Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Tallinn
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Tallinn, Estonia — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Old Town.
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Top pick
Old Town
UNESCO medieval centre — cobblestone lanes, restored merchant houses, walking walls.
7 min walk from center
#2
Telliskivi Creative City
Converted factory district — design shops, restaurants, weekend flea market.
22 min walk from center
#3
Kalamaja
Quiet wooden-house neighborhood — Lennusadam seaplane museum, beach access.
30 min walk from center
Getting around
Old town is fully walkable; trams and buses cover the rest; free public transit for residents.
Buy the Tallinn Card — covers transit and most museums; a 24-hour version pays for itself with 2 museums.