TOP 3 places where to eat late in old town, Tallinn

1. TacoExpress

- Taco express offers spicy snacks. It’s a mexican style fast food restaurant where you can order for example tortillas, pizzas, tacos,wraps etc. It’s quite a great place and as it’s located in Old Town it’s perfect place to go to after a night out. Very cheap prices as well.

Location: Suur-Karja 15

 Opening hours: Thurs - Sat 7.30-06.00 ja Sun -Wed 7.30-23.00,

2. Söögiplats

 - This is a place which has quite a great location as well.. Along with hamburgers/french fries/wraps.. visitors could choose between a wide variety of products, including hot tee and coffee... The good thing is it’s open 24/7 and just about 5 minutes walking from our hostel..

Location: Tatari 1
Opening hours:   as said before.. 24/7

3. Kaleva Kartul

- They offer massive baked potatoes embellished with your choice of hot or cold toppings. Combos include a baked potato, Panini style sandwich and a beverage, but we recommend you stick to the potato, which should be more than enough to fill you.

Location: Suur-Karja 11
Opening hours: 24/7

TOP 4 nightclubs in Tallinn

 1. Club Hollywood

If there is one club in Tallinn that’s guaranteed to be jumping it’s Club Hollywood, the mixing bowl for tourists and Tallinn’s young (repeat, young) party crowd.

Location: Vana-Posti street 8

Open: Wed - Sat from 23:00

Age limit: 18+

Prices: From 70 EEK to 130 EEK, Ladies for free on Wednesdays,Thursdays for free untill 01:00 with Pack the Place card.

2. Club Prive

Heading here is a bit of a gamble though. If you hit on the right night, it can be a very cool scene where you’ll hear the best Dj’s in the region but on the wrong night it’s just another club full of fog and foreigners.

Location: Harju Street 6

Open: Wed - Sat from 23:00

Age limit: 18+

Prices: From 75 EEK - 200 EEK, Ladies for free till 01:00 on Wednesdays, You can always get good discounts by adding yourself in to Prive's family list.

3. Von Krahl teater baar

One of the best bar’s in the city. Von Krahl hosts live bands and cool parties on weekends (reggae, rock, indie), it’s good place to meet interesting locals!! Live music over charge is usually 75 – 120 EEK.. But it is worth it!
Location: Rataskaevu street 12

Open: Sun - Thurs 12:00 - 01:00, Fri - Sat 12:00 - 03:00 (as mentioned before it's quite of a bar which has amazing parties on weekends.)

Age limit for parties : 18+

Prices: From 50 EEK - 150 EEK

4. Basement Lounge Balou

The oasis of cheap thrills that is Balou, might not be as glitzy or glamorous as some of it’s contemporaries but the crowd is sparkling and the beats spun here are cutting edge and highly danceable.

Location: Rüütli 18

Open:Thursday - Saturday from 23:00

Age limit: 18+

Prices: From 25 EEK - 100 EEK

8 places that you can not miss to visit in Tallinn..

Town Wall and Towers
Once upon a time Tallinn was surrounded by the wall 2,4km long, 16m high, 3m thick and included 46 towers. These days 1.9 km of the wall stands, as do 20 defensive towers. It still provides a great view and a cool experience walking up along the wall. Several of the towers now work as art museums and cafes, so take a look around.

The best places to see the wall are the Tornide väljak (Tower Square, a park area near the train station), Laboratooriumi street and Müürivahe street (where handicraft market is). The only section of the wall that’s open to the public is on Gümnaasiumi street. From the entrance in the Nunna Tower you can walk along the wall to the Sauna Tower and the Kuldjala Tower. Views from there are amazing!

Where is it: Tallinn Old Town, Gümnaasiumi 3 (3 minutes walk from Nunne hostel)

Open: 1.04-31.05 Mon-Wed, Fri 12-18, Sat-Sun 11-16;
1.06-31.08 Mon-Sun 11-19;
1.09-31.10 Mon-Wed, Fri 12-18, Sat-Sun 11-16;
1.11-31.03 Mon, Tue, Fri 12-17, Sat-Sun 11-16

Price: 20 EEK (1,3 EUR) per person


St. Catherine’s Passage
St. Catherine is a narrow walkway what is without doubt one of the most romantic spots in the Old Town imbued with a medieval milieu. You can see the remaining portions of St. Catherine's Church and residential buildings from the 15th to the 17th centuries. The open studios of St. Catherine's Guild artisans are located here, and visitors can watch artists and craftsmen practise their craft daily. While each studio is unique in appearance and function, they are all united in the principle of the open studio: here one can view works not only as finished products, as in an ordinary gallery, but also as the end product of various processes that the open studio presents to the visitor.

