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3-star hotels in Tallinn
A shortlist of 15 three-star hotels in Tallinn, chosen for travellers who want a medieval walled town with a start-up city bolted on. Every one is rated by real guests, from 4.1 to 4.8 out of 5.
Staying in Tallinn
Tallinn packs a complete medieval walled town — 2 km of standing wall, twenty surviving towers and a functioning 1404 town hall — beside a modern city of design shops and bars. These 3-star hotels sit on both sides of that line. Hektor Container Hotel is on Telliskivi, in the old railway workshops where the design shops and half the good bars are; Iglupark is at Lennusadama 7 on the sea; Citybox Tallinn City Center is on Laeva 1, and Hestia Hotel Seaport on Uus Sadama 23, both close to the harbour. Others spread east and south: ibis Tallinn Center Hotel on Juhkentali 28, City Yard Inn Hotel on Narva Mnt 9J, Pirita Marina Hotel & Spa out at Purje 9, U11 Hotel & Spa on Uuslinna and Karlson Lux Apart Hotel on Virbi.
The mix suits different trips. Couples get spa and waterfront addresses such as Pirita Marina and U11. Families have family rooms at U11, City Yard Inn, Taanilinna Hotel and Hestia Hotel Seaport. Business travellers have business centres at Hektor Container Hotel, Citybox Tallinn City Center and Pirita Marina, plus 24-hour front desks at several. For a short break, the Old Town and harbour addresses — Taanilinna Hotel on Uus 6, Godart Rooms on Olevima Gi, Hestia Hotel Seaport — keep the cobbles within easy reach.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hektor Container Hotel
62 Telliskivi, Tallinn, Estonia
Best for: Business trips
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHektor Container Hotel sits on Telliskivi, the street that gives Tallinn's creative district its address, and its own cafe and bar keep the social side of a stay on site. Business travellers get a dedicated business centre and computer room, while express check in and check out cut the time spent at the desk. With 638 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, it draws guests who want a straightforward 3-star base among the galleries and workshops of Telliskivi.
See Hektor Container HotelIglupark
Lennusadama 7, Tallinn, Estonia
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereIglupark puts guests in a wooden iglu-style cabin at Lennusadama 7, with a private balcony and air conditioning for warm summer nights. A bathrobe and coffee-making kit are provided, and the express check in gets you inside without a wait. Couples and small groups who want something other than a standard hotel room book here; 318 reviews give it 4.7 out of 5.
See IgluparkKarlson Lux Apart Hotel
10 Virbi, Tallinn, Estonia
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereKarlson Lux Apart Hotel on Virbi suits guests travelling with a car, since free car parking and a car park are part of the package and a lift serves the building. Apartments come with a terrace and a designated smoking area, and express check out speeds up departure. Families and longer-stay visitors make up much of its custom, reflected in a 4.6 out of 5 rating across 3861 reviews.
See Karlson Lux Apart HotelRumbi Baltic Accommodations
Rumbi 4, Tallinn, Estonia
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereRumbi Baltic Accommodations on Rumbi 4 welcomes guests who need step-free access, with wheelchair accessible rooms and lifts between floors. Multilingual staff handle questions at the desk and a safe keeps valuables secure, while cleaning and fresh sheets are included. Pets are not allowed, so the house stays quiet. It has collected 3861 reviews and a 4.6 out of 5 guest rating.
See Rumbi Baltic AccommodationsCitybox Tallinn City Center
Laeva 1, Tallinn, Estonia
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereCitybox Tallinn City Center on Laeva 1 keeps a 24 hour front desk, which helps anyone arriving on a late ferry or flight. Rooms are air conditioned and breakfast is served on site, with a bar and coffee available through the day. Business guests can use the business centre and copy service, and a cot can be arranged for families. The hotel holds 4.6 out of 5 from 2079 reviews.
See Citybox Tallinn City Centeribis Tallinn Center Hotel
Juhkentali 28, Tallinn, Estonia
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereibis Tallinn Center Hotel on Juhkentali 28 runs a 24 hour front desk and round-the-clock security, so there is always someone on hand. Air conditioning and carpeted rooms are standard, breakfast comes as a buffet, and a bar and snack cafe cover the rest of the day. Guests on business trips and city breaks fill its 1949 reviews, which average 4.6 out of 5.
See ibis Tallinn Center HotelGodart Rooms
12 Olevima Gi, Tallinn, Estonia
Why stay hereGodart Rooms on Olevima Gi is a small house with a garden and a library, giving guests somewhere to read or sit outside between outings. Room service, a bar and a concierge are available, and multilingual staff field questions at reception. Luggage storage helps those with late departures. Its 132 reviews average 4.6 out of 5, and it appeals to visitors who prefer a handful of rooms to a large property.
