£70-a-night hostel in medieval European city has its own spa and private rooms

Picture spa breaks and you'll probably envision countryside retreats, luxurious white bathrobes, and endless glasses of bubbly. It's fair to say they're hardly known as budget-friendly travel.

However, a hostel in Tallinn, Estonia - a beloved European city break spot - now provides a way to indulge in a spa getaway for less than the cost of a basic hotel room. Starting from just £70 per night for two adults sharing a double or twin room, visitors get unlimited access to the on-site spa and saunas, which operate seven days a week from 11am until 10.30pm.

The price even covers a light breakfast in the cafe, reports the Mirror. The Ring SPA Hostel couldn't be further from your typical hostel experience. There are no wobbly bunk beds or unexpected roommates arriving at all hours.

Guests can reserve a private room for one or two people complete with an en-suite bathroom, or choose a quadruple room, which provides fantastic value if four travellers are sharing. Accommodation is simple and clean, featuring neutral styling, a television, and contemporary bathrooms.

One guest said: "We booked a double room for one night. The price/quality ratio was excellent. The room was spacious, clean, and everything was new. Towels and linens were provided. There was a kettle and a mini fridge. The bathroom had a great shower."

And there's no need to worry that the spa will be budget or substandard. The pool boasts hydromassage facilities, and you'll also discover jacuzzis to soothe weary muscles. Hostel visitors can also enjoy a selection of ten modern saunas with varying temperatures, and there's a children's zone with a splash park for those bringing the entire family along.

The spa also provides a variety of massages, including sports massage and treatments with hot stones, which can be reserved for an extra charge. A standard 40-minute massage costs €48 (approximately £42.46).

Chelsea, who is known on TikTok as @cheapholidayexpert, recently visited the spa and documented her experience. Upon checking into her accommodation, she was amazed at how lovely it was for the cost, joking, "This is not a hostel!" She noticed that the room featured amenities like a kettle and fridge, which aren't usually found in budget accommodation.

Making her way to the spa facility, she remarked: "So the spa is made up of one big pool which has fountains, a hydro massage bed, and this circular rapid style area which I had far too much fun in. There's also this warm pool which is like a big bath and a couple of jacuzzies plus lots of space to sit out and chill."

Following her time in the water, Chelsea also sampled the on-site cafe, revealing that a beer had cost her £3.52, whilst a pizza set her back £7.05, which she branded as "b****y good". One minor drawback to the hotel, as highlighted in several reviews, is its location, which sits a little outside of Tallinn's centre.

In her video, Chelsea mentioned the bus had only set her back £1.74 for a single journey, though some travellers may prefer staying nearer to the city.

A response on her TikTok provided additional details about the setting: "As the creator said, around 20-25 mins [from the centre], but there's a zoo in the neighbourhood, a decent mall and behind the mall there's a scenic promenade by the sea that leads to one of the popular city beaches if you're thinking of coming summer. The hotel itself is in a residential area, so there won't be that much noise either!".

Should you manage to drag yourself from the spa, Tallinn offers abundant attractions to discover. Renowned for its gothic architecture, some favoured destinations include the Tallinn Town Hall situated in the medieval old town square.

St. Olaf's Church boasts a 124-metre spire, which dominates the city's skyline. Throughout summer, visitors can climb the tower and savour breathtaking panoramas.

There's also Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, a vibrant, Eastern Orthodox cathedral featuring onion domes. You can explore the entertainingly titled Kiek in de Kok Fortification Museum, which is likely more famous for its moniker than its 15th-century tower.

For those wondering, Kiek in de Kok was a German nickname for towers that didn't translate particularly well into English.