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Reviews of Hektor Design Hostel

Riia 26, 50405 Tartu, Estonia

#15 of 22 hotels in Tartu

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Review score

Based on 754 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    8.0
    Great overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Too many automated e-mails from Hektor hotel. I think I've received over 10 altogether. It would be better to get one, maximum two e-mails with all the necessary information.

    Great stay. Beds were very comfortable (just right, not too soft and not too hard), cozy blanket. Modern design of the rooms. Neat and clean. Great free parking. Close to everything.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit dusty, no breakfast opportunity

    Renovated, cool design

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2022

    7.0
    A nice stay close to the Center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom. Very small sink, shower made the whole floor wet, very uncomfortable. For 70 euros one would expect a bit more. But, this was the only inconvenience so overall the stay was nice.

    It was a spacious room, comfy beds. Good location right next to Aparaaditehas with hip restaurants etc. Very easy contactless check-in and check-out. Nice design of the room, books on the shelf. There was a fridge and a kettle etc.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2022

    7.0
    enjoyable n
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    multiple doors to punch code into

    simple design and pop of colour

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2022

    10
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have stayed in Hektor every summer since they opened (except the Covid years) and I have enjoyed it every single time. This time I was with my toddler and it was as comfortable as ever. The room is clean and spacious. The building is quiet. The laundry room services are free of charge and available 24/7. Check-in and check-out is contact free, very convenient, no waiting in queues. Aparaat cultural village is just across the street with plenty of cafes and restaurants, and sandboxes, water puddles for kids. I highly recommend Hektor hostel to other visitors.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2022

    8.0
    Simple, clean and affordable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    - clean - easy (digitalised locks, check-in, check-out) - simple, same time comfortable

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no hairdryer in the room((

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2022

    7.0
    Good for a short affordable stay!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The ventilation system was noisy (eg not perhaps suitable for a light sleeper) and sadly the bed was not comfortable enough for a good night's snooze. I briefly visited the communal kitchen of the hostel - it was very messy.

    The location is great; it's easy to check in and out online; fuss free access with a door code. The single room was spacious, had a large balcony and a fridge/freezer was certainly a welcome surprise on a hot summer day!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2022

    10
    Clean, comfortable, good parking facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was clean, nice, we had a room with terrace where it was good to drink morning coffee

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property bombarded me with all kind of messages by e-mail, SMS and the Booking app which were a bit confusing.

    Good location with parking.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    7.0
    good place to travel with a train, close enough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No reception , no tea or instant coffee in the room

    the bed was ok, water kettle and the fridge was nice. the room was quiet.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty utensils on the tray when I arrived.

    Compact, clean.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    8.0
    Nice, comfy, clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower in the WC was pretty weird, and every shower ended up with water flooding the whole floor.

    The beds were comfy, the room was spacious and clean.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The communal kitchen, even though it say everywhere to keep it clean and tidy, was a bit of a mess - not blaming it on Hektor's, maybe I just had bad luck with the crowd that was staying there at the same time (there was also quite a noise in the hallway with people running around during the night... Maybe they had a late night snack and didn't clean up after themselves?).

    Location is awesome, everybody I randomly met from the staff was super nice an helpful.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2022

    9.0
    Pleasant clean location near train station
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rate was really high due to rally estonia event in town. Could hear some noises from room above and also loud door sounds of neighbours in the morning

    Clean, had everything as needed (mini fridge, one set of plates and cutlery), location near Aparaattehas and train station and a Coop 5 mins walk away

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

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    Good location and value for money. Easy to get in and leave.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2022

    9.0
    Good for short stays + good neighborhood
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleanliness is under question, but the most essential parts (bed linen etc.) were fine. Also, when staying on the first floor, be careful when open windows: we got an unexpected fluffy visitor in the middle of the night and got quite scared 😅 Apparently, that is just a friendly local cat, but be aware.

    The design of the hostel is great! Also, the location is nice, not far from the train station and very close to amazing food places. No keys needed - definitely like 👍

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was in first floor. Tarto people were enjoying cheap bensin prices and driving on the streets with big cars.

    Good situation, clean room and mini kitchen.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom sink very small, bathroom floods when showering, only one towel per person. Too many emails received about check-in/check out

    Close to the train station, no need for check-in procedure upon arrival

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2022

    8.0
    Overall everything was good, would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was a bit too warm at first even though the radiators were turned off. A little ventilation with the window fixed that.

    No hassle with getting in and out. A nice large balcony. The room had everything necessary for a short stay.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    5.0
    It is okay for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The street facing rooms are very noisy and beds are hard and uncomfortable.

    Room was clean and there was parking spot on the premises.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    6.0
    The motel is starting to show the signs of aging
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    - Very poor sound isolation and strong noise from the road that doesn't allow a good night's sleep - The tile joint in the bathroom looked dirty and worn out - The ventilation over the oven didn't likely have a check valve, so there was also more wind noise and ventilation sounds blowing back into the room - You receive emails to fill your details for checking in and checking out, but the buttons and links in those emails do not even work - The cleanliness of the room was questionable - Beds are also worn out

    - Good parking arrangement - Modern design and style - Good location next to Aparaaditehas

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    6.0
    Not the expected comfort for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The door doesn't block much sound from outside, you will hear people coming and going. Bed and pillow were hard. Cold air blew in from the ventilation hole in the wall, bad airflow direction design. The yellow plastic chairs are very uncomfortable. There was tea (thank you) but no coffee. For the same price you can get a nice cozy studio apartment with a stove to cook, storage space for your coats and clothes, etc etc. This was a basic ascetic room with a fridge and microwave. I didn't hate it, it was fine, but price/comfort/facilities relationship wasn't good. The wifi can be a little temperamental, and your ship is cordoned off from the high seas.

    The location is great, there are restaurants and a supermarket very close and the city centre is a 15-minute walk away. The train station is right there as well. The room clean and well-maintained.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You can hear the neighbours. You can clearly hear the conversation to the details in the next door rooms.

    Price for value.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2024

    2.0
    Stay and do free work for Hektor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Where possible, Hector push all the work of reception onto the customer and for their convenience don't have card keys or automated recognition for their entirely unstaffed entrance process. For this, I received at least 6 emails from them. One of which contained the 6-figure code I had to use 3 times every time I wanted to get into my room. In all this useless communication, I wasn't told whether my booking included breakfast or anything else I might have found useful. Furthermore, all the communications were couched in a way that they were doing me a favour. 'We all hate having book in to reception' etc. Well, I certainly don't hate it more than trawling through emails to find a door code which I have keep retrieving everytime I need to get in the room. Also, I'd like to ask someone whether I can get breakfast. I have no objection to automation but I expect it to work to my benefit as well as increase the profits of the operator.

    The shower was OK.

    Stayed in November 2024

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