16Eur - Fat Margaret's in Tallinn
✅ Clean and minimalist rooms with private bathrooms available ✅ Free morning sauna and cold water pool praised by multiple guests ✅ Large shared kitchen with good facilities and available 24/7 ✅ Helpful and polite staff noted in several reviews ✅ Excellent location close to Old Town, port, and public transport ❌ Thin walls cause noise disturbance from other rooms ❌ Some guests experienced communication issues due to language barriers at reception ❌ Showers in basement reported as small, sometimes dirty, and with low water pressure ❌ Beds in dorms not made on arrival, some mattresses described as old and uncomfortable ❌ Reception not always staffed 24/7 causing check-out difficulties early in the morning
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Description
16Eur - Fat Margaret's is a budget-friendly hostel in Tallinn offering a variety of room types including dorm beds (with female-only options), and standard single to quadruple rooms. Guests will find minimalist, clean accommodations with some rooms featuring private bathrooms. The hostel includes communal facilities such as a fully equipped kitchen, a games room with table tennis, and a bar. Notably, it has a sauna and a cold water pool available free of charge in the mornings, providing a spa-like experience at a low price. Free bike rentals and parking are also available. While the beds are comfortable, several guests noted thin walls and some noise issues. The staff generally receive praise for politeness and helpfulness, although language barriers with some receptionists have been reported. The hostel’s simplicity and cleanliness, combined with added amenities like sauna and pool, make it a practical option for travelers prioritizing location and budget.
Location
Located at Põhja pst 27 in the Pohja-Tallinn district, this hostel is just a few minutes' walk from Tallinn’s Old Town northern gate. The Estonian Maritime Museum and the ORP Orzeł Incident Memorial are both within 200 meters. The port is about a 5-minute walk away, convenient for travelers arriving by ferry. For beach visits, Kalarand is only 400 meters from the property. Nearby public transport options include bus and tram stops, making it easy to reach other parts of the city. The location offers excellent access to cultural sites and markets, while being slightly outside the Old Town means nights tend to be quieter than inside the historic center.
Tips
- Bring your own toiletries as the sauna and shower areas provide only soap, not shampoo.
- To avoid noise disturbances, request a room away from busy roads or other guests when booking.
- If you have an early ferry or arrival, be prepared that the reception might not be staffed 24/7, so plan accordingly.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Children between 0 and 3 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
- Breakfast: Breakfast not provided
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Computer
- 24-hour reception
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- No elevators
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family room
- Locker
- Linens
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Common kitchen
- Vending machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- English
- Tour assistance
- Bike rental
- Ping-Pong
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- Beach/pool towels
- Sauna
- Playroom
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Pets Not Allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 400 m. It takes 6 minutes To the beach!
The distance to the sea is 170 meters
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Reviews
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We had a ferry at 7am, so had to check out early. It was said that the reception is open 24/7, but when we arrive at 6am there was nobody. We could just leave our key to check out but we had our heavy luggage in luggage room and we needed a key from the administrator. We tried to call a number which we could find but no answer. Then we decided to go to the nearest gas station to get breakfast, when we get back at around 6:15 still nobody on the reception. Because we were already late, we had to take the luggage key from the reception desk by ourself which felt not right. What's the point of the luggage room if anyone can take a key? Only when we took luggage and came back to return the key we saw the administrator (another guy, not that nice from the evening before). He didn't care that we took the key, just said to drop all of the keys to the return box and then he left to the room next to reception. At least put a note that we can knock that room and find a worker if there is nobody present on the reception. We could be late.
Aldo when we were leaving, there was a blood on the door sign 🫣 I guess something happened at night, was not like that the evening before
It has both rooms with own bath and rooms serviced by a common bathroom.
Rooms are furbished with the basic furniture, minimalistic, but clean with comfortable beds. You do not need more if you are a real traveler. A common kitchen for those who want basic cooking, tea and coffe, etc is available at any hour - a very good feature for those that need flexibility. They have spa and pool but access hours are in the morning, when you would rather go site-seeing, and not relaxing in the pool.
I would stay here every tyme I go, and I warmly recomend it for those who are not seeking position, availability, functionality and optimum price.
The location was super, near to the sights, near to the port and there was a nearby market as well. The place was clean and our check in process was quick and smooth. Quite place with great value for money.
The room itself was clean, simple but it had everything I needed. Kitchen is big with a lot of items to borrow if you want to cook. To my surprise, they provided waffles batch in the morning for guests to make their own, but you have to be early tho.
Location is good, definitely recommend
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Frequently asked questions about 16Eur - Fat Margaret's
Does 16Eur - Fat Margaret's have private bathrooms in all rooms?
No, only some rooms such as the Standard Double room offer private bathrooms. Other room types share bathrooms.
Are children allowed to stay at the hostel?
Children can stay in some rooms. Children between 0 and 3 years old stay free if no extra bed is needed. Cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
Is breakfast included at 16Eur - Fat Margaret's?
Breakfast is not provided at this hostel.
What are the sauna and pool access hours?
The sauna and cold water pool are available free of charge in the mornings from 9 to 11 am.
Is parking available at the hostel?
Yes, free parking is available on site but received a moderate rating of 7/10 from guests.
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