Guidebook for Tallinn
Food Scene
Restoran Controvento
12 VeneThe best Italian food in town!
Peps
6 KentmanniCute cafe that is great for breakfast or brunch!
Tai Boh
1 Mere pstAmazing asian food, truly the best!
Klaus
8 KalasadamaNewly renovated with a great atmosphere and Vietnamese food.
Sfäär Resto
6E Mere pstBrand new interior decor and great vegetable curry!
They have the best bread that you can also purchase to go after dinner/lunch!
47 locals recommend
Restaurant Pegasus
1 HarjuThey have the best bread that you can also purchase to go after dinner/lunch!
Rataskaevu 16
16 RataskaevuSuper cosy and great service. Obviously good food as well!
A little bit out of the center, but still walking distance. Super popular and great food.
63 locals recommend
Kolm Sibulat
19 TelliskiviA little bit out of the center, but still walking distance. Super popular and great food.
RØST Pagar & Kohvik
14 RotermanniOpened quite recently buy an instant favourite for locals!
Delicious cakes and pastries! A little bit out of center, but this is the new hipster neighbourhood, so a very popular place to be :)
28 locals recommend
Levier Cakery
18 RotermanniDelicious cakes and pastries! A little bit out of center, but this is the new hipster neighbourhood, so a very popular place to be :)
Drinks & Nightlife
FRANK
2 SaunaGood cocktails and underground feel.
This location is perfect for late night drinks on the terrace. Its always busy and also located in the Telliskivi neighbourhood. (lots of places to eat, bakeries, flea markets, etc)
77 locals recommend
Pudel
62 TelliskiviThis location is perfect for late night drinks on the terrace. Its always busy and also located in the Telliskivi neighbourhood. (lots of places to eat, bakeries, flea markets, etc)
Sightseeing
Freedom Square (Estonian: Vabaduse väljak) is a plaza on the southern end of the Old Town in Tallinn, Estonia, where the military parades and various concerts take place. During the Soviet period, Freedom Square was known as the Victory Square (Võidu väljak). In the USSR, the square hosted parades in honor of holidays like Victory Day, the October Revolution, and before 1969, International Workers' Day.
36 locals recommend
Freedom Square
Vabaduse väljakFreedom Square (Estonian: Vabaduse väljak) is a plaza on the southern end of the Old Town in Tallinn, Estonia, where the military parades and various concerts take place. During the Soviet period, Freedom Square was known as the Victory Square (Võidu väljak). In the USSR, the square hosted parades in honor of holidays like Victory Day, the October Revolution, and before 1969, International Workers' Day.
Parks & Nature
Kadriorg Park is the most outstanding palatial and urban park in Estonia, covering around 70 hectares. The most popular places for a stroll in the park are the flower beds surrounding the Swan Pond and the promenade leading from there to the president's palace. There are a number of museums in the park, including KUMU (the Estonian Art Museum), Kadriorg Art Museum and the Mikkeli Museum, as well as monuments to such cultural figures as sculptor Amandus Adamson, author F. R. Kreutzwald and artist Jaan Koort.
288 locals recommend
Kadriorg Park
26 A. WeizenbergiKadriorg Park is the most outstanding palatial and urban park in Estonia, covering around 70 hectares. The most popular places for a stroll in the park are the flower beds surrounding the Swan Pond and the promenade leading from there to the president's palace. There are a number of museums in the park, including KUMU (the Estonian Art Museum), Kadriorg Art Museum and the Mikkeli Museum, as well as monuments to such cultural figures as sculptor Amandus Adamson, author F. R. Kreutzwald and artist Jaan Koort.
Promenade along the sea. Great for getting some exercise at sunset.
9 locals recommend
Pirita Promenaad
1/3/5 Regati pstPromenade along the sea. Great for getting some exercise at sunset.
This is the closest bog to the city, that you can get to by public transportation. There is a trail that you can walk along.
