Kalamaja Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kalamaja
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 family-friendly 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 family-friendly area.
Activities
From Tallinn: Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park
From Tallinn: Jägala Waterfall and Harju County Tour
120 Degrees Tallinn: daily guided walking tour
Tallinn: Museums, Public Transport, and More City Card
Tallinn: Coastal Cliffs and Rummu Submerged Quarry Day Tour
Our pick of the best Kalamaja Hotel Deals
Fat Margaret's Hostel
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Economy Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Sep. 2024
Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn
Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Olumpia
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Citybox Tallinn City Center
Reviewed on 24 Jul. 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, St Mary's Cathedral and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral 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 St. Nicholas' Church 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.