Lydia Hotel

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Restaurant
Luxury Apartment
Front of property
Lobby
Spa

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Ülikooli 14, Tartu, 51003
  • Place, Tartu Town Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Tartu
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tartu Cathedral (Toomkirk)
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tartu (TAY)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Tartu

Old Town Tartu stay.With a stay at this Old Town Tartu hotel, you'll be steps from Tartu Town Hall and Monument to Gustav II Adolf. Toomemägi and Monument to Barclay de Tolly are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Tartu Town Hall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Tartu - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Father and Son' sculpture - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vanemuine Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tartu Cathedral (Toomkirk) - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Tartu (TAY) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolaterie Pierre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Werner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Püssirohukelder - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Irish Embassy Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪München - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lydia Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel in Old Town Tartu
Lydia Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. The luxury Lydia Hotel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Lydia Hotel offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 47 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is Lydia Hotel to the airport?

Lydia Hotel is 8.4 mi (22-min drive) away from the Tartu (TAY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lydia Hotel?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lydia Hotel on Jun 23, 2026 start from CA $192, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lydia Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Lydia Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

Does Lydia Hotel offer free breakfast?

Lydia Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Lydia Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lydia Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lydia Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 24.00 per night.

Does Lydia Hotel have a pool?

Lydia Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does Lydia Hotel have a restaurant?

Lydia Hotel is home to Hõlm, which features international cuisine.

Does Lydia Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lydia Hotel to downtown Tartu?

Lydia Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Tartu.

Lydia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 402 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, well managed hotel with nice spa
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

OLLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were courteous and polite. Clean room, great breakfast setup. Great hotel location. Clean hotel, nice sauna rooms and spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomi

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jukka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and tidy hotel. Also staff was very helpful. The breakfast is wide enough and especially the porridge was super good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard

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

10/10 Excellent

Hans Rudolf

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

Excellent

Truly one of the best hotels in Tartu. Excellent breakfast, good location, close to the center but quiet and some good restaurants around the corner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NJ

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

Great stay!

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marja

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

10/10 Excellent

Pekka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big clean room. Hotel is in central location yet very quiet. If travelling by car, there is a small carage at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

sture

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel should have a bar, which they do not have. Gym small and no devices only handweights with restricted variation of kg. Service friendly and otherwise standard good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Rasmus

All
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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