Why go
- Capital and largest city of Estonia.
- Served by Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL).
History
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. Located on a bay in northern Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, it has a population of 452,563 as of 2026, making it the third most-populous city in the Baltics. As of 2024, the population of the Tallinn metropolitan area is estimated at 646,315. Tallinn is the main governmental, financial, industrial, and cultural centre of Estonia. It is located 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of the country's second largest city, Tartu, however, only 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Helsinki, the capital city of Finland. It is also 320 kilometres (200 mi) west of Saint Petersburg, Russia, 300 kilometres (190 mi) north of Riga, Latvia, and 380 kilometres (240 mi) east of Stockholm, Sweden. From the 13th century until the first half of the 20th century, Tallinn was known in most of the world by variants of its other historical name, Reval.
Where to stay
Suur-Karja tn 17, 10148 Tallinn, Estonia · rixwell.com
Nunne tn 14, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia · nunne.ee
Veski tänav 1, 10132 Tallinn, Estonia · booking.bobw.co
Pühavaimu tn 13-15, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia · schloesslehotel.com
Tornimäe tn 3, 10145 Tallinn, Estonia · swissotel.com
Laeva tn 1, 10151 Tallinn, Estonia · cityboxhotels.com
Lennujaama tee 2, 11101 Tallinn, Estonia · all.accor.com
Viru väljak 3, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia · nordichotels.eu
Viru 8, 10140 Tallinn, Estonia · cruhotel.eu
Paadi tn 5, 10151 Tallinn, Estonia · hestiahotels.com
Dunkri tn 4-6, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia · merchantshousehotel.com
Viru väljak 4, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia · sokoshotels.fi
A. Laikmaa tn 5, 10145 Tallinn, Estonia · hotels.tallink.com
L. Koidula tn 13a, 10125 Tallinn, Estonia · fonnentalhotel.com
Lai 24, 10133 Tallinn, Estonia · meritonhotels.com
Viru 11, 10140 Tallinn, Estonia · rixwell.com
Vene tn 9, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia · marriott.com
Vabaduse väljak 3, 10141 Tallinn, Estonia · radissonhotels.com
F. R. Kreutzwaldi tn 23, 10147 Tallinn, Estonia · hilton.com
3 Ravala Street, 10143 Tallinn, Estonia · radissonhotels.com
Sadama tn 4, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia · hyatt.com
Aia tn 18, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia · kalevspa.ee
Narva mnt 7c, 10117 Tallinn, Estonia · radissonhotels.com
27 Toompuiestee, Paldiski mnt 4, 10149 Tallinn, Estonia · radissonhotels.com
Aia tn 10-1A, 10111 Tallinn, Estonia · hotelbern.ee
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Restaurants & places to go
Medieval, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-24:00; Sa,Su 11:00-24:00 Features: vegan options Wikipedia: et:Olde Hansa · 1 Vana turg · oldehansa.ee
Russian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:00-23:00, Fr 17:00-24:00, Sa 13:00-24:00, Su 13:00-21:00 · 3 Võrgu, Tallinn · restoranmoon.ee
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 16 Pikk, Tallinn, 10123 · kohvikmaiasmokk.ee
Indoor
Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Kaja pizza köök · 27 Rahumäe tee · kajapizza.ee
Indian, Restaurant · Tallinn's best traditional Indian restaurant with wide selection for all tastes - we have meat, vegetable and vegan dishes. Opening… · elevant.ee
Italian, Restaurant · "Itaalia köök on aus ja südamlik, seal ei saa trikitada, kuna pearolli mängib kvaliteetne tooraine - värske basiilikupesto on… · lacucinadiorm.ee
Pancake, Cafe · Eesti suurim pannkoogirestoran Features: step-free access · 2 Peterburi tee · pannjakook.ee
Ukrainian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00 · 116 Mustamäe tee · hutorok.ee
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00; PH 11:00-20:00; May 1 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 9 Ahtri, Tallinn, 10151 · hesburger.ee
Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options · 24 Akadeemia tee · akadeemiakohv.ee
International, Ice Cream, Regional, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 5 Komeedi,… · bopp.ee
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 4 Karjavälja, Tallinn, 12918 · hiinakiirtoit.ee
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · 4 Karjavälja, Tallinn, 12918 · gurmeesushi.ee
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, International, Pasta, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa-Su 09:00-20:00 · 74001 · kodakohvik.ee
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-15:00 Features: step-free access · 1 Akadeemia tee, Tallinn · restoranmets.ee
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · rudolfrestoran.ee
Thai, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 22a Juurdeveo · siiam.ee
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00 · 60/2 Telliskivi, Tallinn · thebrickcoffee.ee
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00 Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 2 Peterburi tee · tokumaru.ee
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 4 Karjavälja, Tallinn, 12918 · chinawok.ee
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: 12:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 28 Uus, Tallinn · gelatoladies.ee
European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-15:00, Tu-Su 18:00-22:00, Sa 10:00-22:00 · 3 Poldri, Tallinn, 10154 · anno.ee
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:30 · 7 Nõmme tee · antalya.ee
Barbecue, Chicken, Oriental, Beef Bowl, Georgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00 Features: step-free access · 17/1 Mustakivi… · restoranarmudu.ee
