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Lydia Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a health club

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Located in Old Town Tartu, Lydia Hotel offers a hearty breakfast buffet and international dishes at Hõlm restaurant. Guests enjoy the sauna, steam room, 24-hour gym, WiFi, newspapers, a children's playground, and luggage storage in well-maintained surroundings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Parking available

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - single
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Ülikooli 14, Tartu, 51003

What's nearby

  • Tartu Town Hall - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • University of Tartu - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Student's Lock-Up - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Vanemuine Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tartu Cathedral (Toomkirk) - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tartu (TAY) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolaterie Pierre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Werner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vilde ja Vine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Irish Embassy Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pahad Poisid - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lydia Hotel

Luxury hotel located in Old Town Tartu
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Lydia Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site fine-dining restaurant, Hõlm, features international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • A reception hall, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, 1 meeting room, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 70 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (EUR 24 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hõlm

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 47 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 24.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 47 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Estonia. This property is rated 4 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Lydia Hotel Tartu
Lydia Tartu
Lydia Hotel Hotel
Lydia Hotel Tartu
Lydia Hotel Hotel Tartu

Frequently asked questions

Does Lydia Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Lydia Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 24.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Lydia Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lydia Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Lydia Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Lydia Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Tartu, this luxury hotel is steps from Toomemägi, Tartu Town Hall, and Monument to Gustav II Adolf. University of Tartu and Monument to Barclay de Tolly are just steps away.

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Reviews

Lydia Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 372 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful rooms and the pool/saunas are amazing! It's very close to lots of restaurants and the pretty town square.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marja

The situation of hotel was very good and brekfast was also very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

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

Greg

Highly recommen for that hotel. Nice staf, really clean rooms, good level of continental breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marju

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good-sized room, comfortable beds. Large bathroom. Great breakfst. Location is right near central square.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard

Nice Location, good breakfast, nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NJ

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

Great stay!

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding in every way. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The hotel lobby has great free coffee and hot chocolate. The spa is amazing. Great pool, steam, saunas and showers. The room is large, well furnished and comfortable. The bathroom is wonderful. The hotel is a five minute walk to the Town Hall Square full of shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is fabulous!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right smack dab in the middle of the old town. Walkable to most tourist areas within a few minutes. Great staff and great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

Nice hotel. Good location. Amazing restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was modern and comfortable. Breakfast choices were varied and interesting. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central handy location and beautiful room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Wonderful weekend break!

Nice spa facilities and good breakfast! The location was also ideal. Would highly recommend -- and we're hoping to come back again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Huge selections at the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie Sophie

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

Good and Convenient

Very nice hotel in the old town. Excellent food in the Michelin recommended restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lived up to the reviews
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern well designed room with great amenities. The spa lounge is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaia

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

Recommended

A very nice stay. Great breakfast! Super location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Definitely value for money

Very nice hotel, conveniently located in the old town, with a restaurant that has a well-earned mention in Michelin
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great central location. Relaxing spa area, if without kids. Wide and good selection for breakfast. Shame we had the room on ground floor facing a brick wall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tereze

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

Highly recommend

We absolutely loved our stay. Spent couple hours at the SPA. Breakfast was fabulous. Rooms clean, location perfect. Will come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly, professional reception wonderful position for exploring, great spa and comfortable room,however premium rooms look out on to a hill, the only place in town students can drink and talk into the small hours. Favourite hotel in Tartu
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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