Guidebook for Tallinn

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Guidebook for Tallinn

Arts & Culture

Unique and historical building formed into modern maritime museum. If you're not into ships and boats, just go and enjoy the architecture with a cup of coffee. 3 minutes walk from the apartment.
255 locals recommend
Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour
6 Vesilennuki
255 locals recommend
Unique and historical building formed into modern maritime museum. If you're not into ships and boats, just go and enjoy the architecture with a cup of coffee. 3 minutes walk from the apartment.
Old fortress, built in 1828 by Nicholas I of Russia, and long time prison. Today there's a bar with beautiful view to the sea and the area is mainly used for outdoor gigs http://www.patarei.org/en/
12 locals recommend
Patarei vanglamuuseum
2 Kalaranna
12 locals recommend
Old fortress, built in 1828 by Nicholas I of Russia, and long time prison. Today there's a bar with beautiful view to the sea and the area is mainly used for outdoor gigs http://www.patarei.org/en/
Temporary exhibitions with works from Estonian (and other) artists http://www.ekkm.ee/en/
Põhja puiestee 35
35 Põhja puiestee
Temporary exhibitions with works from Estonian (and other) artists http://www.ekkm.ee/en/

Sightseeing

Bars, restaurants, cafes, concerts, shops and a flea market on Saturdays. An area with good vibe and friendly people. http://telliskivi.eu/en/
257 locals recommend
Telliskivi Kirbukas
57 Telliskivi
257 locals recommend
Bars, restaurants, cafes, concerts, shops and a flea market on Saturdays. An area with good vibe and friendly people. http://telliskivi.eu/en/
Used to be a military harbour where ships and submarines were built. Now there's a yacht marina and new life is brought into old factory with a series of cultural events.
33 locals recommend
Port Noblessner
48 Tööstuse
33 locals recommend
Used to be a military harbour where ships and submarines were built. Now there's a yacht marina and new life is brought into old factory with a series of cultural events.
Old town starts from here
Suurtüki
Suurtüki
Old town starts from here
Saturday fish market with Klaus cafe/bar and Moon restaurant just around the corner.
Kalasadama
Kalasadama
Saturday fish market with Klaus cafe/bar and Moon restaurant just around the corner.
It's a lot of stairs, but going on top is worth it. Fresh sea breeze and beautiful view. Next to it is newly renovated Kultuurikatel and if you are into art then a must go Center of Contemporary Arts
48 locals recommend
Linnahall
1 Kalasadama
48 locals recommend
It's a lot of stairs, but going on top is worth it. Fresh sea breeze and beautiful view. Next to it is newly renovated Kultuurikatel and if you are into art then a must go Center of Contemporary Arts
One of the most interesting new neighbourhoods in Tallinn with nice architecture.
77 locals recommend
Rotermann Quarter
77 locals recommend
One of the most interesting new neighbourhoods in Tallinn with nice architecture.
Old ship production area is transformed into new neighborhood.
Noblessneri station
Old ship production area is transformed into new neighborhood.

Entertainment & Activities

Nearest bicycle rental. 15 minutes walk from the apartment or one stop by tram.
26 locals recommend
City Bike
33 Vene
26 locals recommend
Nearest bicycle rental. 15 minutes walk from the apartment or one stop by tram.
The cinema is in a shopping centre. Find the schedule from http://solariskino.ee/et/kinokavad/
6 locals recommend
Estonia puiestee 9
9 Estonia puiestee
6 locals recommend
The cinema is in a shopping centre. Find the schedule from http://solariskino.ee/et/kinokavad/
More artistic films although in the same building as Solaris cinema http://www.kino.ee/eng/Movies/NowInTheatres
Estonia puiestee 9a
9a Estonia puiestee
More artistic films although in the same building as Solaris cinema http://www.kino.ee/eng/Movies/NowInTheatres
Historical cinema in old town focusing on artistic and indie films. www.kinosoprus.ee
Vana-Posti 8
8 Vana-Posti
Historical cinema in old town focusing on artistic and indie films. www.kinosoprus.ee
Great fun to take new heights, jump to nets, hoops and obstacles. Separate area for small kids. You can do more than you expect of yourself!
36 locals recommend
Nõmme Sports Center
15a Külmallika
36 locals recommend
Great fun to take new heights, jump to nets, hoops and obstacles. Separate area for small kids. You can do more than you expect of yourself!

Essentials

5 minutes walk to grab some eggs and milk for breakfast
76 locals recommend
Põhja Rimi super
17 Põhja pst
76 locals recommend
5 minutes walk to grab some eggs and milk for breakfast