See Godart RoomsCity Yard Inn Hotel
Narva Mnt 9J, Tallinn, Estonia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCity Yard Inn Hotel on Narva Mnt 9J is set up for families, with family rooms and cots available alongside a desk and iron and board in the rooms. Free wifi and internet access keep everyone connected, and coffee is provided. A hairdryer and private bathroom are standard, and first aid supplies are kept on hand. It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 283 reviews.
See City Yard Inn HotelPaivilla Boutique Hotel
5 Laine, Tallinn, Estonia
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePaivilla Boutique Hotel on Laine 5 offers balconies and air conditioning, with a bath as well as a bathroom in the rooms. A 24 hour front desk means arrivals are never a problem, and there is a bar and snack cafe plus a banquet space. Cots and carpeted rooms suit families. With 350 reviews and a 4.4 out of 5 rating, it draws guests looking for a small boutique address.
See Paivilla Boutique HotelU11 Hotel & Spa
11 Uuslinna, Tallinn, Estonia
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereU11 Hotel & Spa on Uuslinna 11 combines family rooms and cots with a spa, and free car parking makes it easy to reach by road. Balconies and air conditioning are available, express check in shortens the arrival, and security operates around the clock. Free wifi and a bar round things out. Its 410 reviews give it 4.3 out of 5.
See U11 Hotel & SpaPirita Marina Hotel & Spa
Purje 9, Tallinn, Estonia
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Coach parking
Why stay herePirita Marina Hotel & Spa on Purje 9 has a beauty salon, a casino and bicycle hire on site, so guests can fill a day without leaving the building. A 24 hour front desk and babysitting service help families, and there is a cafe, bar and snack cafe for meals. Business travellers get a business centre. The 677 reviews average 4.2 out of 5.
See Pirita Marina Hotel & SpaTahetorni Hotel
Tähetorni 16, Tallinn, Estonia
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
Why stay hereTahetorni Hotel on Tähetorni 16 serves breakfast in the room as well as in the breakfast room, useful for early starts. A 24 hour front desk and round-the-clock security are in place, and carpeted rooms come with an alarm clock and private bathroom. Banquet space, a bar and a snack cafe cover larger gatherings. It holds 4.2 out of 5 from 554 reviews.
See Tahetorni HotelÜksik Rüütel
Õlleköögi Tee 10, Jueri, Estonia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereÜksik Rüütel on Õlleköögi Tee 10 in Jueri offers family rooms with air conditioning, a bathrobe and coffee-making facilities. Express check in and a bar make arrival and evenings simple, and a banquet room is available for events. First aid supplies are kept on site. Guests rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 398 reviews.
See Üksik RüütelTaanilinna Hotel
Uus 6, Tallinn, Estonia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTaanilinna Hotel on Uus 6 provides a kitchen, which suits guests who want to prepare some of their own meals, plus a desk and hairdryer in the rooms. Family rooms and cots are available, free wifi and internet access are provided, and express check in speeds things up. Laundry service and daily cleaning are included. Its 289 reviews average 4.2 out of 5.
See Taanilinna HotelHestia Hotel Seaport
Uus Sadama 23, Tallinn, Estonia
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHestia Hotel Seaport on Uus Sadama 23 keeps a 24 hour front desk and concierge, handy for ferry passengers arriving at any hour. Air conditioned rooms come with a desk and private bathroom, and family rooms with cots are offered. Free wifi, a bar and banquet space serve both leisure and business guests. It has 2119 reviews and a 4.1 out of 5 rating.
See Hestia Hotel Seaport
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hektor Container Hotel | ★★★ | 4.8 | 638 | – | – |
| Iglupark | ★★★ | 4.7 | 318 | – | – |
| Karlson Lux Apart Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 3,861 | Yes | – |
| Rumbi Baltic Accommodations | ★★★ | 4.6 | 3,861 | Yes | – |
| Citybox Tallinn City Center | ★★★ | 4.6 | 2,079 | – | Yes |
| ibis Tallinn Center Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 1,949 | – | Yes |
| Godart Rooms | ★★★ | 4.6 | 132 | – | – |
| City Yard Inn Hotel | ★★★ | 4.5 | 283 | – | – |
| Paivilla Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | 4.4 | 350 | – | – |
| U11 Hotel & Spa | ★★★ | 4.3 | 410 | Yes | – |
| Pirita Marina Hotel & Spa | ★★★ | 4.2 | 677 | Yes | – |
| Tahetorni Hotel | ★★★ | 4.2 | 554 | – | Yes |
| Üksik Rüütel | ★★★ | 4.2 | 398 | – | – |
| Taanilinna Hotel | ★★★ | 4.2 | 289 | – | – |
| Hestia Hotel Seaport | ★★★ | 4.1 | 2,119 | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
U11 Hotel & Spa, City Yard Inn Hotel, Taanilinna Hotel and Hestia Hotel Seaport all list family rooms, and each has cots available. U11 adds free car parking and a spa, City Yard Inn and Taanilinna both offer free Wifi, and Hestia Hotel Seaport brings a 24-hour front desk plus air conditioning.
