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3-star hotels in Rakvere
This shortlist gathers the 3-star hotels and apartments in Rakvere, Estonia, from town-centre guesthouses to a sauna house further out. It suits couples, families and business travellers who want a mid-range base within walking distance of the castle and the pedestrian street.
Staying in Rakvere
Rakvere is a small Estonian town about 100 km east of Tallinn, best known for its medieval castle, now a museum and event venue, and for its theatre, along with the town's distinctive bull statue. The centre is compact, so the castle, the pedestrian street, shops and cafes sit close together, and most sights can be covered on foot.
The 3-star properties here cluster in and around Kesklinna (Town Centre): Art Hotell on Lai, Rohuaia Apartments and Central Maxistay, Hotell Wesenbergh on Tallinna, Posti Guesthouse and the Küti apartments are all within roughly half a kilometre of the centre. Reinhold Apartments, Villa Wesenbergh and Rägavere tee 16 sit slightly further out, Lennuki Apartement and the Küti addresses around 1 km, and Tabani Puhketalu Saunamaja 7.3 km away. This makes the list handy for couples on a short break, families needing family rooms and kitchens, and business travellers who want a central address.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Art Hotell
Lai 18, Rakvere, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereArt Hotell sits on Lai 18, just 0.1 km from the centre of Rakvere, which makes it the closest of these three-star addresses to the town's core. Guests can eat in the restaurant or on the terrace, and parking is free on site. With 255 reviews and a guest rating of 4.5, it draws couples and families who want a full-service hotel with breakfast, room service and pet-friendly rooms within walking distance of everything.
See Art HotellHotell Wesenbergh
Tallinna 25, Rakvere, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereHotell Wesenbergh on Tallinna 25 is the larger, busier option, with 488 reviews behind its 4.3 guest rating. Business travellers use the business centre and lounge, while the sauna and massage give everyone a way to unwind after the day. Air conditioning, a minibar and a refrigerator are in the rooms, cots are available for families, and the centre is 0.3 km away. Pets are allowed and parking is free.
See Hotell WesenberghReinhold Apartments
2 Vabriku, Rakvere, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereReinhold Apartments on Vabriku gives self-caterers a full kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher, plus a washing machine for longer stays. Each apartment has its own bathroom, and the garden, patio and picnic area extend the living space outdoors. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and the centre of Rakvere is 0.4 km away. It suits families, small groups and anyone staying several nights who prefers cooking to eating out.
See Reinhold ApartmentsRohuaia Apartments
Rohuaia 13, Rakvere, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe kitchen and kitchenette cover everyday cooking, and guests have free wifi and free parking.
See Rohuaia ApartmentsCentral Maxistay
2 Ferdinand Gustav Adoffi 5. Korrus, Rakvere, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCentral Maxistay occupies the 5th floor at 2 Ferdinand Gustav Adoffi, 0.2 km from the centre, so shops and sights are a short walk away. Apartments include a kitchen with oven, dishwasher and washing machine, and there is a garden on site. Free wifi and free car parking are provided. It suits guests who want a central, self-contained base with room for a family and no need for hotel services.
See Central MaxistayVilla Wesenbergh
4 Tööstuse, Rakvere, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereVilla Wesenbergh on Tööstuse offers a quieter, villa-style stay with a garden, patio, terrace and picnic area, 0.4 km from the centre. Rooms come with sofa beds, cots are available and pets are welcome. It fits longer stays and small groups who want space and free parking.
See Villa WesenberghLennuki Apartement
Lennuki 2, Rakvere, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereLennuki Apartement is the furthest from the centre on this list at 1.3 km, which buys a calmer setting with a full kitchen, washing machine and a separate bath as well as a shower. Breakfast is offered, and shuttle service is available. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and there are family rooms with sofa beds. It suits guests with a car or those happy to stay slightly out of the middle of Rakvere.
