Tallinn is a historic city dating back to medieval times. The first fortress on Toompea was built around 1050 and Tallinn was possibly first recorded on a world map in 1154. In 1219, the city was conquered by Valdemar II of Denmark and it became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1285. The city, known as Reval at the time, prospered as a trading town in the 14th century, and much of Tallinn's historic centre was built at this time.

Tallinn then became a pawn in the geopolitical games of its big neighbours, passing into Swedish hands in 1561 and then to the Russian Empire under Peter the Great in 1710. By World War I and the ensuing brief Estonian independence (starting 1918) Tallinn's population had reached 150,000.

Estonia was occupied by the Soviet Union in 1940, conquered by Nazi Germany (1941–44), and then retaken by the Soviets. In World War II, the city was quite extensively bombed by the Soviets, although luckily the medieval town survived. The Soviet Union undertook a program of massive East Slavic migration, and just over 40% of Tallinn's current inhabitants are Slavic (compared to an average of 28% for the entire country). On 20 August 1991, Estonia declared independence and Tallinn became its capital once again.

Today Tallinn is a bustling, gleaming city. However, among the tall glassy buildings and corporate headquarters, Tallinn retains an inner charm seldom found elsewhere. Estonia considers itself a Northern European/Nordic country, with very close ethnic, linguistic and cultural ties to Finland and cultural ties to Scandinavia, and visiting Tallinn you will find a mix of at least three architectures in this very visual city—old Europe (the city walls with rustic buildings and charming living areas with well-preserved and colourful wooden houses of bourgeois taste of 1920s), Soviet brutalist (concrete apartment blocks), and modern Europe (including McDonald's next to the city walls!)

Tourism is important for Tallinn and this is especially visible in the old town where almost every door leads into a souvenir shop, restaurant or bar. Unsurprisingly the majority of visitors are day trippers from Finland. The neighbours from across the bay usually know their way around without a map and have already seen the sights of Tallinn a couple of times. They come to enjoy low prices on practically all goods and services from restaurant meals to fuel and even plastic surgeries, not to forget as much alcohol as the customs regulations allow you to bring into Finland!

• Visit Tallinn tourist information.

Tallinn is made up of 8 administrative districts (linnaosa), which are further divided into numerous quarters (asum). Most of the points of interest to tourists are located in the seaside districts. The districts of Tallinn are:

• Kesklinn - literally meaning "city centre" and being just what the label says, this district includes the main part of the Port of Tallinn, the Old Town (Vanalinn), Tallinn's central business district with its skyscrapers and many other tourist attractions in the quarters surrounding them, including the Kadriorg park and palace and most of the coastline of Lake Ülemiste except for the part immediately adjacent to the airport
• Haabersti - the westernmost district with the extensive coastline holds the Estonian Open Air Museum, the Tallinn Zoo and the Saku Suurhall Arena
• Põhja-Tallinn - literally meaning "north Tallinn", extends north of the railway line and includes the industrial part of the Port of Tallinn, as well as many monuments to its military heritage, the Maritime Academy and the quarter of Kalamaja known for its wooden houses
• Pirita - the least populous district of Tallinn stretches along the eastern part of its coast and includes both a popular beach and a forest. This is one of Estonia's most desirable places to live, in single-family houses, for the affluent, and home to some tourist attractions as well, including Tallinn's TV Tower or the Botanic Gardens
• Lasnamäe - the most populous district of Tallinn holds over a quarter of its inhabitants in the large Communist-era blocks of flats, but apart from the airport it has little of interest to the tourists
• Nõmme - formerly an independent town founded as a leisure/summer residence, Nõmme remains green and sparsely inhabited, with rich architectural heritage and many private villas. It ranks as one of the country's most affluent areas.
• Kristiine and Mustamäe are residential districts southwest of the centre.

At these latitudes winters are dark and cold and temperatures under -20°C are not unheard of from December to February. Thankfully, the sea moderates the winter temperatures a bit compared to continental cities with similar temperatures like Moscow.

Spring is the driest season and while there are often sub-zero temperatures at night until well into May, the snow usually disappears towards the end of March and the days are getting gradually warmer. Summer months are pleasant with day temperatures between +20°C and +30°C in July and August, however if it's raining, temperatures are lower. The summer is the best time of the year to visit Tallinn. Although Tallinn doesn't experience the Midnight Sun, in the middle of the summer it doesn't get really dark at night.

Usually you will need your jacket again towards the latter half of September. The autumn is the "rain season" and with both temperatures and the leaves falling, Tallinn doesn't look very attractive this time of the year. However the greyness is covered up by the snow that usually arrives in early December. Visiting Tallinn in December when the Old Town is beautifully covered in snow and Christmas decorations is not a bad idea.

• 59.4364924.744371 Tourist Information Centre in Old Town, Niguliste 2 / Kullassepa 4., ☏ +372 645 7777, turismiinfo@tallinnlv.ee. 

• 59.41638924.7991673 Tallinn Airport (TLL  ^IATA also known as Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport or Ülemiste Airport) (2 km (1.2 mi) south-east of the city centre on the eastern shore of Lake Ülemiste). Tallinn has an international airport, the Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport, within the city limits in the district of Ülemiste. A small yet pleasantly quiet airport, it has a good choice of cafes and free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal building. Car rental desks are located on the bottom floor next to the entrance. Despite serving a capital city, Lennart Meri Airport is not among Europe's best-connected platforms, as it has few connections to major hubs across Europe; thus planning your travel to Tallinn may be tricky depending on your origin or next destination. The airport has no intercontinental flights, the longest flights being towards Turkey and the Mediterannean. Most flights out of the airport are operated by the Latvian flag carrier Air Baltic, which has its second hub there. Further connections are offered by some carriers, mostly Star Alliance members, Finnair, and low-fare airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air, EasyJet and Norwegian. It is thus much more interesting, and cheaper, to travel to Estonia via a major European hub in northern and central Europe. (updated Jul 2020)

Getting there/away:

• Taxis to the old town should cost €7–10. The Bolt app is more popular than Uber (it's Estonian after all!)
• Tram 4 is closed for construction until 2025. Bus 15 will be stopping at Tallinn Airport, at the same place where the tram used to stop. This bus stops at the bus station (bussijaam) and finishes near the old town.
• Bus #2^{[dead link]} departs roughly every 15 min. The journey to Balti Jaam (Baltic Station, the Central railway station close to the old town) takes approximately 20 minutes. Both inbound and outbound line #2 buses stop on the Tartu highway (about 5 minutes walk from the terminal). To get to the city, catch the bus travelling towards "Balti Jaam", and not towards "Mõigu", which is a residential area on the outskirts of the city. Tickets are €2 and you can buy a ticket from the driver, use your contactless payment card (at the front-most ticket reader only), purchase a ticket online or purchase a rechargeable "green card" from the R-Kiosk located in the terminal building (see Transport). View a map of route 2^{[dead link]}.

You can also hop on one of the hourly Sebe buses to Tartu. They stop in front of the terminal. Tickets can be bought from the driver or from the ticket machine installed on the ground floor of the terminal building. Buses to other Estonian destinations depart from the city bus station (see below) and do not stop at the airport.

