We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Tartu, Estonia. We have also included hotels in old manor houses, historic villas, historic properties, "pensions" and country estates. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated January 2024.
Highly elegant. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. The Antonius is a luxurious boutique hotel in the heart of the old town of Tartu, directly opposite the main building of Tartu university. Tartu Town hall is 170 metres away. The Antonius Hotel is located in a historic building first mentioned in the 16th century. This elegant hotel offers individually designed, air-conditioned rooms with minibars and large bathrooms. They are decorated with historic wallpapers, wall paintings, fireplaces and authentic antique furniture. The rooms feature wide windows and high ceilings, and offer views of Tartu University or the hotel’s courtyard. As the house is a listed heritage building, great care was taken during restoration work to protect and preserve interior and exterior features. Breakfast is served at the restaurant which offers rich cold buffet menu and warm a’la carte dishes together with gourmet coffee and sparkling wine. Guests can also enjoy gourmet à la carte dinner at this restaurant under the starlit sky as the restaurant is situated in a vaulted cellar room with a glass atrium. The ground floor features a fireplace lounge with a library for reading, having a glass of aperitif or relaxing next to the open fire.Show full description
Very cosy. Stunning pool facilities. Cantervilla Castle is an Art Nouveau manor located in the picturesque estate with a fishing pond. It features an indoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a sauna and spa complex, as well as its own picture gallery. Every room in Cantervilla is furnished with antiques, and features a TV and a bathroom with a shower and a view of the estate. There is a spa and wellness centre with an underground passage from a main manor building. The hotel features a spacious, green garden with barbecue facilities, a mini-golf course and a pond where guests can canoe or fish. It features a swimming pool, a sauna and a spa bath. Buffet breakfast is served in the living room. Town of Otepää lies 7 km from Cantervilla Castle.Show full description
One of the most HISTORIC small hotels in Tartu. It also has lovely pool facilities and a great SPA.
Sepikoja Guest House is situated in a green, quiet area, 200 meters from the Alatskivi Castle. It offers accommodation in warmly decorated rooms with wooden elements and free parking on site. Each room includes basic furniture and is named after the manor’s residents from the 19th century. Bathroom facilities are shared. The guest house features a beauty salon offering facials, massage services and body treatments. The Sepikoja is located 4 km from Lake Peipus.Show full description
Kadrina Manor is located in the quiet Kadrina Village, 3 km from Lake Peipus, the fifth largest lake in Europe. It is a renovated historic building, built in 1773. There is a green park next to the manor, where guests can play football or volleyball. All rooms are decorated in the classical, Baroque style. There is also a small lake, where they can fish. Lake Peipus is famous for watersports, like sailing, waterskiing or wakeboarding. The hotel has three saunas – one indoor, and two outdoor ones. There is also a common kitchen that guests can use.Show full description
Beach front location. Charming. Comfortable beds. Featuring a garden and views of lake, Eistvere Manor Accommodation is a guest house situated in a historic building in Eistvere, 44 km from Estonian Traditional Music Centre. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. Viljandi Suspension Bridge is 44 km from Eistvere Manor Accommodation, while Ruins of the Viljandi Order Castle is 45 km away. The property provides a children's playground and outdoor furniture. The units provide views of the garden and come with a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the guest house, all units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the guest house can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. The nearest airport is Tartu Airport, 90 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most ROMANTIC guest houses in Tartu. It also has outstanding views.
Close to beach front. Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Located in Võru County on the south of Estonia, Seedri Guesthouse gives you a chance to relax in a peaceful environment. It offers free Wi-fi in public areas and rooms with seating areas. The rooms of the Seedri are simple, yet their wooden floors, furniture and warm colours give them a certain charm. All have either a shared or private bathroom and most have a TV set. Some have a fireplace. While staying at the Seedri you can play a game of football, table tennis or darts. For an additional surcharge, you can also relax in the sauna. There also is a barrel bath available on-site. Although there is no restaurant, there is a designated barbecue area under a roof. There also is a communal kitchen with everything you need to prepare a meal. The Seedri Guesthouse is located in the quiet village of Horsa. The nearest larger town is Võru, located 9 km away.Show full description
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