Aleksandri Hotell
A simple, budget-friendly central hotel, one of the best-value beds in the city.
Tartu
Town Hall Square
The classicist heart of Tartu, framed by pastel facades and the beloved Kissing Students fountain.
Tartu Cathedral
The vast red-brick Gothic cathedral ruins crowning Toome Hill, one of Estonias largest medieval churches.
Toome Hill
A leafy hilltop park of old bridges, university landmarks and quiet paths above the Old Town.
Supilinn
Soup Town, a bohemian district of wooden houses, hidden street art and streets named after vegetables.
University of Tartu Botanical Garden
A tranquil riverside garden of some 6,500 plant species with glasshouses and shaded walking paths.
Estonian National Museum
A vast, striking museum of Estonian and Finno-Ugric culture, built dramatically over a former Soviet airfield.
AHHAA Science Centre
The biggest science centre in the Baltics, packed with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium and a 4D cinema.
Tartu Art Museum
Estonian and international art housed in a tilting historic building that leans more than the tower of Pisa.
Where to Eat and Drink in Tartu
Tartus best food and drink, from Michelin-recommended Holm to the Aparaaditehas creative factory and the Gunpowder Cellar.