Business Class Flight Deals - A Tallinn Hotels Guide - Where to Stay in the City

Read our guide which will give you an insight into the main hotel locations in the city. So you're heading to Tallinn and it's your first visit - where do you stay? Tallinn hotels are mushrooming up all over the city, and because of this popularity, this beautiful Estonian city has recently become one of the top destinations in Europe for a city break! There's a Tallinn hotel to suit you, on a budget trip or luxurious weekend, whether on business or pleasure.

Old Town

Historic towers and churches, merchant houses, cobbled streets, this beautiful part of the city features old city walls. The 'Old Town' is the tourist hub of the city and the most popular place for Tallinn hotels.

Which really helped the city to flourish, the historic centre dates back to medieval times (15th-17th century) and due to Tallinn's location close to the coast it became a major trading centre during the 14th century.

Fortunately much of the historic city centre survived the attacks, although the city was bombed by the Soviets during WWII.

The Raekoda Town Hall (dated 1371) can be found here. The old square in the heart of the Old Town is called Raekoda Square - a lively square lined with cafes and restaurants. Viru Gate which leads to Viru Street - one of the trendiest shopping streets in Tallinn; sights to see in the Old Town include.

Mary's Cathedral is located here as well as the Museum Of Occupations. The oldest church in Tallinn St. The Estonian Parliament 'Riigikogu' - you can't miss this pink building, other notable attractions here include the magnificent Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (a 19th century Russian Orthodox Church)!

Shopping and nightlife that this city has to offer, it's also got some of the best restaurants. The 'Old Town' is the best place to base yourself if you want all these attractions just steps from your hotel door.

Ferry Terminal

The price is cheap and the travel distance is short so this is a very popular route for travellers. There are upto 20 departures daily in the peak season from Helsinki to Tallinn Port. Tallinn is strategically located on the Gulf of Finland just 70km across the water from the city of Helsinki. The Ferry Terminal is a busy part of the city as boat and ferry are one of the most popular ways of getting to Tallinn.

There are lots of Tallinn hotels situated close to the waterfront and near the port with the city centre is just a leisurely 15 minute stroll away from here. You can also take some very pleasant day cruises from Tallinn Port.

Pirita Beach

But if the weather is cool don't be disappointed there's still plenty to do in this area with lots of forest walks and botanic gardens to explore, when the weather is hot the beach is busy with sunbathers and swimmers. Blue waters and palm trees - yes this is Estonia but feels like the Carribean, the beach is known for its Baltic bliss - 3km of white sands! About a 20 minute drive from Tallinn city, it's located in the Pirita District. One of Tallinn's gem's is Pirita Beach!

A short drive from the city and surrounded by wonderful parks and gardens - what more could you ask for, if you choose Tallinn hotels in this area you'll be close to the beach?

Near the Airport

The airport is well connected to the city centre by public transport. However if you are staying for a short while then you could choose a Tallinn Airport hotel as your base. Tallinn Airport (Lennart Meri Airport) is 5km from the city centre so it's not that far.

You can choose from 1 star to 5 star depending on whether you're looking for cheap hotels in Tallinn or luxurious Tallinn hotels - there's something for everyone. There's never been more choice when it comes to hotels, with the Tallinn hospitality industry in overdrive. There's a wide range of hotels in Tallinn and you'll be glad to know that Estonians claim to have one of the highest standards of hotels in Eastern Europe.