Solo Female Travel in Tallinn

Solo travel experience

I loved Tallinn. I spent a relaxing week there. Went to about 10 museums in the old town, Pirita Beach and forest, botanical garden, the communist memorial, the old viewing platform, kadriorg park, the port area, that russian building on the hill, the TV tower for the view and the markets.

Local experience

I recommend seeing the old town, Rotermann, Noblessner, Kadriorg, Telliskivi neighborhood for Fotografiska and many places for food & drinks. My favourite places in Tallinn for food are ÜLO, Sushiplaza Izakaya, and Rataskaevu 16, for drinks Butterfly Lounge and Nümf.

Things to do: Definitely visit the old town and the Kadriorg park. Maritime museum is very nice as well. Food: Out of restaurants I recommend Rataskaevu 16. Very good food. Accommodation: Stayed at the Citybox hotel and recommend it.

Couple travel experience

Food: - Definitely eat at either Olde Hansa (Estonian food) or Vegan Restoran V (they do seriously good lasagne) - Get a takeaway coffee from Kofeman (super cool cups) Things to do: - Town Hall Square - St Catherine’s passage - Viru Gate - Danish King’s Garden (there’s also a walk on a wall that you can do but we decided not to) - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - Toompea Castle - Patkuli viewing platform - St Olaf’s Church Stay: We stayed at the Raddison Park Inn - it was okay! Tips: The best time to visit is the first week of July during medieval week.

Local experience

If you're into art, KUMU is a great gallery and easily approachable from the old town. If you're into history, check out the Museum of Occupation. Ülemiste Keskus is great for shopping. The old town is nice in every way - you can spend the whole day walking on the tiny cobbled streets and trying out every cafe in there. Check out Kompressor and Pierre Chocolaterie as an example. Spend a day in Telliskivi district with all the tiny Estonian design boutiques and wonderful food. La Tabla, Kivi Paber Käärid, F-Hoone are just a few of great eats in Telliskivi

Itinerary: I spent 2 days in Tallinn Things to do: - Old Town (called Vanalinn) - it's the oldest part of Tallinn - St. Nicholas' Church (called Niguliste kirik) - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - Kohtuotsa viewing platform - Kadriorg Art Museum - Lühikese jala värav Safety: Always felt very safe on the streets in the center of the city. Accommodation: I had a great stay at the Old Town Alur Hostel, it was clean and the staff were helpful and friendly and it’s centrally located. Recommendations: Tallinn is a beautiful city. Would go back to it again. Ferry over to Helsinki is cool to do too.

Itinerary: Stayed 3 days in Tallinn. Things to do: - Old Town Square - St. Nicholas' Church and Museum - Danish King's Garden - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - Kiek in de Kök Safety: I felt pretty safe. Budget: - Hostel: 9€/night - Dinner: 10€ - Attractions: mostly free Accommodation: Stayed at Fat Margaret's hostel and it was a great hostel for its price, very spacious and clean rooms, towels and lockers available for a free, good location. Recommendations: I absolutely love Tallinn and I would love to return one day, it was like a dream!