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Neighborhoods in Tallinn

A practical guide to Tallinn’s neighborhoods: Old Town, Toompea, Kadriorg, Kalamaja, Telliskivi, Rotermann, Noblessner, and Pirita — and how to choose where to spend your time.

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Tallinn, by Neighborhood

Tallinn is compact, but each area has a distinct vibe. Use this page as your map for picking where to wander (and where to stay).

  • Old Town: medieval beauty and the classic Tallinn story.

  • Toompea: viewpoints, history, and the “upper city.”

  • Kadriorg: parks and museums.

  • Kalamaja: wooden houses, cafes, and a local feel.

  • Telliskivi: creative city energy.

  • Rotermann Quarter: modern architecture between Old Town and the sea.

  • Noblessner: marina + modern waterfront.

  • Pirita: beach and long seaside walks.

  • Rocca al Mare: open-air museum, zoo, and fresh-air promenades.

  • Nõmme: pine-forest neighborhood + local market mornings.

How to Choose Your Base

If you’re choosing where to stay, start here:

  • First time + want it easy: Old Town edge / city centre.
  • Love modern design: Rotermann.
  • Love street art + cafes: Kalamaja/Telliskivi.
  • Want sea air: Noblessner or Pirita.

Use Best Areas to Stay in Tallinn for a deeper breakdown.

Getting Around (Between Neighborhoods)

Tallinn’s center is walk-first, but the best neighborhoods are easier when you’re comfortable with trams and short rides.

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Tallinn Old Town

A deep dive into Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Old Town: what to see, where to wander, viewpoints, cozy cafes, and how to experience it beyond the busiest lanes.

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Toompea (Tallinn’s Upper City)

Toompea is Tallinn’s “upper city”: viewpoints, historic power, and unforgettable panoramas over the Old Town. Here’s how to experience it slowly and beautifully.

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Kadriorg

Kadriorg is Tallinn’s elegant green neighborhood: park strolls, museum time at Kumu, and a calmer pace that feels like a reset from the Old Town.

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Kalamaja

Kalamaja is Tallinn’s cozy, creative neighborhood: wooden houses, local cafes, and a calm pace — perfect for slow mornings and design-minded wandering.

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Telliskivi

Telliskivi Creative City is Tallinn’s modern creative heart: street art, studios, shops, events, and a relaxed food scene — ideal for an afternoon and evening.

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Rotermann Quarter

Rotermann Quarter is Tallinn’s modern in-between: renovated industrial architecture, great access to Old Town and the waterfront, and a stylish base for city breaks.

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Noblessner

Noblessner is Tallinn’s modern waterfront: marina views, design-forward places, and a perfect sunset district — plus easy access to the Seaplane Harbour museum.

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Pirita

Pirita is Tallinn’s seaside escape: promenade walks, beach energy, and an easy place to breathe — plus nearby sights like the Pirita convent ruins.

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Rocca al Mare (Rocca al Mare / Haabersti)

Rocca al Mare is Tallinn’s fresh-air west side: seaside promenades, family-friendly parks, the Open Air Museum, and easy escapes that feel ‘out of town’ while still in the city.

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Nõmme

Nõmme is Tallinn’s pine-forest neighborhood: local market mornings, quiet wooden-house streets, and a ‘small town inside the city’ feeling that’s perfect for slow travel days.

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