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Reviews of Barclay Hotel 3 stars

Ülikooli 8, 51003 Tartu, Estonia

#21 of 22 hotels in Tartu

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Review score

Based on 344 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good.

    Location couldn't be better for travellers without a car, situated right between the bus station and the old town centre. Very comfy beds and quiet. Helpful staff, with a 24-hour reception. Breakfast was a good standard breakfast, but fresh bread rolls instead of just toasting bread would have been a welcome addition. Would come again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    Recommended hotel - good value for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice decor, large room and bath. Good location close to university and town center

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    nice 3*hotel in a very good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    bed was too soft

    quiet room, facing the park

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    9.0
    Hotel with perfect location and good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The hotel is very well located in the center of the city, the rooms are comfortable and clean (although a little bit outdated ) and breakfast was okay. For the price paid it was a very good experience. Anyways, I would go back here if I'm traveling in the area.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    7.0
    Facilities for non-demanding travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Modest breakfast, tired room

    Central location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    Very friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No ac - trees gave shade so balcony door could be left open for the day.

    High ceiling rooms, good location, good quality breakfast (for the price)

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Nice hotel next to the old town
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lift was a bit slow but worked well. The Finnish Kone ❤️

    Barclay exceeded my expectations. We got a spacious room on 5th floor (4. kerros). It faced to the quiet backyard in shadow of the beautiful woods on Toomemägi. So the room was quiet and fairly cool despite hot weather and we were able to keep the windows open all night which allowed us very good sleep. Good breakfast buffet and friendly staff. The hotel is situated in the old city and a few steps from restaurans, cafes, shopping centers and bus station. Excellent price/quality ratio.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every meat product in breakfast was pork.

    Location, helpfulness of staff and its cleanliness.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    7.0
    A little drab, but comfortable and good location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It needs a make-over as it's a bit drab. Breakfast seemed poor, though I was late down.

    Overall, the hotel was comfortable and quiet. Blackout curtains. Good tv channels. Staff helpful. Excellent location. The important things.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location. Right where everything is

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    7.0
    Comfy place with minor caveats
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unstanle wifi, breakfast was fine, but not best price-quality relation, on Friday the street noices were loud

    Room was comfy, location was logistically central

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    9.0
    Centrally located hotel on a reasonable budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    View from the window wasn't great, but it's ok

    Central location, walkable distance to all main city attractions. Safe place to leave luggage after check out.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A minor aspect: Breakfast has some room for improvement and is provided only until 09:00.

    Centrally located hotel with standard 3* facilities and with no specific ambitions but offering good value for money (including cold drinks for those who arrive late), and in this sense competitive with more luxury but much more expensive properties.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff when leaving was a bit offhand.

    Great location, clean and quiet, lovely view of trees from our room. Staff when we arrived was very helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, quiet

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    9.0
    excellent location
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    During cleaning, we were left with only one set of towels for two persons. Naturally this was fixed quickly, but still should not have happened. Breakfast was unimpressive. It's very basic (has all the must-haves like bacon, eggs, muesli, toast, juice, etc. - but nothing extra) and not expensive, but still nearby cafes offer better value and a fresher selection.

    It's not my first time in the hotel, so no surprises: the location is excellent, the rooms clean and spacious. Definitely excellent value for the money. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Mostly quiet rooms, we could hear some noise through the walls, but not much. The hotel was fully booked, so not a big surprise.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    9.0
    Enjoyed.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All Fine

    Centrally located. Reasonably priced. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    8.0
    Good holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be very hot in summer Park outside is noisy in the night

    Sijainti.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    9.0
    Very good location in an historically interesting house. Friendly and nice service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was good. There was nothing that I didn't like.

    Room was clean, warm, enough space. The most important was excellent location. We were lucky - there was free space for car. We did not wish the breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    7.0
    Place with potential
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 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: 26 March 2025

    8.0
    Very pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 19 March 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: 17 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 20 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    Stayed in February 2025

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