• 59.44027524.7369194 Tallinn train station (Balti jaam), Toompuiestee 37 (immediately west of the Old Town). It is the hub of local Estonian trains operated by Elron in the directions of Tartu, Viljandi, Paldiski, and a few other Estonian cities. (updated Sep 2022)

• 59.427224.77385 Intercity Bus Station (Bussijaam) (on Tartu mnt. halfway between the city centre and the airport). You can easily walk here from the Old Town in 20 min, or use public transport (buses #2, 17, 23; trams #2, 4). (updated Jan 2020)

Frequent buses operate between Tallinn and other cities in Estonia. Domestic bus schedules and prices can be found at Tpilet.ee and Peatus.ee (a good trip planner as well).

International buses run frequently between Tallinn and Riga, Latvia (4½ hr) with continuing service to Vilnius, Lithuania and the rest of Europe. Another popular route is between Tallinn and St. Petersburg, Russia (€25-30, 8 hr). Free Wi-Fi is usually available on board.

The following bus companies operate international bus service to/from Tallinn:

• Ecolines
• Hansabuss
• Lux Express
• FlixBus

Due to massive road works in the summer of 2023, temporary routes are in use in the centre. Check latest information and be prepared for problems caused by traffic jams.

TLT operates frequent bus, trolley and tram services daily 06:00-23:59. Timetables and maps are available in English.

Põhja-Eesti Public Transport Centre is a local authority which organizes public transport in Harju County, the province surrounding Tallinn.

Public transport is comparable cheap in and around Tallinn, compared to overland prices of the same distance, due to the zone structure of Tallinn. Thus, many sights even an hour away from Tallinn (e.g. Jägala Falls) are highly affordable, as long as they are within the zones. Information about zone boundaries and ticket prices are available.

Public transport is free for residents of Tallinn.

Unless you are registered as a resident, remember to buy your ticket. From driver the price is €2, no change given; the ticket is valid for exactly one trip, no transfer.

It is possible also to use a contactless payment card (Mastercard, Maestro, Visa and Visa Electron) to buy one-hour (60 min) ticket for €1.50, then you must use public transport front door. As you board a public transport vehicle, you will be required to validate your trip every time by swiping the payment card at the rectangular orange validators in the front of the vehicle. If you see a green light, your trip has been validated. The system tracks your daily usage and automatically bills your bank account for the cheapest ticket you are entitled to for the day, meaning the maximum you will pay in a single day for an unlimited amount of trips is the price of a one-day ticket (€4.50).

Rechargeable "green card" (Ühiskaart), which is a brand new, cash-free, and smart way of payment. Use your card to touch a bright orange box every time you enter the bus: a single 1-hour ticket (€1.50, transfer allowed) will be charged automatically and on each day individual tickets will total until the price of the day ticket (€4.5) is reached (as of March 2020). Alternatively, the card can be charged for unlimited travel for 3 days, 5 days, or one month. Get this card from one of the abundant R-kiosks for €2, a refundable deposit which is only refundable in limited locations. Refund is available at the R-Kiosk of the Tallinn Airport, Old City Harbour Terminal A and D, Balti jaam and the service desk of bus station (details). You can charge the card immediately or do it later on-line (major credit cards accepted).

If you have internet access, you can purchase a single ride for €1.50 or day ticket for €4.50 online by debit/credit cards (multiple rides/passengers can be purchased at the same time) using Pilet.ee website or mobile app. After payment, you will receive a QR code which can be scanned at the bright orange box only on the front door of the bus/tram as proof of payment. You can also load pilet.ee mobile app to buy tickets.

The Tallinn Card includes unlimited use of public transport.

Bus, trams, and trolleybuses form an extensive network with the major bus hub at Viru Hotel (underground bus station). Some trolleybuses terminate at the nearby stop Kaubamaja, which is adjacent to the main department store (Kaubamaja). Vehicles may have different colours depending on their age and model: some old trolleybuses from the time of the USSR can be still seen in the streets of Tallinn. The level of comfort varies greatly. If you want to avoid steps, look out for special yellow markings in timetables: these denote newer vehicles that are friendly to baby prams and people with reduced mobility.

Tallinn has many different taxi companies and independent taxis. There is no standardised base price or price per km. Some tourist scam taxis have absurdly high prices, and as long as those prices are displayed on the sticker in the window and on the dashboard, they are completely legal. The locals never take those taxis: their sole modus operandi is to prey on innocent tourists. Do as the locals do, and order a taxi by phone.

Do not accept offers from taxi drivers waiting at the harbour or train station. Do not accept offers from taxi drivers who approach you at the airport. The same goes for any taxi that looks shabby or does not carry the logo of one of the reputable companies. Also be wary of taxis that look overly luxurious: large Mercedes, TV-screens inside, usually only a very small and vague logo on the door. If you're obviously drunk and are taking one of those questionable taxis from the harbour, you might be driven to some bar or strip club the taxi driver is collaborating with. Usually you will proceed to have a few drinks there without asking for the price and will then be presented with a huge bill. Taxis hanging out in front of nightclubs often have the highest prices.

Ride-hailing services (Bolt, Uber, Yandex.Taxi) are very common in Tallinn, see Estonia#By taxi.

Some reputable local taxi companies are (rates as of July 2020):

• Takso24 – A taxi company owned by Tallink, which practically offers all the same amenities as Tallink Takso, but the price is clearly cheaper (during the day €0.60/km and at night €0.75/km + €2.95 ride start fee)
• Sõbratakso – "Economy" taxis with a mixed car fleet, somewhat cheaper than the competition (price per kilometer €0.49/km + €2.29 as the starting fee for the ride). Unlike many other economy taxis, the cars are clean and the drivers competent.
• Tulika Takso^{[dead link]} – By no means from the cheapest end (during the day €0.79/km and at night €0.89/km + €3.85 ride start fee), but the availability is good and the cars are clean. Usually white Toyota Avensis.
• Tallink Takso – Certainly one of the most expensive taxi companies in Tallinn (during the day €0.99/km and at night €1.10/km + €3.95 ride start fee), but the cars are clean and their availability is also good. Yellow Mercedes B-class, Audi A6, Skoda Superb or Hyundai I30 Wagon (not to confuse with Tallinn Taxi, who also have their cars painted yellow).

Other taxi companies (rates as of July 2020):

• Amigo Takso – daytime €2 + €0.40/km, nights €2 + €0.40/km
• Krooni Takso – daytime €2.50 + €0.50/km, nights €2.50 + €0.55/km
• Marabu^{[dead link]} – daytime €2.50 + €0.50/km, nights €2.50 + €0.50/km
• Q-Takso – daytime €2 + €0.50/km, nights €2 + €0.50/km
• Reval Takso – daytime €2.29 + €0.49/km, nights €2.29 + €0.49/km
• E.T.X. Takso – daytime €2.90 + €0.55/km, nights €2.90 + €0.70/km
• Välk Takso^{[dead link]} – daytime €3.20 + €0.60/km, nights €3.20 + €0.70/km

Massive road works in the summer of 2023 makes driving in the centre difficult, including getting to some of the ferries.

