Rija Old Town Hotel

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Rija
8.4 (4938 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 4938 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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Claudia • solo_traveller • mx
10
Pros:

Ubicación y tamaño de la habitacion

Cons:

Agregaría abanico

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Arzu • couple • tr
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Jaana • couple • fi
5
Pettymys hintaan nähden
Pros:

Kaunis rakennus

Cons:

Huone oli pieni koppi, ei ilmastointia, kova meteli kadulta, palveluhaluttomuus.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Ville • family_with_children • fi
8
Ihan hyvä hotelli, mutta en suosittelisi hellekautena.
Pros:

Asiallinen aamiainen. Kaunis vanha rakennus. Miellyttävän pieni hotelli.

Cons:

Ilmanvaihtoa ei ollut, eikä toisessa huoneessamme ollut kunnon tuuletinta. Huoneiden ikkunat olivat katon rajassa niin, että näkymistä ei voinut nauttia.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Szymon • solo_traveller • pl
8
Pros:

Very nice location right in the old town, clean, very good breakfast

Cons:

The room was really small and unfortunately quite loud from the street

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Tessa • solo_traveller • nl
8
Fijne kamer op prima locatie
Pros:

Ruime kamer voor 1 persoon, locatie lag aan de rand van oude stad maar was prima voor mij

Cons:

Badkamer was wat aan de kleine kant in verhouding tot de rest van de kamer, alles zat er wel in

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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chantal • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Bon petit déjeuner
Propreté des lieux

Cons:

Lorsque vous prenez votre douche,il y a de l'eau partout, il faut alors racler le sol
Pas de clim, il y a un ventilateur

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Leo • couple • fi
7
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Hanna Helmi • solo_traveller • ee
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Ulrike • couple • de
9
Unbedingt empfehlenswert!
Pros:

Zimmer gut, tolles Bett, sehr gutes Frühstück

Cons:

Nichts!

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Timo • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Mikko • couple • fi
8
Pros:

Kiva ja viihtyisä pieni hotelli. Hyvä sijainti ja siistit huoneet.

Cons:

Aamiainen olisi voinut olla parmpi ja laajempi valikoima.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Sami • couple • fi
10
Täydellinen hotelli kaupunkilomalle!
Pros:

Täydellinen sijainti ja ystävällinen palvelu. Siistit, modernit huoneet sekä runsas ja täyttävä aamiainen. Hinta ja laatu todella kohdillaan!

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Camille • couple • fr
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Maria Consilia • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Struttura pulita, staff gentile e accogliente. Posizione discreta.

Cons:

Stanza piccola e minimalista non c'era posto dove aprire la valigia

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Great location, spacious rooms.

Cons:

Bed was really uncomfortable, the double bed was two singles pushed together with a thin mattress over the top which was hard and really uncomfortable.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Maike • couple • de
9
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Sándor • couple • hu
9
Nagyon jó választás volt.
Pros:

Nagyon jó helyen fekszik, minden könnyen elérhető volt.

Cons:

Nem volt ilyen.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Irja • extended_group • fi
8
Pros:

Monipuolinen buffet-aamiainen viihtyisässä tilassa. Ystävällinen ja mukavasti palveleva nainen.
Harmoninen,siisti ja tyylikäs hotelli.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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hannalA3046OG • Family
10
Had a great time here
Pros:

Comfy and compact, in the heart of Tallinn, in the historical old town. Room had a great view and was designed to welcome all physical abilities levels by default. Very convenient and elegant breakfast buffee, great impression.

2026-06-27 • via Tripadvisor