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Fat Margaret's Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with a hot tub, 9-minute walk to Port of Tallinn

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Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory) | Soundproofing, free WiFi
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Sauna
Shared kitchen
Located in Kalamaja, Fat Margaret's Hostel offers a convenient base with amenities like a spa tub and laundry facilities. Guests can enjoy in-room WiFi, an on-site bar, and bike rentals to explore the neighborhood and nearby Port of Tallinn.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Ensuite Room With Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

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Soundproofed
Heating
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room With Shared Bathroom | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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Soundproofed
Heating
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Ensuite Room With Private Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Single Ensuite Room With Private Bathroom | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Single Ensuite Room With Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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Soundproofed
Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory) | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory)

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory) | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory)

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  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory (1 Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Ensuite Room with Private Bathroom

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Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Ensuite room With Private Bathroom

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Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Pohja 27, Tallinn, 10415

What's nearby

  • Port of Tallinn - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tallinn Christmas Markets - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Town Hall Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Telliskivi Creative City - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tallinn Central Market - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tallinn Baltic Station - 12 min walk
  • Lennart Meri Airport (TLL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza kiosk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Korsten, armastus & hea toit - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Uba ja Humal - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Värav Coffee & Toast - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chin Chin - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Fat Margaret's Hostel

Hostel near Port of Tallinn
At Fat Margaret's Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a computer station
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Fat Margaret's Hostel feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Fat Margaret's
Fat Margaret's Hostel
Fat Margaret's Hostel Tallinn
Fat Margaret's Tallinn
Fat Margaret's Hostel Tallinn
Fat Margaret's Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Fat Margaret's Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Tallinn

Frequently asked questions

Is Fat Margaret's Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fat Margaret's Hostel?

Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Fat Margaret's Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Fat Margaret's Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fat Margaret's Hostel located?

Located in Kalamaja, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Estonian Centre of Architecture and Port of Tallinn. Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia and Fat Margaret Tower are just steps away. Tallinn Baltic Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Fat Margaret's Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 206 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Giovanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Community areas are awesome. Thank you for the waffles.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Everything works , nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Firas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place quiet and near to the old town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hostel - my en suite room was like a hotel and the common room was so cool to relax in. In terms of location, you step out of the door and you see the arch into the main road of the old town. Staff were friendly and they sold drinks and snacks at reception. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to get anywhere in the old town area within 20 minutes walk or less. Close to a few beaches, good transport links. Everything was clean & comfortable. The sauna was excellent! Only downside was the room was stifling even with the window open and it was next to a main street that was rather loud at night. Would definitely recommend though and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff was very helpful. I stayed an unusually long period of time due to attending a three week event nearby. Everything was terrific!
Stayed 26 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

SYDNEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

More Relaxing than Social

Cozy hostel. I stayed 3 nights. Never got the chance to try the waffles because they were always gone too fast. I think you have to be there exactly at 9am to get one. The sauna was super nice though. Staff are extremely antisocial and seem almost annoyed when you ask them questions. Not really the type of hostel to meet people but was a relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, awesome building.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not use the spa, the hostel is perfect I always book the private bedroom. Staff efficient and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Friederike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sehr ruhi, obwohl mitten im Zentrum. Nur ein paar Schritte zum Meer. Eigene Sauna und morgend kostenlose Waffeln.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hostel to stay close to the old town. Perfect location, cleanliness and service. The basement has a huge kitchen, social area, table tennis table and coffee machines. I definitely recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Slitt utvendig og i ganger. Bra rom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-equipped, excellent location and fabulous free sauna in the mornings where you can chat with other international guests. Staff were grumpy and unfriendly, but everything else was terrific!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hinta-laatusuhde erinomainen. Yksinkertainen majoitus, mutta kaikki tarpeellinen löytyi. Joustava sisäänkirjautuminen sopi meille.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quiet and comfortable. Free waffle available for breakfast. Ideal location, walkable from ferry and to old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free sauna/pool 9-11 AM is nice and also the free waffles was a nice touch. I wouldn’t say anything bad for the cheap price we paid 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jayson

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Yöpyminen sujui melko hyvin. Saimme huoneen kadunpuoleisesta joten autoliikenne ääniä kuului mikä ei meitä haitannut. Aamu kuudelta kuitenkin jatkuva oven avaus/pamaus herätti aluksi, mutta siihenkin tottui.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hostel - excellent location

Nice hostel with ecellent location near harbour and old town . Room was clean .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ulla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Kaunis hotel sataman läheisyydessä.

Vaatimaton, siisti ja rauhallinen hostel. Äänieristys heikko.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location and value

Hostel is right across the street from the tram, buses and the Fat Margaret area of the old town. The train station is in the area. About a thousand feet down the street is an excellent, full service grocery store, and a convenience store in the other direction. Shopping is otherwise limited. No real sit down restaurants in the neighborhood, but then again it's very close to the old town. On cleanliness, i give them a "good.". That is, certainly it's not bad but overall it could be better. The hostel is in an old building but I had no particular problems. They have a basement recreation room with TV, community kitchen, and sauna which I can't comment on. They also offer a free make-it-yourself Belgian waffle facility in the morning. Also I think that reception is open 24 hours. I would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not very clean

The hostel wasn’t very clean, and there was a strange smell in the room; no wardrobes, but the location was not far from the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great if you manage to avoid the noisy rooms

I booked a private room with bathroom, so not the typical hostel experience. Staff were friendly, the place is clean, well located, the waffles are a great treat, and the room was well heated (March). The lounge area is underground with little natural light so not really somewhere you want to hang out. The main issue was that the initial room was next to the lounge and this very noisy (even though people were just talking and watching TV normally : it echoes a lot), luckily they were able to change my room after the first sleepless night... So pick a room on the 4th floor if you want to sleep 😊, and they're also very cute
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very accommodating and helped every step of the way and the location is literally fantastic with a supermarket, the ferry docks and the old town literally within walking distance. The free waffles in the morning are also a massive bonus! The room itself was nice however the walls are made out of paper. I booked the top floor to escape the noise but I ended up not getting alot of sleep and unable to relax. Bring either some comfortable earpods or noise blockers to get sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location but otherwise kinda poor

One shower and two toilets for an entire floor and the floor had maybe 12 rooms or more, and if each room has 8 beds....... Would not want to stay here when it's very busy!! Not enough power outlets and they are not by each bed. No place to put your phone or room keys in a top bunk, and obviously can't charge your phone while you're there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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