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 culturally rich 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 culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
From Tallinn: Jägala Waterfall and Harju County Tour
Tallinn: Museums, Public Transport, and More City Card
From Tallinn: Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park
Tallinn: Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I
Top hotels in Kalamaja
Fat Margaret's Hostel
Spa, pool, and Free waffles are really nice perks
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hestia Hotel Ilmarine
Viehättävä vanha tehdasmiljöö.
Reviewed on 7 May 2024
Nunne Boutique Hotel
Lovely hotel
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn
Staff were great, room was wonderful, hotel is very classy. We had an issue with noisy neighbours at night (not the fault of the hotel). Once informed the staff resolved this very efficiently.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Citybox Tallinn City Center
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel
Quiet clean rm and large. Good breakfast and friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 Jan 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, Patkuli Viewing Platform and Kohtuotsa viewing platform 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 Port Noblessner while in the area.
