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Flying Kiwi Backpackers Reviews

Nunne 1, Tallinn, Estonia

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Reviews of Flying Kiwi Backpackers

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100%

great hostel, easy to reach and in a perfect location


100%

We've been in KiwiHostel in winter during two nights, it was very nice there. Honestly it will be a great plesure for us to stay in Flying Kiwi again, I feel myself as I am a guest in my aunt's house :-) Everithing was clean and very calm. So if you are not a big company and don't like noisy gathering it is the best place for you in Tallin!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)


60%

good location but that's it. . it is a very simple hostel. the room was not really cosy and cold too

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

We really felt at home at this cosy and friendly hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Second time around...came back for more...great hostel in a central location and awesome staff! Thanks for a good stay, and our regards to yourself, Alex and Harry...Paul, Danny and Roy


83%

The location of Flying Kiwi is absolutely fantastic, being a two minute walk to the main square in Old Town, and easily accessible from the central bus station in Tallinn. The staff were very helpful, able to recommend a range of sights and activities, as well as the obligatory pub recommendations. That said, the amenities leave a lot to be desired - the complete absence of any water pressure rendering showering an exercise in futility. Positives were the price, location, and staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


83%

Good place to stay, a really pleasant staff! One problem: the water in the showers, when you use the one next to the sauna, there is no water left for the one upstair, so you can't take simultenous showers... Thanks!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

For the most part the stay was nice. The staff was friendly, and the room was fine. There was a problem with the water pressure sometimes and also it could have been a little cleaner. Overall it was a nice stay and I would stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


63%

Generally was OK, good location, maybe the kitchen wasn't clean enough.


63%

lovely staff, but the place is not that clear

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


90%

Great Hostel!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Great hostel, wonderful staff, right in the middle of old town, family feeling with single beds (no bunk beds). the only problem was the shower which turned hot and cold occasionally and the water flow wasn't ideal but the owner said she would renovate in the winter so that shouldn't be a problem in the future. would stay there again in a heartbeat!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Austria
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Great hostel- perfect location, nice rooms, nice common area, friendly staff. Highly recommended.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 18 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 25-30
  • (14 reviews)


86%

Decent hostel. It could use a bit of fixing up, but the staff is friendly and it's in a great location. The heat still wasn't on despite the very cold weather - this was NOT the hostel's fault, it's apparently a Tallinn quirk, but heads up to anyone travelling here in mid-October in the future. The staff turned on the sauna for free 24/7 to make up for it.

  • Globetrotter
  • 12 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (23 reviews)


90%

Its good location in old town, nice staff, and good security, free wi-fi, and we have common area. and perfect kitchen, but only one thing, the shower was a bit trouble.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


96%

“This hostel is very centrally located and we were warmly welcomed by Jen (the manager) who made us feel at home right away. The rooms were good, clean and secure and the price is very affordable for the area. It is a smaller hostel which means we didn’t have 10 other people in our room which was a nice change. Jen was really helpful and pointed out all of the places to see in and around Tallin. Highly recommended.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

One of the best Hostels I ever stayed on. I spend a week there and had a wonderful time feeling like at home, very cozy. Unbeatable location and amazing staff. 100% recommendable.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

VERY FRIENDLY STAFF ,KEEP THE GOOD WORK UP

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (4 reviews)


76%

Staff (Jen and Brent) were really friendly, helpful, and contributed towards me having a great time in Tallinn.

  • Globetrotter
  • 07 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (23 reviews)


80%

It's not a hostel with professional service you may expect, but an interesting private property turned to hosting tourists. It's pretty warm, cozy, and affordable too. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. Recommended for short stays.


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  • 16 Jan 2012 (100%)
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