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Zinc Old Town Hostel in Tallinn
🌍 Estonia, Tallinn, Väike-Karja 1
● Center: 170 m
🌞 Beach - 1.3 km
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Rooms and prices
2 guests
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Run of House
79 USD
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Standard Triple room with city view
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80 USD
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Standard Double room
Shared bathroom
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6 x
Standard Sextuple room
Private bathroom
171 USD
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Bed in Dorm
Air conditioning and shower
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Economy room
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Economy Single room
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Economy Twin room
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Economy Quadruple room
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Economy Double room
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Standard room
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Standard Family room
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Standard Twin room
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Standard Quintuple Family room
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Standard Single room
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Standard Twin room with view
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Classic room
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Classic Double room
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Description
In this hostel 17 rooms.
Policies and conditions
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 10:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- Computer
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Television in lobby
- No elevators
- Reception desk
Rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family room
- Locker
Accessibility
- Accessibility features
Services and amenities
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
Meals
- Common kitchen
- Vending machine
- Microwave oven
- Bottled water (at extra charge)
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Languages Spoken
- Russian
- English
- Multi-language staff
Parking
- Parking
Kids
- Family/Kid Friendly
Pets
- Pets Not Allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 1320 m. It takes 20 minutes To the beach!
The distance to the sea is 900 meters
Street view
Video: Old Town Alur Hostel
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Reviews
11.08.2026
Pluses:
-Atmosphere. Has its positives and negatives. For positives, it would definitely be a crazy mixture of cultures. Ukrainians, Englishmen, Asians, Estonians, Russians... Everybody is friendly to each other and cooperates closely, at least during my stay. The neighbors in my room were also chill and nice.
-Location. Key benefit of this hostel - 20 euros for a bed in the heart of the city? Say less!
-Amenities. Very convenient that they have a communal kitchen! First time I'm seeing something like this available to guests of a hostel!
-Cleanliness. It is decent. Can't say more than that.
Downsides:
-Atmosphere again. The receptionist was a Russian person who somehow represents the incompatible combination of hospitality and care with grumpiness and coldness. Not the most skillful guy in tech, as it seems, as he failed to fetch my Booking reservation initially from their internal records, but that's a minor discomfort.
-Deposits. Keep in mind that they have a deposit system of 50 euros. I can tolerate that, but not the way it was taken off me, where I had to hand (!) my personal debit card to the receptionist for him to fill in the data! Cash was rejected under the pretense of "We once had a situation where we were almost scammed by the visitor with a banknote deposit". Probably because I am Russian myself, they explained the situation wholly; for foreigners, they are more likely to take cash from you (A visitor from Hungary before me on the checkout had one, no complaints from the receptionist). Thankfully, they were fair with their word; everything was written off and returned as it was in seconds at checkout.
-Building. I get it, it's an old town, still. It's a labyrinth of floors, turns, and narrow corridors! Be advised of it!
-Atmosphere. Has its positives and negatives. For positives, it would definitely be a crazy mixture of cultures. Ukrainians, Englishmen, Asians, Estonians, Russians... Everybody is friendly to each other and cooperates closely, at least during my stay. The neighbors in my room were also chill and nice.
-Location. Key benefit of this hostel - 20 euros for a bed in the heart of the city? Say less!
-Amenities. Very convenient that they have a communal kitchen! First time I'm seeing something like this available to guests of a hostel!
-Cleanliness. It is decent. Can't say more than that.
Downsides:
-Atmosphere again. The receptionist was a Russian person who somehow represents the incompatible combination of hospitality and care with grumpiness and coldness. Not the most skillful guy in tech, as it seems, as he failed to fetch my Booking reservation initially from their internal records, but that's a minor discomfort.
-Deposits. Keep in mind that they have a deposit system of 50 euros. I can tolerate that, but not the way it was taken off me, where I had to hand (!) my personal debit card to the receptionist for him to fill in the data! Cash was rejected under the pretense of "We once had a situation where we were almost scammed by the visitor with a banknote deposit". Probably because I am Russian myself, they explained the situation wholly; for foreigners, they are more likely to take cash from you (A visitor from Hungary before me on the checkout had one, no complaints from the receptionist). Thankfully, they were fair with their word; everything was written off and returned as it was in seconds at checkout.
-Building. I get it, it's an old town, still. It's a labyrinth of floors, turns, and narrow corridors! Be advised of it!
13.05.2026
I stayed in a four bed female only dorm, and had a great experience! A part of my positive experience may stem from staying in a room with all solo-travelling girls around the same age as me.
Service wise I was mostly helped by an older man, who was always nice/helpful. The location is fantastic (minus the fact that there’s a bar downstairs that is super loud, definitely bring ear plugs). Everything was quite clean and they even provided a towel for free.
