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 romantic 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.
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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Balti Jamm Market. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
From Tallinn: Jägala Waterfall and Harju County Tour
From Tallinn: Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park
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
Nunne Boutique Hotel
Lovely hotel, comfortable bed and excellent value.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Citybox Tallinn City Center
Accessibility to public transportation
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn
Nordic Hotel Forum
Great corner suite, ideal for a family. Beautiful pool overlooking the old town, lovely and relaxing with sunbeds where you could relax or read a book. Good comprehensive breakfast and very well located hotel for the old town and airport. Bar lacked a little in atmosphere and the cocktails were not ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel
Huone siisti hyvä aamupala
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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, Kohtuotsa viewing platform and Danish King's Garden 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.
