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Lydia HOTEL

Tartu · Estonia

Ülikooli 14, 14View location

9.6/10Excellent423 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.8/109.8
Condition9.8/109.8
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood9.8/109.8
Amenities9.6/109.6
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About Lydia HOTEL

Located in the heart of Tartu’s Old Town, Hotel Lydia combines contemporary architecture with historic charm. The hotel consists of two distinct wings, with guest rooms situated in both the modern and historic sections of the property.

Its central location places guests just 50 metres from Tartu Town Hall and 250 metres from the University of Tartu, while Tartu Airport is approximately 10 km away.

Guests can relax in the wellness area featuring an indoor swimming pool, sauna facilities, and a fitness centre. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and a reception hall and event facilities make the property suitable for both leisure and business gatherings.

The hotel's event centre is equipped with modern lighting, sound, and video technology for conferences, meetings, and special occasions.

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The hotel offers 70 air-conditioned rooms designed for comfort and convenience. Rooms feature minibars, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and complimentary wireless internet access. Private bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Accommodation offers views of Toomemägi Hill, Pirogov Park, Town Hall Square, or Ülikooli Street.

Executive Rooms, located in the historic wing, are particularly spacious and feature parquet flooring and allergy-friendly bedding.

Guests can enjoy dining at Restaurant Hõlm, where a complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. In the evenings, the restaurant offers an international menu in a stylish setting, complemented by an open kitchen concept.

Room service is available during limited hours, and guests can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Advance table reservations are recommended.

Additional services include airport shuttle transfers available for a surcharge and on-site parking, subject to charges.

With a stay at Lydia Hotel in Tartu (Old Town Tartu), you'll be steps from Toomemägi and Tartu Town Hall. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from University of Tartu and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Estonian Supreme Court Building.

Make yourself at home in one of the 70 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
    • Self parking fee: EUR 24.00 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 47 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Estonian

Nearby attractions

Toomemägi 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Tartu Town Hall 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Monument to Barclay de Tolly 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
University of Tartu 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Tartu Mattiesen Print Shop 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Monument to Gustav II Adolf 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Tartu Art Museum 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Father and Son' sculpture 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Estonian Supreme Court Building 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Inglisild 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Monument to People 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Monument to Nikolai Pirogov 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Monument to Jaan Tonisson 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Tartu Old Anatomical Theatre 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
St John's Church 0.4 km / 0.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2016
  • Total number of rooms: 70
  • Number of floors (main building): 5
  • Twin rooms: 18
  • Double rooms: 29
  • Junior suites: 1
  • Suites: 4
  • Apartments: 1
  • Executive rooms: 5
  • Superior rooms: 12
  • Accessible rooms: 1
  • Connecting rooms
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  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Airport
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Electric vehicle charging stationExtra charge
  • GarageExtra charge
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wired Internet
  • Wi-fi
  • Local and international calls
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Secure parking
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area: 1
  • Library: 1
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linen
  • CaféExtra charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Highchairs
  • Show cooking
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Breakfast room
  • Conference room: 2
  • Meeting room
  • ProjectorExtra charge
  • PrinterExtra charge
  • Photocopier
  • Indoor freshwater pool
  • Indoor heated pool: 1
  • Children playground
  • TV lounge
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Spa centre
  • Green Key (FEE)
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Continental breakfast
  • Hot breakfast
  • Early bird breakfast
  • À la carte lunchExtra charge
  • À la carte dinnerExtra charge
  • Special dietary options
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Online check-in
  • Online Check-out
  • Fitness
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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  • FAMILY ROOM WITH BALCONYFAMILY ROOM • WITH BALCONYFAM.BL

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  • TWIN SUPERIORTWIN • SUPERIORTWN.SU-1

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    SUPERIOR

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  • Double or Twin Accessible-Queen Size BedDouble or Twin • Accessible-Queen Size BedDBT.H6-QN

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    Room code: DBT.H6-QN

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  • APARTMENT WITH KITCHENETTEAPARTMENT • WITH KITCHENETTEAPT.KT

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    APARTMENT WITH KITCHENETTE

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  • Double or Twin EXECUTIVE QUEEN BEDDouble or Twin • EXECUTIVE QUEEN BEDDBT.EJ-QN

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    EXECUTIVE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBT.EJ-QN

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO QUEEN BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO QUEEN BEDSFAM.2Q

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    FAMILY ROOM TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.2Q

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  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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    Room code: ROO.H6

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    Accessible

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    Room code: DBL.H6

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.KG

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  • SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN

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    SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.QN

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  • TWIN EXECUTIVETWIN • EXECUTIVETWN.EJ-1

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    TWIN EXECUTIVE

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    EXECUTIVE

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    Room code: TWN.EJ-1

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: FAM.ST

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  • TWIN CLASSICTWIN • CLASSICTWN.AS-1

