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Reviews of Looming Hostel

Kastani 38, 50410 Tartu, Estonia

#16 of 22 hotels in Tartu

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Review score

Based on 388 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    9.0
    Eco-focused hostel that is a good bang for your buck
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    The standard bunk in the open area is what you expect for the price. The hostel has a strong commitment to sustainability which is nice, and the common areas are well-maintained with a nice balcony. Easy to access.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit noisy under the window, but it was a Friday night

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    9.0
    Good vibes in Tartu
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    15 minutes walking distance from old Tartu (but it’s nice to walk and close to the train station).

    Good vibe, nice terrace.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers are a bit small and not user friendly.

    The atmosphere and the beds were nice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    not as much privacy in bunks as some places. Bathroom not the greatest but to compensate there are free toiletries you can use

    Very cozy, friendly staff, good value for money, all facilities.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice atmosphere, kind hosts and also nice guests

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice quiet location, close to super market and bus stops. Not too far from town (appropriately 15 min walk), nice roof top.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    Tartu is a hidden gem of Estonia. Quieter but more authentic. Social hostel with a boho design+sun d
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great social hostel- environmentally friendly, coffee, great sundeck, amazing people

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Kitchenette and Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cheap and comfortable accommodation. Friendly atmosphere.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    7.0
    Ok hostel, overpriced for the standard
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s overpriced for the value it offers - 37 EUR for a single bed in an overcrowded 6-bed room, with no AC and not even proper ventilation.

    The staff is nice, rooftop tarrace is pleasant, location is ok (although in such a small city like Tartu it’s hard to call any location bad, as everything is walking distance)

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Guests don't know how to follow rules and do the dishes.

    The staff and volunteers are very friendly. Beautiful place. Great recommandations.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    8.0
    Awesome balcony and ambiance, fun staff and a messy kitchen.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apparently some people were not able to read the sign to clean their own dishes. Not the hostel’s fault but still, kitchen was a bit of a mess, though well equipped.

    The helpful volunteers of all nations. Concept was super sweet and it’s a very cozy place. Don’t know why they hate on the cat that comes visit (he’s banned from the hostel), but he seems awesome as well… No shoe policy was strange at first but we came to enjoy clean floors.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No towel were provided

    Clean and comfortable, personnel is very polite

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    9.0
    Good apartment hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The blanket had some holes - could tell that it was due to repeated washing. Would be good to have hairdryer and soap/shampoo

    Very affordable. Near train station. Very big room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The two bed dormitory is located right by the entrance to the hostel, it can be loud at times. The room is also sort of cut off from the rest of the hostel (that might be a plus for someone)

    Very nice and helpful personnel Cozy and warm spaces

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff could’ve been a bit nicer

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    7.0
    Nice atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    -You have to pay for towel -Only mixed dorms with no privacy -No locks on the doors? seems a bit weird

    -Nice atmosphere, beautifully decorated -Easy to socialize

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    8.0
    Some Really Good Qualities, but Even if Paying for an Apartment, Expect a Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Kitchenette and Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Please see above

    It has a hostel feel even though I stayed in two different apartments. There is a LOT of noise from the common area upstairs, and the beds are awful. I weigh only about 110lbs/50kgs and I sunk to the frame in the mattresses. The pillows were like trying to rest my head on nothing but air. There was no shampoo or soap...basic items usually included in an apartment stay. Everything is on the cheap side, which I expect from a hostel room; I did not expect the same cheapness when paying for a private apartment. The staff was great, and the location is very good. The apartments are ample in size. I would stay here again if I needed to be in Tartu. I just would know not to expect ANY amenities.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Kitchenette and Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would nice to have small bathroom carpet.

    Nice staff, comfortable room with kitchenette and private bathroom. Room was clean. In kitchen basic items. In shared kitchen was available microwave. Good wifi.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    9.0
    Cosy hostel on a sustainability mission
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The curtains in the room were very thin - if the sun wakes you up, prepare for early mornings in the summer.

    Cosy hostel on a sustainability mission - clear signage to support better recycling and energy-saving by guests and many examples of reuse. Lovely balcony. Flexible check-in which I did not think I would need but ended up needing! Location reasonable distance from the old town near the train station

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    8.0
    very nice space.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    better bed would have been good.

    very convenient

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Apartment with Kitchenette and Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell of incense was very strong for me. It’s often in hostels and I don’t really mind that much. But i’m occasionally very sensitive to certain smells and needed to air it out a bit.

    Good location, clean. Private room with my own bathroom. Really loved the room, happy I found this place and if I come again to Tartu, hopefully will get a chance to stay there. The balcony seemed extra nice for a warmer night.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    9.0
    Good experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room with Terrace and Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel has a unique style: quiet, clean, and quaint. It was also close to the places I needed to go. I had a great time there. The staff is a great group of people who bring enthusiasm and good vibes so guests can experience Tartu in a different way! Bravo, muchachos

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is a bit far from the center. The price is a bit high for what is offered.

    Very clean. Common areas are comfortable. Kitchen well packed.

    Stayed in April 2025

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