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About this property

Viru Backpackers Hostel is a small, friendly place on the bustling main street of Tallinn's old town, just around the corner from the Town Hall. We are a self-check-in Hostel catering to those independent travelers, couples, and families offering cheap private accommodations with an international atmosphere. The prime location means it's easy to reach all of the best cafes, restaurants, bars, museums, and galleries and a very short walk away from all the cultural hot spots. If you want to be in the midst of the action of Tallinn, Viru Backpackers Hostel provides clean and spacious rooms prepared with linen and a towel. If you are interested in seeing more of Estonia, just ask the friendly staff about the day trips that are organized to the harbor town of Paldiski and to Lahemaa National Park and many more.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of Tallinn, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mariah
    United States United States
    The location was amazing! Bed was comfortable. Room size was good.
  • Nuwave
    United States United States
    I love the fact that it is right in the heart of Old Town Tallinn, a few steps from Viru Gate and so many cool restaurants and shops! The communication from the reservation to the checkout was perfect.
  • Yui
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Great location, right in the center of the old town and close to public transport
  • Pedro
    Brazil Brazil
    The hostel is cozy and very clean They have this rule to leave the shoes on the entrance, which is very good. The bedroom is comfortable and the heaters are good The location is perfect, right in the Old town The staff was very kind
  • Conkel
    United States United States
    The location and comfort, manager/tenet was amazing.
  • Wen
    Canada Canada
    Very good location. Nice receptionists. I saw families, young professionals, every guests are respectful. It’s also clean.
  • Nina
    United States United States
    Central location, sunny room -- everything was great.
  • Bo
    United States United States
    Hostel is in a great location in the beginning of old town. Room was big and confortable. Thank you for giving us travelers a good value and I'm very happy to come back next time.
  • Liu
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Great location inside the old town. The hostel provide lots of amenities (tea, coffee, hair dryers, towel...). The rooms are spacious and clean. The bed is very comfy. The staffs are nice and helpful. Out of my expectation with valuable price!!!
  • Povilas
    Lithuania Lithuania
    The location of the place was great, in the heart of Tallinn old town. The rooms are spacious, clean, have their own sinks. Everything was beyond my expectations for such low price.

Area info

Amenities of Viru Backpackers Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Adults only
  • Convenience store on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Estonian
  • Russian

House rules

Viru Backpackers Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about $117. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Viru Backpackers in advance.

Please note that the property is located on the second floor, accessible by stairs only.

Please note that a key deposit must be paid upon arrival. This will be returned at check-out, once the key is handed back.

Please note we are a self-check-in Hostel.

Please inform Viru Backpackers Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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