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    TWIN CLASSIC

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    CLASSIC

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    Room code: TWN.AS-1

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  • APARTMENT LUXURYAPARTMENT • LUXURYAPT.LX

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    APARTMENT LUXURY

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    LUXURY

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    Room code: APT.LX

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  • DOUBLE CLASSIC QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • CLASSIC QUEEN BEDDBL.AS-QN

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    DOUBLE CLASSIC QUEEN BED

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    CLASSIC QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.AS-QN

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIORDBT.SU

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    Double or Twin SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBT.SU

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  • Double or Twin CLASSICDouble or Twin • CLASSICDBT.AS

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    Double or Twin CLASSIC

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    CLASSIC

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    Room code: DBT.AS

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  • Double or Twin EXECUTIVEDouble or Twin • EXECUTIVEDBT.EJ

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    Double or Twin EXECUTIVE

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    EXECUTIVE

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    Room code: DBT.EJ

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIOR KING BEDDouble or Twin • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBT.KG-SU

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    Double or Twin SUPERIOR KING BED

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    SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Room code: DBT.KG-SU

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Lydia HOTEL

9.6
Excellent
423 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.8 /10
Condition
9.8 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.8 /10
Amenities
9.6 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
07 Jul 2026
Kair
AC didn't work so the room was hot, hotel did not offer solutions or compensation.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
George
Very pleased with stay
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Leslie
Excellent meal service for breakfast and dinner. Large bright rooms in the downtown close to a park.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
Kristiine
Very nice breakfast. Clean and cosy room
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Michael
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.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2025
OLLIE
Staff were courteous and polite. Clean room, great breakfast setup. Great hotel location. Clean hotel, nice sauna rooms and spa.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2025
Grzegorz

Greg

Highly recommen for that hotel. Nice staf, really clean rooms, good level of continental breakfast
Business
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2025
Barbara
Very beautiful rooms and the pool/saunas are amazing! It's very close to lots of restaurants and the pretty town square.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2025
Thomas
Excellent
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Marju
Good-sized room, comfortable beds. Large bathroom. Great breakfst. Location is right near central square.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2025
Miles
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Feb 2025
Grzegorz

Greg

Hotel don't accept American Express credit cards
Business
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2024
Lindsey
Lived up to the reviews
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2024
Kathleen
Staff is very nice.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Larry
Right smack dab in the middle of the old town. Walkable to most tourist areas within a few minutes. Great staff and great rooms.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Marju
Room was modern and comfortable. Breakfast choices were varied and interesting. Great location.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2024
Marta
The breakfast is fabulous!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2024
Michael
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2024
Mia
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.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2024
Alan

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2024
Helme
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2024
Corey
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.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2024
Francesco
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Dec 2023
Julie Sophie

Good and Convenient

Very nice hotel in the old town. Excellent food in the Michelin recommended restaurant.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2023
Verified traveler
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
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2023
Eva
Modern well designed room with great amenities. The spa lounge is wonderful.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2023
Tereze

Highly recommend

We absolutely loved our stay. Spent couple hours at the SPA. Breakfast was fabulous. Rooms clean, location perfect. Will come back again!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2022
Verified traveler

Probably one of the best hotels in Tartu

The room (5th floor) was very spacious and comfy. Being a big coffee fiend I enjoyed the coffee-maker in the room. Beautiful views of Pirogov Park. Breakfast was tasty. Really enjoyed the small spa with its two saunas - great way to unwind in the evening or start your day.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2022
Kaia

Recommended

A very nice stay. Great breakfast!
Super location.
Business
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2022
james
Very central handy location and beautiful room
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2022
Lisa

Wonderful weekend break!

Nice spa facilities and good breakfast! The location was also ideal. Would highly recommend -- and we're hoping to come back again soon!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2022
Verified traveler

Great stay

Nice hotel. Good location. Amazing restaurant
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2022
James
Really friendly and helpful staff. Nice breakfast spread. Room was spacious, comfortable and smartly appointed.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2022
Olegs
Great hotel, very nice and cozy rooms. Self service free coffee at the lobby.
Pool was not big, but nicely done with saunas and relaxing space. Everything is new and clean.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2022
Verified traveler
Lovely hotel and good location
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2021
Jesper

Wonderful Hotel

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Tartu. Great rooms. Nice spa. Stuff very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast. One of my favourite hotels over all.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2021
Britton

Perfect Place to Stay in Tartu

Excellent property. Beautiful, modern rooms. On-site parking in the heated garage was perfect for our rental car. The breakfast buffet was surprisingly good and had a beautiful view of the park. The property is located about 15 steps from Town Hall Square and the Christmas festivities. Lovely place in a great location, definitely recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2021
Kai
Wonderful hotel, clean, beautiful spa.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2020
Mari-Liis

Cozy hotel

Very nice and cozy hotel. I loved their small SPA and excellent breakfast! Location is also very good at the centrum. Rooms were comfy, clean and modern. Stuff was friendly and nice. I recommend it for couples
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2020
Andrey

новый отель в самом центре Тарту

Новый отель, расположенный в самом центре Тарту. Из некоторых номеров открывается великолепный вид в парк. Отличный завтрак. Если нужен паркинг, то стоит его бронировать заранее.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2020
Mikko

High class relaxed city stay

Stayed at this wonderful gem of a city center hotel ofr two nights in August. Excellent location, friendly staff and well worth the **** rating.

