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Old Town Alur Hostel Reviews

Lai 20 Tallinn, Tallinn, Estonia

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86%Overall Rating

From 28 ratings
  • 83%Character
  • 84%Security
  • 96%Location
  • 90%Staff
  • 84%Atmosphere
  • 79%Cleanliness

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97%

I really,. really like this hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


90%

kind and friendly staff located in old town

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


100%

I think the hostel was very nice, but I would say that most of the good experience I had, was because of the great staff, with which I had an awesome time, more than the hostel itself. So keep the great work guys!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Loved it, great place to stay with great atmosphere. Staff were really helpful. Little bit hard to find but worth it once you are there. Would definitely stay there again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group 31-40
  • (5 reviews)


77%

It is not so tidy, but the tall and slim male staff is really friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


90%

Had great fun staying here, really friendly staff, nice warm rooms, everyone in our group was happy!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


87%

Great location, great staff for less money. We enjoyed our stay at alur hostel and can highly recommend it. Next time we're in Tallinn we will definitely stay again at alur.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

The window did not close properly (-20 outside) so the room was cold

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


97%

Very well organized hostel with a kindly staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


90%

Very good experience. The hostel is nice and is very well located, In addition the staff is good people and very well behaved with us.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

creage, pimpa and liisi take care.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


63%

The location is great. It was warm in the room. We stayed in room for 7 persons with private bathroom/ It was very very dirty. Unfortunately we didn't have a shower, the shower was with sand and hair.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

Very weak hot water head in showers - when you take shower in one time with someone in another shower or someone using sink - it happens that you have no water at all! Since it is cold - it is a real disaster! Cold in the rooms, sockets working badly. Untidy appearance of rooms. No towels. No security at all - one key matches the room door and hall front door locks (the key is universal and I guess will match locks of all rooms in the hostel).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest, when we were aware of the problem with the heating and pressure of the showers we called maintenance to fix this issue. Unfortunately because of the holiday season we were not able to get him in as promptly as we needed to, our sincere apologies for this. Regarding the keys, security is very important to us which is why we have 24hour reception however the room keys only work for their specified rooms, not any other room. Best of luck for your travels in 2012, Alur Staff

77%

there was a little bit cold in the room & therу are some broblems with hot water when somebody was taking shower

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


50%

The room was cleaned, but the shared bathroom were really dirty and there was not hot water to have a shower and it is not thinkable on January.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 31-40
  • (6 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Guest, our sincere apologies with the heat in the showers, it was a problem we had over the holiday period and were not able to fix it during your stay. Out staff check the bathrooms very regularly however unfortunately this was one time we were not able to get there to clean before you needed to use them. Best of luck in your travels for 2012, Alur Staff

90%

Very nice place to stay for a couple of days. Prices are fair and the staff is very friendly. Unlike most of hostels, they give free towels and sheets which is highly appreciated. I really recommend.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

Next time I'll stay here again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • All Male Group 31-40
  • (1 review)




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