17 locals recommend
Pääsküla bog trail
This is the closest bog to the city, that you can get to by public transportation. There is a trail that you can walk along.
Japanese Garden in Kadriorg Park
3/5 Kadri teeBeautiful garden right next to Kadrioru park.
Shopping
Ülemiste Centre
4 Suur-SõjamäeBest selection of shops in town.
Solaris Centre
9 Estonia pstLocal shopping centre with a great store for food shopping!
Great variety of clothes, cafes and groceries. Conveniently located in the center of the city.
317 locals recommend
Viru keskus 5 station
Great variety of clothes, cafes and groceries. Conveniently located in the center of the city.
Huge outdoor market for second hand clothes - but it only happens every Saturday morning! Open from 10AM-3PM and in Telliskivi neighbourhood!
Telliskivi Flea Market
60a TelliskiviHuge outdoor market for second hand clothes - but it only happens every Saturday morning! Open from 10AM-3PM and in Telliskivi neighbourhood!
This is a legendary second hand shop, somethings might be a little extra, but definitely worth a shot. Also, a little out of the center, take bus nr 40 from Freedom Square to Ehte stop and walk from there for a few minutes.
Paavli Kaltsukas OÜ
6 PaavliThis is a legendary second hand shop, somethings might be a little extra, but definitely worth a shot. Also, a little out of the center, take bus nr 40 from Freedom Square to Ehte stop and walk from there for a few minutes.
People can rent a section and sell their clothes/shoes/accessories there. If you are lucky, the selection is quite good :)
Sarapuu Kirbukas Tallinn
12 RistikuPeople can rent a section and sell their clothes/shoes/accessories there. If you are lucky, the selection is quite good :)
Uuskasutuskeskus
64 TatariFlea market style shop, with clothes, dishes, books, etc.
Popular and well-known second-hand chain store. Many other locations also throughout the city.
Pärnu mnt Humana
66 Pärnu mntPopular and well-known second-hand chain store. Many other locations also throughout the city.
Faktory is a cool shop that sells used clothes, shoes, furniture and other items, originally from Norway, Germany, Sweden and Finland.
Faktory Thrift Shop
10 GonsioriFaktory is a cool shop that sells used clothes, shoes, furniture and other items, originally from Norway, Germany, Sweden and Finland.
A.G.A.N. store you’ll find in the Rotermann Quarter. From A.G.A.N. you’ll find hip new garments from Estonian designers and fashionable clothes for reuse.
A.G.A.N. OÜ
5 RotermanniA.G.A.N. store you’ll find in the Rotermann Quarter. From A.G.A.N. you’ll find hip new garments from Estonian designers and fashionable clothes for reuse.
Entertainment & Activities
Viimsi SPA is quite far, but is probably the most "relaxing" option, as there is a part of the spa that is for 18+ only. No kids :) The only but, is that it is a bit expensive. Entry is from 25€-30€ depending on the day.
18 locals recommend
Tallinn Viimsi SPA
11 Randvere teeViimsi SPA is quite far, but is probably the most "relaxing" option, as there is a part of the spa that is for 18+ only. No kids :) The only but, is that it is a bit expensive. Entry is from 25€-30€ depending on the day.
Tallink hotel has quite a nice spa, but it is quite popular. Which can be annoying at times :) 2H entry is from 8-15€ depending on the day of the week.
10 locals recommend
Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel
11a SadamaTallink hotel has quite a nice spa, but it is quite popular. Which can be annoying at times :) 2H entry is from 8-15€ depending on the day of the week.
Meriton has a great sports center and spa area. No full length swimming area though. Entry prices range from 8-16€.
Meriton Hotels AS
27 ToompuiesteeMeriton has a great sports center and spa area. No full length swimming area though. Entry prices range from 8-16€.
Spa with a view (located on the 26th floor of the Radisson Hotel - also has a good length swimming option. Prices from 12-15€.
Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia
Spa with a view (located on the 26th floor of the Radisson Hotel - also has a good length swimming option. Prices from 12-15€.