See Lennuki ApartementPosti Guesthouse
32 Posti, Rakvere, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay herePosti Guesthouse at 32 Posti keeps the apartment format but adds hotel touches such as express check-in and a garden with a picnic area. The kitchen comes with oven, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine, and laundry service is offered. Free wifi and free car parking are standard, and the centre is 0.5 km away. It is a practical choice for families and longer visits.
See Posti GuesthouseVahtra allee külalismaja
4 Vahtra Allee, Rakvere, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereVahtra allee külalismaja on Vahtra Allee pairs a sauna with a garden and terrace, and the kitchen has an oven, dishwasher and microwave. Laundry service and a washing machine make longer stays easy, and cots and family rooms are available. Free wifi and free parking are included. At 2.0 km from the centre it is the second most distant option here, so it best suits guests who value quiet and private sauna time over a central address.
See Vahtra allee külalismajaComfort apartment in Rakvere
17 Küti, Rakvere, Estonia
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereComfort apartment in Rakvere on Küti is exactly what its name suggests: a self-contained flat with kitchenette, microwave, washing machine and a sofa bed for extra guests. Express check-in speeds up arrival, pets are allowed, and there is a patio to sit out on. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and the centre is 0.9 km away. It works for couples and small families who want privacy and space.
See Comfort apartment in RakvereRägavere tee 16 Apartment
Rägavere Tee 16 Apartment 1, Rakvere, Estonia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereRägavere tee 16 Apartment is an apartments-only address 0.9 km from the centre, with a kitchenette, laundry service and slippers provided in the room. Express check-in shortens the wait on arrival, and family rooms are available. Free wifi is included. It suits guests who prefer a simple, well-kept flat within easy reach of Rakvere's centre and are not looking for hotel facilities such as a restaurant or sauna.
See Rägavere tee 16 ApartmentTabani Puhketalu Saunamaja
Kuninga, Rakvere, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereTabani Puhketalu Saunamaja stands apart from the town centre at 7.3 km, on Kuninga, and its draw is the sauna and jacuzzi alongside a garden, terrace and picnic area. There is a kitchen with oven and kitchenette, family rooms are available and pets are allowed. Free wifi and free car parking come with the stay. It is the choice for guests who want a rural-feeling retreat with private sauna and space to relax outdoors.
See Tabani Puhketalu SaunamajaRohuaia 22 Apartment
22 Rohuaia, Rakvere, Estonia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereRohuaia 22 Apartment on Rohuaia is 0.3 km from the centre and provides a kitchen with oven and microwave, plus a washing machine and laundry service for longer visits. Iron and board, a hairdryer and a safe are in the apartment, and family rooms are available. Free wifi is included. It suits guests who want a central, well-equipped flat rather than a hotel with restaurant and reception services.
See Rohuaia 22 ApartmentKüti apartments
Küti 16, Rakvere, Estonia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereKüti apartments on Küti is a no-frills, self-catering option 0.9 km from the centre, with a kitchen, oven, microwave, refrigerator and washing machine. Free wifi and free car parking are included, and the apartment is non-smoking.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Hotell | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 0.1 km |
| Hotell Wesenbergh | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 0.3 km |
| Reinhold Apartments | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.4 km |
| Rohuaia Apartments | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.2 km |
| Central Maxistay | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.2 km |
| Villa Wesenbergh | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.4 km |
| Lennuki Apartement | ★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 1.3 km |
| Posti Guesthouse | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.5 km |
| Vahtra allee külalismaja | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 2.0 km |
| Comfort apartment in Rakvere | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.9 km |
| Rägavere tee 16 Apartment | ★★★ | – | – | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Tabani Puhketalu Saunamaja | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 7.3 km |
| Rohuaia 22 Apartment | ★★★ | – | – | – | – | 0.3 km |
| Küti apartments | ★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.9 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These places list family rooms, and many add a kitchen or kitchenette, a cot and a garden or terrace, which helps with children. Art Hotell, Hotell Wesenbergh and Villa Wesenbergh pair family rooms with a restaurant or banquet space, while Reinhold Apartments, the Rohuaia apartments and Posti Guesthouse give you self-catering facilities.
