Tartu

Set in a warehouse built in the 1950s, this clever hostel is a far cry from the dross of typical backpacker digs. — Lonely Planet

Run by urban greenies with a commitment to recycled materials and sustainable practices, Looming (‘creation’ in Estonian) offers smart bunk-free dorms and private rooms. — Lonely Planet

In a handy position across from the bus station and Tasku shopping centre, this hotel offers rooms from the Ikea school of decoration – simple but clean and contemporary. — Lonely Planet

The university runs three hostels but only this one is open to nonstudents, year-round. — Lonely Planet