Where is it: in Old Town, runs between Vene and Müürivahe streets


Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
A classic onion-domed 19th-century Russian Orthodox church that has become a touristy symbol of the city, much to the annoyance of nationalist types who regard it as a symbol of oppression. It was almost demolished in 1924 during Estonia's first brief spell of independence, but the Soviets left it to moulder and it has been restored to its former glory.
Open: every day 8:00-18:00
Price: free of charge


Rotermann Quarter
Rotermann Quarter is the old-new Tallinn, area what is hidden behind this hideous cinema building, is really worth to visit. It is a former factory complex rebuild to a bustling commercial and cultural centre. It is the place where old and new architecture combines in a best way. There you can find shops, cafes, restaurants. Visitors in search of a cultural experience in the Rotermann Quarter can visit the Loovala art collective, a group of studios where artists work and display their creations. During the summer time Rotermanni City Square accommodates a small farm market, offering Estonian food products only, farm food what you can't buy from supermarkets. Weekly markets of Estonian handicraft and design take additionally place every Sunday.

Where is it: between Old Town, the Passenger Port and Viru Square. Behind the Cinema Coca-Cola Plaza.


KUMU Museum
Kumu, opened in 2006, was the first new museum in the Baltic countries and probably in the whole region of Eastern and Central Europe. It is a young, vigorous, intensice and intelligent museum. Kumu is not only houses inspiring contemporary Estonian art, it is also a work of art itself. The striking museum, built into a hillside in Kadriorg, has five floors and an auditorium for regular film, dance and theatre performances. Its ground floor houses a lovely café. The building itself is a symbol of its kind, playing with archetypal signs such as the circle, and local important elements such as limestone, greenish copper and, especially important for northerners, light. Name "KUMU" abbreviates from Estonian "KUnsti MUuseum" (art museum).
In 2008, the Kumu Art Museum was recognized as the best museum in Europe and the winner of the European Museum of the Year Award.

Where is it: In Kadriorg Park, Weizenbergi 34 / Valge 1
How to get there? From Nunne hostel take tram no 1 to last stop Kadriorg. Then walk about 10 minutes.

Open:
1.05-30.09

Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun	11:00 - 18:00
Mon	closed

1.10-30.04

Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun	11:00 - 18:00
Mon, Tues	closed

Price: Exact price to be clarified by service provider (approximately from 30/45 EEK). It dependes on how many floor you would like to visit.

Estonian Open Air Museum
Would you like to see how Estonians lived in 18-20th century and at the same time have a picnic there? Nearly 100 farm buildings nestle on 80ha of forest in Rocca al Mare, on the shore of the Kopli Gulf. Informative signs in Estonian, Russian, English and German guide you through 150 years of farming history. A lot of places where to sit down and put your picnic linen and basket.

How to get there: Take bus N°21 or 21b from the train station to Vabaőhumuuseum stop.
Price: Admission 95kr.

Seaplane Harbour (in Estonian: Lennusadam)
This is the home to the Maritime Museum's ships. One of the most fascinating is the Lembit submarine, launched in England in 1936, which served in Estonia's navy before the Soviet invasion. Its interior is original, and visitors can examine the torpedo tubes and cramped bunks. The Suur Tőll is the world's largest surviving steam-powered icebreaker and, since its launch in 1914, has spent decades keeping the Baltic waterways clear.
These seaplane hangars are unique shell concrete structures, which demonstrate engineering 20 years ahead of its time.

Where is it: Küti 15A
Open: Wed-Sun 10.00 - 18.00
Price: 80 EEK

Holy Spirit Church

Just off Town Hall Square stands a radiant, white church with an octagonal tower. This is the 14th-century Holy Spirit Church, a spectacular structure both inside and out. Outdoor clock that's said to be one of the most photographed objects in Tallinn.

Open:
1.01-30.04 Mon-Fri 10.00-14.00;
1.05-30.09 Mon-Sat 9.00-17.00;
1.10-31.12 Mon-Fri 10.00-14.00

Price: 15 EEK

TOP 5 PUBS IN TALLINN

1. Hell Hunt

The name is a bit deceptive for those of us unversed in Estonian: No this is not a death metal or biker bar. Translating in English as 'The Gentle Wolf,' Hell Hunt is the kind of no-nonsense place that is becoming so rare, it's a relief to find. Ideal for having a casual drink with your friends or getting pissed into the wee hours, the open, unpretentious atmosphere pulls in tons of locals and expats alike.Here yu'll aslo find a true Guinness as well as the pub's own brand of light and dark beers. Good and cheap.

