

Hestia Hotel Barons Old Town Overview
You know what really struck me about Hestia Hotel Barons Old Town? It’s got this perfect balance of being right in the thick of things without feeling touristy or overwhelming. I mean, you’re literally steps away from all the medieval charm that makes Tallinn’s Old Town so special, but somehow the hotel feels like this calm pocket where you can actually decompress after a day of wandering those cobblestone streets.
The building itself has character – it’s one of those places where you can tell they actually thought about preserving the historical feel while making sure your bathroom has proper water pressure (honestly, such a relief after some of the “charming” places I’ve stayed in Europe). The rooms are what I’d call thoughtfully modern – clean lines and comfortable beds, but they haven’t stripped away all the personality in favor of generic hotel furniture. The 4-star rating feels accurate here, not inflated like some places. And that 8.2 guest rating? Yeah, I get it. It’s the kind of score that comes from consistently getting the basics right rather than trying to wow you with flashy amenities that don’t actually work.
What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to genuinely know the area – not just the obvious tourist spots, but actually useful stuff like which restaurants locals go to and where you can grab decent coffee early in the morning before the crowds hit. The location means you’ll hear some street noise during busy periods (it’s Old Town, after all), but it dies down pretty reasonably in the evenings. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle in this part of town, so definitely ask them about options when you book. I found myself using the hotel as a home base for exploring, then actually wanting to come back and hang out rather than just crash for the night – which, honestly, doesn’t happen that often when I travel. It’s got that lived-in feel that makes you understand why people keep coming back to Tallinn, and why this particular spot works so well as a launching pad for getting under the city’s skin.
Hotel in Tallinn booking should be done early, especially during White Nights season when the city hosts internationally acclaimed cultural and technology events.
Hestia Hotel Barons Old Town Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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Single Room – Historical Main Building | 1 twin bed for 1 adult, 1 child |
Double or Twin Room – Historical Main Building | 2 twin beds and 1 full bed for 2 adults, 2 children |
Junior Suite – Historical Main Building | 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
Suite with Sauna – Historical Main Building | 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
Standard Twin Room – Classical Side Building | 2 twin beds for 3 adults, 2 children |
Standard Double Room – Classical Side Building | 1 king bed for 3 adults, 2 children |
Family Room – Classical Side Building | 2 twin beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 full bed for 4 adults, 2 children |
Superior Double Room – Classical Side Building | 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
Apartment – Side Building | 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 3 children |
Apartment Loft – Side Building | 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 3 children |
Apartment Suite – Side Building | 2 twin beds and 1 king bed for 4 adults, 3 children |


Reviews of Hestia Hotel Barons Old Town
wonderful stay in the heart of Tallinn – Evy from Austria (9/10)
comfortable bed and sheets, breakfast is amazing, hotel allows pets, historic ambience
Great location, but watch your head! – Marilyn from United States of America (8/10)
The location was perfect for walking around the old town and taking public transportation. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom large.
Great stay would recommend. – Srihari from United Kingdom (8/10)
Breakfast plentiful and wide variety.
The manager was a wonderful chap, sorted out an issue to my satisfaction.Spacious, comfortable room in the contemporary side of Hotel Barons. – Katnal from United Kingdom (8/10)
Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice
We very much enjoyed our trip & would recommend the hotel but a different room – Paul from United Kingdom (8/10)
Good location
Great location, nice historical style, but plan ahead with water. – Ls from Finland (7/10)
Great location in Old Town. Very nicely renovated room in 6th floor of side building right next to the hotel, with a view over rooftops. Room was not on the street side, so very quiet (even on friday – sunday trip). Main building historical, breakfast in the old restaurant of 2nd floor.
Good – Julie from United Kingdom (7/10)
It was clean, large rooms and comfortable.
Well located hotel offfering spacious rooms and a good breakfast – Michael from United Kingdom (8/10)
We stayed in the Annex on the 5th floor. The room was very spacious and comfortable. There was no noise from the bars on the street below. The breakfast was in the main building a short walk away. It was comprehensive and tasty. The location is excellent and close to all the old Town sights.
A lovely time in spite of one bad night. – Carol from United Kingdom (8/10)
Great location for seeing the sights. Extremely helpful friendly staff, spacious rooms, nice breakfast and old quirky lift.
Good – Kimberly from United States of America (7/10)
Great location
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Maiden Tower: 250 m
- Freedom Square: 300 m
- Niguliste Kirik: 250 m
- Town Hall Square: 250 m
- Town Hall Pharmacy: 250 m
- Tallinn City Museum: 350 m
- Niguliste Museum-Concert Hall: 300 m
- Estonian Theatre and Music Museum: 50 m
- 29. Okt 1905. A. Veresauna Mälestus: 250 m
- Vabadsõj lang Õpil ja Õpet Mälests: 300 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Vunk: 0 m
- Restaurant Restoran Margarita: 0 m
- Restaurant Restoran Finlandia Caviar: 0 m
Top attractions:
- Toompea Castle: 550 m
- Kadriorg Palace: 2.8 km
- Bastion Passages: 500 m
- Canute’s Guild Hall: 350 m
- Kadriorg Art Museum: 2.8 km
- Danish King’s Garden: 350 m
- Estonian Open Air Museum: 6 km
- Dominican Monastery Museum: 350 m
- Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour: 2.2 km
Natural beauty:
- Forest Lignator As: 3.1 km
Ski lift:
- Viimsi Mäepark J-bar: 13 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Kalarand: 1.6 km
- Pirita Beach: 7 km
- Pikakari Beach: 6 km
- Russalka Beach: 2.9 km
- Pelgurand Beach: 4.3 km
Public transport:
- Train Lilleküla: 2 km
- Train Tallinn Train Station: 850 m
- Bus Tallinn International Bus Station: 2.1 km
Closest airports:
- Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport: 4.2 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
General:
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Car rental
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/Champagne
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Estonian
- Finnish
- Russian
Cleaning Services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
Business Facilities:
- Fax/Photocopying
Front Desk Services:
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Great for your stay:
- Private Bathroom
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Shower
- Baggage storage
- Laundry


House Rules at Hestia Hotel Barons Old Town
Pets:
- Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups:
- When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Check-in:
- From 14:00
- Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out:
- Until 12:00
Children & Beds:
- Children of all ages are welcome.
No age restriction:
- There’s no age requirement for check-in
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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