Must-see hotels in Estonia

  • Villa Ammende

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Built in 1905, the Villa Ammende is an art nouveau masterpiece, and now one of Pärnu's best hotels. Original stylistic touches such as colourful tiles and…

  • Pädaste Manor

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    If money’s no object, here’s where to part with it. This manicured bayside estate encompasses the restored manor house (14 rooms and a fine-dining…

  • Hotel Cru

    Old Town

    Behind the pretty powder-blue facade of this boutique hotel you'll find 15 richly furnished rooms scattered along a rabbit warren of corridors. All make…

  • Antonius Hotel

    Tartu

    Facing the main university building, of which it's a neoclassically styled, early-19th-century contemporary, this first-rate 27-room boutique hotel is…

  • Georg Ots Spa Hotel

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Named after a renowned Estonian opera singer, Gospa has modern rooms with wildly striped carpet, enormous king-sized beds and a warm but minimalist design…

  • Dagen Haus

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    One of Hiiumaa’s loveliest options, this restored mid-19th-century granary has rough-hewn walls, timber beams and five stylish bedrooms. The gorgeous…

  • Toomarahva Turismitalu

    Lahemaa National Park

    This atmospheric farmstead comprises thatch-roofed wooden buildings and a garden full of flowers and sculptures. Sleeping options include two cute rooms…

  • Ekesparre

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Holding pole position in manicured gardens on the castle grounds, this elegant 10-room hotel has been returned to its 1908, art nouveau glory. Period…

  • Tabinoya

    Old Town

    The Baltic's first Japanese-run hostel occupies the two top floors of a charming old building, with dorms (the four-person one is for females only) and a…

  • Piibutopsu

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Set on the ample lawn of a private residence down a side street in Nasva (the first little settlement west of Kuressaare), Piibutopsu offers four modern,…

  • Welcome Hostel

    City Centre

    Plush beds, exposed brick walls, high ceilings and mid-century modern furnishings put this Rotermann Quarter hostel at the top of the heap for cheaper…

  • Hektor Design Hostel

    Tartu

    Set in a warehouse built in the 1950s, this clever hostel is a far cry from the dross of typical backpacker digs. Modern, functional design and super-cosy…

  • Merekalda

    Lahemaa National Park

    On the southern fringe of Käsmu, this peaceful retreat is set around a lovely large garden right on the bay. Ideally you’ll plump for an apartment with a…

  • Ööbikuoru Villa

    Southern Estonia

    Spread between two neighbouring buildings overlooking a small lake, this is our top pick in Rõuge for both a bed and a bite. Don't be fooled by the fussy…

  • Domus Dorpatensis

    Tartu

    Run by a charitable academic foundation, this block of 10 apartments in a mid-18th-century house opposite the town hall offers unbeatable location and…

  • Villa Theresa

    Estonia

    In a wooded nook on the outskirts of town, this boutique hotel and restaurant offers a winning combination of peace and quiet, comfort, great food and…

  • Schlössle Hotel

    Old Town

    Occupying a 13th-century merchant's house arranged around a central courtyard, this boutique hotel has 23 rooms and an atmospheric, vaulted basement bar…

  • Tampere Maja

    Tartu

    With strong links to the Finnish city of Tampere (Tartu’s sister city), this cosy, central guesthouse features seven warm, light-filled guest rooms in a…

  • GMP Clubhotel

    Southern Estonia

    This slick lakeside hotel offers 'apartments' and suites with kitchenettes, funky furniture and comfy beds. There's a luxurious pair of single-sex saunas…

  • Saka Manor

    Estonia

    In a peaceful clifftop setting, signposted off the Tallinn–Narva highway just east of Varja, this seaside retreat encompasses a campground, a low-key spa…

  • Villa Hortensia

    Old Town

    Situated in the sweet, cobbled Masters’ Courtyard, Hortensia has four split-level studio apartments with kitchenettes and access to a shared communal…

  • Hotel Telegraaf

    Old Town

    This upmarket hotel in a former 19th-century telegraph station delivers style in spades. It boasts a spa, a pretty courtyard, an acclaimed restaurant …

  • Frost House

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Little restraint was shown restoring and refurbishing this 1705 house in central Pärnu. An eye-catching profusion of details includes original wooden…

  • Three Sisters

    Old Town

    Offering sumptuous luxury in three adjoining, 14th-century merchant houses in a quiet Old Town location, Three Sisters offers 23 spacious rooms. Each is…

  • Hotell Palace

    City Centre

    Modern renovations of this architecturally notable 1937 hotel, which has done time as a nationalised Soviet endeavour, have preserved period touches while…

  • Rumpo Mäe Puhketalu

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Just a few steps from the lovely reed-fringed coast at Rumpo, this handsome thatched-roof farmhouse has en-suite rooms with an old-style ambience. More…

  • Old House Apartments

    Old Town

    The name 'Old House' does poor justice to this wonderfully refurbished 14th-century merchant’s house. It’s been split into beautifully furnished…

  • Goodson & Red

    Tallinn

    This agency has loads of Tallinn apartments on its books, from modern studios to two-bedroom units. Most have excellent locations in the Rotermann quarter…

  • Wilde Guest Apartments

    Tartu

    The people behind the Eduard Vilde Restaurant also have five beautiful self-contained apartments for rent. Four of them are near the restaurant, either on…

  • Savoy Boutique Hotel

    Old Town

    Rooms in cream and caramel tones make this fin-de-siècle hotel an oasis of double-glazed, art deco calm off one of Old Town’s busy intersections. Nice…

  • Hostel Ingeri

    Southern Estonia

    On one of Viljandi’s nicest streets, right among its historical and cultural highlights, this six-room guesthouse offers seriously good value with its…

  • Rõuge Suurjärve Külalistemaja

    Southern Estonia

    This cheery, yellow, family-run guesthouse has views over the valley from its pretty garden and 16 inviting, fuss-free rooms (most with private bathroom,…

  • Yoga Residence

    City Centre

    The 'Yoga' prefix seems a little strange for a collection of clean-lined new apartments in a solid residential block just south of the centre, until you…

  • Kivijüri Guesthouse

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    This cosy, bright-red country house has only four pleasant rooms, each with TV and bathroom. Breakfast is excellent and there’s a backyard patio and lawn…

  • Vihula Manor

    Lahemaa National Park

    As part of its transformation into a spiffy country club and spa, this 50-hectare, 16th-century estate has converted its manor house and several historic…

  • Kassari Puhkekeskus

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Abandoned factories are a dime a dozen in Estonia, but cool conversions like this one are scarce. The decor is fresh and modern, and of the 15 rooms even…

  • Padise Manor

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    Even though it's close to the main road, this late-18th-century manor-house hotel has an exceptionally beautiful setting, flanked by lawns, tall trees, a…

  • Vanatoa Turismitalu

    Western Estonia & the Islands

    In the heart of the exquisitely preserved fishing village Koguva, family-run Vanatoa offers 17 comfortably renovated rooms across a listed, thatched…

  • Toila Spa Hotell & Camping Männisalu

    Estonia

    Serving both young families and mature holidaymakers, this midrange hotel has a large water park, a spa centre, a children's play area, a gym and two…

  • Kubija Hotel & Nature Spa

    Southern Estonia

    Tucked away on the forested shores of a lake on Võru's southern fringes, this older hotel may look a little former-Soviet from the outside, but the rooms…

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