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Reviews of Original Sokos Hotel Viru 4 stars

Viru Väljak 4, Tallinn City-Centre, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia

#62 of 114 hotels in Tallinn

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Review score

Based on 792 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    7.0
    Room ok bed uncomfortable breakfast buffet just ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit tired

    Location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    7.0
    Basic accomodation right in the centre of town.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was not cleaned properly. Tap was dirty and there were long black hairs on the floor and even in between the folded clean towels. Bathroom also smelled bad. We were surprised not to find a kettle in the room. Coffee/tea making facilities is quite box standard in pretty much every hotel nowadays. Breakfast didn’t cater much hot food for vegetarians.

    Location in the centre of Tallinn right by the old town was fantastic. Location was the reason why we booked this hotel.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    7.0
    Decent but Nothing special for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a slight mouldy smell in the room, the bathroom and toilet look a bit worn out. No slippers or bathrobes. There was no coffee or tea sachets in the room when we arrived and when I asked for it, the housekeeper brought 2 coffee watches for three people-no milk or sugar, so it was a lot of calling and waiting for about an hour before we managed to make some coffee for ourselves. If I had booked cheap, I wouldn't complain about this but in a 180€ / night price, I expect somewhat better facilities and smoother service.

    The location is pretty central. I booked a family room and the beds are comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location and helpful staff. Lot of history related to the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast could be better, with better choices: salmon, more cheese choices, better coffee.

    Panoramic view from the the room: 15th floor Touristic tour to explain the role of the hotel during the Soviet occupation of Estonia.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Convenient to historic Old Tallinn, large hotel with good food options nearby
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No in-room fridge. Other than that, everything else was good.

    Easy to get to the tourist parts of downtown, and it's also connected to a mall with a food court right next door, so you can pick up some quick meals/lunch only steps away. Wifi worked well, room had a view of downtown, and the hotel is walkable to the ferry in about 15 minutes. Convenience store around the corner for snacks as well.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Aside from the smell from the toilet that we sort out by ourselves everything was fine reception staff was nice, locati
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet smelled like pee that went dry. We washed the floor and smell was gone after.

    Location is great!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are not worthy a 4-star hotel, cleanliness and facilities were quite poor. Staff was a bit rude and not welcoming at all.

    Excellent location, right outside the city center at the Viru gate. I was lucky enough to have a room at the 21st floor, wonderful view on the city center and the sea. Good continental breakfast with large choice, even if a bit crowded

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    9.0
    The proximity and view of the city and Tallinn Bay were phenomenal from our room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sewer smell from the bathroom was extremely unpleasant in the room.

    The view of the city and Tallinn Bay was phenomenal, day and night, from our room. Breakfast was excellent. Walking proximity to both Old Town, Tallinn Bay and new town Tallinn were superb.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Soft bed

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi was slow & minibar did not really cool

    Great location, big rooms & nice breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First room wasn't cleaned perfectly and the smell in the bathroom reminded us of cat urine. We couldn't get rid of the smell no matter what we tried. Mentioned about it at the reception and they gave us two options. Either maintenance guy could come and check it out or we could change the room. We were allowed to check the new room before deciding and we decided to go with it after seeing it. Still slight cat urine smell in new room's bathroom, but it was a lot more tolerable. I suspect it might be because of old building and sevage pipes needing a replacement already.

    Location. Easy to get to old town and to the shopping center. Staff were very nice and professional.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    7.0
    As always, it does its job. Nothing more, nothing less
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t ask for more than the average hotel experience. It works if you’re fine with that

    Location can’t get much better if you want to stay in central city

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    7.0
    Good expereince
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not really clean. It was hard to take a shower as the water was coming with so low pressure.

    Location is perfect. Staff is polite and speak Finnish as well.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While the interior and bathrooms are a bit outdated, everything was clean and maintained. With a few updates, this place could be even better.

    I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The staff were friendly and welcoming from the moment I arrived. The room was clean and comfortable. I especially appreciated the convenient location, which made it easy to explore the area. Overall, a great experience – I would definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Good breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Great value and great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is a great location mid way between old town and the ferry port, also a 25 min walk to beaches and palaces. This hotel has a great breakfast offer something for everyone, plus a kids section

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    8.0
    A pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are getting a bit outdated.

    The location is excellent, staff is friendly and breakfast has plenty of options. Overall, a good place if you just want something to sleep in and spend most od your time exploring Tallinn.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Great location, comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Parking next door was a little confusing to figure out, the text method did not work, had to download the app.

    Great location, great breakfast, comfortable room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    Bearable room. Unbeatable location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long wait for elevators. Extremely busy breakfast which was not that great. Older hotel.

    Location. Literally 2 minutes to Viru Gate in Old Town. Connected to a mall.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, good breakfast, view from the room on 21st floor.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We asked to give the room with city view, but get the view on the parking and hotels ventilation pipes…🫣 High parking price - 25€:(

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    7.0
    Good for a short trip to explore
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast chaotically busy and not much choice or enough stations for the amount of people

    Good location to walk into old town.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Interesting hotel history and excellent staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a little plain and rushed. Only one coffee machine worked. Should have taken sea view as city view was new part not old Tallinn.

    Liked the location and the friendly front desk staff. They showed concern for my wife who was not feeling well.

    Stayed in June 2025

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