Tallinn, Estonia - Where to Stay and How to Travel
When I have traveled to Tallinn I have stayed in few hotels and once in an airbnb loft. Here are my recommendations for your stay.
Hotels
Swissôtel is defenately the nicest place to stay. It's quiet and 117 meters high with 30 floors. The view we had from the 16th floor window to the sea was peaceful and beautiful. The room price we paid didn't include breakfast as I wanted to try the room service. Pete and I ordered eggs, pancakes and juice, it was a good choice as I don't enjoy buffets. The service is five star class in this hotel.
Swissôtel Tallinn. November 2013.
The beautiful view from the Swissôtel.
Swissôtel
Room Service!
Nordic Hotel Forum* also had a nice room with an urban city view. I really enjoyed my stay there. Tia and I also took the advantage of the Leisure Center and went swimming. The breakfast was a basic hotel breakfast.
This one and the main photo are taken in the Nordic Hotel Forum. September 2013.
Savoy Boutique Hotel. February 2013.
Jenni at Savoy Boutique Hotel. February 2013.
The view from the Savoy Boutique Hotel. February 2013.
During my latest visit Marina and I stayed in Sokos Hotel Estoria*. It is a more quiet and smaller hotel next to the legendary Viru hotel. We saw some beautiful sunsets from our room window and enjoyed prosecco and chocolate we got as a gift from the hotel. We stayed in a business traveler's room.
Sokos Hotel Estoria. September 2014. Photo © Marina Ekroos
Estoria. Photo © Marina Ekroos
Estoria. Photo © Marina Ekroos
* In cooperation with Visit Estonia.
Airbnb
This airbnb loft is a gem. I stayed there in June 2014 with my brother, sister and niece.
We loved the area of Kalamaja with a small bakery on the home street. The loft was beautifully decorated and worked quite well even with a 1 year old child. We cooked and spent quite a lot of time there as it was so cozy appartment.
Airbnb Loft in Kalamaja. June 2014.
My sister chillin' at the concrete loft. June 2014. Photo © Matti Keski-Kohtamäki
Airbnb Loft in Kalamaja. June 2014.
Lots of Travel Books to read. June 2014.
Kalamaja Pagarikoda bakery on Jahu 11, Tallinn. June 2014.
Read what my brother Matti wrote about our trip in June 2014: Visiting Tallinn.
How to travel
From Finland you can take a ferry or flight to Tallinn. I have only taken the ferry. There are three ferry companies to choose with:
Eckerö Line's comfortable Lounge Cafe is my favorite. Photo © Avaruusasema
I will share you few tips how to travel more comfortable in a ferry. The most enjoyable might be to take a cabin if you just want to rest the few hour boat trip. But if you would like to enjoy a cup of coffee or some snack with enjoying the sea view you will find a Conference Lounge or Lounge Cafe at all of the ferries. There is a Lounge Cafe at Eckerö Line, Tallink Silja Line has a Business Lounge and Viking Line offers a Conference Lounge. You need to pay 10-20 euros to get in but the price includes some drinks & snacks and a WiFi. These areas are always more quieter with less noisy people. My personal favorite has been Eckerö Line and their modern and cozy looking Lounge Cafe. They serve some delicious carrot cake among the peaceful atmosphere.
View from Eckerö Line's cabin. Septermber 2013.
My niece on her first ferry trip to Tallinn. June 2014.
Stay tuned for more blog posts about the food scene and the restaurants in Tallinn.
Most of the ferry trips traveled in cooperation with Visit Estonia and the ferry companies.
www.visitestonia.com