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Rija Old Town Hotel, Tallinn

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About the Hotel

Lai 49, Tallinn, Estonia, 10133

Rija Old Town Hotel is uniquely built into Tallinn's original city wall, offering a blend of medieval charm and modern amenities. Renowned for its convenient location, the hotel is situated in the heart of Tallinn's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Guests can easily access notable landmarks such as St. Olaf’s Church and various museums, enhancing their historical exploration of the city. The hotel uniquely connects to a famous old horse mill, now functioning as the city's theater.

Location

Located just 10 minutes on foot from Tallinn's city center, the hotel is strategically placed near key attractions such as the Tallinn Town Hall and the House of the Blackheads. Public transportation links are available nearby, providing access to the stunning beaches in just 45 minutes. The hotel is approximately 600 meters from the railway station and 1 km from Tallinn Passenger Port, facilitating ease of travel for guests.

Rooms

The hotel features individually decorated rooms that cater to various needs from single travelers to small families. Popular options include the Comfort Double or Twin rooms, which offer a historical ambiance and spacious design. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and facilities for preparing hot drinks. The triple rooms are particularly suited for groups, providing additional comfort with a separate bathroom and work area.

Eat & Drink

The Gourmet Casual Gastrobar, located on the hotel's first floor, serves international cuisine ranging from Asian-inspired dishes to traditional Estonian meals. Guests can enjoy daily specials and seasonal menus, as well as a selection of desserts and appetizers. Breakfast, featuring fresh pastries and a buffet selection, is served daily, catering to varied tastes. The dining atmosphere is described as friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall guest experience.

Leisure & Business

Rija Old Town Hotel offers a 24-hour reception and room service for guest convenience. Visitors can enjoy free access to a high-speed Wi-Fi network throughout the hotel. For relaxation, the hotel provides privileges for guests to use the Meriton Grand Conference and SPA hotel's aqua and sauna center, as well as a gym. Additional services include a luggage room, coworking space, and the opportunity to utilize business facilities.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Basement Double Room
Max:
3 persons
11 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Small Double or Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
10 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
City view
Shower
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Comfort Double or Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
14 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
City view
Shower
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Tallinn600 m
Airports
Lennart Meri Tallinn (TLL) 5.0 km
Train
Tallinn Train Station700 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Snack bar

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Lai 49, Tallinn, Estonia, 10133
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Lai 49, Tallinn, Estonia, 10133
Nearby
City Center
Tallinn Old Town
400 m
Square
Tallinn Town Hall
490 m
TallinnEstonia
Paks Margareeta
170 m
Church
St Olaf's church
100 m
Theatre
Great Guild Hall
510 m
Raekoja plats 1
Tallinna Raekoja Plats
460 m
Event hall
House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads
460 m
Väike-Kloostri 1
Walls of Tallinn
490 m
Vene 17
Tallinn City Museum
510 m
Lai 30
Estonian Health Care Museum
320 m
Pagari 1
KGB Prison Cells
460 m
Restaurants
III Draakon
510 m
Town Hall Raekoja plats 1
Jo's Ramen
210 m
Pikk 44
Gelato Ladies
380 m
Uus 28/1
Varav Coffee and Toast
350 m
Vaike-Rannavarav 4
Kompressor
640 m
Rataskaevu 3
The Times We Had
200 m
Vene 33
OM Bohem
540 m
Munga 2 Old Town
Love Mussels
620 m
Mere Puiestee 6E
Zaiqa Restaurant & Takeaway
630 m
Aia 10
Loiri Nunne Bakery Pastry Shop
550 m
Nunne 9

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
70%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Great location for exploring the old town
Kind and helpful staff
Lack of cleanliness in rooms
Disappointing dining experience
7.0/10
Very good
Rooms
7.0
Location
8.5
Service
6.7
Dining
6.2
Guest reviews
7.0/10
based on 6 reviews
8.1
8.1/10based on 3679 reviews
Graham
United Kingdom, February  2024
7.2/10