Food Scene

Fresh bread and pastry every morning, including Sundays. Don't be surprised if people are queueing on the street, it means the queue is simply too long to fit inside the bakery.
74 locals recommend
Kalamaja Bakery
11 Jahu
74 locals recommend
Fresh bread and pastry every morning, including Sundays. Don't be surprised if people are queueing on the street, it means the queue is simply too long to fit inside the bakery.
Choice of delicious pastry. https://www.facebook.com/LevierCakery
Vana-Kalamaja 21
21 Vana-Kalamaja
Choice of delicious pastry. https://www.facebook.com/LevierCakery
http://www.klauskohvik.ee/eng/intro Retro café with beautiful sunny terrace even in colder days to rest your feet and catch some sun. Located next to Fish Market (on Saturdays).
9 locals recommend
Kalasadama 8
8 Kalasadama
9 locals recommend
http://www.klauskohvik.ee/eng/intro Retro café with beautiful sunny terrace even in colder days to rest your feet and catch some sun. Located next to Fish Market (on Saturdays).
https://www.kohvikmoon.ee The chef was named the best chef for a number of times before starting a small Russian style family restaurant. Borsh and pelmenies are irrestistable! Book ahead for dinner.
Võrgu 3
3 Võrgu
https://www.kohvikmoon.ee The chef was named the best chef for a number of times before starting a small Russian style family restaurant. Borsh and pelmenies are irrestistable! Book ahead for dinner.
Bohemian cafe with good balance between price and quality. They often have parties during weekends. Front terrace is a cosy place to enjoy sun https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/F-hoone/146165262101253
15 locals recommend
Telliskivi 60a
60a Telliskivi
15 locals recommend
Bohemian cafe with good balance between price and quality. They often have parties during weekends. Front terrace is a cosy place to enjoy sun https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/F-hoone/146165262101253
https://www.facebook.com/#!/Boheem.Kohvik.Kalamajas Grab a seat and enjoy Kalamaja feeling.
9 locals recommend
Kopli 18
18 Kopli
9 locals recommend
https://www.facebook.com/#!/Boheem.Kohvik.Kalamajas Grab a seat and enjoy Kalamaja feeling.
ttp://www.leibresto.ee/#!__eng I simply love their romantic garden which is why this place is my favourite in summer. The menu is shrinking a bit during winter. They also serve BBQ in summer.
Uus 31
31 Uus
ttp://www.leibresto.ee/#!__eng I simply love their romantic garden which is why this place is my favourite in summer. The menu is shrinking a bit during winter. They also serve BBQ in summer.
https://www.facebook.com/veganrestoran The only 100% vegan restaurant in Tallinn. The food is delicious.
111 locals recommend
Rataskaevu 16
16 Rataskaevu
111 locals recommend
https://www.facebook.com/veganrestoran The only 100% vegan restaurant in Tallinn. The food is delicious.
http://www.frankbistro.ee Cozy and relaxed atmosphere with good music for light meals and delicious coctails.
Sauna 2
2 Sauna
http://www.frankbistro.ee Cozy and relaxed atmosphere with good music for light meals and delicious coctails.
https://www.saltrestoran.ee If you are into seafood, I highly recommend Salt Restaurant. Started as a French bistro, they now serve wonderful selection of seafood and great appetizers. Book ahead!
7 locals recommend
Vase 14
14 Vase
7 locals recommend
https://www.saltrestoran.ee If you are into seafood, I highly recommend Salt Restaurant. Started as a French bistro, they now serve wonderful selection of seafood and great appetizers. Book ahead!
https://www.restoran-o.ee Modern Nordic cuisine. Voted as the best fine dining restaurant in Tallinn for many times. Attractive wine list and always a nice service. One of my favourites. Book ahead.
Mere puiestee 6e
6e Mere puiestee
https://www.restoran-o.ee Modern Nordic cuisine. Voted as the best fine dining restaurant in Tallinn for many times. Attractive wine list and always a nice service. One of my favourites. Book ahead.
https://www.facebook.com/#!/GourmetCoffee.ee The owners are collecting beans from small farmers after visiting and tasting each harvest personally.
Pärnu maantee 15
15 Pärnu maantee
https://www.facebook.com/#!/GourmetCoffee.ee The owners are collecting beans from small farmers after visiting and tasting each harvest personally.
62 locals recommend
RØST Pagar & Kohvik
14 Rotermanni
62 locals recommend
Neighbourhood pizza restaurant.
47 locals recommend
Kaja Pizza Köök
33 Õle
47 locals recommend
Neighbourhood pizza restaurant.
Indian cuisine. Most likely one of the best Indian food experiences you've had.
13 locals recommend
Restaurant Chakra
1 Bremeni käik
13 locals recommend
Indian cuisine. Most likely one of the best Indian food experiences you've had.
Glutein-free food.
36 locals recommend
Kivi Paber Käärid
60a Telliskivi
36 locals recommend
Glutein-free food.

Everything Else

Tram stop 'Pohja puiestee' is your stop during your stay. Trams no 1 & 2 towards Kopli are taking you there.
Põhja puiestee
Põhja puiestee
Tram stop 'Pohja puiestee' is your stop during your stay. Trams no 1 & 2 towards Kopli are taking you there.

Shopping

Biggest shopping in city centre. You can also visit a small but worthy KGB museum on top of the hotel 'Viru'
317 locals recommend
Viru keskus 5 station
317 locals recommend
Biggest shopping in city centre. You can also visit a small but worthy KGB museum on top of the hotel 'Viru'
Department store with a nice food area. www.stockmann.ee
Liivalaia 53
53 Liivalaia
Department store with a nice food area. www.stockmann.ee
Nice food floor part of a larger department store. Sells local and organic products too. www.kaubamaja.ee
Gonsiori 2
2 Gonsiori
Nice food floor part of a larger department store. Sells local and organic products too. www.kaubamaja.ee
Tiny store selling Estonian design.
Nu Nordik House of Estonian Design
8 Vabaduse väljak
Tiny store selling Estonian design.
Estonian design store selling clothes, jewellery, leather products, home accessories. Worth exploring.
32 locals recommend
Tali Design
60a Kotzebue
32 locals recommend
Estonian design store selling clothes, jewellery, leather products, home accessories. Worth exploring.
All the scarfs my family members wear are from there. That's all.
Kelpman Textile
60a Telliskivi
All the scarfs my family members wear are from there. That's all.