Hotels near Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport - TLL, Tallinn

Tallinn has one of the most charming mediaeval city centres in Europe, with narrow cobbled streets, old city walls and ramparts, old buildings from the 1200s, museums, etc. The historical museum of Estonia highlights the country´s difficult past under the Swedes, Danes, Poles, Russians and Soviets., while the country´s recent history since independence from the USSR in 1991 is well documented. Estonia has blossomed from a downtrodden soviet satellite state to being on a par with the other Nordic countries. Note that many museums are closed on Mondays or Tuesdays. Try the Elamus Spa (bus 36 from Viru, ca 15 stops, 30 mins). Spa entrance 45 € for the 21+ ticket (9 pools, saunas from 60 to 90 degrees, steam rooms, salt and mud scrubs.) Book for massage with essential oils, warm reiki stones, 60 mins, 65€. In the Old City is Kalev Spa and water park on Aia 18. It has a 25 m pool, several pools, steam rooms, salt steam and infrared dry sauna. Easily accessible from city centre, much cheaper and great value for money.

That everything in the apartment worked beautifully and was modern. I had everything there that I needed how do I wanted to stay permanently. The city itself was safe and very close to the airport. If I could afford to live here I would buy an apartment there :-)

It is relatively small city, In one week you can see everything there is to see. Also by culture Tallinn closes at 7pm together with almost all cafes and restaurants. So not that much night/evening life available. You can walk everywhere and if you have chance I recommend Trofe restaurant and very old cafe on Pikk street, that I don't remember the name of. For visiting - seaplane harbour museum and applied arts and design museum are totally worth it.

The old Hansen restaurant not recommended we booked in advance but were stuck on the 3rd floor with no atmosphere. They refused to change us although empty seats downstairs with music, a tourist trap . The 111 Dragaan however is great fun and much cheaper, the landlady acting sometimes shouts at guests for fun and you stab your own pickle from a barrel! Small menu of traditional food , lovely pasties and Elk soup. Tallinn old town is small and walkable. Don't miss the oldest pharmacy with small museum on town hall square where 111 Draagon is situated and KGB Cells museum a short walk away. We spent a day in Helsinki with a 30e return ferry ride with Tallilink which was fabulous, like a cruise ship, very comfortable with bars, restaurants and live singer 2 hours each way. Hesburger is their version of Mc Donalds and worth a visit for a cheap meal as Tallinn was pricier than expected. We enjoyed Tallinn although more touristy and expensive than Riga which would be my first choice.

I love Tallinn but if you need toilet here you have a problem. I mean real problem. Use of public transport is also challenging. It is expected from you that you buy ticket in bus using card but ticket machine talks only Estonian and does not give you any ticket (there is simply no such option). I tried to pay several times but not sure if I succeeded and do not know how I was supposed to prove my payment if there was any control.

Our trip was 2.5 days overall. The first day we explored the entire old town. Ate a big lunch in the old town centre. We stubbled upon the KGB prison cells which was 8euro to enter, small in size so spent about 20 minutes but could do it in 10. We went to the popular Kalev chocolate shop cafe which was delicious. Ate dinner in the old town and had chocolate, had mulled wine for 5euro in a. traditional pub. Then went to Murphy's Irish bar to play darts (darts are free to play, just provide a 20euro deposit that you'll get back or a passport). We also saw the fortress walls around Tallinn and the hooded statues. Visited a church and admired all the gorgeous buildings in the snow! We took a day trip to Helsinki the next day. The ferry over had live entertainment, a casino and arcade games and bars and restaurants. Also had a play centre if you have a child. Arrived at 2.30pm. We explored Market Square, went on the Ferris wheel, visited both cathedrals. Both cities would be great to visit during the Christmas markets but still felt Christmasy with the snow, Christmas trees and lights. We ate at a Thai restaurant. Helsinki is a larger shopping city but still great to see, especially during the snowy winter. We got back to Tallinn at midnight. We went to the Mustamae Elamus spa for our last half day from 10am to 3pm. There was a swim up bar with excellent cocktails and cocktails. Great menu with vegetarian options too. I had mozzarella sticks, sweet potato fries and a selection of veg. It was only 32 euro to enter and you can spend the full day. You pay on arrival and towels and the bathrobe is included. Bring flip flops. Talinn was very reasonable in price, but the main centre square restaurants are pricy like an other European city, go down the side roads for good deals and shop around! One souvenir shop had magnets for 1 euro, an other the same for 5euro! We packed a lot into our 2.5 day trip, two capital cities and a spa day. Highly recommend!