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 culturally rich 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.
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.
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.
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
Tallinn: Museums, Public Transport, and More City Card
From Tallinn: Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park
From Tallinn: Jägala Waterfall and Harju County Tour
Top hotels in Kalamaja
Fat Margaret's Hostel
Spa, pool, and Free waffles are really nice perks
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Nunne Boutique Hotel
The hotel was everything we expected and more! The location is fantastic, close to the old town and the newer parts of the city. The staff were always friendly and helpful and we would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Citybox Tallinn City Center
Clean efficient!! I will recommend
Reviewed on Feb 8, 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 Jan 17, 2026
Nordic Hotel Forum
A great room with a sofa seating area. The hotel was spotlessly clean and the staff were amazing. Fantastic breakfast and the Spa area was brilliant.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Swissotel Tallinn
Everything was okay. Staff in SPA wasn’t
Reviewed on Jan 28, 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
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 Stroomi Beach or Telliskivi Creative City.
