Viru Backpackers Hostel

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.7

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

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

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Laura
United States United States
“Great hotel very centrally located, strong Wi-Fi, basic kitchen facilities (oven is a nice touch!), spacious room, very quiet, couches to sit on, clean showers and bathrooms.”
Perrine
United States United States
“Great location in old town. Wonderful size room. Staff were friendly and common areas were nice. Bathrooms and bedrooms were clean. Slippers provided help keep the space clean too!”
Ava
Spain Spain
“It was so quiet and peaceful. The no shoe policy was amazing.”
Ekaterina
France France
“Great location, great communication, easy to find, great value”
Likke
Belgium Belgium
“Possible early check-in, well-equiped kitchen, free coffee, tea, spacious clean room”
Andrew
United States United States
“Amazing location right on the main street of Old town. Noisy until about 2300 each night but then was quiet. Check in was easy. The Price was great for the value.”
Andres
Germany Germany
“For the price I paid, I would book the same place in a heartbeat.”
Lauri
Finland Finland
“The place was clean and quiet. Being able to get instant coffee was nice.”
Simona
Romania Romania
“perfect location, in the heart of the old town complementary coffee & tea was a bonus! also the well equiped kitchen, where one could prepare his meals. very comfy bed & plesant atmosphere in the room, good ligtning & temperature.”
Ondřej
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Location in the city centre, close to everything, easy to get in without talking to anyone Really nice apartment and room”

Area info

Amenities of Viru Backpackers Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

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

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 $115. 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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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