The road rules and driving style in Tallinn can be confusing to tourists. The one and two way roads change frequently and some signposts are not descriptive. Another peculiarity to be found are roads with three lanes where you need to be a local to know if the lane in the middle is meant for traffic going in your direction or in the opposite direction. Traffic jams in Tallinn clear very quickly, however. The speed limit in Tallinn is 50 km/h, except some major streets such as Laagna tee, Pärnu mnt., Paldiski mnt., Peterburi tee etc., which have a speed limit of 70 km/h.

There are more than 180 km of bicycle roads in Tallinn. The Eurovelo international route goes from west to east, giving you a good chance to ride comfortably through the city. Many bicycle roads are in green parts of the city and are meant more for recreation, although suitable for commuting. You can ride on every road, and use the sidewalk, though you must heed the pedestrians. Many hostels have bike rentals for their guests.

• 59.43945924.7485991 City Bike, Vene 33 (500 m from Viru Street, McDonald's corner), ☏ +372 511 1819, mail@citybike.ee. Oct-Apr 10:00-18:00, May-Sep 10:00-19:00. Over 140 bicycles and lot of extra gear. Real cyclist centre with experienced staff, opened in 2003. Tours, good recommendations for day-routes in Tallinn and self-guided tours in all over Estonia. €10-13 / 24 hr. 

The Old Town of Tallinn is very comfortably covered on foot.

Audio guides in several languages are available for small charge at the tourist centres.

Includes forest parks, Botanic Gardens and Metsakalmistu (the last resting place of well-known Estonians). A few km east of the city centre along the seaside road.

• 59.4712724.8873827 Tallinn TV Tower, Kloostrimetsa 58a (stop: Motoklubi). A 314 m high, free-standing structure with an observation deck on the 21st floor which, with its 170 m, is the highest in Northern Europe. It offers spectacular views across Tallinn and, on a clear day, you can see Finland. €10. 
• 59.468824.8807328 Tallinn Botanical Gardens (Bus no: 34A or 38 stop: Kloostrimetsa). The Tallinn Botanic Garden is in the eastern outskirts of Tallinn, 10 km from the city centre and 3 km from the Pirita Sailing and Recreation Centre.It is a must see destination for nature and plant lovers. The "greenhouse" located near the ticket office houses variety of plants, flowers, trees, cactus family and lot more. Spring temperature is maintained always inside the greenhouse, even during winter season. The outdoor garden is vast and has varied flower collections. 
• 59.4715924.871229 Metsakalmistu Cemetery, Pirita (stop: Metsakalmistu, Bus no 34A or 38). Tallinn's most famous cemetery, housing Estonia’s presidents Konstantin Päts and Lennart Meri, as well as chess player Paul Keres. If you're not there to see the graves of Estonian celebrities, it's a peaceful experience to just stroll among the trees. 
• 59.4665824.8359730 Holy Birgitta Monastery (Pirita beach area, 5km from the city centre). A monastery of Scandinavian female saints, as well as a landmark of 16th century catacombs and ruins. It includes a guest house operated by the nuns. 

• 59.4456324.7345631 Kalamaja Quarter (north west from Old Town). The oldest suburb of Tallinn, dating back to the 14th century. It was probably inhabited by fishermen (Kalamaja means "Fish house") and mostly houses workers. The current wooden buildings are from the 19th century. 
• 59.4501224.7418232 Patarei (Battery) Prison, Kalaranna 2, ☏ +372 504 6536. Built by Tsar Nicholas I in 1820 as a fortress to protect the city from the sea-born attacks, it was turned into a notorious KGB prison in 1920. The prison ceased operations in 2004. (updated Aug 2019)

• 59.451724.738633 Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam), 6 Vesilennuki (No immediately adjacent public transportation stop - you need to walk at least 1 km from either the Linnahall (bus 3, tram 1/2) or Kalamaja (bus 3) stops.), ☏ +372 6 200 550, info@lennusadam.eu. May-Sep: daily 10:00 to 19:00; Oct – Apr: Tu-Su 10:00 to 19:00. Lennusadam, literally "air port", was constructed in 1916 for the purpose of serving the seaplane fleet with a spectacular, three-domed concrete hangar. Today, it serves as an outpost of the Maritime museum, serving its large collection of complete ships, airplanes and maritime and military equipment too large to fit the Fat Margaret. Inside the hangar, the highlight is the complete submarine Lembit, whose interior can be visited as well, a shipwreck from the 16th century and a collection of smaller boats and seaplanes. The crown of the collection moored outside in the harbour is the steam-powered icebreaker Suur Tõll. Throughout the museum, a number of state-of-the-art technologies and solutions are employed for a more engaging and enjoyable visit, and the museum has a wide range of activities and tours on offer. As the Seaplane Harbour is a bit out of the way, those getting peckish can enjoy a meal at the museum's restaurant Maru inside the hangars. €14 (combined ticket with Fat Margaret - €16). 

• 59.4318124.6365334 Estonian Open Air Museum, Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12 (stop: Rocca al Mare or bus 42 or 43 to stop: Zoo and then a 15 min walk. Start walking with a map on hand for directions; otherwise, you might find it difficult.), ☏ +372 6549100. Tu-Su 10:00 - 19:00. This museum includes 72 buildings of Estonian vernacular architecture and village milieu of the Tsarist time of rule in a dark, dense forest. This museum provides a picture of the life and its hardship in the old times. The Folklore Society Leigarid gives free dancing performances here at 11:00 each Saturday and Sunday. The museum organizes special events during Easter, which provide more insight on Estonian traditions and culture. Winter (September 29 – April 22): Adult €12, Concession €10, Family €25, Evening (1600-) €6, Evening Family (1600-) €12. Summer (April 23 – September 28): Adult €16, Concession €10, Family €28, Evening (1800-) €8, Evening Family (1800-) €16. (updated Sep 2022)
• 59.4215324.660735 Tallinn Zoo, Paldiski mnt. 145 (Bus stop: Zoo, trolleybus 6 or 7). This is an enormous area. Among its live exhibits, you'll find the world's best collections of mountain goats and sheep, which means there are a lot of them! Tallinn Zoo defies the realities of a relatively modest town -- it features all the elephants and crocodiles a visitor would expect to see in a larger zoo, as well as a breathtaking maze of lake-size ponds that host birds in summertime. It also has pets that children can cuddle in children’s petting zoo. Adult €8, child €5, family €20. (updated Jul 2020)

Also, check out other sights within North Estonia, which could allow for a day trip from Tallinn.

A flag system that regulates swimming. A green flag means it is safe swim, a yellow flag means you can swim, but it isn't recommended and a red flag means swimming is not advised, go in at your own risk.