Biggest pros:
- Location. Especially handy as it was hard to find public toilets in the city, so I was able to just pop back and use the hostel bathroom. Within walking distance of all the major sites.
- rooms are great. Excellent mattresses especially considering it’s a hostel, and big lockers that you choose the code to.
Biggest negatives:
- the noise outside can be super loud. Not really the hostel’s fault, but it seems like Estonian’s can find a reason to party every night of the week.
- curtains are sheer, so on top of ear plugs you’ll absolutely need a sleep mask as well. I think you can buy these from reception.
- for this with extra accessibility needs, it has lots of stairs and kinda maze like.
Service wise I was mostly helped by an older man, who was always nice/helpful. The location is fantastic (minus the fact that there’s a bar downstairs that is super loud, definitely bring ear plugs). Everything was quite clean and they even provided a towel for free.
Biggest pros:
- Location. Especially handy as it was hard to find public toilets in the city, so I was able to just pop back and use the hostel bathroom. Within walking distance of all the major sites.
- rooms are great. Excellent mattresses especially considering it’s a hostel, and big lockers that you choose the code to.
Biggest negatives:
- the noise outside can be super loud. Not really the hostel’s fault, but it seems like Estonian’s can find a reason to party every night of the week.
- curtains are sheer, so on top of ear plugs you’ll absolutely need a sleep mask as well. I think you can buy these from reception.
- for this with extra accessibility needs, it has lots of stairs and kinda maze like.
07.04.2026
It's at the heart of the city. The facilities are just what you would expect from a hostel, but they also provide free towels and code lockers so you don't need to have your own padlock. The rooms are quite spacious. The staff doesn't speak English well, but I found them very helpful
06.04.2026
This place is not for everyone.
If you are scared of Russian language, this is not for you.
If you are a needy person that requires parties and staff Interaction, this place is not for you.
If you want a aesthetic, Instagramable hostel,
this place is not for you.
If you have light sleep, (there is noise from the bars and drunk people in the street, normal considering the location), this place is not for you.
This place is for you if you look for:
Prime location, middle of old town.
Good showers, very hot water and lots of showers and toilets available, all clean.
Super equiped and big kitchen, with tons of free ingredients like pasta, coffee, cereal, sugar, seasonings, tea, etc. Airfryer, microwaves, good stove and portable stove, lots of fridges, etc.
Good internet and even a computer available for free use.
Towel, bed clothes, all clean.
Big bedroom with big locker.
It's a very good hostel, I had a excellent experience.
If you are scared of Russian language, this is not for you.
If you are a needy person that requires parties and staff Interaction, this place is not for you.
If you want a aesthetic, Instagramable hostel,
this place is not for you.
If you have light sleep, (there is noise from the bars and drunk people in the street, normal considering the location), this place is not for you.
This place is for you if you look for:
Prime location, middle of old town.
Good showers, very hot water and lots of showers and toilets available, all clean.
Super equiped and big kitchen, with tons of free ingredients like pasta, coffee, cereal, sugar, seasonings, tea, etc. Airfryer, microwaves, good stove and portable stove, lots of fridges, etc.
Good internet and even a computer available for free use.
Towel, bed clothes, all clean.
Big bedroom with big locker.
It's a very good hostel, I had a excellent experience.
13.02.2026
I feel compelled to share my experience regarding my recent stay at Zinc Old Tallinn. Having traveled to 38 countries, I found the hygiene and service standards at your establishment to be unlike any I have experienced elsewhere.
Upon arrival, we found dirty bed sheets from previous guests. When this was brought to the owner's attention, she admitted to a "3-day cleaning rule." She justified the lack of clean linens by stating that the price we paid was too low to afford proper cleaning, suggesting that we deserved poor service due to the rate. Furthermore, the owner was highly unprofessional and dismissive when we raised these valid hygiene concerns.
Additionally, we experienced a significant lack of privacy, as the hostel administrator would randomly enter our rooms without knocking.
I am sharing this review because the current standards and the manner in which guests are spoken to are unacceptable. I hope you take these issues seriously to prevent other travellers from having a similar experience.
Upon arrival, we found dirty bed sheets from previous guests. When this was brought to the owner's attention, she admitted to a "3-day cleaning rule." She justified the lack of clean linens by stating that the price we paid was too low to afford proper cleaning, suggesting that we deserved poor service due to the rate. Furthermore, the owner was highly unprofessional and dismissive when we raised these valid hygiene concerns.
Additionally, we experienced a significant lack of privacy, as the hostel administrator would randomly enter our rooms without knocking.
I am sharing this review because the current standards and the manner in which guests are spoken to are unacceptable. I hope you take these issues seriously to prevent other travellers from having a similar experience.
