Rataskaevu Apartment

Rataskaevu Apartment Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Rataskaevu Apartment? I was expecting just another generic rental, but this place actually has character. It’s tucked right into one of Tallinn’s most charming cobblestone streets – Rataskaevu 8 puts you smack in the heart of the Old Town, and I mean literally. You can hear the clip-clop of tourist carriages during the day (honestly, it’s kind of endearing rather than annoying), and by evening it gets beautifully quiet since most of the day-trippers have headed back to their cruise ships.

The apartment itself feels like someone’s actual home rather than a sterile hotel room, which I really appreciated. The ceilings have that lovely old European height to them, and the windows look out onto the medieval street scene – I spent way too much time just watching people navigate the uneven stones below. What impressed me most was how well-maintained everything is for a 3-star place. The kitchen actually has proper cookware (not the usual mismatched nonsense), which came in handy since there’s a little grocery store just around the corner on Viru street. The bathroom’s compact but functional, and the shower pressure was surprisingly decent – something you can’t always count on in these historic buildings.

Location-wise, you’re about a three-minute walk from Town Hall Square, but here’s the thing locals know – you’re also really close to some of the better restaurants that aren’t total tourist traps. That little alley that connects to Dunkri street? Pure gold for finding places where Estonians actually eat. I will say, if you’re traveling with heavy luggage, the cobblestones can be a bit of a workout getting there from the main street, but it’s nothing too dramatic. The 8.8 rating honestly makes sense – it’s not luxury, but it delivers exactly what it promises with some nice unexpected touches. For the price point and that killer location in the medieval quarter, it’s the kind of place I’d definitely book again, especially if I wanted to feel like I was actually living in Tallinn for a few days rather than just passing through.

Rataskaevu Apartment Accommodations

Reviews of Rataskaevu Apartment

• Good value for money – Marta from Latvia – June 21, 2025 (9/10)

  The property is as seen in the pictures. Very clean and located in the old town.
  The host is responsive and our stay smooth.
  
  What could be improved: No elevator, so if you don’t travel light getting in and out with heavy luggage can be quite a challenge. We knew this beforehand so it wasn’t an issue for us.

• Exceptional – Mikko from Finland – December 9, 2024 (10/10)

  Location was perfect in the old town. Also the apartment was lovely, ans quiet. Apartment just as in the pictures.

• Wonderful – Alex from United Kingdom – July 15, 2024 (9/10)

  The location is great and the flat itself is fantastic
  
  What could be improved: The narrow stairs to the apartment. Very difficult to climb with heavy luggage.

• A two-night stay in Tallinn, visiting Old Town locations and Proto invention factory. – Janne from Finland – July 9, 2024 (10/10)

  From the upper level the window view over the rooftops to Toompea was quite atmospheric. The feel of the whole apartment in the old building was mesmerizing. It also was spacious with high ceiling so there was plenty of room for a family of four. The bathroom was simply beautiful!
  
  The location of the property could not have been better as it was easy to reach everything in the Old Town by foot. The host was very helpful and accommodating.
  
  What could be improved: The cooking facilities could be upgraded a little. A new frying pan for example and some more utensils. The lights at the kitchen counter didn't work (cooking in the dark was not so nice).

• Wonderful – Krišs from Latvia – September 3, 2023 (9/10)

  Perfect location in heart of the city.

• A fine little nook. – Jaakko from Finland – June 22, 2023 (8/10)

  Amazing location, a medieval building with lots of character. Great value for money!
  
  What could be improved: Tallinn gets hot in the summer, and the bedding (duvets, mattress covers, mattresses) were more than a bit whiffy. That, coupled with some hot sewer fumes from old plumbing (not the proprietor's fault, obviously), gave a real medieval air to the whole thing 😄. The sheets on the downstairs bed had seen better days, and all bedding could use an update.

• Very Good – Andris from Latvia – July 8, 2024 (8/10)

  Location is ideal for visiting old town. Place is accessible via car. Flat itself is quite big for old town.
  
  What could be improved: Coffee shop on first floor was opened up until 00:01, was not loud, but noise was hearable during quiet night. Reasonably priced parking was located 15min walk away.

• Good – Nora from Finland – April 25, 2025 (7/10)

  Location is perfect, it was pretty silent and clean.
  
  What could be improved: Water game on and off, mostly off. So dreaming of washing long hair was not possible as the water just did not run. For that reason I think it was more a joke that there was a dishwasher and a washing machine..how they could work if it was mostly impossible to wash even your hands. There were 4 of us staying two nights. On kitchen there were only 3 forks, 4 spoons and 4 knives. Making food could be a bit awkward as kitchen was lacking a bit of everything.
  Downstairs bed was ok, but upstairs bed was squeaky and you can feel the springs in your back.
  I think this aparment is overpriced quite roughly

• Overall okay. – Anita from Estonia – August 4, 2023 (6/10)

  The location was good.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment was very dark and the lights did’t help much. Could use more decorations.

• Pleasant – Terry from New Zealand – March 6, 2023 (6/10)

  The location was good and owner was very helpful & helped carry our luggage up the 5 flights of stairs.
  
  What could be improved: Having read the review we were aware of issues other had .. paying by cash wasn't a problem, plenty of toilet paper, and we only stayed 1 night so managed with the limited items in the kitchen. We didn't use the upstairs bedroom.& raided a light bulb so we had sufficient light. I think other people may have not seen the pull cord to activate the lights over the cook top… The owner may consider pointing this out. Our main problem was there wasn't any hot water & we weren't able to have a shower.

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