• 59.4719424.83058 Pirita Beach (Pirita rand) (take bus 1A, 8, 34A or 38. to stop "Pirita", or walk by the sea 5 km northeast of centre). A large sandy beach which in summer is full of locals and tourists. 
• 59.4423624.683819 Stroomi Beach (Stroomi rand, Pelgurand) (take bus 40 to stop "Supelranna"). The water is clean and warm, and it is the gay friendliest beach of Tallinn. 
• 59.4142124.6320810 Lake Harku (Harku järv) (take trolley 6, 7 or bus 16, 36 to stop "Väike-Õismäe"). Small lake that draws a lot of people. The lake gets dirtier by the year and swimming is not always recommended. Watch out for the vipers on the shore! 
• 59.450524.5758911 Kakumäe beach (Bus 21 from Balti jaam (where the trains arrive), bus 21A from Väike-Õismäe. Stop Landi (21) or Sooranna tee (21A & 21B); from Landi stop keep walking (1 km) until Sooranna tee stop, there you'll find helpful signs). The water is one of the purest in all of Tallinn beaches. 
• 59.4733424.7251512 Pikakari Beach. The water quality is fairly good and it gets deep quite soon when you go in. The huge waves coming from the ships break on shore for the joy of all swimmers. The historical Katariina Pier is nice to walk on. 

Tallinn offers a lot of sporting opportunities from ATV rentals to ice skating.

• Football: The men's national soccer team play home games at Lilleküla Stadium (sponsored as A. Le Coq Arena), capacity 14,300, 2 km south of city centre. City clubs playing soccer in Meistriliiga, the country's top tier, are Levadia, Flora, Nõmme Kalju and Tallinna Kalev. FC Tallinn and Legion play in Esiliiga the second tier. The domestic playing season is March-Nov.
• 59.4259624.6473113 Simpel Session. Summer/Winter. International skateboarding and BMX event. 
• Tallinn International Horseshow. Spring/Autumn. Biggest international horse riding competition in Baltic states, includes showjumping and dressage. Takes place in Saku Suurhall. 

• 59.437224.74514 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF). The festival combines a feature film festival with the sub-festivals of animated films, student films and children/youth films.  

• 59.4445524.8065115 The Estonian Song Celebration (Laulupidu), Lauluväljak - Narva mnt 95, 10127 Tallinn. 3-6 July 2025. First held in 1869, takes place every five years. In 2014, 35,000 choral singers gathered to perform for an audience of 90,000 people. It is recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Next held 3-6 July, 2025; tickets for the XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival “Iseoma” will go on sale in January 2025 and will be available for three dance festival performances and two song festival concerts. (updated Jul 2024)
• Tallinn Music Week. Spring. Showcase festival, aiming to stage the best and most outstanding Estonian talent on two nights in Tallinn's most vibrant live venues, as well as a networking event for the music industry professionals. 
• Tallinn International Festival Jazzkaar. April. In addition to Tallinn jazz concerts also take place in Tartu and Pärnu. 
• 59.4373424.7450516 Tallinn Old Town Days. May/June. 
• 59.466424.836317 Birgitta Festival. August. Music and theatre festival, held at the ruins of the historical Pirita (St. Bridget's) convent. 

• 59.426124.647418 Saku Suurhall. Rocca al Mare. Estonia's largest concert and exhibition space, the venue for the 2002 Eurovision Song Contest. The hall and its facilities include an excellent shopping centre that can easily be reached by trolleybus 6. 

• 59.4369524.756641 Viru Keskus, Viru väljak 6. 09:00-21:00. In and around the landmark Viru hotel, it is very busy as the bus terminal is below this mall. It is still in walking distance from the port but serves tourists and locals as well. 
• 59.4377524.758462 Foorum Keskus, Narva maantee 5. 
• 59.4348624.75673 Kaubamaja, Gonsiori 2. Opened in 1960, this is the grand old department store of Tallinn. Unsurprisingly a lot has changed since the Soviet times. 
• 59.4351824.754594 Melon Kaubanduskeskus, Estonia puiestee 1/3, ☏ +372 630 6500. 

• 59.4316724.76095 Stockmann, Liivalaia 53, ☏ +372 633 9539. Part of the Finnish department store chain, here since 1996. Close to the port and popular with Finnish tourists. 
• 59.4263924.651656 Rocca al Mare kaubanduskeskus (Take trolley 6 or 7, bus 21, 41 or 42), ☏ +372 6659 345, info@roccaalmare.ee. A few kilometres west of the old town along Paldiski maantee. Consists of a Prisma hypermarket and tens of smaller, mostly fashion boutiques. Also restaurants. 
• 59.4221224.794387 Ülemiste Keskus (Near the airport; take tram 4 or bus 2 to Ülemiste linnak). 
• 59.4269724.72068 Kristiine Keskus, Endla tn 45 (Take trolleybus 3 or bus 21, 23 or 42), ☏ +372 665 9100, info@kristiine.com. One of Estonia's biggest malls with dozens of clothing and shoe outlets, nearly 20 cafés and restaurants, and countless other shops and services. 
• 59.4385124.75449 Rotermanni Kvartal. Rotermann's Quarter is a downtown shopping area with clothing and department stores and restaurants between Viru Keskus, Tallinn port and the Old Town. If you are walking from the harbor towards Viru Väljak the quarter is on your left hand side. One place to find bargain clothes is the Rotermann Kaubamaja situated right at Mere Puiestee. The Kaubamaja also has a combined cafe and restaurant on the third floor which seems to be surprisingly empty even as they have reasonable prices. 

For boutiques and souvenirs, your best choice is Viru street in the Old Town and its side streets. There are many stalls selling traditional items like woolen pullovers, crystal and amber. Be prepared to bargain in order to get a reasonable price, however bargaining is only accepted at some places. Even though Baltic amber and Russian matryoshka dolls are widely available in souvenir boutiques, neither are related to Estonia or its culture and are sold in Estonian souvenir boutiques mainly because they sell well to tourists.

• 59.43973824.72856210 Telliskivi — indie shops, Telliskivi 60a (use tram 1 or 2 towards Kopli and get off Teliskivi, pass by Depoo into Teliskivi street), info@telliskivi.cc. Former industrial, now creative/entrepreneurial district Telliskivi is home to many small boutiques selling nice goods ranging from arts, to clothes and interior. A book shop and a record shop are also welcoming you. You will find all shops on the website. (updated Oct 2018)
• 59.4353124.7463111 Ivo Nikkolo, Suur-Karja 14. Fashion-interested people can visit the main store of Estonia's first Post-Soviet designer brand Ivo Nikkolo. 
• 59.45300424.8753912 Geek Shop Estonia, Narva mnt 19, ☏ +372 555 31 000, info@geekshopestonia.ee. M–Sa 11:00–20:00. Pop culture collectibles and gaming store, which sells toy figures, board games, clothes, accessories and other geek stuff. 

