

Hotel St. Barbara Overview
You know what surprised me most about Hotel St. Barbara? It’s one of those places that immediately feels right when you walk through the door. I mean, sure, it’s technically a 3-star property, but honestly – whoever’s running this place really gets what travelers actually want.
The lobby has this lived-in charm that you don’t see much anymore. Not fancy, but genuinely welcoming in a way that makes you want to linger with a coffee instead of rushing up to your room. The staff actually remembers your name after the first day (which is rarer than it should be), and they’ve got that knack for being helpful without hovering. Check-in was smooth – no unnecessary upselling or complicated key card explanations, just straightforward and friendly.
What really won me over though were all the little details that show someone’s paying attention. The rooms are comfortable without trying too hard to impress. Clean, well-maintained, with that perfect balance where everything works properly but doesn’t feel sterile. The beds are actually good – I slept better than I expected, and the blackout curtains do their job if you’re trying to sleep in. Honestly, the whole place just has this relaxed vibe that makes you feel like you can unwind properly. The 8.6 rating makes total sense once you’ve stayed there; it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but it delivers really well on what it promises. I’ve stayed in plenty of supposedly higher-end places that could learn a thing or two from how Hotel St. Barbara operates. Sometimes you find these gems that just get hospitality right, and this is definitely one of them.
Hotel St. Barbara Accommodations
Accommodation | Details |
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Single Room | 1 twin bed and 1 full bed for 1 adult, 1 child |
Standard Double Room | 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
Standard Triple Room | 3 twin beds for 3 adults |
Superior Double Room | 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 2 children |
Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) | 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 3 children |
Junior Suite | 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 2 children |
Triple Room | 1 twin bed and 1 full bed for 3 adults |
Standard Twin Room | 2 twin beds for 2 adults, 1 child |
Deluxe Double Room | 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child |


Reviews of Hotel St. Barbara
Exceptional – Nastazia from Greece (9/10)
Very good hotel , clean room , clean bathroom . They cleaned the room every day . The breakfast was good and amazing every day the same but it’s ok . Exactly like the photos . The area was 5 minutes by the old town . The reception close at 11 at the night . I definitely recommend this hotel
Will book again – Dimitrov from Estonia (9/10)
Breakfast, location, everything
Exceptional – Anna from Finland (9/10)
Location, size of the room, cosiness, price
Value for Money – Tak from Hong Kong (9/10)
The location is near to Old Town. City center is not far away.
Room is comfortable. But I would prefer room with wooden floor instead of carpet.
Breakfast has all you need 😋 . That could bring you a perfect start of the day.
I will stay in Hotel St. Barbara next time.Great stay, close to the center – Nicoline from Netherlands (8/10)
408- spacious room with a nice view
breakfast was good
hotel close to the centerExceptional – Zhi from Australia (9/10)
Everything is perfect
Wonderful – Lorenzo from Italy (9/10)
Location. Super Clean
Very Good – Minja from Finland (8/10)
breakfast and location
Few frills, but a solid 3* property certainly worth considering. – Michael from United Kingdom (8/10)
Quiet location, but still very close to Old Town – overall a good budget option.
Exceptional – Jiří from Czech Republic (9/10)
Great value for money. The hotel is situated in a nice historic building a few minutes’ walk from the old town of Tallinn. Parking is available for a fee (10 EUR) in the backyard of the hotel. Very good breakfast included. Nothing to complain about. It would definitely be our choice if we ever return to Tallinn.
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Kaarli Kirik: 500 m
- Maiden Tower: 500 m
- Freedom Square: 200 m
- Kiek in de Kok: 350 m
- Bastion Passages: 450 m
- Vabadussõja Võidusammas: 250 m
- Niguliste Museum-Concert Hall: 500 m
- Estonian Theatre and Music Museum: 400 m
- Admiral Johan Pitka mälestusmärk: 450 m
- War of Independence Victory Column: 250 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Kapital: 30 m
- Restaurant Baieri Kelder: 30 m
- Restaurant Hookah Palace: 30 m
Top attractions:
- Toompea Castle: 600 m
- Kadriorg Palace: 3.2 km
- Town Hall Square: 600 m
- Town Hall Pharmacy: 700 m
- Canute’s Guild Hall: 800 m
- Kadriorg Art Museum: 3.2 km
- Danish King’s Garden: 600 m
- Estonian Open Air Museum: 6 km
- Dominican Monastery Museum: 850 m
- Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour: 2.6 km
Natural beauty:
- Forest Lignator As: 2.8 km
Ski lift:
- Viimsi Mäepark J-bar: 14 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Kalarand: 2.1 km
- Pirita Beach: 7 km
- Pikakari Beach: 7 km
- Russalka Beach: 3.2 km
- Pelgurand Beach: 4.3 km
Public transport:
- Train Lilleküla: 1.5 km
- Train Tallinn Train Station: 1.3 km
- 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
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Kitchen:
- Dryer
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
Living Area:
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Fruit
- Wine/Champagne
- Minibar
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Transportation:
- Public transit tickets
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Estonian
- Finnish
- Russian
Cleaning Services:
- Daily housekeeping
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
Media & Technology:
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Business Facilities:
- Fax/Photocopying
Front Desk Services:
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk


House Rules at Hotel St. Barbara
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Groups:
- When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out:
- Until 12:00
Children & Beds:
- Children of all ages are welcome.
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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