Viru Backpackers

Short stay with my children in June 2024. Great location. The service is kind, and attentive, the lady spoke several languages. Room and linen are clean, the commons too. The only downside: the sink may be a little low and the taps a little old. Great location!

I had a good experience at Viru Backpackers. The contactless check-in worked without problem. On the day of my arrival, I received the code and instructions via Whatsapp. I had booked a solo room with shared bathroom. The room was pretty nice, there was enough space and a small mirror which I appreciated. Just outside my room there was a shower with a sink. And then, in the same hallway, there was a toilet. But this room for the toilet is really super tiny, it only fits the toilet and the person. For the sink to wash your hands, you must go to the shower room. The architecture is a bit confusing but probably not their fault. Also it is not soundproof so you can hear very well what other people talk in the rooms nearby or in the living room. Thankfully the place seemed very calm and no one was talking. But then I decided not to have any phone calls with family/friends in order not to disturb others. If you plan to work from there, probably it is not the best idea. But internet works very well. I did not use the kitchen but it seemed well equipped and I saw one person cooking. The location is really very good.

I had a nice room overlooking the street of old town. The room was really big and had a very comfortable bed and gorgeous big windows. The common bathrooms and showers were clean every time I used them. The hostel was on the third floor, so dragging your bags up those flights of stairs can be challenging. If you have a disability where you need an elevator, while there is one in the building, you would still need to go down two flights of stairs in order to get to the hostel. But it’s a beautiful hostel and I would definitely stay again.