9 Karu, Tallinn City Center, 10120 Tallinn, Estonia
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Karu Central Apartment Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name Karu Central Apartment, I wasn’t expecting much from what sounds like a pretty standard 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best travel experiences come from those unassuming spots that just get the basics really, really right.

Walking into this place, there’s something immediately comfortable about it. It’s got that lived-in feeling that makes you relax your shoulders without even realizing it. The lobby isn’t trying to impress anyone with marble or chandeliers – instead, you get clean lines, decent furniture that actually looks like people sit in it, and staff who seem genuinely happy to see you rather than going through the motions. I mean, the check-in was probably the smoothest I’ve had in months, and the woman at the desk gave me these super specific directions to a nearby café that ended up being absolutely perfect for morning coffee. That’s the kind of local knowledge you can’t fake.

The rooms themselves are where this place really shines, honestly. Everything feels thoughtfully put together – not fancy, but functional in a way that makes you think someone actually stayed here themselves before deciding what to include. The bed is properly comfortable (I’m picky about mattresses), there’s enough storage space that you can actually unpack if you’re staying more than a night, and the bathroom has decent water pressure and stays warm. Little things, but they matter when you’re tired. What really struck me was how quiet it gets at night – even though you’re right in the center of things, the windows must be better than average because I slept through until morning without any street noise waking me up. The Wi-Fi actually works consistently too, which is more than I can say for some places that charge twice as much.

Here’s what I think makes this spot special though – it’s got this perfect balance of being central without being chaotic. You’re close enough to walk to most of the interesting parts of the area, but you’re not dealing with the constant hustle and noise that comes with being right on top of everything. I found myself coming back here mid-day just to recharge, which says something about how comfortable it feels. The neighborhood has that authentic feel where you see actual residents going about their daily lives, not just tourists wandering around looking lost. And honestly, for a 3-star place, they’ve earned that 9.2 rating – it’s rare to find somewhere that delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. If you’re looking for a place that’ll take care of you without breaking the bank or overwhelming you with unnecessary extras, this is definitely worth considering.

Karu Central Apartment Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartment1 full bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
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Reviews of Karu Central Apartment

  • Exceptional – Aljona from Estonia (10/10)

    Very clean, cozy, renovated apartment. Quite street. Free parking. Easy check-in/out.
    You have everything you need inside. Good equipment
    Perfect value for money

  • Exceptional – Lucija from Slovenia (10/10)

    The apartment is clean and beautiful, the location is also great – in walking distance of the centre and the port. They also let us move into the apartment a bit earlier and stay longer on the last day, when we waited for our flight, which was very kind.

  • Beautiful and cozy apartment very close to the main attractions – Ulyana from United States of America (10/10)

    Beautiful apartment with everything needed for a short or long stay. The communication with the host was great, all check-in instructions were provided in details, all questions were answered in timely and polite manner. The apartment itself looked exactly as on the pictures, very clean and comfortable. Tea, coffee, condiments and some other little extras were provided. Our children truly enjoyed Netflix:) Great location, walking distance to the main attractions. Highly recommend, would come again!

  • Our summer stay in Tallin – Vasconcelos from Brazil (10/10)

    The pictures are not fair! It is much better in reality! The apartment is very comfortable, shower is amazing, bed is good and large and also the sofa bed, staff replyes promptly the messages and nothing to fault. Everything was just perfect and we had a great time. Thank you so much! 🙂

  • Wonderful – Pavel from Czech Republic (9/10)

    The accommodation's convenient location, coupled with its lovely flat and nearby food store, made our stay effortless and enjoyable.

  • Exceptional – Gražvydas from Lithuania (10/10)

    The apartment justified the expectations, the location is excellent, everything is almost fine :). We recommend

  • nice place to stay with a big family – Валентина from Ukraine (10/10)

    we enjoyed our accommodation in this apartment! the location, clean and renovated furniture, all the issues inside were just perfect! moreover, the communication with the owner and check-in/check-out was extremely comfortable and pleasant! we’re looking forward to visiting Tallinn again and booking this cosy apartment!

  • I woul recommend this apartment for my friends and family to stay. – Jolanta from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Location is perfect. You can reach old town , city centre and port in a couple minutes walk. Also is very quiet and warm place with floor heating..

  • An apartment that make stay more enjoyable. – Joanna from Poland (10/10)

    The suite had all the listed amenities. Both beds very comfortable. The sofa bed in the living room had a mattress which is quite rare. Impeccable cleanliness. Very good contact with the owner. I will gladely rent the same apartment next time I stay.

  • Exceptional – Tomaž from Slovenia (10/10)

    New apartment, near the center with parking

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Kitchen:

  • High chair
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Transportation:

  • Shuttle service

Languages Spoken:

  • English
  • Estonian
  • Russian

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
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House Rules at Karu Central Apartment

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 22:00
  • You need to let the property know what time you’ll be arriving in advance.

Check-out:

  • From 08:00 to 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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.3

Comfort:

9.3

Location:

9.7

Free Wifi:

9.5

Facilities:

9.4

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.2