Hotel Viru and KGB Museum
There once was a hotel that came to be named the Viru.
The year was 1972, and there were still two decades or so until the fall of Communism and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Any hotel that was appropriate for foreign visitors also had to be appropriate for the KGB...
This museum tells the story of more than just one hotel and the KGB: it is a treasure trove of stories of two different worlds - one which existed mostly on paper, of happy Soviet citizens living in friendship and never wanting for anything, led by a wise, all-powerful group of men in a place where there were never any accidents or catastrophes; and the other real world, which was a very different and a much tougher place to live in.
Please book in advance to visit the museum.
TripAdvisor® Traveler Reviews
tripadvisor rating 4.1 of 5
based on 1288 reviews
Spend your money elsewhere - there's a reason you don't see this recommended
tripadvisor rating 1 of 5This tour had too many people for the two small rooms we were funneled into. unfortunately our guide wasn't keen on making sure everyone rotated through to see what he was talking about... Read more comments
A Must See
tripadvisor rating 5 of 5We are extremely interested in history and have visited many historical sights over our lifetime. This one definitely left a lasting impression. It was an excellent, if disturbing experience... Read more comments
recommend
tripadvisor rating 4 of 5This is situated in the Viru hotel which was used by the authorities for visiting tourists who came during the Russian era. You travel up to the 22nd floor, there are 23 but the top one officially... Read more comments
