We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

St Olav Hotel

4.0 of 5
Lai 5, Tallinn 10133, Estonia
Hotel amenities
St Olav Hotel
Ranked #45 of 80 hotels in Tallinn
See lowest price for your stay*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

318 reviews from our community

Traveller rating
    71
    118
    63
    44
    22
See reviews for
Families
32
 
Couples
100
 
Solo
16
 
Business
14
 
Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Prague, Czech Republic
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Good points: - location (the hotel is situated in the hostorical center) - clean rooms - free wifi - breakfast (large choice of hot meals + everything you can imagine) Bad points: - absolutely unhelpful and rude staff (cold welcoming, no smiles, no greetings, no explanation how to reach our room- we were looking for it 10 minutes!) - no... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Helsinki, Finland
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

the location of the hotel is perfect ( i.e in the center of the old town). The staff in the reception is unpleasant and almost hostile, no smile, no answers. The service was like in the old Soviet Union.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Sirkka P for Tallinn
North Plainfield, New Jersey
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Stayed here for 3 nights - our room was so small, located in an odd place right behind the reception/waiting area, noisy to no end! The staff is nice, helped us rent a car. Breakfast is ok - hotel has the best location possible, but could be so much better.

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travellers are raving about these Tallinn hotels

Hotel Schlossle
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d276621?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Hotel Telegraaf
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d620162?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Swissotel Tallinn
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d652609?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Nordic Hotel Forum
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d817717?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
St. Petersbourg Hotel
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d276622?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Gjovik, Norway
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Stayed here for 3 nights. Good: - Nice atmosphere and cool design. Fun to walk around in the corridors and get lost in the maze - Right in the middle of the old town, probably the best location you can get - Helpful staff - Free WiFi - Comfortable shower Could be better - Breakfast was pretty average, nothing to... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 8 more reviews by Gardai123 for Tallinn
Swansea, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Don't expect a warm welcome - or even a polite one - at this hotel. The staff are sullen, bordering on the rude. Any greetings, requests or inqiries are ignored, be they in Estonian, Russian or English! My comment to reception about a very unpleasant smell outside our room was greeted with a shrug and 'it's a very old building'.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Turku, Finland
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

The walls were so thin we could almost hear the next-door neighbour breathing, and the hotel disco kept us awake till the morning hours, although our room wasn't even close to it. The rooms and the corridors looked a bit cheap. The breakfast was good and the location is even better, but still I will avoid this hotel when visiting... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

The hotel staff were great and the rooms out in the courtyard were comfortable . The breakfast was traditional Baltic and was well presented. The hotel is centrally placed to explore Tallin on foot We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this hotel as good value for money and the location is perfect

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by blondemushroom for Tallinn
Lappeenranta, Southern Finland, Finland
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

I've been in Tallinn for several times, this was my first time At St Olav Hotel. I chose it because i needed a hotel right in the central of Old town and that wasn't expensive. What I got was a great value of money! Staff didn't really speak English to us but we managed OK. Rooms were clean, romantic and... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by MokkaJ for Tallinn
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Top Contributor
77 reviews 77 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

This hotel offers a return to tha past. Well located 5 minutes walk from the old town. has a lovely breakfast room with very nice paintings. The breakfast was good enough to star a New day. It has a good number of stairs and this is good to keep yourself in good shape.

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 3 more reviews by WHL573 for Tallinn
Salisbury, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
76 reviews 76 reviews
43 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

This hotel is right in the heart of the old city of Tallinn, ideal for getting out and about in the centre. It is a maze of creaking corridors, but there are plenty of signs letting you know where Reception and the Restaurant are, so it is difficult to get lost. The St Olav could be so much better than... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel
Great value on a similar hotel
Tallinn, Harju County
4 of 5 stars 152 Reviews
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Highly rated hotels in Tallinn
Family-friendly
St. Petersbourg Hotel
St. Petersbourg Hotel 4.5 of 5 stars 321 reviews
Romantic
My City Hotel Tallinn
My City Hotel Tallinn 4.5 of 5 stars 148 reviews
Luxury
Hotel Schlossle
Hotel Schlossle 4.5 of 5 stars 230 reviews
Good for business
Swissotel Tallinn
Swissotel Tallinn 4.5 of 5 stars 582 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d276622?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d277093?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d276621?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d652609?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Travellers also viewed these Tallinn hotels
Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel 4.0 of 5 stars 152 reviews Meriton Old Town Hotel 3.5 of 5 stars 159 reviews Olevi Residents 3.0 of 5 stars 106 reviews Baltic Hotel Imperial 4.5 of 5 stars 191 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1657403?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d483211?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d298636?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d290520?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 80 hotels in Tallinn, ranked by popularity

Been to St Olav Hotel? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Old town(18)
  • Very good(4)
  • Great location(3)

Additional Information about St Olav Hotel

Address: Lai 5, Tallinn 10133, Estonia
Region: Estonia > Harju County > Tallinn
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#6 Romantic Hotels in Tallinn
#26 Luxury Hotels in Tallinn
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Booking.com, Hotels.com, Priceline, HostelBookers, Tingo, Venere, Expedia and Travelocity so you can book your St Olav Hotel reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.
Also Known As:
St Olav Tallinn
Hotel St Olav

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage St Olav Hotel, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
St Olav Hotel
See lowest price for your stay* (from our partners)
Show Prices