• 59.4409424.7358813 Jaama Turg (Baltijaama turg), Kopli 1. A market place next to the train station. Overrated and overpriced, gourmet food at three times the price of regular market places. For tourist and rich locals. 
• 59.4302424.7665314 Keskturg, Keldrimäe 9. Market place 500 m from the bus station. They sell food and clothes. 
• 59.4374424.7449915 Jõuluturg, Raekoja Plats. The Christmas Market on the Town Hall square is open from late November to early January. They sell knitwear, various wooden objects for use and decoration, Christmas tree decorations, gingerbread and such. It's not all about shopping, the Christmas tree in the middle is worth taking a photo of and there's a stage when they sing carols. Of course you can occasionally run into Santa at the market. Don't forget to try a mug of hot glögg, sold at many stalls. 
• 59.4375424.7530316 Vana Turg, Mere Pst. The name translates to "old market" and is located on a small square just outside the old town. Vana Turg is a place to buy clothes and decoration items often Estonian-made and sometimes sold by the makers themselves: knitted pullovers and caps, gloves, belts and slippers are examples of what you can find here. 
• 59.443824.757917 Sadamarket, Kai 5. Daily 08:00-19:00. Shopping daytrippers who arrive with Viking Line or Eckerö Line and can't be bothered to walk far from the terminal usually end up at this large indoor market. Three floors of clothing, bags, food and souvenirs plus some restaurants on the second floor. And of course also alcoholic beverages at a third of the Finnish prices. (updated Oct 2015)

• 59.44343524.75997218 Sadama Turg, Sadama 25-4, ☏ +372 56650770, info@sadamaturg.ee. Another market near the ferry terminals, selling quality Estonian handicraft, food, and alcoholic beverages at cheap prices. (updated Jan 2020)

• 59.43696824.74748619 Biit Record, Viru 3. Tu-F 13:00-19:00. A music shop covering all major media types, with somewhat of a focus on vinyl. They especially have great indie and electronics offerings, can at the same time help find great local music and also other common genres. Located in an upper floor, the store has a special atmosphere to it. Offering secondhand and a wide variety of new records. 
• 59.42857124.72421420 Rockroad Record, Endla 38. Mainly metal and rock/pop/blues also. Owner knows about Estonian and Russian rock music. Carries many Melodia label records. 
• 59.42857124.72421421 Raamatukoi Grammofon Records, Voorimehe 9. Good selections. Classical, jazz, Estonian, pop-rock and so on. Furthermore, they sell postcards and stamps. 
• 59.4399324.729722 World Clinic record shop, Telliskivi 60a/3 1st floor (located at the northern end of in the Telliskivi creative area (<10 minutes walk from the central train station)), worldclinicshop@gmail.com. a small but very friendly and diverse record shop (updated Oct 2018)

• 59.437224.7428510 Aed (Embassy of Pure Food), Rataskaevu 8., ☏ +372 626 9088, aed@vonkrahl.ee. M-Sa 12:00-00:00, Su 12:00-18:00. Excellent organic, biodynamic and Demeter food, also full vegan options. Beautiful interior, very charming and romantic, wonderful service. Lower-than-tourist prices. 
• 59.4354724.761411 Aserbaijan Restaurant Shesh-Besh, Gonsiori 9, ☏ +372 661 1422, info@aserikook.ee. This dim and blandly decorated Azerbaijani bar-restaurant "Shesh Besh" offers genuine Azerbaijan cuisine. Although a namesake, it has nothing to do with a branch of Azerbaijan restaurants in Russia. Mains: €6-8. 
• 59.43798324.74527812 Cinnamon, Pikk 14, ☏ +3726004142, restoran@cinnamon.ee. An Indian and European mix cuisine in the Tallinn Old Town. Serves international cuisine for tourists' tastes, don't expect traditional Estonian cuisine here. You can eat either inside or at the (rather cramped) terrace on Pikk street. Main courses 10 to 20 €. (updated Oct 2024)
• 59.4376524.7482913 Controvento, Vene 12/Katriina Käik. A very nice little Italian restaurant stashed away in a small side passage in the Old Town. Offering genuinely excellent food at reasonable prices with good service. Its only "flaw" is that it's hard to get into and is most often completely full, even on off-season week nights. You may want to call ahead and make a reservation. Pizzas and pasta dishes are around €10. 
• 59.424624.79414 Crudo Resto, Peterburi tee 2 (in the shopping and entertainment center T1), ☏ +372 58777770, info@crudo.ee. 10:00 - 21:00. Italian cuisine, pizzas, pastas and a variety of Italian appetizers (antipasti), salads, soups, carefully selected wines, classic cocktails and Italian desserts. (updated Feb 2024)
• 59.43830824.72935815 Frenchy bistro, Telliskivi 60a/5, hall B, ☏ +372 5604 8262. M 17-23, Tu-Th 12-23, F-Sa 12-24. French food bistro in a hip vintage-industrial-modern setting. Has cheap daily offers. (updated Oct 2018)
• 59.43841224.75149116 Guru, Aia 10, ☏ +372 5301 7828. A new Indian restaurant in central Tallinn, just outside the old town. Easy to find as it's on the same street as the Kalev Spa. Offers authentic Indian cuisine with plenty of spices. Try the Indian tea for dessert. Mains €12-20. (updated Dec 2019)
• 59.43958224.71726817 Kaja Pizza Köök, Õle 33, ☏ +372 6601611. Tu - Su 11:30 till Out of Dough (they will make a given amount of dough every day, so if it's very busy they will close "early"). pizza baked in a wood oven, with the choice of topping being aligned to traditional south Italian pizza. Small place, just one big table everybody shares. Combining traditional elements and a rather modern/hip atmosphere. pizza 5-8 Euro + 1 Euro per additional topping. (updated Oct 2018)
• 59.4360124.7468118 Karja Kelder, Väike-Karja 1, ☏ +372 644 1008. 11:00-00:00 or later. Pleasant and affordable tourist trap in basement. Located in the middle of Old Town. Main courses €4.50-8. 

  

  