The hotel location is excellent, within the old city walls, allowing easy exploration of the city and the old town. The rooms had a high ceiling and big windows but lacked cleanliness and natural light. The service was highlighted by the kindness of Marianna at the reception and Jana at the breakfast area. The dining experience was not impressive, especially compared to other hotels, and the facilities were basic.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious with a high ceiling and big windows, but they were not as clean and lacked natural light.
Service
9.0
The staff, especially Marianna and Jana, were exceptionally kind and helpful.
Location
9.0
The hotel's best feature is its location within the old city walls, making it convenient for exploring the city and the old town.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was subpar, especially in comparison to other hotels, lacking variety and quality.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were basic and did not stand out.
Great location for exploring the old town
Lack of cleanliness in rooms
James
United States, January  2024
6.6/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was great, right on the edge of the old town and a short walk from the harbor. The rooms, however, overlooked the ring road instead of the old town, were noisy due to facing the street, and had an unpleasant smell. On the bright side, the service was helpful, although there were some mix-ups with payments made via booking. The dining experience was a bit lacking, with limited hot food options and long queues for toast. Despite its flaws, the hotel offered good value for money.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were small and noisy, overlooking the ring road with an unpleasant smell.
Service
7.0
The staff was helpful but had some issues with payment processing.
Location
8.0
The hotel is perfectly located on the edge of the old town and a short walk from the harbor.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience lacked variety and often had long queues for toast.
Facilities
convenient location
noisy rooms
Joan
United States, January  2024
6.8/10

My stay at the hotel was quite mixed. While the rooms were nice and comfortable, they were extremely cramped for a group of 3 people. Unfortunately, there were no night tables next to one side of the bed and no power sockets near the bed to charge the phone. The pillows were uncomfortable, and there was no heating in the bathroom. On the positive side, the accommodation was cozy and pleasant despite the lack of sound insulation.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were nice and comfortable but extremely cramped for a group of 3 people. Some amenities were lacking like night tables and power sockets near the bed. The pillows were uncomfortable, and there was no heating in the bathroom.
Service
6.0
The service was a bit hit or miss during my stay. While some staff members were helpful, others seemed unhelpful or inexperienced. They struggled with Internet issues and offering advice on things to do. On the upside, they tried to make up for any shortcomings by suggesting alternatives like using the hotel cafe. However, the lack of knowledge about the hotel location and overcharging for services was a downside.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was a mixed bag. It was very nice, situated in the old town with close access to restaurants and convenient reach from the harbor and airport. The view from the window was beautiful. However, despite being central, there were some issues like noisy surroundings and unclear directions, causing a little inconvenience.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was simple and modest, with good but not exceptional offerings. There was a mix-up with orders being given to the wrong guests. The food quality was average, and the selection was limited. It was commendable that home-grown products were used, but overall, the dining experience could have been improved.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were adequate, providing what was expected for a standard stay. It would have been beneficial to have more varied amenities or services to enhance the overall guest experience.
Comfortable Rooms
Limited Dining Options
Andre
United States, November  2023
7.0/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable, but being at street level meant I had to keep the curtains shut for privacy. The modern room design respected the old building's style tastefully, though it could get noisy with the window open, even with the fan provided. The service was a bit of a letdown as the staff member was not very kind and had difficulty communicating in English. On the upside, the location was excellent for exploring the Old Town and nearby districts, very close to the center and transport links. The dining options were modest, with limited variety. Overall, a decent stay with some drawbacks to consider.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable, but street-level location required keeping the curtains shut for privacy. The modern design blended well with the old building's style.
Service
5.0
The service was a bit lacking as the staff member was not very kind and had difficulty communicating in English.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent for exploring the Old Town and nearby districts, very convenient for transport links and close to the center.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were modest with limited variety.
Facilities
7.0
Bobby
United Kingdom, May  2023
7.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms, although small, were clean and cozy with a view of St Olaf's Church. However, the road outside was quite noisy with traffic even at night. The service had its ups and downs, with some positive interactions but also some concerning moments. The location, being nestled within the old town, was both charming and convenient, although the noise from neighboring guests was a downside. The dining options were limited but of decent quality. Overall, a stay with both positives and negatives.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and cozy, albeit a bit outdated.
Service
6.0
The service had its moments, with some positives and negatives.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location within the old town was both charming and convenient.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were limited but decent in quality.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had the basic facilities needed for a comfortable stay.
Joe
United Kingdom, April  2023
8.0/10

The hotel offers very spacious and modern rooms with every possible amenity, but it was unexpectedly cold in September and not as clean as we anticipated. The service, especially from helpful staff members like Jessica, was mostly nice and polite, with efforts to compensate for any hotel shortcomings. The location is fantastic, close to the ferry and easily accessible to explore the marvelous city, despite some rooms being a bit smallish. The dining experience was good, although it became repetitive after a few days. Overall, the hotel provides excellent facilities, making it a decent choice for a stay.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very spacious and modern with every possible amenity.
Service
7.0
The service was mostly very nice and polite, with some staff going above and beyond to make up for any hotel shortages.
Location
9.0
The hotel is close to the ferry and conveniently located to visit the marvelous city, but some rooms felt a bit smallish.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good, although it became boring after multiple days.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were excellent, offering everything needed for a comfortable stay.
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