Accommodation

Due to the constant high demand for hotel rooms from visiting Finnish tourists, the number of hotel rooms in Tallinn has expanded rapidly in the past decade. The awarding of European Capital of Culture to Tallinn is certainly generate increased tourist numbers in 2011. And perhaps with this in mind, in Autumn 2010, it was announced that Ryanair would begin operations in Tallinn, while Easyjet decided to expand its operations from the UK to the Estonian capital.

Consequently, there are now over 8,000 hotel rooms in the Estonian capital, meaning that aside from during the busiest weeks in the year, prices are very competitive. 

Most people travelling to Tallinn will want to stay in the Estonian capital's gorgeous Old Town. Most hotels in Tallinn Old Town are in the four- and five-star category, and offer coziness and old world charm. Service standards are generally very high, and those visitors staying here can find most restaurants, bars, cafes and cultural sights within walking distance of their hotel front door.

There are also a number of hotels just outside the Old Town, close to the Viru Gates. These are generally more modern in style than their Old Town counterparts, but this contemporary Tallinn design brings with it more space and the very latest modern amenities.

Several hotels, particularly in the 3-star category, are located close to the Tallinn Ferry Terminal. These are very handy for tourists planning to hop across on the ferries to Helsinki and Stockhom, although with everything being so close in Tallinn, it certainly isn't essential to stay in this area overnight if you are sea bound. For Luxury Tallinn Hotels, mid-range hotels and Comfort Accommodation, and Budget Options in Tallinn, take a minute or two to read more information in each section below.