Must-see hotels in Southern Estonia

  • Antonius Hotel

    Tartu

    Facing the main university building, of which it's a neoclassically styled, early-19th-century contemporary, this first-rate 27-room boutique hotel is…

  • Hektor Design Hostel

    Tartu

    Set in a warehouse built in the 1950s, this clever hostel is a far cry from the dross of typical backpacker digs. Modern, functional design and super-cosy…

  • Ööbikuoru Villa

    Southern Estonia

    Spread between two neighbouring buildings overlooking a small lake, this is our top pick in Rõuge for both a bed and a bite. Don't be fooled by the fussy…

  • Domus Dorpatensis

    Tartu

    Run by a charitable academic foundation, this block of 10 apartments in a mid-18th-century house opposite the town hall offers unbeatable location and…

  • Tampere Maja

    Tartu

    With strong links to the Finnish city of Tampere (Tartu’s sister city), this cosy, central guesthouse features seven warm, light-filled guest rooms in a…

  • GMP Clubhotel

    Southern Estonia

    This slick lakeside hotel offers 'apartments' and suites with kitchenettes, funky furniture and comfy beds. There's a luxurious pair of single-sex saunas…

  • Wilde Guest Apartments

    Tartu

    The people behind the Eduard Vilde Restaurant also have five beautiful self-contained apartments for rent. Four of them are near the restaurant, either on…

  • Hostel Ingeri

    Southern Estonia

    On one of Viljandi’s nicest streets, right among its historical and cultural highlights, this six-room guesthouse offers seriously good value with its…

  • Rõuge Suurjärve Külalistemaja

    Southern Estonia

    This cheery, yellow, family-run guesthouse has views over the valley from its pretty garden and 16 inviting, fuss-free rooms (most with private bathroom,…

  • Kubija Hotel & Nature Spa

    Southern Estonia

    Tucked away on the forested shores of a lake on Võru's southern fringes, this older hotel may look a little former-Soviet from the outside, but the rooms…

  • TerviseksBBB

    Tartu

    Occupying a historic building in a perfect main-square location, this excellent ‘backpacker’s bed and breakfast’ offers dorms (maximum four beds, no bunks…

  • Ööbikuoru Puhkekeskus

    Southern Estonia

    Set in a lovely spot overlooking Nightingale Valley, this outfit offers lodging in simple wooden cabins, tent sites and self-contained houses (sleeping up…

  • Grand Hotel Viljandi

    Southern Estonia

    In the centre of Viljandi's quiet old town, this moderately chi-chi hotel has 50 art deco–styled rooms with dark-wood trim, satiny chairs, large windows…

  • Villa Margaretha

    Tartu

    Like something out of a fairy tale, this rambling, creaky, early-20th-century art nouveau house has a sweet little turret and romantic rooms decked out…

  • Looming

    Tartu

    Run by urban greenies with a commitment to recycled materials and sustainable practices, Looming (‘creation’) offers smart bunk-free dorms and private…

  • Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort

    Southern Estonia

    The best thing about this large white complex is its location, set on lawns spreading unhindered to sparkling Lake Pühajärve, but the wonderful glassed-in…

  • Peipsi Lake House

    Southern Estonia

    Just off Lake Peipsi, this lovely, family-run guesthouse offers a variety of soberly furnished, comfortable rooms in various configurations, spread over…

  • Murakas

    Southern Estonia

    With only 10 bedrooms, Murakas is more like a large, friendly guesthouse than a hotel. Basic colours, blond wood and striped carpets give the rooms a…

  • Endla

    Southern Estonia

    There’s a vaguely Swiss feel to this little guesthouse, set on a quiet backstreet north of the bus station. The rooms are simple but smartly furnished and…

  • Hirvemäe Holiday Park

    Southern Estonia

    Tucked away on a southward-reaching arm of Lake Peipsi, immediately right after the bridge into Värska, this attractive guesthouse offers both pastel…

  • London Hotell

    Tartu

    The London puts a lot of effort into first impressions – after the glitzy lobby, with its brass trim and water feature, the decor of the rooms at this…

  • Kuru Puhkemajad

    Southern Estonia

    At Kuru, just a couple of kilometres east of Kauksi (off the secondary road from the lake to Iisaku), this complex offers rooms in barnlike buildings and…

  • Edgari Külalistemaja

    Southern Estonia

    Edgar’s occupies the upstairs levels of an attractive brick building, right in the centre of town, with a bakery and tavern below. All rooms have…

  • Art Hotel Pallas

    Tartu

    The Pallas occupies the site of a former art college and has attempted to channel some of that creativity, especially in the daringly decorated deluxe…

  • Hotel Tartu

    Tartu

    With roots deep in the Soviet era (it was purpose-built in 1964), it's no surprise that the Hotel Tartu seems a little dated. But it's undeniably…

  • Metsis

    Southern Estonia

    Set on large lawns, this 1912 hotel is Valga’s best sleeping option, with 18 pleasant, well-priced rooms, some of which have their own sauna (per hour €20…

  • Hostel Laguun

    Southern Estonia

    In a prime lakeside spot in Kallaste, Laguun is a small guesthouse offering 10 beds across five simple rooms with shared bathroom, plus space for campers…

  • Downtown Hostel

    Tartu

    This small hostel in a large, featureless block mainly devoted to student accommodation is worth choosing for its cleanliness and quiet neighbourhood,…

  • Ränduri

    Southern Estonia

    Above this rustic, timber-lined pub there's a pleasant set of 10 rooms, each decorated around a different motif and colour scheme (Japanese, Egyptian,…

  • Villa Hilda

    Southern Estonia

    While Hilda’s a plain Jane from the outside, this homely guesthouse has plenty of 1930s period features inside, including polished wooden floors, antique…