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
Tales of Old Tallinn 2-hour Walking Tour
Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour
Historic Tallinn: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local Expert
Tallinn: PROTO Invention Factory Entry Ticket
Tallinn Day Tour from Helsinki (Ferry Tickets+ Guiding+ Own Time)
Our pick of the best Kalamaja Hotel Deals
Fat Margaret's Hostel
Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025
Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn
Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn
Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Meriton Conference & Spa Hotel Tallinn
Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025
Nordic Hotel Forum
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Swissotel Tallinn
Reviewed on 9 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 Port Noblessner while in the area.