About Tallinn
Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, home to around 394,024 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Tallinn
1
Toompea Castle
2
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
3
St. Mary's Cathedral
4
Viru Gate
5
Town Hall Square
6
Atlantis H2O Aquapark
7
Pirita Beach
Budget travel
Free things to do in Tallinn
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
St. Mary's Cathedral
Viru Gate
Town Hall Square
Atlantis H2O Aquapark
Pirita Beach
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Toompea Castle
- Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Visit St. Mary's Cathedral
- Eat at Maiasmokk
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Viru Gate
- Visit Town Hall Square
- Visit Atlantis H2O Aquapark
- Eat at Pub Kompressor
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Pirita Beach
- Eat at III Draakon
Where to eat
Local favourites
Maiasmokk
The oldest still operating café in Tallinn, dating back to 1864. Coffee, tea, chocolate and various sweet and savoury pastries at quite chea
Pub Kompressor
Very tasty and varied pancakes. There are also other dishes. Fantastic place with great food and drinks, especially kvass!
III Draakon
If you'd like to scoop nostalgia. Very interesting to eat in a special way. They have a small menu to offer but very good and very typical.
Pizza Grande
Very cozy place. Delicious pizza, affordable prices, pleasant service. Great environment.
- $
Loca
Pizza, falafel, hummus, soup, beer. Fast food joint with wild staff and increasing customer service.
- $
Borsch j Varenyk
Great place to enjoy home-made Ukranian food
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Euphoria
The place with a character. Painted walls, daily events, workshops and unplugged concerts make this place different from other hostels. A mu
- $
Fat Margeret's
Hostel with a big living room, kitchen and a lot of clean toilets and showers. Free Wi-Fi.
Knight House
- $
Monk's Bunk
Even booking a place here online (either through the well known suspects or their own website), does not mean they have accommodation availa
Shopping
- Viru Keskus
- Foorum Keskus
- Kaubamaja
- Melon Kaubanduskeskus
- Stockmann
- Rocca al Mare kaubanduskeskus
Nightlife
- Café Mademoiselle
- Wabadus Kohvik
- Beer House
- The Dubliner
- Drink Baar
- Hell Hunt
Museums & culture
- Toompea Castle
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- St. Mary's Cathedral
In pictures
Tallinn gallery
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