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Old Town, Tallinn hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

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November 2026

Hotel / area Nov 6–8, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
5★ from $449 $436 $682 $1,733 $699.50
4★ from $189 $182 $264 — —
3★ from $92 $111 $156.50 $280.50 $155
5★ Schlössle Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World · Old Town $449 $528 — $1,742.50 $699.50
5★ Hotel Telegraaf, Autograph Collection · Old Town $451 $436 $682 $1,733 $922
4★ My City Hotel · Old Town $189 $182 — — —
4★ CRU Hotel · Old Town — $242 $264 — —
3★ Taanilinna Hotell Hotel · Old Town $92 $111 $156.50 $280.50 $155

December 2026

Hotel / area Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · Christmas Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
5★ from $576 $702.50 $982 $756 $1,667 $683 $1,036
4★ from $196 $331.50 $309.50 $283 $626 $257 $455
3★ from $129 $296 $242 $160 $420 $178 $300
5★ Schlössle Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World · Old Town $576 $702.50 — $1,089 — $683 $1,102
5★ Hotel Telegraaf, Autograph Collection · Old Town $625 $907 $982 $756 $1,667 $872 $1,036
4★ My City Hotel · Old Town $196 $407 — $283 $626 $257 $455
4★ CRU Hotel · Old Town $274 $331.50 $309.50 $322 $726 $307 $496.50
3★ Taanilinna Hotell Hotel · Old Town $129 $296 $242 $160 $420 $178 $300

January 2027

Hotel / area Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek Jan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights
5★ from $595 $355 $385 $375 $565 $425
4★ from $219 $140 $143 $140 $210 $143
3★ from $146 $84 $87 $84 $128 $84
5★ Schlössle Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World · Old Town $704 $389 $467 $458 $647 $485
5★ Hotel Telegraaf, Autograph Collection · Old Town $595 $355 $385 $375 $565 $425
4★ My City Hotel · Old Town $219 $140 $143 $140 $210 $143
4★ CRU Hotel · Old Town $307 $197 $223 $192 $278 $190
3★ Taanilinna Hotell Hotel · Old Town $146 $84 $87 $84 $128 $84

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Axel's take on Old Town: #1 of 4 in Tallinn, 8.7/10

Sleep among the medieval sights, but choose your street carefully. Old Town leads for atmosphere, doorstep sights and strong hotels, but weak value, cobbles and late bar noise make it less universally practical.

Stay here for Tallinn's medieval streets rather than a generic city break. Town Hall Square, merchant houses and the climb to Toompea make wandering the main activity, with museums and viewpoints woven into the lanes. For a short first visit, this is the base that gives Tallinn its strongest sense of place.

The compromises are practical: cobbles, slopes and restricted vehicle access complicate luggage and strollers, while lower-town bar streets can disturb sleep. Pick your street carefully rather than treating all Old Town addresses alike. Uus Street reconstruction is scheduled through December 2026, so check access if you are staying there.

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Taanilinna is cheaper than most here and covers a characterful sightseeing stay. Paying more for Telegraaf buys an indoor pool and spa; pricier still, Schlössle emphasizes intimate surroundings and attentive service, not guaranteed extra space. Neither upgrade is essential if you spend all day exploring and only need a comfortable base. Typical rates with Axel here run from $71 a night at Taanilinna Hotell Hotel to $326 at Schlössle Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

The best hotels in Old Town, ranked by Axel's take

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  1. Schlössle Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World 9.2/10, 23-room, five-star historic boutique hotel in Tallinn’s Old Town. Personal service makes this historic Old Town hotel worth choosing, provided stairs aren’t a problem. Why it's here: intimate historic luxury distinguished by attentive personal service. Accept: no elevator, variable room sizes and limited paid parking. $266 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  2. Hotel Telegraaf, Autograph Collection 8.9/10, historic 5-star boutique hotel in Tallinn’s Old Town. A strong Old Town luxury pick, especially for sightseeing and spa downtime. Why it's here: Old Town luxury with an indoor pool and spa between sightseeing walks. Accept: pool/saunas open 3 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. Friday–Sunday; breakfast may cost extra. $209 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  3. Taanilinna Hotell Hotel 8.7/10, small, traditional 3-star in Tallinn’s Old Town. A strong Old Town base if you prefer character to full-service comforts. Why it's here: the cheapest Old Town base here, with traditional character and useful shared kitchen facilities. Accept: no elevator, compact economy doubles and limited reception hours. $66 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $59 a night for these dates when seen. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  4. My City Hotel 8.7/10, traditional independent 4-star in Tallinn’s Old Town. A dependable Old Town base, with comfortable rooms and nightlife noise to consider. Why it's here: a cheaper traditional Old Town stay with comfortable beds and helpful reception. Accept: nightlife noise in street-facing rooms and some tired decor. $82 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  5. CRU Hotel 8.5/10, small, historic 4-star boutique hotel in Tallinn’s Old Town. A strong Old Town pick if you value historic character over modern convenience. Why it's here: a characterful Viru Street stay for travelers who enjoy historic buildings. Accept: numerous stairs, variable rooms and possible street or restaurant noise. $124 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details

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Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Nov 3, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates.

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Taanilinna Hotell Hotel · 3-star Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults $66 a night · non-refundable $59 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Gotthard Residence · 3-star Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $70 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
St. Olav Hotel · 4-star Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $74 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
My City Hotel · 4-star Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $116 a night · refundable $105 a night on Expedia Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Bern Boutique Hotel · 4-star Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $125 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Go Hotel Shnelli · 3-star Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $125 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Rija Old Town hotel · 3-star, Wellton Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $140 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel Metropol · 3-star Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $149 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Merchants House Hotel · 4-star Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $184 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Original Sokos Hotel Viru · 4-star, Sokos Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $200 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel Palace · 4-star, Scandic Hotels Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $213 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Rixwell Collection Savoy Boutique Hotel · 4-star, Wellton Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $236 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

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