Old Town Backpackers

Tallinn · Estonia

Old Town Backpackers

HostelPunk Score
29% SHIT
Low confidence 31 reviews

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Drip perks

🧖 Sauna

Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry
Other facilities (14)
Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Book Exchange DVD's Board Games Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Common Room Free City Maps Hot Showers Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Prices

Dorms $18 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 31-40 Jan 2, 2026 Atm 40%

Wir waren 2 Nächte und ich kann es nicht empfehlen. Es war dreckig, überhaupt nicht wie auf den Bildern, vieles kaputt, keine Ansprechpartner vor Ort, Sauna (anscheinend inklusive) kostet 50€, kalt (da Heizkörper kaputt), kaum zu finden, das Bad eine Zumutung. Das einzig Positive: die Lage ist gut und der Verantwortliche antwortet recht zeitnah.

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France MALE 31-40 Jan 1, 2026 Atm 60%

No heater during the winter.

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USA MALE 25-30 Dec 29, 2025 Atm 40%

The biggest selling point of the place is the location for a relatively cheap price. In a few minutes on foot you can be in Viru and all of the top sights in Old Town. Unfortunately, there were only a few space heaters to heat the large living space, one of which broke during my time there so I can't recommend staying in the dead of winter. Good for a short stay in the warmer months!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Nov 28, 2025 Atm 20%

Definitely don’t stay here. It’s dirty and smells like an old people’s home. There’s 0 signs so it’s difficult to find. There’s NO WiFi It looks nothing like the pictures. It looks like someone’s just put bunkbeds in there living room

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USA MALE Oct 2, 2025 Atm 80%

It’s banger for the price. Quirky and it’s in old town so you can’t beat that. Unfortunately no lockers but your belongings are still safe but peace of mind is always helpful and no WiFi. Also no oven and microwave but you have a stove. Still a great price. Just in front of the Lithuanian embassy and no signs so look for a green door.

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Ireland FEMALE 18-24 Sep 26, 2025 Atm 20%

had to leave not safe for women. door doesn’t lock. no lockers for bags. no reception.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Sep 23, 2025 Atm 40%

Definitely past ones prime! It’s more like an apartment with several beds not a hostel and everything is got on in years and looks way different from the pictures. Sauna is 50€ to use and the living room doesn’t exist anymore. Furthermore it’s dirty, smelly and there’s already mold the bathroom. I also wouldn’t recommend to go there in colder days since there is no heating. The only positive thing to say about it is the location which is right in the cute old town.

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Honduras MALE 25-30 Sep 21, 2025 Atm 100%

Outstanding place! Truly all you need and had the fortune of sharing the place with great people. Had a small issue with arrival but got fixed A.S.A.P. without additional issues. 10/10 place to stay!

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Denmark MALE 18-24 Sep 18, 2025 Atm 80%

This hostel depends on the people you live with, but close to the city central

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Italy MALE 31-40 Sep 8, 2025 Atm 60%

El hostel es Una habitación grande con 6 camas, una cocina, un baño y una ducha. Para 6 personas está bien, aunque La receptionista no habla nada de nada de nada de inglés. no sé si conoce la ciudad ya que no supo darme ningún consejo. Estaría bien ayudar al turista (hay app para marcar sitios buenos, o se pueden imprimir sugerencia...) Y la limpieza..pues..en 2 días que estuve, nunca se ha limpiado. El dueño debería hacer algo al respecto, no?

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England MALE 25-30 Sep 8, 2025 Atm 100%

Very happy with 3 nights in this hostel. The hostel has everything you need, and is in a great location. I'd recommend any solo travellers to stay here if they're looking for a place to stay on a budget.

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Saudi Arabia MALE 25-30 Sep 6, 2025 Atm 100%

Great location, cozy, clean rooms, and a nice atmosphere. The staff were friendly and helpful, making my stay very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Sep 3, 2025 Atm 80%

Good spot in the old town. Very cosy and homely. Olga was lovely and helpful. Because it's been converted from a home, there's not great storage for each bunk. Also no proper curtains on the bunks.

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Lithuania FEMALE 18-24 Aug 31, 2025 Atm 100%

I had a nice stay, but I think since this is a one-room apartment, your experience really depends on the people who are staying with you. The hostel itself is cosy, small and right in the city centre. The cleanliness also depends on the people staying with you - the staff really does their best to clean up after guests, and come over, I believe, every day to clean things up. There is no staff at the hostel at all times, which, for me, was more relaxing. Add wi-fi and it would be 10/10.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Aug 19, 2025 Atm 60%

more like an Airbnb, the hosts didn't speak any english and used google translate to communicate. The location was really great in the inner city and one of the only "hostels" in Talinn, kitchen is fully equipted, even Sauna and laundry machine are provided :)

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Ukraine MALE Aug 16, 2025 Atm 100%

Stayed at Old Town Backpackers in Tallinn for had a solid experience. The location is unbeatable—right in the heart of the old town, so everything was just a short walk away. The bad were basic but clean, and the common areas felt cozy enough to hang out and meet other travelers. Staff were straightforward and helpful when needed, nothing over the top. For the price, it was a great spot to crash after long days exploring the city.

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France MALE 25-30 Aug 23, 2023 Atm 80%

Très bon séjour au Old Town Backpacker, parfaitement situé sur les remparts. Un super rapport qualité prix !!

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Russia FEMALE 18-24 Aug 20, 2023 Atm 20%

I simply could not get into this hostel. The phone number that was provided did not work. They did not answer to my email, they did not open the door for me, so I switched to a different hostel.

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Switzerland MALE Aug 12, 2023 Atm 80%

Ma note global aurait pu être plus élevé, ma décéption fut un prix extrémement élevé suite au fait qu'il y avait un concert en ville (6 fois le prix normal !!!!! ). L'endroit est sympa et accueillant grâce au gérant mais à cause du propriétaire le prix normal de 25 euros est quand même bcp trop élevé pour un endroit comme ceci .... Le gérant est top, parle plusieurs langue et vous apprendra bcp de chose sur la ville et la région !

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Aug 11, 2023 Atm 40%

This place is not really a hostel but a living room with 8 beds. There was no WiFi but the thing I struggled most with at this place was the hygiene. There was no soap in the restsroom, towers of laundry in the bathroom, the towels in bathroom and kitchen smelled as if they haven't been changed in some time. There was a lot of dust around, the bedsheets were old and dirty. Not sure if they were changed for every new guest. +: very central, nice other travellers

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