Art Hotell · Hotell Wesenbergh · Reinhold Apartments · Rohuaia Apartments · Central Maxistay · Villa Wesenbergh
Closest to the centre
Art Hotell on Lai is just 0.1 km from the centre, with Rohuaia Apartments, Central Maxistay and Rohuaia 22 Apartment at 0.2 to 0.3 km and Hotell Wesenbergh on Tallinna at 0.3 km. Pick these if you want the castle, square and pedestrian street on foot within minutes.
Art Hotell · Rohuaia Apartments · Central Maxistay · Hotell Wesenbergh · Rohuaia 22 Apartment
Self-catering stays
Apartments such as Reinhold Apartments, the Rohuaia addresses, Central Maxistay and Posti Guesthouse include a kitchen, and most add a kitchenette, oven, refrigerator and washing machine. They suit longer stays or families who prefer cooking, and all of them are within about 1 km of the centre.
Reinhold Apartments · Rohuaia Apartments · Central Maxistay · Lennuki Apartement · Posti Guesthouse · Vahtra allee külalismaja
Highest rated
Art Hotell scores 4.5 out of 5 from 255 reviews, and Hotell Wesenbergh 4.3 out of 5 from 488 reviews. Both are 3-star, central and offer parking and free Wifi, so they are the strongest picks if guest ratings matter most to you.
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Rakvere lies about 100 km east of Tallinn. Buses run frequently from Tallinn's bus station, taking around 1.5 to 2 hours, and trains connect the two with several departures daily; the train station is a short walk from the town centre. By car, the E20 highway passes near the town. Once in Rakvere, most attractions are within walking distance, local buses serve the wider area, and taxis are available but limited.
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Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Rakvere?
Art Hotell on Lai is 0.1 km from the centre, the closest on this list. Rohuaia Apartments, Central Maxistay and Rohuaia 22 Apartment follow at 0.2 to 0.3 km, and Hotell Wesenbergh on Tallinna is 0.3 km away.
Do these Rakvere hotels have parking?
Yes, every property on this list lists free car parking. Art Hotell additionally lists valet parking, so a car is easy to keep whether you stay centrally or further out at Lennuki Apartement or Tabani Puhketalu Saunamaja.
Which hotels in Rakvere allow pets?
Art Hotell, Hotell Wesenbergh, Villa Wesenbergh, Comfort apartment in Rakvere and Tabani Puhketalu Saunamaja all list pets allowed. Most of the other apartments and guesthouses on this list do not state a pet policy.
Do any of these properties have a sauna or spa?
Hotell Wesenbergh lists a sauna, and Vahtra allee külalismaja and Tabani Puhketalu Saunamaja also list a sauna; the latter adds a jacuzzi. None of the other properties on this list states a spa or sauna.
Which Rakvere hotels are best for families?
Art Hotell, Hotell Wesenbergh, Reinhold Apartments, Rohuaia Apartments, Central Maxistay, Villa Wesenbergh, Lennuki Apartement, Posti Guesthouse, Vahtra allee külalismaja, Rägavere tee 16 Apartment, Tabani Puhketalu Saunamaja and Rohuaia 22 Apartment all list family rooms.
Do the hotels serve breakfast?
Art Hotell and Lennuki Apartement list breakfast among their facilities. The other properties on this shortlist do not state breakfast, though most apartments include a kitchen or kitchenette for preparing your own meals.
Which is the top-rated 3-star hotel in Rakvere on this list?
Art Hotell has the highest guest rating, 4.5 out of 5 from 255 reviews. Hotell Wesenbergh is next at 4.3 out of 5 from 488 reviews; both are 3-star and lie within 0.3 km of the centre.
How do I get to Rakvere from Tallinn?
Buses depart from Tallinn's bus station and take about 1.5 to 2 hours, and trains run several times a day with a similar journey time. The train station is a short walk from the town centre, where most of these hotels are located.