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Reviews of Downtown Hostel

Raatuse 22, 51009 Tartu, Estonia

#11 of 22 hotels in Tartu

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Review score

Based on 226 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    It's a student hostel, so don't expect too much, but it's great location and has everything you need
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    i arrived quite late but there was no problem with checking in. The location is really close to the city center and it's easy to find.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hand drying facilities in the toilet room, had to remember to take a towel from the room.

    Less than 10 minutes walk to the bus station. Comfortable Did have kitchen facilities in communal areas but I did not use them. Shower was a good size Supermarket just next door that opened at 9am

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    -
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Full recommendation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can’t think of anything

    Just a short walk from the city centre, this place is a great value for the money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The towels had a funk to them. And naturally, it's a dorm, expect to hear noises through the night

    Location is very convenient for old town access, but not having to deal with the noise that comes with. Comfortable beds

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely spacious dormitory, but the streetlamps are bright.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms on 2nd floor are on the level of street lights, which are badly places just a few meters from the windows, so even though the rooms have sunshades, you have to decide if you want to wake up in darkness or sleep in the light. Pun intended.

    Since it's a dormitory, the rooms are made to live in. Spacious, with wardrobes and tables and chairs. 3 rooms share a toilet and a shower, plus a big kitchen with all the cultery and a kettle and fridge.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Good budget stay in Tartu
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing as such.

    The location is very central. The rooms are clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Good location beats everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Although nostalgy is nice, some things were a little too worn out for my taste. Our room floor had stains, the bathroom and toilet smelled bad, toilet room was not in a good condition. The bed wasn't too comfy. But everyhting worked, so none of it was a huge issue, especially if you're staying only for a few days.

    The location is really good, whether you travel by car or by bus. Train station is a little further away but city bus stops are close. Centre and beautiful old town are within walking distance. There's plenty of space for parking behind the building. While we were there you could just drive to the lot. The flat was clean, there were enough dishes and towels. I also loved the nostalgy as I lived there as a student many years ago and not that much is changed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Felt safe and secured. Good destination and everything useful, markets, restaurants and shopping centers are close.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent service

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    10
    Lovely hostel in the city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is a nice place to stay ! Love the location of the hostel it is in the city centre near the Tartu Bus station! I been there before so this property met all my expectation! Thank you

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    good close to Town Hall Square
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    toaster would have been nice + microwave in kitchen

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    Student's hostel with modest furnishing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    No TV-set

    Quite a new building, comfortable bed with colorful bedlinens, facility was clean, free parking

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Decent inexpensive place for a budget stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Didnt realise there was a shared bathroom and toilet for 3 rooms though, maybe this was mentioned somewhere though. but top basic and cheap, only handwash sope in the bathroom, etc.

    All the basics for a really reasonable price. . Everything was superclean. Good variant for really inexpensive overnight stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room qualities vary. Some room do need renovation as there are sings of wear and poor use. Some rooms are nice. Otherwise all rooms are clean and good for the price point and location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    7.0
    My favorite short trip stay in Tartu.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell in the kitchen area due to cheap cleaning products can be nauseating!

    Parking, kitchen facilities, peaceful and excellent internet!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    7.0
    Gets the job done.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could’ve been cleaner. Walls were thin and even a needle drop could’ve been heard from the other rooms. Celling leaked light from neigbouring room. The celling light was also making noise during the night due to probably being installed incorrectly. Definitely bring ear drops.

    For what you pay for it is a great place. We stayed for one night and it is great for that, maybe even two nights. Beds were comfy and plenty amenities for the price.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location. Room was clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are part of a large university dormitory. So be ready for some folks vividly discussing (lecture material?) until 2a.m. and carelessly slamming the doors throughout the night. I have stayed here several times, this has happened only once, so this is just to warn you that it might be a good idea to settle the quiet hours with your aparttment neighbours early on if you are a light sleeper.

    The minimum you need for staying: quite ok beds, very clean room, access to a kitchen equipped with utensils, kettle and fridge. Three separate rooms form an "appartment" with a private key and common kitchen anc bathrooms, so if feels quite private and safe. I appreciated that every room has a desk light. A quite good location just 10min from the bus station.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

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

    Looks like photos, bed comfy but a bit soft. Free washer and dryer available. The rooms are mainly Student accomodation it seems.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    9.0
    Cheap but neat dorm
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms could use a mirror and the electric plugs could be more accessible. Nothing to complain about for such a price, though.

    A great place to sleep at a fantastic price point. If you just want to lay your head down somewhere with a roof over you, this dormitory is perfect for that. Nearby is a Selver ABC and a sandwich fast food restaurant. The place is very safe.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good location Free parking Nice rooms and kitchen.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    Great simple cheap accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms aren't very soundproof so you hear if anyone is in the common area. No air con so it's loud if there's anyone in the car park while your window is open

    I got a twin room as a single traveller so it was more than big enough. Shared a kitchen area, separate shower and toilet rooms with 2 other rooms. 10min walk to Raekoja plats, 10min escooter ride to Ravha Muuseum.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable and convenient
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Everything was fine.

    Very comfortable for people travelling for work. You get your own space in a room, while sharing a kitchenette, and separate bathroom facilities for the toilette and shower,

    Stayed in June 2023

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