Directions
From the Bus Station
Exit the bus station from the main entrance and walk directly ahead to the T-section where there is a tram stop.
Take tram #2 going to 'Kopli'. Get off at 'Linnahall' which is the 5th stop from the bus station. Cross the tram tracks and enter the Old Town through the Pikk Gate (right next to big tower called Fat Margaret).
Once through the gate, take the first right you come across. Turn left into Lai street and keep walking straight passed the Olav's Church. Our hostel is located just 150 m straight ahead from where you are now, on the left-hand side.
If you decide to take a taxi it should cost you between 4 and 6 Euros.
From the Harbor
Walk the direction of the concert hall - 'Linnahall'. At the big intersection there, go in the direction of the Old Town. Cross the tram tracks and enter the Old Town through the Pikk Gate (right next to big tower called Fat Margaret).
Once through the gate, take the first right you come across. Turn left into Lai street and keep walking straight passed the Olav's Church. Our hostel is located just 150 m straight ahead from where you are now, on the left-hand side.
If you decide to take a taxi it should cost you between 4 and 6 Euros.
From the Airport
Bus #2 takes you to the harbor (terminal A). Walk the direction of the concert hall - 'Linnahall'. At the big intersection there, go in the direction of the Old Town. Cross the tram tracks and enter the Old Town through the Pikk Gate (right next to big tower called Fat Margaret).
Once through the gate, take the first right you come across. Turn left into Lai street and keep walking straight passed the Olav's Church. Our hostel is located just 150 m straight ahead from where you are now, on the left-hand side.
If you decide to catch a taxi from the airport it should cost between 8 and 10 Euros.
From the Train Station
When you get off the train you should see the Old Town to your right. Leave the platform and cross the road or take the underpass to get to the other side of the main road. You are now on Nunne Street.
Walk about 250 m down Nunne and turn left onto Lai Street. Just walk another 100 m down Lai and you'll see Lai 22 on the right-hand side.
By Taxi
Here is a list of cheap taxi companies with English speaking operators:
- Inter Takso: 55653333
- I.R. Takso: 6380000
- Laki Takso: 6669999
- Amigo Takso: 55577780
Remember the number of the car that the operator tells you. The number you're told will be the same as on the number plate of the taxi.
Another option is to get the free Taxify app and order from there: it is very cheap, popular and reliable in Estonia.
By Car
You can enter the Old Town from Nunne street (close to the train station). From here
On the Old Town streets you can only park 15 minutes for free (with the clock). A paid car park is located just 5 minutes away from the hostel on Rannamäe tee 5 and costs €10 per day. More parking options you can check out on www.parkimine.ee
By Touring Bus
It is not advised for touring buses to enter the Old Town. However, the bus can stop very nearby at the beginning of Nunne street. From here walk about 250 m down Nunne and turn left onto Lai Street. Just walk another 100 m down Lai and you'll see Alur Hostel on the right-hand side.
The touring buses can park overnight on Rannamäe tee 5, which is also just a few minutes walking from the hostel, More information about parking options, you can find on www.parkimine.ee