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Vana Tom
Tallinn, Estonia

1 Väike Karja
Tallinn
Harjumaa, Estonia 
10140

Ideally located in the heart of Old Town, Vana Tom is famous for being the first ever hostel in Tallinn. Truly friendly and efficient service here for you...

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Property type: Hostel     14 guest rooms/units   Built: 1993, renovated: 2006
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Overview

Ideally located in the heart of the Old Town, just round the corner from the main Town Hall Square and mere footsteps away from some of the coolest bars and clubs in Tallinn!

Wrap your lips around FREE hot drinks every morning and bury your nose in one of the books or DVDs available! Other FREE stuff - luggage storage, bed linen and 11th night in the dorms! Try cooking one of your famous recipes in our modern and well-equiped common kitchen!

Stay with us in one of the comfortable private rooms or choose an excellent value-for-money dorm bed.. To make our hostel a safe environment free lockers, 24hour reception, 'security button' and safe at the reception are provided. We would like to emphasize that we are not a typical 'backpackers' meeting point, opposite - we prefer cosy, comfortable and calm, hotel-alike style.

24h check in possible.. Please indicate your arrival time when making a booking and we will try our best to prepare the room for early arrivals..

Location & Transportation

The hostel is located in the heart of the Old Town, just a few meters from the famous Town Hall square, close to all restaurants, shops, night clubs, cafés, museums and theaters and all means of transportation.

  DirectionsWe are located right in the center of the Old Town of Tallinn on Väike Karja 1, just few steps from the bus and tram stops..

From the bus station take tram No 4 and go out on “Viru” stop*, which is on Parnu mnt (av.)

From the railway station take tram No 1 or 2 and go out on “Mere puiestee” stop. **

From the port (D-terminal): take bus No 2 and go out on “A.Laikmaa” stop *** Parnu mnt (Parnu avenue) will be on your left-hand side when you exit the bus..

From the airport - bus nr. 2 and go out on “A.Laikmaa” stop***. Parnu mnt (Parnu avenue) will be on your left-hand side when you exit the bus..

Bus and tram tickets can be purchased at newsstands or from the driver.

* Walking to the hostel from 'Viru' stop:
• when you exit the tram take your left and in about 100 m turn right to Väike Karja street
• continue straight for about 150m towards the Town Hall square - Vana Tom's entrance is next to Hotel Barons.

** Walking from Mere pst (Mere str) stop to the hostel
• turn right on Viru str
• walk for about 400m towards the Town Hall Square
• turn left when Olde Hansa restaurant is in front of you
• continue straight for about 100m till the Hostel.. Vana Tom's entrance is next to Hotel Barons

*** Walking from 'A.Laikmaa' stop to the hostel
When you exit the bus Parnu mnt (Parnu avenue) will be on your left.. Take your left on Parnu mnt and walk straight for about 500m.. Väike Karja street is now on your right side, take this street and continue straight for about 150m - Vana Tom's entrance is next to Hotel Baron's..
  TransportationYou can easily get to the hostel by all means of transportation.. please check Directions in order to better understand which public transport suits you better..
  Airport15 min by bus nr 2 for EEK 15; taxi costs about 7 Euro (EEK 100-110)

Amenities & Attractions

We offer a unique set of amenities including 24h reception, free bed linen and lockers, no lockout, laundry service, fax/tel service, free WiFi and others. You can get a good rate with our "Rent a Car" partners, get a free hot drink like tea or coffee or call a taxi also for free!

  Local Attractions
Tallinn Town Hall (100m)Kadriorg Palace The Kadriorg Art Museum(10min by tram)
House of the Brotherhood of Black Heads (300m)Oleviste Church Tower (500m)
Great Guild Hall (3 min)Bicycle Welcome Tour of Tallinn (500m)
Tourism Info (200m)
  Amenities
24-hr front desk24h receptionChildren permitted
Historic siteInternet accessInternet station
Internet wireless (free)Laundry/valet serviceLinen included
Modern kitchen combining a common roomMovie rentalsMulti-lingual staff
No SmokingNo curfewOpen 24 Hours
Parking (extra charge)Pets allowedRestaurant on site
Safe deposit boxTaxi serviceTour/sightseeing assistance
Wireless internetcommon kitchenfax/telephone srevice
free WIFI in all roomsfree WiFi all around the hostelfree bed linen
free hot drinksfree lockersfree lockers in the dorms
free safe in the receptioninternet accesslaundry service
no curfewno lockoutsale of drinks and snacks
snacks and drinks for sale at the receptiontel/fax service

Guest Room Amenities

Rooms are simple but comfortable and provide everything you need to get some good night sleep in the OLD TOWN of Tallinn: excellent quality bed linen, comfortable matterass, towel, reading light, side table..

Rooms are well heated in late autumn, winter and early spring. You can always get an additional heater. For your safety all the dorms are equiped with lockers. The staff can always store your most valuable personal belongings in the reception safe.

  Room Types
Double
Mixed Dorm
Sixbedprivate
Triple
Twin
  Room Amenities
HairdryerInternet access
LockersMovie rental
Non-smoking roomsReading light
Shared bathroomWake-up calls
comfortable matterassexcellent quality bed linen
side table

Food & Restaurants

  On site Restaurants
Karja-KelderJust below the hostel on the ground floor, home-style food
EAT CafeJust round the corner, a place to have breakfast or lunch
  Local Restaurants
Olde HansaMedieval cuisine, 100m from Vana Tom
FelliniItalian cuisine, 200m from Vana Tom
MaharajIndian cuisine, 300m from Vana Tom
Sushi BarJapanese and European cuisine, 150m from Vana Tom
Pizza GrandeThe name pretty much says it, they also serve salads and pasta, reasonable prices

Payment Information

Rate details: All taxes included
Available Discounts: Youth Hostel Card holders, Group discounts up to 10%, 11th night free
Additional charges: A charge may be incurred for extra persons in a room.
Credit cards accepted on location: Visa  Visa Electron  MasterCard  Maestro UK  Solo  PayPal 
Cancellation policy: (booking payments are non-refundable, unless specified otherwise)
Check out time 12.00/Check-in 24h

No smoking hostel/

Valid Cancellation or Reservation modification 24 hours prior arrival date/

Any damage caused to hostel's interior or facilities will be charged from the guest's credit card without prior notice

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