In the heart of Old Town Tartu, Lydia Hotel offers a warm retreat with an inviting breakfast buffet and international cuisine at Hõlm restaurant. Unwind in the sauna or steam room, get active in the 24-hour gym, or simply enjoy WiFi access and newspapers. With a playground for kids and luggage storage for convenience, this upscale eco-certified hotel has left guests impressed with its overall condition.
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Popular amenities
Pool
Airport transfer
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Health club
Sauna
Steam room
Self parking
Room service
24-hour business center
Airport shuttle
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Playground on site
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is $139
$139
$157 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Why we love this property
Culinary exploration
International cuisine delights await at the on-site restaurant. Guests can start each day with a free buffet breakfast and unwind later at the hotel bar.
Sleep in style
This hotel features guestrooms with hypo-allergenic bedding, convenient minibars, and plush bathrobes for ultimate comfort and relaxation.
Enjoy your visit to Tartu with a stay at Lydia Hotel. Guests can visit the health club for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Hõlm, which serves international cuisine. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a sauna. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.
At a glance
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Hotel size
70 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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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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Children
Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Onsite self parking (EUR 24.00 per night)
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Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–11 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Playground
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Hõlm - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
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
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 47 per night
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 24.00 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Estonia. This property is rated 4 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
Also known as
Lydia Hotel Tartu
Lydia Tartu
Lydia Hotel Hotel
Lydia Hotel Tartu
Lydia Hotel Hotel Tartu
Frequently asked questions
Does Lydia Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Lydia 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.
Is there a pool at Lydia Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Lydia Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Lydia Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 24.00 per night.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Lydia Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lydia Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Lydia Hotel and nearby?
Lydia Hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a sauna.
Are there restaurants at or near Lydia Hotel?
Yes, Hõlm offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Lydia Hotel like?
Lydia Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Tartu Town Hall and 2 minutes' walk from Monument to Gustav II Adolf.
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Reviews
Lydia Hotel Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was described as tasty, fabulous, and with a wide and good selection, including made-to-order options. (12 reviews)
The spa facilities were modern, well-designed, and offered great amenities including saunas, steam, and showers. (7 reviews)
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Popular mentions
Breakfast
Room
Location
Spa
Restaurant
Public sauna
View
Old town
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2026
Nice and clean place at the center of town
Andrus
Andrus, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2026
Very nice, well managed hotel with nice spa
Markus
Markus, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2026
Had a wonderful 1 night stay here on a little visit to Tartu from Tallinn. The hotel, staff and location were all excellent. All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The hotel itself was modern, clean and very comfortable. The spa included with the stay was fun and relaxing. The location is amazing as well, very short walk to the cathedral ruins which made for an easy visit at night which is recommended. It’s lit up quite spectacularly.
All in all we had a great stay at Lydia and enjoyed Tartu. Highly recommend.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2025
Nice and tidy hotel. Also staff was very helpful.
The breakfast is wide enough and especially the porridge was super good.
Jukka
Jukka, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2025
Excellent
Truly one of the best hotels in Tartu. Excellent breakfast, good location, close to the center but quiet and some good restaurants around the corner.
Hans Rudolf
Hans Rudolf, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
Nice Location, good breakfast, nice rooms
Bernhard
Bernhard, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
The situation of hotel was very good and brekfast was also very good.
Marja
Marja, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 19, 2026
Hotel should have a bar, which they do not have. Gym small and no devices only handweights with restricted variation of kg. Service friendly and otherwise standard good hotel
sture
sture, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Good-sized room, comfortable beds. Large bathroom. Great breakfst. Location is right near central square.
Marju
Marju, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
The breakfast is fabulous!!
Marta
Marta, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 3, 2024
Staff is very nice.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Right smack dab in the middle of the old town. Walkable to most tourist areas within a few minutes. Great staff and great rooms.
Larry
Larry, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 15, 2023
Good and Convenient
Very nice hotel in the old town. Excellent food in the Michelin recommended restaurant.
Julie Sophie
Julie Sophie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Room was modern and comfortable. Breakfast choices were varied and interesting. Great location.
Marju
Marju, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2025
Outstanding in every way. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The hotel lobby has great free coffee and hot chocolate. The spa is amazing. Great pool, steam, saunas and showers.
The room is large, well furnished and comfortable. The bathroom is wonderful.
The hotel is a five minute walk to the Town Hall Square full of shops and restaurants.
Miles
Miles, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2024
Beautiful hotel with great central location. Relaxing spa area, if without kids. Wide and good selection for breakfast. Shame we had the room on ground floor facing a brick wall.
Francesco
Francesco, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2023
Friendly, professional reception wonderful position for exploring, great spa and comfortable room,however premium rooms look out on to a hill, the only place in town students can drink and talk into the small hours. Favourite hotel in Tartu
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2024
Outstanding hotel. The room itself was big, everything was new and updated, with a nice shower and several thoughtful little amenities.
It is in the best place any hotel could be - right next to the quaint Downtown area - Raekoja Plaza and university - and there is an option to walk to Toomemagi or riverbank for a morning exercise.
To top it off, the hotel has a Michelin awarded restaurant that deserves its fame. I did not use the pool or fitness center but they have one.
Overall, one of the best hotels I have stayed in.
Helme
Helme, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
We loved the spa at Lydia Hotel. And bravo to the management for making this relatively small space adults only. In the same week we stayed at the Radisson Collection in Tallinn, where children were allowed to run around and yell. It was bad experience.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
I was so disappointed as I thought I had booked into Holm restaurant for7pm but no booking was there. Reception advised an alternate and we enjoyed an excellent dinner.
Mia
Mia, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
Beautiful Property, lots of public space. Great breakfast including made to order options. Our room for two had only one chair and no desk chair with a back. This can be fixed with a space saving desk chair. Rooms in top end hotels should always have a chair for each adult occupant.
Corey
Corey, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2024
Wonderful hotel in a great location
My wife and I stayed at the Lydia hotel (classic double room) for one night in July 2024. We absolutely loved this Michelin star hotel! The hotel and the room were very clean, modern, and had everything we needed. Our room faced the park, so it was very quiet, and we slept like babies in the very, very comfortable bed. The location is fantastic, right across the street from the old town’s main square. There was no room in their parking garage as I hadn’t pre-booked parking, so bear this in mind. I parked in an underground garage a ten-minute walk from the hotel, and it was very reasonable (€10/day). The breakfast was extraordinary, lots of choices but also so well prepared, from the fluffy scrambled eggs to the honey produced in their own apiary on the roof of the hotel. We were sorry we didn’t eat at the restaurant the night before when we saw how great their breakfast was. Perhaps best of all was the lovely staff. They were all so friendly and helpful, in stark contrast to what we experienced the previous two days in Tallinn. You won’t go wrong with this delightful hotel, and we would absolutely stay there again.
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2025
Staff were courteous and polite. Clean room, great breakfast setup. Great hotel location. Clean hotel, nice sauna rooms and spa.
OLLIE
OLLIE, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Very good hotel.
Tomi
Tomi, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2025
Very beautiful rooms and the pool/saunas are amazing! It's very close to lots of restaurants and the pretty town square.