Mahtra Hostel

Noone in this hostel speaks proper English. The ladies at the reception kept talking Estonian even though we tried to tell them we didn't understand a word they said. Hostel looked terrible from the outside, the neighborhood is a little messy and spooky. Inside it was very dark and not cozy at all. There was a weird mannequin at the floor which was frkn creepy. Kitchen didn't look clean and had nothing in it (knives, forks etc were given out by the ladies at the reception). The room itself was nice(two bed room). Simple, a working TV with a few English channels, clean and nice looking bathroom. We didn't try the breakfast. The hostel is round about half an hour from the city center. There are a couple of busses which go there. If I came back to Tallinn, I wouldn't stay in this hostel again. I'd prefer to pay a little more money to stay at a place which is closer to the city center and where the staff speaks English.

A really simple hostel, the reception knew some English and Russian, the first impression was sketchy but the rooms were rather freshly renovated, we got a double room, it had a small TV with cable and nice bathroom. The fridge was just outside the room and it was shared with the neighboring room. Since we only stayed the night after the concert, this was a perfect fit. There are several shopping mall nearby and also you can take the bus towards the center.

Rooms were good size, but smelled of smoke. Wifi was available, but reception was spotty. Best Wifi was in the hall or in the lobby. Close to the bus line, 30 minute ride to old town. Breakfast was very good, Laundry was available for 7 euro. (wash, dry and fold) Stayed 3 nights.