At the heart of the city, Tartu Hotel is an eco-friendly haven. Begin your day with a breakfast buffet and coffee at the cafe, then rejuvenate at the sauna or steam room. Guests rave about their spa experiences.
When visiting Tartu, Tartu Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can indulge in hot stone massages, facials, or body treatments, and Cafe Tartu serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 hot tubs, a fitness center, and a sauna.
At a glance
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Hotel size
112 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include hot stone massages, Thai massages, facials, and body treatments.
Dining
Cafe Tartu - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 22.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hotel Tartu
Dorpat Hotell Tartu
Tartu Hotel Hotel
Tartu Hotel Tartu
Tartu Hotel Hotel Tartu
Frequently asked questions
Does Tartu Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tartu Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Tartu Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tartu Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tartu Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Tartu Hotel and nearby?
Tartu Hotel has a sauna and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Tartu Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cafe Tartu.
What's the area around Tartu Hotel like?
Tartu Hotel is in the heart of Tartu, a short 3-minute walk from Science Centre AHHAA and 8 minutes' walk from Vanemuine Theatre.
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Reviews
Tartu Hotel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast offered a variety of freshly prepared options with excellent service. (5 reviews)
Free parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity at this property. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Popular mentions
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Bus station
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Public sauna
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Easy check in. Parking was great. Very good breakfast.
Gwen
Gwen, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 1, 2025
Very clean and quiet, quite recently renovated hotel just next to the bus station and the old town. Good breakfast and friendly service. Free parking in front of the hotel if there's available lots.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2024
Good located hotel with free parking
Good location with free parking in front of hotel, walking distance to old town and the sights.
Janne
Janne, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 6, 2025
The family room was clean and big enough for 4 people. The bathroom had an amazing bath tub! It was big enough for two people.
Otherwise the room had quite 70s vibe.
Jonna
Jonna, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
Its was a very clean hotel that felt safe and close to shopping dining and walking near the canel. Staff was kind and helpful. Saunas were very nice!
Linsey
Linsey, 8-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2024
Tartu quick visit.
Location was super convent for bus station and short walk yo the centre and amenities. All staff were really professional
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2023
The Hotel Tartu is an afforable and excellent place to stay in Tartu (Estonia). The rooms are comfortable and very clean. The staff very courteous and helpful. The breakfasts are great. Highly recommended.
Norman
Norman, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 9, 2024
Good location, good basic hotel
Good location, spacious room. Comfortable and clean hotel. Free parking and decent breakfast. It was not mentioned at the hotel page that only the morning sauna is free of charge and during weekends you have to pay 11 euros /person. This should have been mentioned. Otherwise the spa area was nice though.
Hanne
Hanne, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2024
Good option to be close to downtown
Nice hotel with good service. The parking is difficult because they don't explain the parking layout very well. There is additional parking at the back of the building, which was always available for us. Good breakfast buffet. Very close to the main square and the walk along the river. Enjoyed and would happily stay again.
c rene
c rene, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2023
Overall Standard.
Room is clean. Smart Tv.
I-Huei
I-Huei, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 26, 2025
Nice hotel, uninterested staff with poor service
The hotel is nice but the staff was not interested in us as guests. No one greeted us when we arrived, said welcome, asked how our stay was or even looked at us. Totally anonymous. I felt rather unwelcome and I got a feeling that we were more of a trouble to them, rather than a customer.
The hotel was good itself, but we will not come back given our experince the staff. Soviet era attitude!
Pontus
Pontus, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2024
TThe property is situated in a great location with numerous shopping centers and restaurants within walking distance. The Tartu bus station is conveniently located across the street, providing easy access to Tallinn and other destinations. The breakfast at the cafe downstairs offered a variety of freshly prepared options and excellent service. The front desk staff were exceptionally helpful and professional. It would have been more convenient if the hotel had a buggy to transport our 7 luggages to the room. Although the room was clean, it appeared that the bedsheets had not been changed from the previous guests. Unlike most hotels, the room did not have coffee or hot water machines. Additionally, there was no laundry service available, which could be inconvenient for guests on an extended stay.
Tilli & Sunita
Tilli & Sunita, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2025
Great Hotel
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2025
Very good place, close to everything as well
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 7, 2026
Spa not accessible for normal use during daytime or evening
Surkhay
Surkhay, 7-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2025
The room was clean and comfortable.
Yim Ying
Yim Ying, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
Enjoyed our stay
Benno
Benno, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 10, 2025
good hotel for the price
Teddy
Teddy, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 11, 2025
A good place to stay
Very clean and convenient. Only 10 minutes away from the historical center. Great for a quick visit in Tartu!
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2025
Great room and great breakfast buffet. WIFI wasn't the greatest.
Philip
Philip, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 29, 2025
Ok
Petra Yli-Kovero
Petra Yli-Kovero, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2023
Great hotel, convenient location, near a river walk, walkable to town center, there are shops and bus station.
Glory
Glory, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 7, 2025
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Håkan
Håkan, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2024
Great Hotel
Great hotel in Tartu, my director always happy to stay here.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Apr 12, 2026
We booked two rooms with air conditioning. However, neither of the rooms we were given had working air conditioning. They both had a/c units installed, but the units wouldn't turn on. The person at the front desk came to take a look, and just explained that the a/c doesn't work in that part of the building. They offered us a free sauna voucher for the inconvenience, which we declined as we would not have had the chance to use it during our stay. After that, we received zero contact attempts from the staff to try and rectify the situation, despite clearly stating we were extremely unhappy and would absolutely not have booked rooms at this hotel, had we known about the air conditioning. There were quite a few smaller issues with the stay as well, but the false advertising considering the room was definitely the worst for us. We will absolutely not be staying at this establishment again, nor will we recommend doing so to anyone else. It might be an okay place to stay at for a much lower price point, but is nowhere near worth the price we paid.