Kalamaja Travel Guide
Tallinn
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Popular places to visit
Telliskivi Creative City
During your visit to Tallinn, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Telliskivi Creative City. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour
See Viking ships, a seaplane and a shipwreck, and snoop around the cramped quarters of a 1930s submarine at this maritime-themed museum.
Patarei sea fortress-prison
See this eerie abandoned old 19th-century fortress and prison, which would have held political prisoners during the decades of Soviet rule.
Estonian Maritime Museum
Discover ocean-themed displays at this interactive museum, where exhibits are spread across a 16th-century cannon tower and a vast converted seaplane hangar.
Port Noblessner
Explore the waterfront in Tallinn with a trip to Port Noblessner. Visit the shops in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Balti Jamm Market
During your visit to Tallinn, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Balti Jamm Market. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
From Tallinn: Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park
From Tallinn: Jägala Waterfall and Harju County Tour
Tallinn: Museums, Public Transport, and More City Card
Soviet Walking Tour of Tallinn: Explore the City's Hidden History
Tallinn: Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I
Top hotels in Kalamaja
Fat Margaret's Hostel
Nunne Boutique Hotel
The property is relatively new with very interesting design mimicking the architectural style of Tallinn. I liked the breakfast, especially the savoury items.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn
Amazing breakfast!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Citybox Tallinn City Center
Accessibility to public transportation
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Nordic Hotel Forum
A lovey hotel within walking distance to the Old Town and the more modern bar / restaurant district in the old warehouses. The gym and spa were great, but bathrobes should be a standard in all rooms to ease some of the congestion in changing rooms. The pool was nice but was often quite busy and could’ve ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Bern Boutique Hotel
Do you like being messaged endlessly after you left the hotel? I have been contacted by this property more than 9 times in the past 24 hours asking me to leave a review. Nice location. Rooms are pretty uncomfortable and down a dark corridor facing an abandoned office chair. Limited power supply to ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kalamaja
Pelgulinn
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Pelgulinn. You might want to make time for a stop at Telliskivi Creative City or Bethel Congregation.
Toompea
If you're spending some time in Toompea, Kohtuotsa viewing platform and Maiden Tower Museum-Cafe are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Tallinn
Old Town Tallinn is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Tallinn Town Hall and Tallinn Christmas Markets while in the area.
City Center
City Center is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Freedom Square and Tallinn Town Hall while in the area.
Rotermann Quarter
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of Rotermann Quarter. Make a stop by Rottermann Quarter or Fenikss Casino while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Pohja-Tallinn
Pohja-Tallinn is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Telliskivi Creative City and Balti Jamm Market while in the area.
