Dorpat Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a well-located, heavily reviewed hotel at the lowest price of our Tartu picks. If you want the highest scores in town, the other two picks rate higher but cost more.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Dorpat Hotel suits travellers arriving by bus, families and anyone who wants a big, proven hotel close to the river and the old town. A location score of 9.6 and 8,530 reviews make it a safe, predictable choice.
Families will find family rooms listed. Pets are tagged on the listing, though the policy and any fee are not confirmed. A spa tag also appears, but it is not among the facilities the property lists, so check before counting on it.
Skip it if you want a boutique feel or the very top guest scores. Our Best Value and Luxury picks both score above 9.3.
Location and getting around
The address is Soola 6, in the area listed as The Top-rated Area in Tartu. Guests say it is near the bus station, shopping centres and the river, with a short walk to the old town.
Walking times are straight-line estimates. St. John's Church is about 0.9 km away, roughly 11 minutes on foot. Tartu Cathedral is about 1 km, around 13 minutes. The Estonian National Museum is about 2 km, close to 25 minutes.
All three are walkable in decent weather. In November you may prefer local transport for the museum. Check routes locally, as we have not verified them.
What guests say
Location is the first thing guests mention: near the bus station, shops and river, and a short walk from the old town.
Breakfast also gets praise, described as a tasty buffet with a wide range of hot and cold options.
Parking draws mixed comments. It is conveniently connected to the building, but there is a fee and guests find it confusing to navigate. Ask for directions and the price in advance.
Price and how it compares with our other Tartu picks
The reference price was €82.00 per night, about €164 for two nights. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
That is 34% below the sample median of €124.69. Our Best Value pick, Lydia Hotel, was €133 a night with a 9.3 score. Our Luxury pick, Antonius Boutique Hotel, was €116.38 with 9.4.
Note that in these reference prices the Luxury pick was cheaper than the Best Value one. The gap from Dorpat Hotel to Antonius Boutique Hotel was about €34 a night for 0.6 points more. Breakfast inclusion is not confirmed for your rate.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible hotels in Tartu. This one had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale slot was reserved, which made it our Budget choice.
It shared fifth position on review score among the 6, so price drove the pick. Still, 8.8 from over 8,500 reviews is very solid. Listed facilities include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a fitness centre, family rooms, air conditioning and a terrace.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the rate conditions carefully.
If you are driving, ask about the parking fee and how to find the entrance. Confirm whether a spa exists and any charge. If you bring a pet, check the rules.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Dorpat Hotel near Tartu bus station?
Guests say it is near the bus station, shopping centres and the river. Check the exact walking route for your arrival.
How far is the old town?
Guests mention a short walk. Tartu Cathedral is about 13 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Does Dorpat Hotel have parking?
Yes, connected to the building, but there is a fee and guests find it confusing to navigate. Ask the hotel for directions and the price.
How much does it cost?
The reference price was €82.00 a night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast good?
Guests describe a tasty buffet with a wide range of hot and cold options. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.