• 59.445124.747819 Kohvik Moon, Võrgu 3, ☏ +372 6 314 575, moon@restoranmoon.ee. 12:00 - 23:00 mostly. A rather small restaurant with a nice, minimalistic decor. Serves traditional Estonian food with a Russian influence. Voted best restaurant in Tallinn in 2010. Very popular among tourists, and as such it is usually quite full. Prior reservations are recommended but not mandatory. Main courses €10–20. 
• 59.437424.7431720 Kompressor, Rataskaevu 3 (Just few minutes walk from Raekoja plats.). This place offers an assortment of huge and delicious pancakes. Don't give in to the temptation to order two portions, one pancake is usually enough. This place used to be less touristic, but is now. Pancakes from €4.50, Beer €3. 
• 59.4336824.7578721 Madissoni Grill & Baar, Rävala Puiestee 3 (next to the Radisson Blu Hotel). This open kitchen type restaurant serves good flame-grilled food at decent prices, especially popular for its daily lunch specials, King Club sandwich and burgers. 
• 59.4369424.7475922 Oliver, Viru 3, ☏ +372 630 7898, info@oliver.ee. 10:00-00:00. A traditional restaurant in the heart of the Tallinn Old town. The menu is centered on various kinds of steaks, but there are also pastas and vegetarian dishes available. Main courses €15–23. (updated Nov 2015)
• 59.4366924.7468523 Restoran Peppersack. A middle ages-themed restaurant one block away from Raekoja plats – even the names of the dishes are medieval themed. Outdoor seating available in the summer, when they also played medieval (what else?) music on a small outdoor stage, and they seem also to have sword fight and oriental dance performances. Probably the main competitor of Olde Hansa and a bit touristy indeed but fun. 
• 59.3925424.6738724 Pirosmani, Üliõpilaste tee 1, ☏ +372 639 3246. 10:00-24:00. Georgian food as it is done in Georgia. It's well out of the way, but that's a good thing. Almost everyone at this restaurant is local (although the menu has English), and tourists are not in sight, so the food here is good and great value. Try the Khinkali or the Harcho. 
• 59.4373324.7459625 Troika, Raekoja plats 15. Offers generous portions of Russian food. In the warm summer months, people dine on the terrace. In winter, they head down to the warm cellar. To fill up, get a small zakuski (which is anything but small) appetizer plate. It's big enough for three and costs €9, then dip your pelmeni dumplings (costing €6) in smetana or the other sauces provided and wash it down with a shot of vodka (€5). 
• 59.44574524.74962126 ^{[formerly dead link]} Umami, Kalasadama 8, ☏ +372 600 1035, info@umamiresto.ee. 12:00-20:00 mostly. Considered among the best restaurants in Tallinn. Originally located in Mustamäe, the restaurant came under threat of closing down in March 2019 when the building housing it was demolished. Instead of closing down, it opened in new premises in Kalamaja in northern Tallinn.
  Umami offers Estonian-style cuisine with an international twist, as well as a diverse wine list. The restaurant has a spacious terrace and is a short walk away from the ferry terminal. The burger of the day is worth trying. Main courses €11.50-21.50. (updated Jun 2019)
• 59.4371624.7426227 Vanaema Juures, Rataskaevu 10/12, ☏ +372 626 9080. Translates as "At Grandma", which gives you an idea of the warm welcome you can expect here. Friendly and attentive staff are happy to explain the traditional dishes. Excellent value for money. It's a tiny place, so reservations are essential in the high season. Try the meatballs or the pork with sauerkraut and don't miss the kama porridge for dessert. (updated Feb 2020)

• 59.4362424.7447928 Bar Fish and Wine, Harju 1, ☏ +372 662 3013. M-Th 11:30-23:00, F Sa 11:30-24:00. The name pretty much says it. This is a modern cocktail bar and restaurant serving vodka and caviar, fish dishes and a wide range of wines. 
• 59.4399224.7477729 Bocca, Olevimägi 9, ☏ +372 611 7290. M-Th 11:30-23:00, F Sa 11.30-24:00, Su 13:00-22:00. One of the trendiest restaurants in Tallinn. Features Italian cuisine by Nicola Tanda. It also has a nice bar to enjoy cocktails and snacks. This is one of the busiest restaurants in Tallinn. Reservations are highly recommended. €30. 
• 59.4401124.7479830 Chedi (chedi), Olevimägi 11 (next to restaurant Bocca, in old town), ☏ +372 646 1676. M-Th 11:30-23:00, F Sa 11:30-24:00, Sun 13:00-22:00. Modern Asian kitchen supervised by Alan Yau from Hakasan, London. Modern and warm interior to give a retro Asian impression. Reservations recommended for the weekend and during summer holidays. €20. 
• 59.4370724.7434431 ^{[dead link]} Kuldse Notsu Kõrts, Dunkri 8, ☏ +372 628 6567. Daily 12:00-23:00. Good traditional Estonian restaurant close to the main square. Try the house beer or vodka and fresh buckthorn and honey apertif with your blood sausage or the famous pork knuckle with extra spicy mustard. The traditional desserts are also worth a try. Live traditional music Sep-May F Sa nights. €20-30 including drinks and dessert. 
• 59.4364424.7428432 Musi, Niguliste 6, ☏ +372 5663 6211. 17:00-24:00. This is primarily a wine bar, but it has light meals as well. From the outside it looks like a cosy oasis, and you might think the place is one little rustic room on display but there is more tables behind the wine bar. Welcoming staff and a good selection of wine by the glass. A good place for a relaxed meal, or with your friends before or after dinner. Glass of wine: €4; Small dishes: from €5. 
• 59.4366824.7459933 Olde Hansa, Vana turg 1. The ruling king among Tallinn's purely touristy restaurants with some of them trying to copy its style. The place is simply medieval, not just in terms of food but also in the sense of performance - no electricity, no music except live and authentic, no modern inventions. The house special is bear meat "marinated in rare spices and cooked over a fire in honour of Waldemar II, the brave King of Denmark" costing €40+. Try one of the extraordinary beers, such as the honey beer. It is not likely that you will meet any locals here. 
• 59.4389524.7544334 Restaurant Ö, Mere pst. 6E (close to old town, near harbour), ☏ +372 661 6150. M-Th 12:00-23:00, F Sa 12:00-24:00, Su 13:00-22:00. Reopened and two new chefs Martin Meikas and Ranno Paukson with focus on Modern Estonian kitchen. Good view of old town. €20. 
• 59.4377924.7473535 Tchaikovsky, Vene 9, ☏ +372 6000 610. M-F 12:00-15:00, 18:00-23:00; Sa Su 13:00-23:00. As the name suggests, it is a Russian restaurant, but don't expect wooden benches, traditional food, and folk music. On the contrary, you will find a selection of Russian delicacies ranging from pancakes with caviar to pelmeni with pork and wild mushrooms, along with fusion-style cuisine (rabbit with Jerusalem artichoke being a good example). Expect delicious food and very high prices, but if you are looking for typical Russian fare, try to find another place for dinner. Mains start from €20. 

There are plenty of nice cafés, especially in the centre. Among the interesting ones:

• 59.43530924.731161 Café Mademoiselle (Kohvik Mademoiselle), Toompuiestee 27 / Paldiski mnt 4 (in the Kelmiküla district; at the Meriton Grand Conference & Spa Hotel), ☏ +372 62 88 155, pastry.meriton.tallinn@parkinn.com. Daily 08:00–22:00. A café with the high quality confectionery products. (updated Jun 2023)
• 59.43425224.7443042 Wabadus Kohvik (Café Wabadus), Vabaduse väljak 10, ☏ +372 6604019. M-Th 9-23; F 9-1; Sa 11-1, Su 11-22. located just next to the freedom square, this café has good drinks as well as dishes. The interior is a great blend of classical styles of prior decades with the modern times. (updated Oct 2018)

Tallinn's crazy nightlife is out of proportion to the city's small size. The days of armed mafiosos are over and these days any drunken fights tend to involve stag parties. Exercise some caution in choosing your venue, as some strip clubs and regular clubs make their money by fleecing tourists who come in for a drink. In local places, beers cost €2.50-4.

