Must-see hotels in Tallinn

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 …

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Valge Villa

    Tallinn

    Simple and welcoming, the 'White Villa' sits in a quiet suburb 3km south of the centre; it's a good basic option, particularly if you’ve got a car. All…

  • Hotel St Petersbourg

    Old Town

    Imperial Russia meets contemporary bling in this eclectically furnished hotel, the oldest in Tallinn and one that has sheltered Soviet leader Leonid…

  • Go Hotel Shnelli

    Kalamaja & Telliskivi

    Next to Balti Jaam train station, this modern hotel is usefully placed between the nightlife of Kalamaja and the sights of Old Town. The free parking is a…

  • L’Ermitage

    Tallinn

    Looking more like a new apartment block than a hermitage, this metal-clad building facing parkland and Old Town walls offers highly styled yet comfortable…

  • Red Emperor

    Old Town

    Situated above a wonderfully grungy live-music bar, Red Emperor is Tallinn's premier party hostel for those of a beardy, indie persuasion. Facilities are…

  • Estoria

    City Centre

    The design team at Sokos Hotels has done a great job of eradicating any lingering KGB vibes from this block, connected to the infamous Hotel Viru. Bright…

  • United Backpackers

    City Centre

    Spread over three floors in a nondescript building off a busy road just south of Old Town, this well-kept, friendly wee hostel offers six-, eight- and 12…

  • Euphoria

    City Centre

    Inspired by Berlin squats and 'alternative communities' in Spain, this hippyish hostel, hidden in an unpromising tower block just south of Old Town, is an…

  • Old Town Backpackers

    Old Town

    Enter this baroque house and the whole hostel is laid out before you: a cheery stone-walled room with half a dozen beds that also serves as the kitchen…

  • Swissôtel Tallinn

    City Centre

    Raising standards across 30 floors at the big end of town, this slick hotel offers 238 elegant rooms, many with superlative views. The bathroom design is…

  • Nordic Hotel Forum

    City Centre

    The Forum shows surprising personality for a large, business-style hotel – witness the stencilled artwork on the facade, the garden-path carpet, the…

  • Zinc

    Old Town

    More like a budget guesthouse than a traditional hostel, Zinc doesn't have dorms but its tidy, private rooms, spread over two floors, share bathrooms, a…

  • Tribe Theory

    Old Town

    A very 21st-century hostel, with room names like 'inspire' and 'connect', and networking evenings in place of pub crawls, Tribe Theory bills itself as a…

  • Romeo Family Apartments

    Tallinn

    With 14 spic-and-span apartments scattered around Old Town, this family-run operation is an extremely good option. Most units are spacious and nicely…

  • Viru Backpackers

    Old Town

    This small, smartly appointed hostel above one of the main thoroughfares through Old Town offers cosy, brightly painted private rooms, some of which have…

  • Monk’s Bunk

    City Centre

    The only monk we can imagine bunking down at Tallinn's self-described 'Number One Party Hostel' is Friar Tuck. There are organised activities every night,…

  • Kreutzwald Hotel Tallinn

    City Centre

    Scandinavian chic merges with Japanese minimalism at Kreutzwald to create a pleasant place to lay your head, 15 minutes' walk from Old Town. The pricier …

  • Bern Hotel

    Old Town

    A modern hotel on the outskirts of Old Town, Bern is nothing special from the outside, but its petite rooms are modern, with good attention to detail for…

  • Ites Apartments

    Tallinn

    A friendly and efficient bunch offering several well-appointed apartments in Old Town and its surrounds. There are significant discounts for stays of more…

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