Small but well equipped spa has three different saunas, swimming pool and hydro massaging. Very good breakfast, quality ingredients.

Highly recommeneded and will stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2020
Kair

#1 is Tartu for a reason

5-star stay in the very center of Tartu. Great rooms, service and restaurant. Spa area is a little cramped.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2020
Verified traveler

Great

Had a great stay at this lovely spa hotel in an old town. Hotel has a good service, provides comfortable and clean rooms. Best place to stay in Tartu. Unfortunately limited places for parking.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
Modern rooms and finishes. Nice decor and very friendly staff.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2020
Pamela

This is the place to stay!

The comfort level was worth leaving the comfort of my home for. The pillows are the best and the beds were very comfy too. The whole place is super clean and well thought out.
The best spa with two saunas and a steam room. One sauna is a Finnish sauna. The pool is pristine and the perfect temperature.
The staff were so nice, welcoming and accommodating. The thoughtfulness was so obvious from reception lounge to room. Lime water in the reception and a package of organic berry snacks on the pillows. The best robes and slippers provided. I even bought a robe to take home!
The location is ideal, on a park and walking distance to all the restaurants and cafes. €4 Taxi to the Elron Train Station and the bus station is even closer.
This is my new favourite hotel and I’ve stayed in about 26 different hotels last year and 4 already this month.
Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
The only downside was that the Wifi did not work in my room. Room is right by the square, great restaurants, architecture.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Fantastic hotel, very clean, well located and a good selection of food for breakfast.
Business Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent modern hotel with large comfortable rooms and a good breakfast.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2019
Jane
Loves it! Highly recommended! Everything was lovely, clean, spot on!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2019
Karl
Right in the heart of Tartu by the main square which has great bars and restaurants in easy reach, this hotel has great spa facilities
8/10
Excellent
21 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Nice hotel with friendly staff in quiet area of Tartu. Nice breakfast with lots of choices.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2018
Verified traveler
Hotel check in and out service very speedy and helpful staff with good knowledge. Hotel very close to all sights and amenities very comfortable room.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2018
Andrus

A great hotel with a nice spa

Very nice hotel at the heart of Tartu, love the small spa / pool in the basement.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2018
merle

Luxury stay in Tartu

Very good experience. Good location! The hotel and rooms was very clean. Excellent and very helpful service. Very good spa - nice and quiet. The breakfast was very good.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2018
Verified traveler

Nice location great breakfast

Good location and great breakfast - nice spa area too. couldn't ask for a better one
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2018
Fred
Very nice hotel. Pity I only stayed one night so didn't get to use many facilities. Great location too.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2018
Peter
Great hotel, wonderful service. Due to apparently very recent renovation work, the rooms and the spa are in excellent condition. The staff is very helpful and competent.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2018
Verified traveler
The hotel was very well designed, comfortable and thoughtful -- I received a beautiful platter of fruit on my birthday!
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2018
Paulette

One of the best hotels in which I’ve stayed

One of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed in. Sauna, room and breakfast were all amazing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Excelltnew hotel

Everything was first rate, much nicer than hotels for many times the price.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2018
Benjamin

Lydia hotel - highly recommend

Excellent hotel. Recommended :)
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2018
Verified traveler

Surprisingly Good

One of Best hotels I have ever experienced. Modern, clean, surprising in every step. Perfect food in restaurant, too. Super Cousy spa areas. I am recording that.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2017
Marek

Nice place next to city square

This is a very nice small hotel just next to city square and Toome hill. Highly recommended.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2017
James

Stunning hotel

Fantastic modern hotel with a superb spa area in the basement. Great service and lovely breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2017
Verified traveler

More than perfect

The breakfast, the quality of service, the spa,... everything perfect. One of the best hotels we've beem in a very long time.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2017
Stephen

Perfect hotel in Tartu

Fabulous hotel in a very cool little city. The staff are hip and fun. The room was perfect, breakfast was amazing. I want to go back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2017
Christopher