Location: Pikk Street 39
Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12:00 - 02:00

2. Levist väljas

All the partys end in Levist Väljas. In weekends it's opened until 06:00 am. Cellar bar with broken furniture. Love it or hate it, this is a fantastic place to mingle with the laid-back locals. Must see underground bar in Tallinn at Olevimägi street. 12.

Location: Olevi street 12
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 15:00 - 03:00, Fri - Sat 15:00 - 06:00

3. Pub With No Name

Yes, we know the whole point of travelling abroad is to experience new cultures, meet new people and to sample something different from your nightlife... But sometimes you just can't be dealing with these crazy foreigners and their crazy foreign ways! tish boWhat you want is a good old Briozer, with cheap beer and happy hour. It's opened and there's dj playing every night, it also has a little dance floor where you can feel yourself free and shake your bootie. The good thing is that this pub is quite full at nights.

Location: Suur-Karja 4
Opening Hours: Opened Sun - Thurs 10:00 - 03:00 (sometimes untill 04:00); Fri-Sat 10:00 - 05:00

4. Valli baar

One of a kind, in Tallinn at least, Valli Baar is a genuine throwback to times now gone having allegedly not changed significantly since opening 40 years ago. The city council certainly seem convinced by this story as they have recently made Valli Baar a protected site so it won't go the way of all the other survivors from that era in being refurbished and modernised.

The place itself couldn't be simpler- a rectangular room with a rectangular bar in the middle, an entrance in one corner, toilets in another and usually and accordion player in a third. Choose your drink, get it and then enjoy! Do not forget to order a drink called ''millimallikas'' heeheeee... :)
Location: Müürivahe 14, Old Town
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12:00-21:00, Fri - Sat 12:00 - 02:00 (in winter) .... Mon - Thurs 12:00 - 00:00, Fri - Sat 12:00 - 02:00, Sun 12:00 - 19:00 ( In summer)

5. Beer House

Beer House is the one and only restaurant in Estonia, which brews its own beer, 7 sorts, at its own micro-brewery. Recipes of our frothy drinks date back to the XVI century but the beers have won prizes at several modern beer festivals. It's a really cool place.. just order some beer and listen to Estonian beer songs.. the atmosphere is also amazing :) ..

Location: Dunkri street 5, just few steps from the Town Hall Square
Opening hours: Mon - Thurs 10:00 - 00:00, Fri - Sun 10.00 - 02:00

TOP 5 winter activities in Tallinn

1. Ice skating in old town

Have you ever tried to Ice Skate? When did you last skated? In the heart of the Old Town there's an outdoor ice rank opened till quite a late in the evening. It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy the weather and have a great time, no matter if you are with friends or alone. Also there's music playing all the time which makes it even more enjoyable. If you need some cheering up or just want to do some out door activity.- that's a perfect way to start.

Where is it? The rink is located adjacent Harju street, next to the Niguliste Church

Open from 10:00 to 22:00 daily.

Prices per hour are as follows: Monday to Thursday, children (4 to 15 years) 35kr, adults (16 and older) 55kr, Friday to Sunday, children 40kr, adults 70kr. Skate rental (1 hr) for sizes 24 - 36 is 20kr, for sizes 37 - 47, 25kr. Note that using your own skates is also permitted. Toilets, lockers and café on site.

2. Sledging at Song Festival Ground

Sledging is probably one of the oldest and most popular activities in Estonia. Slope of the Lasnamäe hill opposite to the stage is open to everybody for 24 hrs. Music plays all day and it is lighted in the evening. And it's free! Ask for a sledge from the reception and also take some hot tea with you! :)

Where is it? Song Festival Grounds, Narva mnt 95

How to get there? Busses 19, 29, 35, 44, 51, 60 and 63 from Viru keskus bus treminal to Oru stop, busses 1A, 5, 8, 34A, 38 from Viru keskus bus terminal to Lauluväljak stop.


3. Snowtubing

It is one winter attraction you don’t want to miss! Everyone can do it. There’s no need for special and expensive equipment, no special skills needed. Just sit on the tube and lets go! They provide the tube - you have the fun! In Mustamäe, next to ski jumping hill, is opened Estonian's longest and fastest snowtubing lane.
Where is it? Vana-Mustamäe 16, Mustamäe
Open Mon-Fri: 12:00 - 22:00, Sat-Sun: 10:00 - 22:00
Prices: Mon-Fri: 12:00 - 14:00 price is 55 EEK per person, from 14:00-22:00 price is 100 EEK per person
Sat-Sun: 125 EEK per person
Where is it? Vana-Mustamäe 16, Mustamäe
How to get there: Bus no 36 from Viru to Nõmme stop. After getting of, it's about 5 minutes walk to get there.

