Viru Backpackers Hostel

Could be a little bit more aesthetic, but it was cheap. The instructions were also a bit unclear and we embarrassed ourselves few times. Location was excellent, surrounded by all the Finnish karaokes. Perkele.

great location. clean. empty whenever was there. showers had a bad smell. perfect location.

Good sides:
From the hostel, you can go to the old town square in only one minutes. The location is centeric.
You can self check-in without contacting anyone.
There is a kitchen and there are many different facilities for cooking in the kitchen.
The toilets are clean.

Bad sides:
The walls were very thin, I was able to hear other people easily even though my door was closed.
Check-in is done after 3 pm, so you have to wander in the city with your bag/luggage until 3 pm.
The toilets and washstands are in different places.

À very excellently located perfect value for money hostel. Me & my friend stayed over the weekend and we had 2 separate room for each of us one with bathroom attached (3rd floor) and other with shared bathroom (5th floor) . Everything was fine , rooms were good sized , bathrooms clean. Staff co-ordibated well online & clear instructions. Staff was available all the time just a ping away . Location so good that we can walk to Viru mall in 4 mins & also to the other big mall Stockmann further ahead 5 min. On other side of the hostel starts the old town , not even a minute walk . Excellent bakeries cafes restaurant & also shopping & great tourist attractions buildings in walking distance of 5-10 mins . Even the famous balti market is 15 mins on foot . If you go on short trip & want to explore lot this is the best place. Hostel has many suggestions for to do things listed on its black board in the central hall at reception & other kitchen facilities if you want to cook a small meal or make tea coffee . I found this place very convenient & great value for the money .

Definitely a place to go. Receptionist are awesome. they have free coffe and basically very welcoming. Travelers will enjoy their stay in Tallinn at Viru. would do it again 10/10.

This was the best hostel I stayed in during a month of travel around the region. It was clean, well located, the beds were comfortable and the sheets were new and fresh, and the staff was helpful. Best of all for me is that it's not a party hostel like so many others in the city were. This is a calmer place for those who seek that out like I do. The breakfast in the morning and free tea/coffee at all hours was a great bonus. They also can sign you up for day trips to nearby national parks or tours of the city, and they're cheaper than you'd find with any of the regular touring agencies. I can't recommend them enough - stay here! I will be back if I return to Tallinn.

At home comfortable, the staff helpful, the Breakfast pancakes)) the Location of all super - in the heart of the old town. Suitable for individual tourists, families with children and companies. No Parking.

Really enjoyed my stay here. Had a private room both times. Exceptional value. Don't expect too much from the Self Catering kitchen, it is small and dated, but adequate. Friendly staff. Have fun finding it in the dark. The pitch black courtyard beyond the iron security gate, and the dark grey lobby are reminiscent of a former era! But when you arrive on the 3rd floor, the hostel itself is bright and welcoming!

I stayed here for two nights with my woman. Our stay was quite nice. Our room was on the top floor, seperated from the rest of the hostel and as such quite calm. There was a seperate bathroom, toilet, fridge and microwave to use. Room itself was simple and good. A second pillow would have been nice to sit upright against the hard wooden frame.

I can't really judge the hostel itself as I barely was there. It seems like this hostel is changing fully into a self-check in hostel and as such it came across a bit dead and unpersonal. Don't expect a regular hostel experience here, as it's more like a cheap and shared hotel room than an actual hostel. Location was great.

Nice hostel in the old town. Rooms are clean, except the windowsills. Those really could be cleaned PLS! Room would use some hanger for towels to dry. Fan was a plus. Toilets were clean, showers too. Just both showers has such a SMALL sink. Please consider install bigger one at least in the one with washing machine. Kitchen was nice and organized.