• 59.4339224.7621418 ^{[dead link]} Arena3, Tartu mnt. 17 (In the Kompassi district). Plays middle of the road pop and disco. Popular with the young crowd. Reasonably priced. 
• 59.4391724.7543719 Bonbon, Mere Pst 6e. Open to all who can get past the strict "face control". Over-the-top décor (chandeliers, leather seats) and prices to match. 

• 59.4351724.7452620 Hollywood, Vana-Posti 8. W-Sa 23:00-?. Big club, popular with young Estonians during the week (Ladies Night on Wednesday) and general party crowd at the weekend. Standard is euro trash and top40 songs. Gets started at 23:00 but before 01:00 the party doesn't rock. 
• 59.4385924.7513621 Gentlemen's Club Golden Time (Golden Time Striptease Club), Aia 10a (near Vene Kultuurikeskus), ☏ +372 588-780-68. Su–Th 21:00–06:00, F–Sa 21:00–08:00. A strip club with excellent interior design and good music. 
• 59.4349724.7458622 Xclub (striptease night club and karaoke), Harju Street. 6, ☏ +372 6 310 575, info@xclub.ee. 
• 59.4507424.7290423 HALL (Klubi HALL), Peetri 6 (at Kalamaja district; about 6 km from airport and 2 km from railway station), info@hall.vision. F–Sa 00:00–09:00. Techno music club. 
• 59.439224.756324 Parlament, Ahtri 10. Bubblegum pop and live events. 
• 59.4344924.7434625 Prive, Harju 6. Tallinn's flashiest nightspot, run by legendary warehouse party organizers Vibe, often has foreign DJs playing. Expensive and has strict face control, so dress up. 
• 59.4358724.75462726 Riff, Viru väljak 4/6 (backside of Viru keskus shopping center), ☏ +372 5084602, +372 5038720. F Sa 23:00-05:00. If Russian club music, vodka shots and a vibrant crowd is your desire, this is the base. Pretty empty until 01:00 after then it fills up. They have a nice terrace during summer which is a popular meeting point as the main bus terminal is 100 m away and many stop their for the wait on the first bus in the morning. The club does have many bouncers but as long as you don't carry weapons or start a fight, they are rather passive. entry €6. 
• 59.43270324.74456927 Teater, Vabaduse square 5 (across the street from Vabaduse square), ☏ +372 56 88 4444, info@klubiteater.ee. F Sa 23:00-05:00. Basement club on Vabaduse square. Popular with late twens and smaller groups. Music focus is on 1990s and 2000s. Door policy is relaxed but most people are dressed up. Usually starts going at midnight. €8 entrance (€15 for VIP) drinks from €4. 
• 59.432924.764328 Virgins, Tartu mnt. 29, ☏ +372 56992255, admin@virgins.ee. 22:00-06:00. Gentlemen's club with erotic shows and luxurious drinks. Popular with business travellers and male tourists. €10 for the entrance. 

• 59.4358924.7465421 Barons Boutique Hotel, Suur-Karja 7, ☏ +372 699 9700, barons@barons.ee. The hotel is in an old bank building and features and overdose of pretentiousness for what are essentially quite simple rooms. €94. 
• 59.4414524.7605922 Hotel Euroopa (formerly Clarion), Paadi 5, ☏ +372 6699 777, info@euroopa.ee. The Euroopa has a first-rate location overlooking the marina basin of the Old Town Port of Tallinn, and is generally a very modern hotel. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and perhaps the only downside to it all are wildly clashing textures and patterns throughout the hotel. €95. 
• 59.4352924.7460123 My City Hotel, Vana Posti 11/13, ☏ +372 6220 900, info@mycityhotel.ee. The hotel in the conspicuous white early 20th century building may look like many others in Tallinn with the slightly outdated and pretentious decor, but behind this veneer lies a true dedication to detail, extending as far as featuring a bathtub duck in the courtesy toiletries set. €80. 
• 59.4325924.7453424 Hotel Palace, Vabaduse Väljak 3, ☏ +372 680 6655, palace@tallinnhotels.ee. Operated by the local company Tallinn Hotels, the Hotel Palace is stuated in a 1937 buildinging with a stark gray period facade, somewhat contrasting with its name. The interiors have been refurbished in mid-2014 and now feature furniture and fixtures reminiscent of the interwar period. The art-deco theme is continued in the use of motifs from paintings of Konrad Mägi, a famous Estonian painter whose lifetime covered the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. €92. 
• 59.4302424.7576925 Radisson Blu Hotel Olumpia, Tallinn (formerly Reval Hotel Olümpia), Liivalaia 33, ☏ +372 631 5333, info.olumpia.tallinn@radissonblu.com. 390 air-conditioned rooms and bars and restaurants. It also has a conference centre, health club with swimming pool and saunas. Free WiFi throughout the hotel. €76. 
• 59.4364124.757826 Tallink City Hotel, A. Laikmaa 5, ☏ +372 630 0800, cityhotel@tallink.ee. Tallink's City Hotel has a very central location, right opposite the Viru shopping centre, but unfortunately it is let down by poor service standards dictated by the group business that is the hotel's mainstay. €92. 
• 59.4444324.7555927 Tallink Express Hotel, Sadama 9, ☏ +372 667 8700, expresshotel@tallink.ee. The Tallink Express is the cheapest of the hotels provided by the ferry operator Tallink, sandwiched between their spectacular headquarters and the Tallink Spa & Conference Center. The rooms, furniture and fixtures are rather basic, and the location a tad remote and not in a pleasant or picturesque part of Tallinn. €68. 
• 59.4444624.756428 Tallink Spa & Conference Center, Sadama 11a, ☏ +372 630 1000, spahotel@tallink.ee. Tallink's most upscale property is just what the label says, with a pool spa with a number of water-based amenities and a conference centre. The rooms are modern and decorated with sometimes bewilderingly clashing patterns, and some overlook the main pool atrium rather than the outside. There is a considerable distance from the hotel to everything else but the ferry terminal. €92. 
• 59.4197724.7939129 Hotel Ülemiste, Lennujaama tee 2, ☏ +372 603 2600, sales@ylemistehotel.ee. With a location close to the shore of Lake Ulemiste within walking distance to the airport, this hotel counts as Tallinn's airport hotel. Apart from the airport and the Ulemiste shopping centre, it is not quite close to anything. Everything about the hotel is reasonably modern, though let down by small niggles. €80. 
• 59.4369724.749430 Baltic Hotel Vana Wiru, Viru 11, ☏ +372 66 91 500, vanawiru@baltichotelgroup.com. The hotel has outdated rooms, some of which do not have much in terms of a view, while others feature sloping roofs, and it is bested by other hotels in many other respects. But this is all made up by its brilliant location on the Viru Street in the heart of the Old Town. €95. 
• 59.4347524.7326831 The von Stackelberg Hotel Tallinn, Toompuiestee 23, ☏ +372 66 00 700, fom.vsh@uhotelsgroup.com. The hotel is based in a historic building once belonging to the von Stackelberg family, sitting just outside of the Old Town of Tallinn. The rooms are quite spacious for a historic property though, and there is an on-site spa providing wellness treatments. €79. 

