Our recommendations in Tallinn: what to do, where to go, what to buy?
Fill your holiday with amazing experiences – but do it sustainably! This way, locals are happy to host you, other visitors will enjoy coming here, and you yourself will want to return.
Discover Tallinn sustainably!
Sustainability and travel go hand in hand today. A traveler with a green mindset won’t miss out on anything – on the contrary, by making conscious choices you’ll gain a more authentic and memorable experience. Here you’ll find tips that let you enjoy Tallinn like a local and in a sustainable way.
Markets
Balti Jaama Market
A beloved shopping spot for locals: in the morning you’ll see families with market bags, at lunchtime people eating at the food street, and in the evening friends hanging out. The market is located at the railway station, just a few tram stops away from Tallink hotels.
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Keskturg
Delicious berries, fresh vegetables and genuine local goods are waiting for you in the city center. Keskturg is located just a short, 20-minute walk from all of our Tallinn hotels. The merchants have been delighting locals and visitors since 1947.
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ask for seasonal produce
Estonia has four seasons, and each season offers its own specialties.
Winter: try cranberries, rosehip and rowan berries, sea buckthorn products, sauerkraut
Spring: rhubarb, radishes, fresh lettuce, peas, early potatoes
Summer: the best time for local strawberries, raspberries, currants, tomatoes, cucumbers
Autumn: mushrooms, blueberries, lingonberries, pumpkin, apples
Our favourite walking spots
Tallinn Old Town
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the old town offers cafés, museums, and, of course, architecture from different centuries. From Tallink Hotels, you can reach the old town in just a few minutes!
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Telliskivi Creative City
On the grounds of a former industrial complex, you’ll find galleries, food experiences, entertainment, and more. It’s one of the locals’ favorite hangouts, just a short walk or tram ride from Tallink Hotels.
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Kadriorg Park
Kadriorg Park is Estonia’s most outstanding palace and urban park, founded in 1718 by the order of Peter I. The park with its palace, rose garden, swan pond, and beautiful landscaping stretches over about 70 hectares with 16 km of paths. It also houses several museums, such as KUMU and the Kadriorg Art Museum.
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Kalamaja and Kopli
A two-kilometre-long seaside walking and cycling path – the Kalaranna Promenade, also called the Beta Promenade – runs along the shoreline from Kalasadam to the Noblessner seafront quarter, passing several attractions worth visiting: the Creative Hub, the former Patarei prison, and the Seaplane Harbour. Along the way you can enjoy beautiful views of Tallinn Bay.
Reidi Road promenade
Walk from the city center along the seaside promenade all the way to Pirita Beach – by bike or on foot, alone or with the whole family. Playgrounds and seating areas line the way, and you’ll enjoy magnificent views of the sea, harbour, and the city skyline – one of Tallinn’s symbols.
Tallinn Botanic Garden
Near Pirita, in Kloostrimetsa, lies the truly beautiful Tallinn Botanic Garden. It’s perfect both for exploring the rich diversity of plants and for enjoying a leisurely walk. Stroll through the rose garden with hundreds of varieties, have a picnic, or discover nature trails – the Pirita River Valley Landscape Conservation Area starts right next to the garden.
Local tip:
Get lost!
Forget navigation apps, put your phone away, and notice the little details of city life! Discover hidden streets or enjoy the beauty of nature and birdsong in the parks—things you might miss if you follow a screen.
Sustainable dining experiences
Fotografiska
A zero-waste restaurant offering taste experiences from root to tip. Michelin Green Star restaurant. The photo museum in the same building surprises guests with various art exhibitions.
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MOON
Slavic restaurant highlighting the best qualities of simple local ingredients and Nordic crispness. One of their kitchen principles is to achieve maximum waste-freedom.
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Ülo
Delicious plant-based and fully vegan dishes in simple Estonian style, mostly from local ingredients. If desired, meat and fish are also available. The restaurant has a Green Key certification.
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NOK NOK
Authentic Thai dishes with a modern twist. Under the leadership of head chef Thuleewan Boonyarattana, the kitchen follows the principle of using ingredients to the maximum – so that nothing goes to waste.
