Tallinn
Tallinn's Old Town, which grew up during the Estonian capital's golden years as a major Hanseatic port, is straight from a fairytale: a jumble of old fortifications and winding cobbled streets lined by merchants' houses painted in jelly bean colours and pierced by church spires and onion domes. But it's no Disneyland. Though small, this is a youthful, dynamic, Western-looking city determined to make up for lost time trapped, until 1991, behind the Iron Curtain. Many government ministers and entrepreneurs are well under thirty and like their Finnish neighbours across the Baltic Sea, Estonians have embraced technology, with a paperless e-government and so many wifi areas that you can even sit in the park with your laptop and connect to the internet. Trendy new bars and restaurants open every week, and as for hotels, the number has increased so rapidly, including five star establishments, that there's now a surfeit of beds. Still, during the white nights of summer it's best to book well in advance. Standards, so far, remain reasonably high and the best hotels reflect both the character of Tallinn's Old Town and the Estonian predeliction for clean Scandinavian lines and cutting edge technology. You'll be hard pressed to find a badly kept room at any price range: Estonians pride themselves on tidiness and it's reflected in their pristine hotels. See which one takes your fancy. The order by which the hotels are listed bears no reflection on our preference.
The best hotels in Tallinn
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Three Sisters Hotel
Tallinn
A successful mix of old and modern at this luxury boutique style hotel. Large beautiful bedrooms with parquet floors, four poster beds, and bright Edwardian coloured walls. Fabulous restaurant and private dining room with ceiling murals.
23 rooms from $554City StyleSights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
Schlossle Hotel
Tallinn
A small luxury hotel with oodles of charm and character. Frequented by politicians, pop stars, and even Prince Charles. One of Tallin's leading luxury hotels, but on a more intimate and cosy scale. Two fantastic restaurants - one in the stone-vaulted cellar and one in the courtyard.
23 rooms from $219City StyleSpaSights nearby - Well located for major sights.Recommended by - Kiwi Collection, Travel Intelligence -
Telegraaf Hotel
Tallinn
Classical grandeur in a former telegraph exchange station. Chequered marble floors, rich fabrics, classical furniture - everything in grand proportions. Rooms with four poster beds, richly painted walls and all the mod cons. A romantic Russian restaurant with a glass roof. City style at its finest.
86 rooms from $216City StyleSpaSwimming Pool - Indoor/outdoorSights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
The von Stackelberg Hotel Tallinn
Tallinn
Estonian style meets modern minimalism with great results. Sophisticated, but warm rooms with all the mod cons - pine floors, open brick walls, white curtains, rich furniture, lots of natural light. Lovely restaurant, and summertime courtyard, zen spa, and ample banqueting/conference venues.
47 rooms from $162City StyleSpaSights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
Savoy Boutique Hotel
Tallinn
Charming hotel close to the town square and historic attractions. Art Deco interiors, elegant rooms, and delicious Mediterranean cuisine at L'Arancia. Family-friendly and in a great position for exploring Tallinn.
41 rooms from $144Sights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
Hotel Cru
Tallinn
A small hotel with lots of charm and character. This former merchant's house is bedecked with rough walls, wooden beams, brick fragments, antique furniture and richly patterned throws across large beds. Lovely courtyard pizzeria and wine cellar.
15 rooms from $118Romantic - Good for couples.Sights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
Merchant‘s House Hotel
Tallinn
Medieval merchant house at the heart of Old Town with oodles of atmospheric charm. Behind the elaborate medieval facades are wooden beamed ceilings, hand painted frescoes, fireplaces, and white washed walls. Plus, a lovely courtyard restaurant and spa therapies.
37 rooms from $98 -
Kreutzwald Hotel Tallinn
Tallinn
Uniquestay's newest offering in Tallinn. An ultra modern hotel that caters to business and city visitors, as well as those pleasure seekers who like to visit a spa, a gym, a sauna, or a solarium while exploring a city. Great Brazilian restaurant, extensive conference facilities, and twinkling rooms.
85 rooms from $81SpaSights nearby - Well located for major sights. -
Bridgettine Convent Guesthouse
Tallinn
Modest accommodation in a modern convent. Perfect for groups or those on a budget - the rooms sleep up to three people and the rates are inexpensive.
21 rooms from $62Groups - Rooms can sleep up to three people.Unusual - The Convent of Pirita.TraditionalLess £ -
Poska Villa
Tallinn
Simple, homely guesthouse in leafy Kadriorg district. A wooden house with rooms and suites, some in the attic. Basic decoration - local wooden furniture, floaty curtains, and sparkling shower rooms. A tiny breakfast room too.
8 rooms from $55Less £Sights nearby - Well located for major sights.
