In the heart of Old Town Tartu, Lydia Hotel offers a warm retreat with an inviting breakfast buffet and international cuisine at Hõlm restaurant. Unwind in the sauna or steam room, get active in the 24-hour gym, or simply enjoy WiFi access and newspapers. With a playground for kids and luggage storage for convenience, this upscale eco-certified hotel has left guests impressed with its overall condition.
Lydia Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Tartu. Guests can visit the health club for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Hõlm, which serves international cuisine. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a sauna. Fellow travellers like the overall property condition.
Languages
English, Estonian
At a glance
Hotel size
70 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
On-site parking only available on request
On-site self-parking (EUR 24.00 per night)
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–11 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Playground
Working away
24-hour business centre
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness centre
An indoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
Reception hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Hõlm – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in international cuisine.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 47 per night
Parking
Self-parking costs EUR 24.00 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Lydia Hotel Tartu
Lydia Tartu
Lydia Hotel Hotel
Lydia Hotel Tartu
Lydia Hotel Hotel Tartu
Frequently asked questions
Does Lydia Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Lydia Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Lydia Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Lydia Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Lydia Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 24.00 per night.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Lydia Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lydia Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Lydia Hotel and nearby?
Lydia Hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well as a sauna.
Are there restaurants at or near Lydia Hotel?
Yes, Hõlm offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Lydia Hotel like?
Lydia Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Tartu Town Hall and 2 minutes' walk from Father and Son' sculpture.
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Lydia Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
12 July 2024
Nice Location, good breakfast, nice rooms
Bernhard
Bernhard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 December 2024
Lived up to the reviews
Lindsey
Lindsey, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 November 2024
Staff is very nice.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2024
The breakfast is fabulous!!
Marta
Marta, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2024
Right smack dab in the middle of the old town. Walkable to most tourist areas within a few minutes. Great staff and great rooms.
Larry
Larry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 February 2025
Greg
Hotel don't accept American Express credit cards
Grzegorz
Grzegorz, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
Room was modern and comfortable. Breakfast choices were varied and interesting. Great location.
Marju
Marju, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
Everything was perfect. Huge selections at the breakfast.
Simone
Simone, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 January 2021
Great stay!
Great stay!
NJ
NJ, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 December 2023
Good and Convenient
Very nice hotel in the old town. Excellent food in the Michelin recommended restaurant.
Julie Sophie
Julie Sophie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 August 2022
Great stay
Nice hotel. Good location. Amazing restaurant
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 April 2024
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.
Francesco
Francesco, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 December 2022
Very central handy location and beautiful room
james
james, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2022
Wonderful weekend break!
Nice spa facilities and good breakfast! The location was also ideal. Would highly recommend -- and we're hoping to come back again soon!
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2023
Modern well designed room with great amenities. The spa lounge is wonderful.
Eva
Eva, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2024
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.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 December 2022
Recommended
A very nice stay. Great breakfast!
Super location.
Kaia
Kaia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2022
Definitely value for money
Very nice hotel, conveniently located in the old town, with a restaurant that has a well-earned mention in Michelin
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2023
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
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 June 2024
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.
Helme
Helme, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
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.
Mia
Mia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 March 2023
Highly recommend
We absolutely loved our stay. Spent couple hours at the SPA. Breakfast was fabulous. Rooms clean, location perfect. Will come back again!
Tereze
Tereze, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2024
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.
Corey
Corey, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 December 2022
Probably one of the best hotels in Tartu
The room (5th floor) was very spacious and comfy. Being a big coffee fiend I enjoyed the coffee-maker in the room. Beautiful views of Pirogov Park. Breakfast was tasty. Really enjoyed the small spa with its two saunas - great way to unwind in the evening or start your day.