Kalamaja Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Popular places to visit

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.
Telliskivi Creative City
During your visit to Tallinn, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Telliskivi Creative City. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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 romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia
You can browse the exhibits at Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Tallinn. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
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

Tallinn: Time Travel Experience "VR Tallinn 1939/44"
Our pick of the best Kalamaja Hotel Deals

Fat Margaret's Hostel
Reviewed on 25 July 2025

Hestia Hotel Ilmarine
Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Citybox Tallinn City Center
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Nunne Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Swissotel Tallinn
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
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
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 Balti Jamm Market while in the area.