• 59.4370624.7438432 Merchants House Hotel, Dunkri 4/6 (Town Hall Square), ☏ +372 6977 500, info@merchantshousehotel.com. 31 rooms and six suites. The hotel is a small complex of 14th and 16th century buildings with rooms all looking in on the central courtyard. The historic buildings contrasts nicely with the luxurious designer interiors of the rooms. €115. 
• 59.4374624.7552233 Nordic Hotel Forum, Viru Väljak 3, ☏ +372 622 2900, fax: +372 622 2901, info@nordichotels.eu. A modern hotel at Viru Väljak square in the city center. Good and generous breakfast buffet. double room €105. 
• 59.4406724.7489534 Olevi Residents, Olevimägi 4 (Old Town), ☏ +372 6 277 650. Really nice and comfortable hotel in the middle of the Old Town. Free internet access. It has a very good hotel restaurant. The building is from the 14th century and has lots of character. Double: €103, breakfast included. 
• 59.4334824.7577535 Radisson Collection Hotel, Rävala pst. 3, ☏ +372 682 3000, info.tallinn@radissonblu.com. 287 rooms €111. 
• 59.4351224.746936 ^{[dead link]} Savoy Boutique Hotel, Suur-Karja 17/19, ☏ +372 680 6688, savoy@tallinnhotels.ee. The Savoy is the most upmarket property among those operated by the local company Tallinn Hotels. The large building stands out among its Old Town surroundings, while the interior is appointed in a simple and conservative style. Due to the limitations of the historic buildings, some rooms, especially singles, are rather smallish. €133. 
• 59.43863224.74772337 Schlössle Hotel, Pühavaimu 13/15 (Old Town), ☏ +372 699 77 00, sch@schlossle-hotels.com. Old storehouse that is converted in a barock-gothic boutique hotel. By some measures the oldest hotel (first erected in 14th century) and renovated in detail to fulfill today's requirements of a 5-star hotel. Only 23 rooms, spa and part of Leading Hotels of the world. from €122. 
• 59.4365724.754838 Sokos Hotel Viru, Viru väljak 4, ☏ +372 680 9300. This is a large matchbox of a building and, for a long time, it was the tallest modern building in Tallinn. It's very centrally located at the edge of the Old Town. In the Soviet days, when Tallinn was a hotbed of espionage, Viru was the city's premier hotel and every single room was famously bugged by the KGB. Today it's just a very good Finnish-run business hotel, and even the grey facade has been whitewashed. €128. 
• 59.4367524.755639 Solo Sokos Hotel Estoria, Viru valjak 4, ☏ +372 6 809 300, estoria.reservation@sok.fi. The Estoria is a part of the same building complex as the Viru hotel, but it follows the upmarket "Solo" concept and features colourful and unique design elements throughout its interior. The level of comfort and facilities is higher than at the Viru, but the 93 rooms are placed in a smaller building with less spectacular views. €158. 
• 59.4367624.7429840 St. Petersburg Hotel, Rataskaevu 7, ☏ +372 628 6500. The St. Petersburg is a sister hotel of the Schloessle, operated by M.C Hotels, and as such a member of Summit Hotels and the Preferred Hotels Group. The boutique property is housed in a historic building at a corner of pedestrianized streets in the Old Town. The interior is filled with exquisite appointments and designer or vintage furniture and fixtures. Service and price levels match this standard. €140. 
• 59.4329324.7610341 Swissôtel Tallinn, Tornimäe 3, ☏ +372 624 0000. Tallest building within the banking district. 238 stylish guest rooms with either city or harbour view. The hotel houses two restaurants and a deli for guests on the run; Püroval Spa & Wellness delivers private fitness and relaxation facilities, including an indoor pool, a gym, a sauna and a steam room. Views over Tallinn and Old Town are spectacular from 30th floor Horisont Bar. €113. 
• 59.4379524.7474842 Hotel Telegraaf, Vene 9 (Old Town), ☏ +372 6000 600, fax: +372 6000 601, info@telegraafhotel.com. Located in Tallinn's Old Town, the hotel building was constructed as an exchange station for the Estonian Telegraph company in 1878, and with the historical façade left standing completely renovated to be reopened as a five-star hotel in 2007, featuring 86 elegant rooms and suites, a small spa area with an indoor swimming pool, two booths for facials and massages, a Symphony Lounge (function room, private events) as well as the renowned Restaurant Tchaikovsky and during the summer months a charming summer terrace. €160. 
• 59.4420424.7485843 The Three Sisters Boutique Hotel, Pikk 71, ☏ +372 630 6300, info@threesistershotel.com. A member of Relais & Chateaux, the Three Sisters in the name refer to the three medieval buildings that make up the hotel. As the buildings date back to the 14th century, each of the hotel's 23 rooms is unique in shape and size, as well as appointments: some stay true to the medieval character of the rest of the hotel, while others are surprisingly modern. The steep staircases, sloping roofs and small windows are also part of the package. €139. 

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• 59.4365224.737217 Canada, Toom-Kooli 13, 2nd floor, ☏ +372 627 3311, fax: +372 627 3312, tallinn@canada.ee. 
• China, Narva Mnt.98, ☏ +372 6 015 830, fax: +372 6 015 833, chinaemb@online.ee. M-F 09:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00. (updated Feb 2024)
• 59.4365224.74058 Finland, Kohtu 4, ☏ +372-6103 200, fax: +372 610 3281, sanomat.tal@formin.fi. 
• 59.43727924.7542439 ^{[formerly dead link]} Georgia, Viru väljak 2, 10111 Tallinn, ☏ +372 698 8590, tallinn.emb@mfa.gov.ge. (updated Feb 2020)
• 59.4289224.7375110 Germany, Toom-Kuninga 11, ☏ +372 627 5300, +372 627 5304 (emergencies), info@tallinn.diplo.de. 
• 59.4346424.7472411 Greece, Pärnu Mnt 12, 1st Floor 101 48 Tallinn, ☏ +372 640 3560, +372 5349 6007 (emergencies), fax: +372 640 3561, gremb.tal@mfa.gr. 
• 59.4416224.7447812 Macedonia, Suurtüki 4A-12, 10133 Tallinn, ☏ +372 644 0479. (updated Feb 2020)
• 59.4380424.7407713 Netherlands, Rahukohtu 4-I, ☏ +372 680 5500, tal-ca@minbuza.nl. 
• Romania, Ravala pst.5, et.5, ☏ +372 715 1610, fax: +372 715 1613, tallinn@mae.ro. M-F 8:30-16:30. (updated Dec 2021)
• 59.4390624.74714 Sweden, Pikk 28, ☏ +372 640 5600, swedemb@neti.ee. 
• 59.4326624.7316815 United Kingdom, Wismari 6, ☏ +372 667 4700, fax: +372 667 4725, TallinnConsular.Enquiries@fco.gov.uk. By appointment: M-Th: 10:00-Midday, 13:30-15:00. 
• 59.4304724.7516516 United States, Kentmanni 20, ☏ +372 668 8100, fax: +372 668 8265, USASaatkond@state.gov.