Reviews of Downtown Hostel
Raatuse 22, 51009 Tartu, Estonia
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI usually prefer regular hotels and apartments, but this option was the cheapest for my dates so I decided why not to. And it was so awesome! Big and super clean room, bathroom and kitchen for several rooms (didn't see any neighbours though so it was all for me), hot water, nice beds, what else to need. Ah, and this crazy nostalgic feeling of living in a student campus again! like i turned 10 years younger. thanks! Tartu is beautiful by the way <3
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff is exceptionally helpful and very welcoming.
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation is perfect! The area is also safe. Perfect for a short stay.
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified revieweverytime i visit Tartu i am staying there, very good location, 24/7 entrance, free parking. All basics are covered.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSuperb option for staying in Tartu without a hefty price-tag. Simple but pleasant accommodation and the kitchen is a bonus.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice clean room close to downtown.
Stairway smelled like smoke and garbage in kitchen should be emptied daily.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEasy to find, central location, basic amenities.
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery good location, just a walk away from the old town, nearby are shops. Free parking and 24/7 registration, big rooms, free wifi
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room is located within an active student dormitory, and unfortunately it was quite noisy at night. Students were talking, making noise, and moving around in the corridors throughout the night, which made it difficult to sleep.
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAll clean and nice.
Ventilation missing in the room. Got very hot in the summertime
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewGood location, free parking, kitchen facilities
During summer the room is super hot, difficult to sleep; it’s also difficult to keep the window open due to traffic noise
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything was great. The only thing one should note is that this is not a hostel with the typical sense. This is more like student dorms where they rent out some rooms for travelers. So no common rooms to meet other travelers, no socializing areas or activities etc. But the place was clean, quiet, comfortable and well equipped
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and good hostel, comfortable (allbeit a bit narrow) beds.
The room became hot in the morning and the street is very noisy so earplugs were necessary as we had to keep the window open for the night due to summer weather.
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAll together was good stay
Would be great if had AC
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe overall location and the room was comfortable.
It's nitpicking, but the location of the power sockets. Not exactly the most ideal one (two were located decently enough, the rest... Not so much)
Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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