Lydia Hotel

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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Modern retreat in Pirogov Park

Michelin-starred dining elevates this Old Town hotel's sophisticated atmosphere, with breakfast honey from the hotel's rooftop apiary. Unwind in the peaceful spa with two saunas after exploring nearby attractions. Park-facing rooms provide tranquil views and exceptional comfort.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Executive Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Luxury Apartment

  • City view
  • 829 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Double Room, Mobility Accessible

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Family Room

  • City view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Suite (Meer)

  • City view
  • 732 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite (Rector)

  • City view
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite (President)

  • City view
  • 1119 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet
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About the area

Located in Tartu, Lydia Hotel is in the historical district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ropka-Ihaste Nature Reserve and Toomemägi, while Home of Theatre and Museum of University History are cultural highlights. Toy Museum and Baer House Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Tartu travel guide
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Ülikooli 14, Tartu, 51003

What's nearby

  • Tartu Town Hall
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Tartu
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Monument to Barclay de Tolly
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Father and Son' sculpture
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. John's Church (Jaani Kirik)
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Tartu (TAY)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chocolaterie Pierre
    2 min walk
  • Werner
    2 min walk
  • Caffeine
    3 min walk
  • Pahad Poisid
    2 min walk
  • Lokaal Pirogov
    2 min walk

About this property

Lydia Hotel

  • Luxury hotel located in Old Town Tartu
  • You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a playground, and a library at Lydia Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site fine-dining restaurant, Hõlm, features international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An indoor pool
    • Self parking (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and 1 meeting room
    • A reception hall, an elevator, and luggage storage
    • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
    • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
  • Room features
  • All 70 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
    • Heated floors, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lydia Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lydia Hotel?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lydia Hotel on Nov 2, 2026 start from CA $187, 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.

Is Lydia Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 24.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Lydia Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lydia Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Lydia Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of EUR 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Lydia Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Tartu, this luxury hotel is steps from Toomemägi, Tartu Town Hall, and Monument to Barclay de Tolly. University of Tartu and Tartu Mattiesen Print Shop are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lydia Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 426 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
“Excellent hotel in a great location. The rooms were spotless, modern, and very comfortable. The restaurant was excellent, and the service was friendly and professional. A wonderful place to stay—I highly recommend it!”
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent meal service for breakfast and dinner. Large bright rooms in the downtown close to a park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice, well managed hotel with nice spa
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and clean place at the center of town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nice Location, good breakfast, nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

The situation of hotel was very good and brekfast was also very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast is fabulous!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a wonderful 1 night stay here on a little visit to Tartu from Tallinn. The hotel, staff and location were all excellent. All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The hotel itself was modern, clean and very comfortable. The spa included with the stay was fun and relaxing. The location is amazing as well, very short walk to the cathedral ruins which made for an easy visit at night which is recommended. It’s lit up quite spectacularly. All in all we had a great stay at Lydia and enjoyed Tartu. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good-sized room, comfortable beds. Large bathroom. Great breakfst. Location is right near central square.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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Good and Convenient

Very nice hotel in the old town. Excellent food in the Michelin recommended restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

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Staff is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly, professional reception wonderful position for exploring, great spa and comfortable room,however premium rooms look out on to a hill, the only place in town students can drink and talk into the small hours. Favourite hotel in Tartu
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel with great central location. Relaxing spa area, if without kids. Wide and good selection for breakfast. Shame we had the room on ground floor facing a brick wall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding in every way. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The hotel lobby has great free coffee and hot chocolate. The spa is amazing. Great pool, steam, saunas and showers. The room is large, well furnished and comfortable. The bathroom is wonderful. The hotel is a five minute walk to the Town Hall Square full of shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel. The room itself was big, everything was new and updated, with a nice shower and several thoughtful little amenities. It is in the best place any hotel could be - right next to the quaint Downtown area - Raekoja Plaza and university - and there is an option to walk to Toomemagi or riverbank for a morning exercise. To top it off, the hotel has a Michelin awarded restaurant that deserves its fame. I did not use the pool or fitness center but they have one. Overall, one of the best hotels I have stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved the spa at Lydia Hotel. And bravo to the management for making this relatively small space adults only. In the same week we stayed at the Radisson Collection in Tallinn, where children were allowed to run around and yell. It was bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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I was so disappointed as I thought I had booked into Holm restaurant for7pm but no booking was there. Reception advised an alternate and we enjoyed an excellent dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Property, lots of public space. Great breakfast including made to order options. Our room for two had only one chair and no desk chair with a back. This can be fixed with a space saving desk chair. Rooms in top end hotels should always have a chair for each adult occupant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hotel in a great location

My wife and I stayed at the Lydia hotel (classic double room) for one night in July 2024. We absolutely loved this Michelin star hotel! The hotel and the room were very clean, modern, and had everything we needed. Our room faced the park, so it was very quiet, and we slept like babies in the very, very comfortable bed. The location is fantastic, right across the street from the old town’s main square. There was no room in their parking garage as I hadn’t pre-booked parking, so bear this in mind. I parked in an underground garage a ten-minute walk from the hotel, and it was very reasonable (€10/day). The breakfast was extraordinary, lots of choices but also so well prepared, from the fluffy scrambled eggs to the honey produced in their own apiary on the roof of the hotel. We were sorry we didn’t eat at the restaurant the night before when we saw how great their breakfast was. Perhaps best of all was the lovely staff. They were all so friendly and helpful, in stark contrast to what we experienced the previous two days in Tallinn. You won’t go wrong with this delightful hotel, and we would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast. Clean and cosy room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026