Kalamaja Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kalamaja
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 family-friendly 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.
Activities
From Tallinn: Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park
From Tallinn: Jägala Waterfall and Harju County Tour
Tallinn: Museums, Public Transport, and More City Card
Soviet Walking Tour of Tallinn: Explore the City's Hidden History
Our pick of the best Kalamaja Hotel Deals
Fat Margaret's Hostel
Very friendly staff nice kitchen very close to city center.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Citybox Tallinn City Center
Nunne Boutique Hotel
Lovely hotel in an excellent location just at the entrance to the old town. Reception staff were lovely and helpful and spoke perfect English Room was very clean and bed very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely area of Tallinn.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn
Great hotel. We took the bus from the airport and it was very convenient. Don’t forget to buy your day ticket at the airport for public transportation.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Palace Hotel Tallinn, a member of Radisson Individuals
Ideal location on a major street right across from Freedom Square and Old Town area. It was very easy to walk around to all the sights and restaurants in Old Town. The room itself was spacious and clean, the hotel had good amenities such as sauna, pool, hot tub. WiFi worked well. The only thing that ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Olumpia
We had a lovely few days here while visiting Tallinn. Staff were very friendly and gave us a free upgrade when I remembered I had a Radiason Blu member card (it’s worth registering for that before you go because it also gives unlimited spa access). Room was spacious clean and comfortable with nice ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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, Danish King's Garden and Patkuli 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.