06.08.2025
The dorm and bathroom were both spotlessly clean. I didn't use the kitchen but it looked clean. Fantastic location, super close to the central square. No shortage of cafes and bars nearby (Hell-O bar, next door, was a friendly gay bar, playing camp 80s hits 🪩🕺🏻)
Communication was very poor. I left a travel blanket there. They didn't reply to an email or a WhatsApp message (their preferred modes). I was passing through Tallinn again and called in; a different receptionist found it immediately.
The staff are all friendly. They don't speak English. My Russian is basic so we used Google translate sometimes, which worked fine.
Communication was very poor. I left a travel blanket there. They didn't reply to an email or a WhatsApp message (their preferred modes). I was passing through Tallinn again and called in; a different receptionist found it immediately.
The staff are all friendly. They don't speak English. My Russian is basic so we used Google translate sometimes, which worked fine.
05.07.2025
This place is also called Reval hostel and hostel4you. Clean rooms, well equipped kitchen. If you have any issues finding it just search STADI karaoke bar and it's the door just to the left of the karaoke bar entrance. There should be a sign on the door and a buzzer on the wall. Located right in the old town.
06.06.2025
My fiancée and I stayed here for two nights. The rooms and bathrooms are pretty clean, and if you’re looking to explore around the old town like us, this is a great location. However there is a club or a bar beneath the room we were staying in which made it a little hard to fall asleep. The man at the reception was quite friendly, but the only time we ever saw some staff, was when we first arrived. Over all an alright experience 👍
19.05.2025
I was staying in the same room with the cleaner of the hostel, she was very rude from the beginning and cursed me in russian (which I don't speak but I could understand)
She was also sick but stayed in the room. When I asked about changing the room they didn't allow me to. It's not a clean hostel if you care about that and also didn't feel safe - I don't recommend
She was also sick but stayed in the room. When I asked about changing the room they didn't allow me to. It's not a clean hostel if you care about that and also didn't feel safe - I don't recommend
16.11.2024
The stairs were big suitcases unfriendly, but after all the doorman helped me:). Also very kind staff, clean toilet and bathroom. Very comfortable location in a city. Unfortunately I think I woke all my roommates due to metallic lockers. They are very loud. Pleasant stay:)
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POIs near hotel
Estonian Theatre And Music Museum (2 min)
Features collections on Estonian theatre and music history, open Wednesday to Sunday in winter and Tuesday to Sunday in summer.
Tickets: Tallinn Card, 45 EUR View
Heino Eller (3 min)
Stone memorial dedicated to Estonian composer Heino Eller (1887–1970), designed by Allan Murdmaa.
Monument to the Revolution of 1905 (3 min)
This memorial marks the events and participants of the 1905 Revolution in Estonia.
Eduard Vilde Memorial (3 min)
This memorial by Allan Murdmaa honors Eduard Vilde, a prominent Estonian writer.
Tickets: Tallinn: Guided Food Tour, 108 EUR View
Town Hall Pharmacy (3 min)
Operating since the early 15th century, this pharmacy museum displays historical pharmaceutical artifacts.
Tickets: Great Guild Hall: Skip The Line Ticket, 14 EUR View
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Restaurant «Sushi Silk» (2 min)
Kullassepa 4, 10146 Tallinn
Restaurant «Katusekohvik OÜ» (2 min)
Viru 13-15, 10140 Tallinn
Cafe «Kehrwieder Saiakang Chocolaterie» (3 min)
Frequently asked questions about Zinc Old Town Hostel
How much does it cost to stay at Zinc Old Town Hostel?
The cost of staying in Zinc Old Town Hostel depends on the dates, rates, number of guests and other conditions. The minimum estimated price is 27 USD. Enter your dates to see the exact offer prices.
Is it far from Zinc Old Town Hostel to the nearest beach?
It takes 20 minutes to reach to the nearest beach.
Which sights are located near Zinc Old Town Hostel?
The nearest sights are: Tallinn Town Hall (140 m), Tallinn Old Town (160 m) and St. Nicholas' Church (230 m)
Which room categories are available in the Zinc Old Town Hostel?
You can book Run of House, Bed in Dorm, Bed in Dorm (male dorm), Bed in Dorm (female dorm), Economy room, Economy Single room, Economy Twin room, Economy Triple room, Economy Triple room with city view, Economy Quadruple room, Economy Double room, Standard room, Standard Triple room, Standard Quadruple room, Standard Family room, Standard Double room, Standard Twin room, Standard Triple room with city view, Standard Quintuple Family room, Standard Single room, Standard Twin room with view, Standard Quintuple room, Standard Sextuple room, Classic room, Classic Double room, Classic Apartment in the hotel. Please check room availability by choosing your dates
What are the check-in and check-out times at Zinc Old Town Hostel?
Check-in at Zinc Old Town Hostel is possible from 15:00, check-out is until 10:00.
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