The modern core just outside the old walls — the city centre and the stylish Rotermann Quarter, a regenerated area of converted warehouses, shops, restaurants, hotels and offices, plus the main square and department stores. Central, convenient and contemporary, walkable to the old town; the base for travellers who want modern comforts, good dining and shopping on the edge of the medieval core. A practical, stylish base. Sleek and handy.
A look around
What you’ll be living next to. Swipe through.
€80–150
typical per night in Estonia
The sensible middle
Typical prices for Tallinn — neither steal nor splurge.
Where it sits
The circle is City Centre & Rotermann and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.
How far is everything?
From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.
- The medieval Old Town10 min walk801 m
- Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats)10 min walk801 m
- The medieval city walls & towers11 min walk952 m
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral13 min walk1.1 km
- Toompea Hill & viewpoints13 min walk1.1 km
- Telliskivi Creative City16 min walk1.3 km
- Kadriorg Palace & Park22 min walk1.9 km
- Seaplane Harbour Museum7 min taxi2.4 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 8.Estonian food & cosy taverns — Estonian food is hearty and increasingly hip — from rustic medieval-tavern fare (the famous Olde Hansa serves it by candlelight in period costume) of hearty stews, game, black bread and spiced ale, to a superb, creative 'new Nordic' scene using foraged, local ingredients that has earned Tallinn Michelin stars. Feast in a candlelit medieval cellar for atmosphere, or book a modern Estonian restaurant for the cutting-edge cuisine; both are delicious and great value. A tasty, characterful highlight that spans centuries. Come hungry; the range is a delight.
- 10.Balti Jaam Market — The best market in the city — Balti Jaam Turg, a wonderfully revamped market hall beside the train station on the edge of the old town and Kalamaja, spread over several floors selling fresh produce, meats, cheeses, street food from around the world, vintage clothes, antiques and crafts. Graze the food stalls, browse the eclectic vintage and antique sections, and soak up the buzzing local atmosphere; it's a delicious, characterful window into everyday Tallinn life. A tasty, colourful highlight away from the tourist trail. A local favourite; great for food and finds.
- 12.Rotermann Quarter — A showcase of cool, contemporary Tallinn — the Rotermann Quarter, a regenerated area of old brick warehouses and factories between the old town and the port, imaginatively transformed with bold modern architecture into a stylish district of design shops, restaurants, cafés and offices. Wander the striking streets where 19th-century industrial buildings meet daring contemporary design, browse the boutiques, and grab a bite; it's a great example of the city's forward-looking, design-savvy side. A pleasant, stylish stroll bridging medieval and modern Tallinn. Sleek and interesting.
When are you staying?
Booking.com & Airbnb open searched to City Centre & Rotermann; flights via Google Flights.