Academic HostelvsOldHouse Hostel
Both Academic Hostel and OldHouse Hostel are recommended by writers. On balance, OldHouse Hostel ranks slightly better than Academic Hostel. OldHouse Hostel is ranked #24 in Tallinn with recommendations from 2 sources like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
Academic Hostel
 Lonely Planet
Akadeemia tee 11, Tallinn, Estonia
From $40/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Free Internet
 - Free Parking
 - Kitchenette
 - Baggage storage
 - 24-hour front desk
 
 "Situated on the edge of the Tallinn Technical University campus grounds, this is a bright, happy, freshly-done-up hostel with a lively atmosphere." 
OldHouse Hostel
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
Uus 26, Tallinn 10111, Estonia
From $11/night
- Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Free Parking
 - Kitchenette
 - Fax / photocopying
 - Baggage storage
 
 "Run by the folks at OldHouse Guesthouse, this high-quality hostel on the northern edge of the Old Town has six-bed dorms... immaculate bathrooms and a TV room." 
 "One of the city's most reliable sources of accommodation, Old House rarely fails to please... There's something on offer for everyone." Full review
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Don't go by what Old House calls 'guesthouse' or 'hostel'; in fact, what they consider their guesthouse (Uus tänav 22) has much more of a hostel feel than their more serene hostel (Uus tänav 26).