Great modern hotel in a quiet but central location

This is a clean, modern hotel in the centre of Tartu,very close to the town square - only a minute's walk. The room was excellent, with a large comfortable bed and a pleasant sitting area. There is a small exercise room with a few free weights, a Concept 2 rower, a cross trainer and a running machine. Nothing special, but better than nothing. Only 1 bench, though, which is not enough. There is a Spa with sauna etc., which I did not use, but looked to be well maintained. The restaurant is supposed to be one of the best in the Nordic region. It was perfectly nice and the food was well presented (small portions), but I it didn't quite make it for me. My room was at the side of the hotel looking over the base of the Toome hill and, despite being close to the road, was very quiet. A very pleasant hotel and I would definitely stay again.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2017
Jorun
Everything perfect.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2016
Verified traveler

Modern boutique hotel close to everything

Lydia is a small, modern boutique hotel in the middle of Tartu close to all the attractions of this great little city. Room was well furnished with all the comforts and amenities of any 5 star hotel. Hotel restaurant is first class and patronized by the locals, so advance reservations recommended. Hotel is across the street from the city center plaza and close to the university. Highly recommend this hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2016
Verified traveler

nice location nice spa area

great place - no tea in the room, need to request
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Petri
Mukava pieni spa alakerrassa, mukavat huoneet sekä kaupungin paras ravintola, mitäpä sitä muuta tarvitsee kuin nauttia.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Niels
Dejligt og roligt sted der er centralt placeret
Business
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2026
Nina
Erinomainen aamiainen, avulias ja ystävällinen henkilökunta ja siistit, tilavat huoneet.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Kimmo
Kaikki on ok.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2026
Jenny
Litet gym, mysigt spa, hade önskat en bar. Väldig centralt
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
Povel
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Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2026
Andrus
Nice and clean place at the center of town
Business
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2026
Wilko
Goede kamer, prettig personeel.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jan 2026
sture
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
Business
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2026
Rasmus
All
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2026
Jenni
Hotelli oli laadukas, palvelu moitteetonta. Huoneissa oli hieman kulutuksen jälkiä, että ihan uusi hotelli ei enää ollut.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2026
Markus
Very nice, well managed hotel with nice spa
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Dec 2025
Henrik
Tveksam städning men fräscht. Bra frukost och middag men ingen bar innan maten. De tar inte AMEX även när man bokat på det kortet.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2025
Jukka
Nice and tidy hotel. Also staff was very helpful.

The breakfast is wide enough and especially the porridge was super good.
8/10
Excellent
04 Nov 2025
Kristian Tidemann
Rent og pænt værelse med gode senge
Business
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2025
Jørgen
Stille og roligt, fantastisk checkin, morgen mad til ug og restaurant besøg var fantastisk - jeg vender tilbage
Business
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Pekka
Big clean room. Hotel is in central location yet very quiet. If travelling by car, there is a small carage at the hotel.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
Hans Rudolf

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.
Business
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2025
Martin
Sehr gute Location.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2025
Ann-Christin

Prisvärd stad med dyrare hotell med utsökt mat

Det finns gott om bra restauranger i stan, många har Michelin stjärna eller är med i White Guides.
Om man är intresserad av sevärdheter hinner man lätt med dom på några timmar
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
Marja
The situation of hotel was very good and brekfast was also very good.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
Ina
Loistava 4 -tähden hotelli. Siisti, puhdas. Huone valoisa, moderni sisustus.
Business Friends
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2025
Verified traveler

舒適的酒店

住三人房,很舒適。只是廁所與沖涼浴室分開了,本來是很好,只是廁格及浴室較窄,且浴室內沒有掛衣服地方,即使掛上衣服都會弄濕,很不方便。
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2025
Tomi
Very good hotel.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2025
Marjatta
Aamiainen oli monipuolinen ja runsas. Huoneet siistit ja viihtyisät. Sijainti erinomainen.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2025
Tuomo
Ei pysäköinti mahdollisuutta , hotellin puolesta.

Vain maksullinen julkinen kadunvarsi pysäköinti.

Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2025
Emma

Yhden yön stay cation

Ihana yhden yön staycation. Laadukas ravintola, rauhallinen aikuiseen makuun. Aamiainen oli monipuolinen ja spa ihana ja siisti. Ainoa mikä harmitti oli se, että jotkut vieraat toivat lapsensa riehumaan spa-tiloihin klo 21 jälkeen tai antoivat näiden mellastaa aamiaisella. Tämä ei kuitenkaan ole hotellin vika.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
Leila
Siisti laadukas hotelli - maukas aamupala, ystävällinen henkilökunta.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
Jarl
Ett mycket trevligt hotell med god frukost och ett utmärkt spa. Kan varmt rekommenderas och jag kommer gärna tillbaka.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
Johannes
Sehr gute Küche und sehr gutes Frühstück. Nettes Personal und zentrale Lage.
Leisure Friends

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