Kalamaja
Tallinn
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Popular places to visit
Telliskivi Creative City
During your visit to Tallinn, you can do some window-shopping at Telliskivi Creative City. While in this romantic area, you can savor 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 enjoy retail therapy at Balti Jamm Market. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn. Ferry included
Tallinn Day Trip from Helsinki
From Tallinn: Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park
From Tallinn: Jägala Waterfall and Harju County Tour
Tallinn: Museums, Public Transport, and More City Card
Top hotels in Kalamaja
Fat Margaret's Hostel
Nunne Boutique Hotel
Stunning hotel, design, service and loation
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Citybox Tallinn City Center
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 Mar 23, 2026
Bern Boutique Hotel
The breakfast was good, although the coffee is not the greatest - but hey, it s still a good coffee! The beds are insanely comfy to sleep on. The only issue is you cannot open the window in the room, which is not ideal. Except for that - it s fully central location, close to everything.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel
Great hotel, great staff, really great location.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 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 Patkuli Viewing Platform are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Tallinn
Travelers come to Old Town Tallinn for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Tallinn Town Hall and Tallinn Christmas Markets while you're in town.
City Center
Travelers come to City Center for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Freedom Square and Tallinn Town Hall while you're in town.
Rotermann Quarter
Historic 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 neighborhood.
Pohja-Tallinn
Pohja-Tallinn is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Telliskivi Creative City or Balti Jamm Market.