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Olde Hansa
Estonian food culture in a medieval key! This is a truly different dining experience, based on centuries-old tradition and local ingredients. Every bite has a backstory, every feast is an event.
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try Estonian flavors!
When visiting restaurants and cafés, check the menus and ask the staff to introduce the local options. We recommend the following Estonian favorites:
Kama – coarse flour mix traditionally eaten with sour milk, but also with cream cheese and berries.
Spiced sprats – we recommend enjoying these piquant fish on black bread with egg and onion.
Vana Tallinn – a sweet and strong rum liqueur, considered a trademark of Estonians.
What to bring home?
Discover unique souvenirs from Tallinn – local artisans create beautiful and practical items that bring joy for years. You might find your new favourite coat, a special jewellery set, or slip a sweet surprise into your suitcase – a gift idea sure to bring a smile to any recipient.
Store Eesti Esindus in Tallinn
Lots of practical gifts and souvenirs, such as natural wooden trivets and butter knives for the kitchen, linen towels and tablecloths, pot holders and aprons. You will also find many exciting local flavours in the shop.
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TALI design
Thoughtful, simple and minimalist home décor from the best Estonian designers. Here you’ll find everything from door decorations and clothes to jewellery – a truly great selection of Estonian design!
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Katariina Guild Leather Art Studio
The work of Estonian leather artists ranges from minimalist card holders to playful colorful notebooks and bold backpacks. Natural materials and genuine craftsmanship.
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Mia & Leela
A boutique-studio opened by two friends offers both on-site selections and unique custom-made work according to customer wishes. Nordic simplicity, conscious fabric choices, and 100% Estonian.
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HYRV
An Estonian jewelry brand reflecting peace and love of nature. HYRV jewelry is characterized by nature-inspired clean forms, minimalism, and sustainable use of materials.
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SUVA
Warm socks for home, playful patterned socks to spice up a suit, or toe socks for a theme party? Estonian production with long traditions… and socks are always needed!
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Café Maiasmokk
The story of Tallinn’s oldest café, Maiasmokk, began in 1864. In a historical atmosphere, the café offers the chance to enjoy and purchase fresh pastries and handmade sweets made on-site from natural ingredients. The café holds a Green Key certificate.
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Chocokoo
An internationally awarded chocolate studio right here in Estonia. The selection ranges from simple classics to extraordinary flavors from around the world. It all began with a love for cacao, sparked by seeing a cacao tree bloom.
Choose your treat Local tip:
shop and gift wisely!
Forget fridge magnets! Instead, surprise your loved ones with practical gifts that last for years. This way you save natural resources, support local artisans, and spread Estonian culture around the world.
Accessibility
Tallinn is a welcoming city that values the well-being of all visitors. Information about accessibility in public spaces is collected in Tallinn’s Accessibility Information System. Visitors can search objects and filter by category or accessibility level.
Discover accessible TallinnWhen moving around the city, prefer environment-friendly solutions – use public transport or travel by bicycle instead.
Public transport
The city centres of Tallinn and Riga are very compact, and it is easy to get around. Thanks to the bus, trolleybus and tram networks, you can reach further destinations without much effort.
Information about transportation and timetables can be found on the contact page of each hotel.
Electric cars
Fast chargers for electric cars have been installed all over both Tallinn and Riga to ensure electric car users have sufficient freedom for driving around.
You can find information about charger locations:
TallinnRigaBicycles and electric scooters
It is convenient to explore different areas of Tallinn and Riga by bicycle or electric scooter.
Information about bicycle paths, regulations and parking can be found:
TallinnRigaBike rental companies can be found:
TallinnRigaElectric scooters can be rented using the following apps:
BoltTuul
How to make your small contribution to nature?
- Sort waste and put it in designated bins – in the hotel you’ll find convenient waste stations on every floor.
- Avoid buying bottled water. We have high-quality tap water.
- Whenever possible, use refillable water bottles. In the city, you can find public water fountains to refill your bottle, conveniently marked on a map.
- Prefer local products and make your purchases and meal breaks with honest Estonian traders.
- While enjoying the city’s beauty and buzz, be considerate of others – walk on the edge of the path to let others pass, speak at a reasonable volume, and always notice someone in need.