Rija Old Town Hotel

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Rija
8.4 (4876 reviews)
Lai 49 , Tallinn , ee

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Affordable stay
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
7.65
Some guests noted cleanliness issues, including a dusty mirror and damp environment.
Service
9.15
The reception staff was frequently praised as kind, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9.15
Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent locale, particularly in the historic Old Town.
Room Quality
7.15
Rooms were often described as small and lacking in furnishings, not meeting expectations.
Amenities
8.15
Basic amenities were provided, including breakfast and essential facilities.
Value for Money
8.65
Prices were considered reasonable given the location and comfort.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Breakfast options received good reviews for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.65
Most guests enjoyed their stay despite some complaints about room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 10:11

Property Description

Medieval Charm with Modern Comforts

The Rija Old Town Hotel seamlessly blends medieval architecture with contemporary amenities, offering individually decorated rooms equipped with a minibar and a flat-screen TV. Historic Landmarks at Your Doorstep

Located in a quiet part of Tallinn's Old Town, guests can explore the nearby St. Olaf’s Church just 150 meters away. Convenience at Your Fingertips

Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, on-site restaurant, and heated bathroom floors. Experience the charm of this historic city while indulging in modern comforts at Rija Old Town Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Please note that guests need to provide the credit card used for booking upon arrival. The card holder's name needs to correspond to the name stated in the guest's ID.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: TLL

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 7 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for € 17 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for € 22 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 4876 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.65
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.15
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Julia • couple • pl
10
Zdecydowanie polecam fantastyczna lokalizacja oraz widok z okien
Pros:

Pyszne śniadanie, cudowna lokalizacja, przemiła obsługa

Cons:

Czajnik wraz z kubkami powinien być od razu w pokoju. Po poproszeniu dostaliśmy go.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul and Mia • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

room and location

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Regine • solo_traveller • de
8
Ein gutes Hotel in der Altstadt
Pros:

Mir hat gefallen:
- die Freundlichkeit des Personals
- die ruhige Lage des Zimmers und die tolle Aussicht auf die Olei - Kirche
- das bequeme Bett
- die Sauberkeit
- das Frühstück

Cons:

- die Enge des Zimmers
- dass der Toilettensitz wackelte

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • se
9
Lovely Tallinn Experience!
Pros:

Very convenient location for visiting the centre, the old town and north of the centre also. Lovely and helpful staff, and great breakfast! I chose to stay here privately before I was booked in for a conference through my work, and the transition was handled very well, and I was able to stay in the same room. I also really liked the room I received, staying in the tower with three deep beautiful windows.

Cons:

The entire bathroom floor became wet because of the design of the shower. This was an inconvenience, but not something that would put me off from staying here again.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Harri • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Dalibor • solo_traveller • cz
8
Pros:

Locality, self service equipment for meal

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Lina • couple • lt
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Andrey • solo_traveller • se
9
Pros:

As usual, it was gre5at. Small cozy place, wonderful location. I will be back.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • solo_traveller • ee
9
excelent, and I slept like a baby, even at Street-Level Accomodation
Pros:

The Staff is very friendly and helpful ,the Breakfast is amazing, a real recommendation to try. Natalia took her time to explain in detail ,how to combine several Breakfast treats to the best . Hatts off, amazing.

Cons:

The bathroom floor flooded when using the "rain-water" shower. It might need an additional Shower Curtain

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • ar
10
Hotel renovado y dentro del casco histórico
Pros:

Desayuno buffet muy completo. Excelente la ubicación dentro del casco histórico.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • ee
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Jarmo-V • solo_traveller • fi
8
Pros:

Hieno vanha rakennus. Lähellä satamaa vanhan kaupungin reunalla

Cons:

Huoneeseemme kuului liikenteen melu turhan hyvin

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Biraki • solo_traveller • gr
10
Pros:

Μικρό αλλά άνετο και λειτουργικό, πεντακάθαρο δωμάτιο. Το πρωινό είχε τα πάντα!! Τι προσωπικό πολύ φιλικό.

Cons:

Όλα ήταν υπέροχα

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Karl-Bernd • couple • de
8
Cons:

Das Zimmer war sehr klein. Die Angabe des Hotels zur Lage eines externen kostengünstigen Parkplatzes haben nicht gestimmt.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Lina • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Rolf • couple • de
9
alles gut für einen Kurztrip
Pros:

gute Lage, gutes Frühstück

Cons:

Zimmer sehr klein, durch die Straße hinter dem Hotel recht laut

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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G. • solo_traveller • nl
8
Mooi locatie en goed hotel voor een stadsbezoek.
Pros:

De locatie in de oude binnenstad, alles op loopafstand. Goede parkeerplaats voor de motor.

Cons:

Geen koffie en thee voorzieningen op de kamer.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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rudolf • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Jakub • couple • pl
7
Decent location mid-way through between the old city and Kalamaja.
Pros:

Good location close to the train station.

Cons:

Small bathroom. Breakfast was decent though a bit monotonous after 3 days.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Ann • extended_group • au
8
Pros:

Great location, comfy bed, excellent breakfast

Cons:

Room was basically underground so very gloomy in the day

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee