street if posible.

    Convenient location.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    8.0
    Because the location is very good and stuff is friendly I recommend that hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The TV panel did not work. We had to change channels manually, like 50 years ago. The room did not have shampoo.

    Location is perfect. Breakfast was very good. Room size is reasonable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very helpful and friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room with a view at a close hill from where kids are staring into the windows. ) Had to close the black curtains.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    9.0
    A recommended hotel in Tartu.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I am 100% satisfied.

    The hotel is next to the Town Hall square and not far from the bus station. The room was nice, clean and big enough, the staff helpful.

    Stayed in July 2024

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