4. Skiing and skating in Nömme

Fancy skiing or skating? You can do it in Nömme you just need to rent pair of skis or skates and you are ready to enjoy Estonian winter.

Where is it? Külmallika 15a
Open: Mon-Sun 08:00 - 22:00
Prices:Skis: 50 EEK/hour, Skates 40 EEK/hour

5. Sky Park

When the weather is too gold and too wet and you just don't feel like doing something outside, then Sky Park is a perfect place to spend your time. There's a unique trampoline court, the fact that's the only one in Europe makes it even more unique! :) There's a super friendly atmosphere also add to it a large foam-cube pool and a whack of wacky tricycles, skateboards, sumo outfits and you're pretty much guaranteed the time of your life. There's a snack bar so you can fuel up on caffeine, or sugar, which we all know helps us to jump higher.


Where is it? Pärnu mnt 139e tel. (+372) 656 84 00
Open: 12:00 - 22:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 22:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 22:00

Price: Day ticket is 100 EEK, day ticket to 4 people 275 EEK

TOP 6 SAUNAS and SPAs in TALLINN

1. Tallink Aqua SPA


After a day of snow and cold weather related activities you can relax in Tallink Aqua SPA. There's a different kind of Saunas.. If you like hot .. go to the Finnish Sauna.. If not so much.. there's a Turkish sauna waiting for you. Swim in different kind of pools, relax in jacuzzi .. caress your body and mind. If you feel thirsty, there's a pool bar where you can order delicious cocktails. Also there's an indoor pool connected to outdoor pool. Yes, even in winter.. How does it feel to swim outside when it's – degrees? Go and get part of it!


Where is it? Sadama 11a

Open: From Mon to Sun 10:00 – 22:00

Prices: adult 1,5 h – 150 EEK, adult day ticker 250 EEK, child 5-12 years -50% discount. Discounts with Partnercard and Tallink Club one card.


2. Kalev SPA waterpark

If you enjoy being in water this is a great place to relax and have some fun. It has the biggest pool in Estonia also quite a few water attractions, tube slides. If you fancy a bubble bath or Finnish and steam sauna. This is the place to go. It is also a perfect place to go with children as it has a children's pool as well.


Location: Aia street 18

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6:45-21.30; Sat-Sun 08:00-21:30
E-R 6.45-21.30L-P 8.00-21.30

1,5 hours: adults - 130 EEK, discount ticket 105 EEK,

2,5 hours: adults - 150 EEK, discount ticket 120 EEK

Daily ticket: adults - 185 EEK, discount ticket 155 EEK
* Discounted prices are for pupils/students, pensioners and invalids. Valid document has to be presented.
* They sell tickets untill 20:00

3. Pirita TOP SPA

Pirita TOP SPA also offers a sauna sessions. There's two Finnish saunas and 2 steam baths and swimming pool.
Location: Regati pst 1
Opening hours: Mon - Fri 07:00 - 22:00 , Sat - Sun 08:00 - 20:00
Mon - Fri 07:00-15:00 adults 90 EEK, students and pensioners 75 EEK, Mon - Fri 15:00-22:00 and Sat-Sun adults 130 EEK, students and pensionners 100 EEK


4. KALMA Sauna

Being the oldest Sauna (biult in 1928) in Tallinn makes the atmosphere unique. Even after renovations the history and soul have been preserved. There are separate saunas for men and women. After a relaxing sauna session there's a change to jump in to a pool and cool yourself down a bit.

Location: Vana-Kalamaja 9a
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11-22; Sat-Sun 10-23
Prices: Men - Mon-Thurs 115 EEK, Fri-Sun 130 EEK... Women: Mon - Thurs 95 EEK, Fri - Sun 115 EEK

5. Club 26
Imaging yourself sitting in a sauna and watching all over Tallinn. In Club 26 you can do it! This pool+gym+sauna is located at 26th floor in hotel Olümpia and while exercising or taking the sauna you can enjoy the view to medieval Tallinn.
Pool+Gym+sauna costs 140 EEK per person. Open 07:00-22:00.


6. Meriton Spa
One thing that you should not cheat yourself of when in Tallinn is to go to some of the spas. The level of service is very high and the quality is also very good - and when you take the price in to consideration there is no doubt any more. Meriton Spa Aqua and sauna centre
has Finnish Sauna, Steam bath, Salt bath and low temperature sauna.

Opening hours Monday till Sunday 07.00-22.00

1,5 hr ticket Mon-Fri 07:00-14:00 - 100 EEK per person

1,5 hr ticket Mon-Fri 14:00 -22:00 and Sat-Sun 07:00-22:00 - 125 EEK per person

Day ticket: 235 EEK per person