Old Town Tartu Travel Guide

Tartu

Old Town Tartu
Photo by Mark Stacevich
Photo by Mark Stacevich

Popular places to visit

Tartu Town Hall

Tartu Town Hall

4/5(2 reviews)

After visiting Tartu Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tartu. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Tartu Town Hall
Uspenski Cathedral of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church

Uspenski Cathedral of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church

You can learn about the history of Tartu with a visit to Uspenski Cathedral of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.

Uspenski Cathedral of the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church

Student's Lock-Up

Learn about the local history of Tartu when you spend time at Student's Lock-Up. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Student's Lock-Up

University of Tartu

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Tartu during your trip to Tartu. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

University of Tartu

Tartu Cathedral (Toomkirk)

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Tartu with a trip to Tartu Cathedral (Toomkirk). Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Tartu Cathedral (Toomkirk)

Toy Museum

4/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Toy Museum during your travels to Tartu. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Toy Museum

Things to do

Interior view of Toomemägi Cathedral

Culture and Art Walking Tour of Tartu

Rp191.322
per adult
Culture and Art Walking Tour of Tartu
Ruins of Tartu Cathedral, Tartu

Small Group Walking Tour of Vana Lugu Tartu Old Town

Rp57.397
per adult
Small Group Walking Tour of Vana Lugu Tartu Old Town
Tartu city cultural tour

Tartu city cultural tour

Rp7.358.626
per traveller
Tartu city cultural tour
The best of Tartu walking tour

The best of Tartu walking tour

Rp6.275.361
per adult
The best of Tartu walking tour
Magical Tartu Romantic Walking Tour

Magical Tartu Romantic Walking Tour

Rp6.275.361
per adult
Magical Tartu Romantic Walking Tour
Tartu Toy Museum Entrance Ticket

Tartu Toy Museum Entrance Ticket

Rp114.793
per adult
Tartu Toy Museum Entrance Ticket
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Top hotels in Old Town Tartu

Lydia Hotel

Lydia Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Ülikooli 14, Tartu
The price is Rp2.093.330 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.093.330
Rp2.365.463 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tartu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (354 reviews)
"Very beautiful rooms and the pool/saunas are amazing! It's very close to lots of restaurants and the pretty town square."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Lydia Hotel
Hotel Soho

Hotel Soho

3.5 out of 5
9 Rüütli, Tartu, Tartu maakond
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.115.646 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.115.646
Rp1.260.680 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Tartu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Monument to Jaan Tonisson and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (207 reviews)
"Bed was comfortable. Room was clean except for a stain on sofa. They put us in building across street which needs some tender loving care, wish we were in main building. Breakfast buffet was fantastic!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Hotel Soho
Bob W Duo Lofts

Bob W Duo Lofts

4 out of 5
29 Lai, Tartu, Tartu maakond
Fully refundable
The price is Rp838.915 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp838.915
Rp947.974 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Tartu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Tartu Uppsala House and St. John's Church (Jaani Kirik) are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"Very nice apartment with lots of space. The kitchen is great! The bed upstairs was really soft, even too soft for us. Old people need firm bed :)The pillows were great and there was enough varieties! For some mysterious reason we didn't get the TV working. Only sound but not picture. That was strange. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Bob W Duo Lofts
Hotel Antonius

Hotel Antonius

4 out of 5
Ülikooli 15, Tartu
The price is Rp2.114.192 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp2.114.192
Rp2.389.037 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Tartu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Student's Lock-Up and Monument to Jaan Tonisson ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (417 reviews)
Good choice for stay in Tarty
"Great location, very good food at breakfast and dinner."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Antonius
Barclay

Barclay

3.5 out of 5
Ülikooli 8, Tartu
The price is Rp1.070.135 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp1.070.135
Rp1.209.225 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tartu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Monument to Gustav II Adolf and Monument ...
7.6/10 Good! (178 reviews)
"Hotel was handy to everything and had a very relaxed feel about it."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Barclay
Draakon Hotel

Draakon Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Raekoja Plats 4, Tartu
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tartu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Student's Lock-Up and Monument ...
"The hotel is nice, with very spacious and clean rooms, excellent bathrooms and very friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2023

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