Azerbaijani, Middle Eastern, International, Georgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 35 Lastekodu, Tallinn, 10113 · badam.ee
Fish, Pasta, Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa,Su 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 18 Kopli, Tallinn, 10412 · boheem.ee
Belgian, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 2 Rotermanni, Tallinn, 10151 · bruxx.ee
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 13:00-20:00 · 20a Weizenbergi, Tallinn, 10150 · carramba.ee
Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-06:00; Su 12:00-00:00 · 13811 · cesare.ee
Cheburek, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-23:30 · 7 Nunne, Tallinn, 10133 · cheburek.me
Estonian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-19:00 · 1 Piiskopi, Tallinn, 10130 · domberg.wixsite.com
American, Burger, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 10 Lootsi, Tallinn, 10151 · ebf.ee
Azerbaijan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-23:00;Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00 · 2 Köleri, Tallinn, 10150 · faetonrestaurant.ee
Traditional, Cafe, International, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-19:00; Sa-Su 09:30-20:00 · 6 Rotermanni, Tallinn, 10151 · gallerycafe.ee
Georgian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 · 14 Rotermanni, Tallinn, 10151 · gobi.ee
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 22 Viru, Tallinn, 10140 · steak.ee
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:15-20:00 Features: delivery · 62a Pärnu mnt, Tallinn, 10135 · gotsu.ee
Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 91/1 Männiku tee · kebabiwabrik.ee
Savory Pancakes, Crepe, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 3 Rataskaevu, Tallinn, 10123 · kompressorpub.ee
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 12 Peetri, Tallinn, 10415 · lorebistroo.ee
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 17:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-02:00 · 1 Sauna · mannalaroosa.com
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 21/2 Akadeemia tee, Tallinn, 12618 · nuudel.ee
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 4/2 Logi, Tallinn, 10111 · ms-my.facebook.com
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 8 Raekoja plats, Tallinn, 10146 · oldestonia.ee
349 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) 4.8 km to the centre
Tallinn, 37, EE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (Estonian Air, Ryanair, Maastricht Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines System…) · direct flights to 28 destinations incl. Oslo, Vilnius, Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Espoo (88 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 28 direct destinations
- Estonian Air OV (CRJ-900, Embraer 170) · 12 routes: Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Kiev, Moscow, Nice, Oslo, Split, St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Trondheim, Vilnius
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 6 routes: Bergamo, Bremen, Gerona, London, Manchester, Rygge
- Maastricht Airlines W2 (J31, A320) · 4 routes: Heraklion*, Kuressaare*, Pajala*, Torsby*
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (Embraer 170, CRJ-900) · 4 routes: Copenhagen*, Oslo*, Stockholm*, Trondheim*
- Turkish Airlines TK (A319) · 2 routes: Istanbul, Vilnius
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A319, A320) · 1 route: Moscow
- Air Baltic BT (73C, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Riga
- Air Lituanica LT (Embraer 175, CRJ-200) · 1 route: Vilnius
- Brussels Airlines SN (CRJ-900) · 1 route: Brussels*
- easyJet U2 (A319, A320) · 1 route: London
- Finnair AY (ATR, ATR 72) · 1 route: Helsinki*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- LOT Polish Airlines LO (Embraer 170, Embraer 175) · 1 route: Warsaw
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A320, A321, A320) · 1 route: Frankfurt
- Norwegian Air Shuttle DY (737-300, 737-800) · 1 route: Oslo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Tallinn West Aerodrome 16 km to the centre
Vanamõisa, 37, EE
Humala Airfield 22 km to the centre
Humala, 37, EE
Aespa Airfield 26 km to the centre
Aespa, 37, EE
Kose Airfield 34 km to the centre
Kose, 37, EE
Rapla Airfield 48 km to the centre
Rapla, 70, EE
Getting there by ferry
Terminal D
Ferry terminal · 2.4 km from the centre · Tallinna Sadam
Tallinn
Ferry terminal · 2.5 km from the centre
Terminal A
Ferry terminal · 2.5 km from the centre · Tallinna Sadam
Port Patareisadam
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre
Cruise terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.8 km from the centre
Tallinn-Aegna
Ferry route · Sunlines
Tallinn - Naissaare
Ferry route · Sunlines
Tallinn-Naissaar
Ferry route · Mereklubi OÜ
Pirita - Naissaar
Ferry route · Ujukoma OÜ
Tallinn (EST) - Helsinki (FIN)
Ferry route · Eckerö Line
Helsinki (FIN) – Tallinn (EST)
Ferry route · Tallink
Tallinn (Muuga) - Helsinki (Vuosaari)
Ferry route · Eckerö Line
Tallink: Tallinn => Mariehamn => Stockholm
Ferry route · Tallink
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TLL has direct flights to 28 destinations on 15 airlines (incl. Oslo, Vilnius, Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen…). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal D, 2.4 km); routes include Tallinn-Aegna, Tallinn - Naissaare, Tallinn-Naissaar.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tallinn, Estonia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
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Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.