Lydia 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, book it if you want to stay in Tartu's Old Town at a hotel guests rate 9.3, with an excellent breakfast. Drivers should think twice, because the garage is small, pricey and needs booking ahead.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Right for couples, culture-focused visitors and families who want to walk everywhere. The property lists a gym, a pool, a restaurant, a terrace, air conditioning and family rooms.
Less ideal if you arrive by car and want easy parking. Also note that our Luxury pick in Tartu is actually cheaper and scores slightly higher, so compare both before you book.
Location and getting around
The address is Ülikooli Street 14, in the Old Town. Guests give the location 9.9 out of 10, close to the maximum.
Tartu Cathedral and St. John's Church are each about 400 metres away, roughly 5 minutes on foot as straight-line estimates. The Estonian National Museum is about 2.3 km, around 29 minutes, so walkable for most people, though a taxi or bus is an option in bad weather.
Guests say Town Hall Square and plenty of restaurants are close by.
What guests say
The score is 9.3 out of 10 from 2,225 reviews, joint second among the 6 eligible hotels we compared in Tartu.
Location is the top praise: central, by the Old Town and Town Hall Square. Breakfast is the other: a wide, high-quality choice of hot and cold food, including omelettes made to order.
Parking is the main complaint. There is an underground garage, but spaces are limited, expensive and must be booked in advance.
Price and how it compares with our other Tartu picks
For a 2-night stay on 10 to 12 November 2026, the reference price seen was €133 per night for 2 adults, €266 in total. The sample median was €124.69. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Dorpat Hotel, scored 8.8 at €82 a night. Our Luxury pick, Antonius Boutique Hotel, scored 9.4 at €116.38.
Yes, that means the Luxury pick was about €17 a night cheaper on these dates. Prices move, so check both. Lydia makes the case with its larger list of facilities, including a pool and gym, and its 9.9 location score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible hotels in Tartu. Best Value balances guest score, number of reviews and price, and is not the cheapest option. A 9.3 from more than 2,200 reviews and an Old Town address put Lydia in front for that slot.
Before you book
Breakfast is listed as continental and buffet. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. If you drive, book a garage space early and ask the price. Pool and gym hours and any fees should be checked too.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Lydia Hotel in Tartu Old Town?
Yes, it is at Ülikooli Street 14 in the Old Town. Tartu Cathedral is about a 5-minute walk.
Does Lydia Hotel have parking?
There is an underground garage, but guests say spaces are limited and expensive and must be booked in advance.
How much does it cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €133 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk to the Estonian National Museum?
It is about 2.3 km, roughly 29 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. A taxi is an alternative.