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Vene 33/35/37, Tallinn City Center, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia

#64 of 103 hotels in Tallinn

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Review Score

Based on 670 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    7.0
    Oldie hostel in heart of Tallin
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a hostel in a good oldie style. 12€ per night in the old town of Tallin it’s an unbeatable price. This is also the very reason people who check in there, can vary… I was lucky since in the dorm I stayed all other guests were quiet and respectful (only half of the beds were occupied though). No loud conversations late in the evening, no talks over the phone, no drinking in the room… etc. There is a small lamp next to each bed. No curtains though. The stuff was nice and was able to accommodate my small request reg. bed. The cleaning staff was doing their job; they are trying to keep all rooms (especially bathrooms) clean & tidy. It’s not their fault some guests are behaving badly. Surprisingly calm and peaceful stay for me.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could be more cleaner, expecially the kitchen. Thin walls and wooden floor, you can hear other guests talking and walking around the corridors - so I recommend earplugs!

    Good central place. Staff was nice and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 6-Bed Private Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The toilet and shower on the reception floor (where our room was) is pretty useless, you can't even brush your teeth in privacy since there is no door between the sink area and the common room. They could easily install a door there. But the bathroom with lots of toilets and showers upstairs is ok.

    It's great that now there is a possibilty of a good breakfast in the same building (it's new!). You can choose between a few good options/menus. The location of the hostel is perfect.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2025

    8.0
    hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    kitchen ventilation .

    the people, and the real hostel atmosphere. many diffrent people, fair price, clean, a real hostel in town .

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2025

    9.0
    Affordable Pleasant Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s obviously an old building in old town so comes with lots of sound from people outside your room. Be prepared for lots of stairs once you arrive! I managed fine, but could be an issue for those with large heavy luggage.

    Best value for money! I had a room to myself for a very affordable price. Location is perfect for those like me utilising the ferry between Tallinn-Helsinki and visiting old town. Lots of food and supermarkets nearby. Shared bathroom (mixed gender) was clean, spacious and plenty of cubicles (toilets & showers) Storing luggage before check-in was a bonus!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had to book an emergency accommodation late at night and it worked like a charm. The staff was very helpful and nice. The accommodation is in a pretty building just in front of the defense wall. Everything was clean. I couldn't really find anything to complain about. I was not excepting a luxury hotel but it was very nice.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    9.0
    People are so friendly there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I wish there was a wardrobe in my room.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    7.0
    It's ok for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is always to loud music at the reception. The hostel is not so clean. On my floor there was just one toilet, you have to go always to other floor. There is not so much space for clothes or bag if you have a bed up.

    The location is really good and the price for the location is good. The kitchen has a lot of utensils to cook or to eat something.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Soap and towels not included, power outlet at bed not working, room door semi transparent.

    Location and staff.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good location, warm and welcoming place

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Your food in the freezer must be hidden =)

    Very nice administrators, glad and very helpful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    7.0
    It was okay stay for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It felt like it could do with a bit of updating. My charger at the bunk didn’t work, could do adding some shelf into the bunk bed to be able put stuff there (mobile, book etc)…there was no lockable storage near my bed for my backpack

    Location was great, close to the town centre. Bed was comfortable. Showers and toilets were kept clean. Very friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thin mattress

    Good location, friendly staff, generally very clean.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Building a bit sketchy, people sleeping on couches in the corridors

    Really good location, friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2025

    9.0
    One more very nice hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Ehm.. not sure.. . I think this place was very good for me.

    The staff makes a very big different. They have staff and volunteers here, and it works fine. They have co-working space if you want to work here to. Very big kitchen with everything you need. Nice big commonroom where people hang out. And you live in the old city. Very central. I would absolutly live here again if I come back.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

    8.0
    Suiatable for solo travelers
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms could have been more upgraded. There was missing outlets at top beds. There could have been jacket holder in the room, and bed frame could have designed to be more private. And I couldn’t really liked the bathroom area. Showers and toilets could have been in seperate areas

    Wonderful location and historical building. Staff was helpful.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Loud door mechanisms and thin walls, the dormitory was also extremely warm for some reason. Not many places to charge a phone.

    Lively atmosphere and nice staff, available 24/7. Great location in the old town.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    7.0
    Great location but thin walls
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The walls were very thin. Throughout the early hours of the morning people were coming back drunk and you could hear them shouting, laughing and banging around on the floors above us and walls either sides of us. The cleanliness was okay but not amazing.

    The location was perfect, everything was easy to walk to and close by. Plenty of local amenities such as shops etc and the staff were friendly and helpful. The duvets were nice and warm too despite the minus temperatures outside.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    * No plug for each bed No lockers inside the room Need to do your bed when you arrive * Pas de prise electrique pour chaque lit Pas de casiers dans la chambre Dois faire son lit en arrivant

    * The location The Bathroom * La localisation La salle de bain

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2025

    7.0
    Great location, but needs improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bathrooms and kitchen are not very clean. Also, the bathrooms are shared gender which made me feel really uncomfortable. I also had to walk through the common area to get to the bathroom, and I hated going out in my pyjamas. Music is played 24/7, and although there is a sign to close the door between the corridors and common area, it was never closed (even by the staff) so it was loud. Only a slow USB charger by the beds, so difficult to charge phones. Showers had fluctuating temperatures of water. Pillows were yellow, and the bedding didn't seem clean. Sheets were not fitted and too small, so they come off during the night and you end up touching the dirty mattress. Could have used a curtain over the end of the bed too, as people just stare in at you. Overall, not bad, but a few issues could be resolved to make this an excellent hostel.

    This hostel has an excellent location, right in the centre of the old town. Beds were comfortable and the showers were powerful. Room was kept at a nice temperature so it was comfortable even in the winter. Although this hostel has quiet a lot of flaws, it was still a nice place to stay and would recommend it.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    9.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Music on the reception was so loud, that I heard it in my room. I understand when people are loud in the hostel, but when the hostel itself... I don't think this is the way.

    Good location, fast check in, overall okay sleep.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    8.0
    Good price for private room in well-situated hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Whenever a neighbour closed their door, it made a massive bang and sounded as if someone was breaking into my room. Not particularly social (low season). Caught another guest trying to steal my food from the fridge.

    The room was nice and warm on a cold December night. Location is great. There is a kitchen so you can buy food from the supermarket to cook a bit. No issues with the room. The common areas were quiet because it was low season. Toilets and showers were acceptable. Price for a private bedroom with shared bathroom was very good. Even though it's not super comfortable, there is a co-working room.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    8.0
    Amazing with facilities as well near to city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it's perfect

    Cleanness

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sleeping cabins are comfortable. However, the mattresses need to be taken care of.

    Stayed in December 2024

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