One of the best reasons to visit Tallinn at Christmas is the excellent chance of a white Christmas. If it does snow while you’re in Tallinn, you’ll get to experience one of the most beautiful cities at one of the most beautiful times of the year. In this guide, we list conveniently located hotels near Tallinn Christmas Market so you won’t have to spend too much time walking in the cold weather.
Hotels near Tallinn Christmas Market
Tallinn Christmas Market is held at the Town Hall Square, the large, open main square in the centre of Tallinn’s medieval old town. There are a number of excellent hotels in this area, both historic, traditional-style hotels and modern boutique hotels. You might also consider an apartment stay if you are travelling in a group or simply if you prefer the extra space and privacy that comes with an apartment.
Top Pick
Hotel TelegraafAddress: Vene 9, Tallinn City-Centre, Estonia
Hotel Telegraaf is one of the most beautiful classically designed hotels in Tallinn. The rooms are plush and luxurious and even though the hotel is only 2-minutes from Town Hall Square, the rooms are incredibly quiet and peaceful. The hotel has all the luxury trimmings you would expect from a 5-star hotel including robes, slippers and considerate staff. The hotel building dates from 1878 and from 1918 until 1992 it served as the main centre of telephone communications in Tallinn as well as a post office.
Check AvailabilityCitybox Tallinn
Address: Laeva 1, Tallinn City-Centre
Citybox is one of the best budget hotels in Tallinn and it has a clean, minimalist, almost Nordic design. This hotel is excellent value for money and only 10-minutes from the Christmas markets. The location is near the ferry terminal so this is a good choice if you’re arriving from Helsinki or if you’re planning on heading there after your break in Tallinn.
Hektor Container Hotel
Address: Telliskivi 62, Põhja-Tallinn
If you would like a unique or quirky place to stay in Tallinn, you won’t find anywhere else like Hektor Container Hotel. This is a very interesting boutique hotel located just behind the train station, a 15-minute walk to the old town. Although this hotel is not near Tallinn Christmas Market, this is a popular area with a number of good restaurants nearby. They offer good free coffee, there is a yoga room and an overall cool design. The hotel is located within a tsarist era railway depot and the rooms are repurposed shipping containers. This is also one of the most sustainable hotels in Tallinn.
Tallinn City Apartments
Address: 7 Vana-Posti, Tallinn
If you would like to stay in an apartment in Tallinn, I suggest staying at Tallinn City Apartments. These highly-rated and affordable apartments are located less than 5-minutes from the Christmas markets in Tallinn. The apartments are clean and tidy with well-equipped kitchens in case you would like to prepare a meal or two while you’re there.
For more information on visiting Tallinn at Christmas, read our complete guide to Tallinn Christmas Market that includes dates, times, locations and what to expect.
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