U11 Hotel & Spa · City Yard Inn Hotel · Taanilinna Hotel · Hestia Hotel Seaport
For couples
Iglupark, Paivilla Boutique Hotel and Pirita Marina Hotel & Spa all have balconies, and Iglupark adds bathrobes and views from Lennusadama 7. Godart Rooms is the quiet alternative: a garden and a library on Olevima Gi, rated 4.6 from 132 reviews. Paivilla and Pirita Marina both run bars.
Iglupark · Paivilla Boutique Hotel · Pirita Marina Hotel & Spa · Godart Rooms
For business
Hektor Container Hotel, Citybox Tallinn City Center and Pirita Marina Hotel & Spa each list a business centre, and Hektor adds a computer room, banquet space and express check in and check out. ibis Tallinn Center Hotel on Juhkentali 28 has a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, air conditioning and a bar.
Hektor Container Hotel · Citybox Tallinn City Center · Pirita Marina Hotel & Spa · ibis Tallinn Center Hotel
Top-rated picks
Guest ratings decide this group. Hektor Container Hotel leads at 4.8 from 638 reviews, Iglupark follows at 4.7 from 318. Karlson Lux Apart Hotel and Rumbi Baltic Accommodations are both rated 4.6 with 3861 reviews; Karlson Lux has free car parking and a terrace, Rumbi has lifts and wheelchair access.
Hektor Container Hotel · Iglupark · Karlson Lux Apart Hotel · Rumbi Baltic Accommodations
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
From the site's own notes: the Old Town is a complete medieval walled town, and Kalamaja is ten minutes north of the walls. Telliskivi Creative City sits in the old railway workshops behind the Balti Jaam market. Noblessner, a former submarine yard on the sea, has Põhjala's taproom and a swimming spot. Kadriorg is east along the tram line. A four-kilometre walking traverse runs from Freedom Square up through the Danish King's Garden onto Toompea, down Pikk jalg into the lower town, past the Fat Margaret gate tower and under the railway into Kalamaja to Telliskivi and the Balti Jaam market — cobbles most of the way, so wear proper shoes.
When to go
Come at 8am and the cobbles between Pikk and Lai are empty and echoing. Come at 1pm in July, when three cruise ships are in, and Viru gate is a slow-moving queue. Two nights covers the Old Town, Toompea and one museum properly. Three lets you add Kalamaja, Telliskivi and Kadriorg without rushing, which is where the city stops being a film set. Four or more makes sense if you use Tallinn as a base for Lahemaa National Park, an hour east by car.
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Questions, answered
Which of these hotels has parking?
Karlson Lux Apart Hotel lists free car parking and parking, and Rumbi Baltic Accommodations lists parking. U11 Hotel & Spa also offers free car parking, and Pirita Marina Hotel & Spa has coach parking. These four are the ones to pick if you arrive by car.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
U11 Hotel & Spa and Pirita Marina Hotel & Spa are the two spa properties on this list. U11 is rated 4.3 from 410 reviews and also has family rooms and free car parking; Pirita Marina is rated 4.2 from 677 reviews and sits at Purje 9, with a casino, café and bicycle hire.
Which hotels are best for families?
U11 Hotel & Spa, City Yard Inn Hotel, Taanilinna Hotel and Hestia Hotel Seaport all list family rooms, and all four offer cots. U11 adds free car parking; City Yard Inn and Taanilinna have free Wifi; Hestia Hotel Seaport adds air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk.
Which hotel is closest to the centre?
Citybox Tallinn City Center on Laeva 1 carries the centre in its name, and Hestia Hotel Seaport on Uus Sadama 23 sits by the harbour, with Taanilinna Hotel on Uus 6 and Godart Rooms on Olevima Gi 12 inside the Old Town itself. All four make the medieval streets walkable.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this list?
Hektor Container Hotel is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 638 reviews, the highest here. Iglupark follows at 4.7 from 318 reviews, while Karlson Lux Apart Hotel and Rumbi Baltic Accommodations are both rated 4.6 from 3861 reviews each.
Do any of these hotels have a bar?
Hektor Container Hotel, Iglupark, Citybox Tallinn City Center, ibis Tallinn Center Hotel, Godart Rooms, Paivilla Boutique Hotel, U11 Hotel & Spa, Pirita Marina Hotel & Spa, Tahetorni Hotel and Hestia Hotel Seaport all list bars, so a drink on site is easy wherever you stay.
Which hotels allow pets?
Rumbi Baltic Accommodations states pets not allowed. For the other hotels the listed facilities do not state a pet policy, so it is best to check directly with the hotel you choose before booking.
Is breakfast available at these hotels?
Citybox Tallinn City Center, ibis Tallinn Center Hotel and Tahetorni Hotel list breakfast, and ibis adds a buffet. Tahetorni Hotel also offers breakfast in room. The remaining hotels do not list breakfast among their facilities, so ask when you book.