Rija Old Town Hotel

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Rija
8.4 (4972 reviews)
Lai 49 , Tallinn , ee

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Airport shuttle
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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 4972 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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Madeleine • couple • fr
8
Pros:

Les fenêtres ne s’ouvrent pas.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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ILIAS • solo_traveller • gr
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Joris • family_with_children • be
9
Pros:

Locatie is fantastisch om de oude (en moderne) stad te verkennen, het onbijt is zeer lekker. Je onbijt in een historische paardenmolen.

Cons:

De kamer lag in de kelder aan de straatkant, wat toch wat lawaai oplevert.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Kadri • solo_traveller • ee
10
Pros:

The room was cozy and compact, bed comfortable and was nice to find complimentary water in the room. The tasty breakfast was a great surprise and amazing start for long days in Tallinn!

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Jankauskaitė • solo_traveller • lt
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • ch
7
Pros:

Das Hotel ist sehr gut gelegen. Das Hotel wurde in einem historischen Bau hübsch hergerichtet.

Cons:

Das Zimmer war sehr klein, lärmig und das halbe Zimmer mit einer Schräghangdecke. Ideal, um ständig den Kopf anzuschlagen. Vielleicht hatten wir einfach Pech mit dem Zimmer.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
3
Pros:

The proximity to the center of the Old Town.

Cons:

The room assigned to us was on the top floor without air conditioning even though the property did advertise that their rooms have air conditioning. The front desk agent apologized, stated they were completely booked and did not have an alternate room for us. She suggested that we use the fan located in the room. The small window in the room barely opened and the air was stiffening. The outside noise from the automobile and motorcycle traffic was continuous throughout the night and we were unable to sleep. The property should decommission the room during the warm summer months.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Denana • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Amazing stay

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Andres • solo_traveller • ar
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Minna • couple • fi
8
Good location, good breakfast, nothing special
Pros:

We loved the breakfast and the location.

Cons:

The room was hot even though it was only +15C outside. Kept the window open through the night and traffic noises outside were a bit disturbing. The room was really small and basic but clean and quite comfy.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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McAdam • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • solo_traveller • lv
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Hotel op loopafstand van oude centrum. Station en aanlegplaats voor veerdienst zijn ook redelijk dichtbij. Zeer uitgebreid ontbijtbuffet. Erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel.

Cons:

Kamer had geen airco en was erg warm.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Noora • family_with_children • fi
8
Cons:

Ei ilmastointia

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Teemu • solo_traveller • fi
10
Pros:

Mainio hiljainen sijainti, vanhan kaupungin kupeessa, lyhyt kävely satamasta. siistit huoneet. Aamupalahuone on nähtävyys sinänsä, on nimittäin keskiaikainen hevosmylly.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Katriina • couple • fi
8
Hyvä hinta-laatusuhde
Pros:

Loistava sijainti Telliskiven ja vanhan kaupungin kävelyille.

Cons:

Aamupalalla oli hieman puutetta pöytäpaikoista ja kahvikone oli hidas siihen asiakasmäärään.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • cz
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Karin • couple • at
8
Schönes Stadthotel- jedenfalls zu empfehlen
Pros:

Das Hotelgebäude ist gleichzeitig alt und modern. Total schön und interessant gemacht, damit die alten Mauern gut zu Geltung kommen ☀️Die Lage ist perfekt- man ist gleich fußläufig in der wunderschönen Altstadt - aber auch recht nah bei den Öffis.

Cons:

Das Bad könnte etwas größer sein, bzw Ablageflächen fehlen, wie leider so oft in Stadthotels. Lüftung im Bad wäre auch vorteilhaft

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Tomasz • extended_group • pl
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • family_with_children • de
7
Historisch interessantes Gebäude in der Altstadt, kleine moderne und schöne Hotelzimmer
Pros:

Die Zimmer waren klein, aber zweckmäßig und geschmackvoll eingerichtet und ausgestattet. Das Frühstück war sehr gut.

Cons:

Die vorbeifahrenden Autos haben mich gestört und das zu dicke Kopfkissen.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee