Kalamaja Travel Guide
Tallinn





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Popular places to visit

Telliskivi Creative City
During your visit to Tallinn, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Telliskivi Creative City. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour
See Viking ships, a seaplane and a shipwreck, and snoop around the cramped quarters of a 1930s submarine at this maritime-themed museum.

Patarei sea fortress-prison
See this eerie abandoned old 19th-century fortress and prison, which would have held political prisoners during the decades of Soviet rule.

Estonian Maritime Museum
Discover ocean-themed displays at this interactive museum, where exhibits are spread across a 16th-century cannon tower and a vast converted seaplane hangar.
Port Noblessner
Explore the waterfront in Tallinn with a trip to Port Noblessner. Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Balti Jamm Market
During your visit to Tallinn, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Balti Jamm Market. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

From Tallinn: Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park

From Tallinn: Jägala Waterfall and Harju County Tour

Tallinn: Museums, Public Transport, and More City Card

Soviet Walking Tour of Tallinn: Explore the City's Hidden History

Tallinn Day Trip from Helsinki
Top hotels in Kalamaja

Fat Margaret's Hostel

Nunne Boutique Hotel
The location of the hotel is superb, right in the old town, but also very close to Balti Jaama Turg, which is a very nice local market. It’s very close to many attractions making it easy to explore by walking. There’s a nice bakery across the street from the hotel and many nice restaurants in the ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn

Citybox Tallinn City Center
Accessibility to public transportation
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Nordic Hotel Forum
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Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel
Great hotel, great staff, really great location.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kalamaja

Pelgulinn
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Pelgulinn. You might want to make time for a stop at Telliskivi Creative City or Bethel Congregation.

Toompea
If you're spending some time in Toompea, Kohtuotsa viewing platform and Danish King's Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Tallinn
Old Town Tallinn is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Tallinn Town Hall and Tallinn Christmas Markets while in the area.

City Center
City Center is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Freedom Square and Tallinn Town Hall while in the area.

Rotermann Quarter
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of Rotermann Quarter. Make a stop by Rottermann Quarter or Fenikss Casino while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Pohja-Tallinn
Pohja-Tallinn is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Telliskivi Creative City and Port Noblessner while in the area.

