in a sophisticated, whitewashed stone building facing the kino soprus cinema, this upmarket hotel is an 8-minute walk from toompea castle and a 13-minute walk from tallinn train station. a breakfast buffet is served for a fee in an art-filled international restaurant. upgraded rooms add tea and coffeemaking facilities, and suites add living areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a spa area (fee for access) with a finnish sauna and a hot tub. the understated rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars. parking is available for a surcharge Tallinn Airport 15 min
St Mary's Cathedral (9 min) Originally dating from the 13th century, this medieval church has a Baroque bell tower. Lennusadam (8 min) Maritime museum in a 500-year-old tower with a submarine & a sunken ship from the 1560s. Estonian Maritime Museum (12 min) Exhibits on Estonia's seafaring history in a 16th-century tower with city views from the rooftop. Kumu (12 min) State-of-the-art exhibition space for Estonian artworks & travelling exhibits of international work. St. Nicholas' Church and Museum (3 min) Museum of ecclesiastical art in a landmark 13th-century church building restored after WWII bombing. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (7 min) Designed by Mikhail Preobrazhensky, this soaring edifice was funded by public donations. Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom (8 min) Exhibits detailing the German & Soviet occupations from 1939 to 1991, including rusty prison doors. Toompea (11 min) A castle, a tower & government buildings sit atop this limestone hill in the city's old town. St Olaf's church (10 min) Baptist church built in 12th century with a 405-foot tower surviving several lightning strikes. Estonian Open Air Museum (12 min) Immersive open-air museum featuring a reconstructed historic fishing village & walking trails. Kadriorg Art Museum (10 min) Foreign art museum in a baroque palace erected in the 18th century by Tsar Peter the Great. Tallinn Town Hall (4 min) Gothic town hall built in 13th century on center square in medieval Old Town, with concerts & tours. Kohtuotsa viewing platform (6 min) Outdoor viewing platform offering views of the red roofs of Old Town, plus a seasonal cafe & events. Toompea Castle (9 min) Baroque castle built over a 9th century citadel & the present seat of the Parliament of Estonia. Town Hall Pharmacy (4 min) Pharmacy dating to 1422 & still in use, with a small museum of medicinal remedies. |