Tiny Estonia, once a Soviet state, is known for its wonderfully preserved Old Town in the capital of Tallinn, and its hearty peasant cuisine like black bread, pork, potatoes and dairy products. Find a cheap, charming old room with HotelTravel.com.


A former Soviet Union state, Estonia has blossomed into a great holiday destination for travellers. Offering everything from post-modern city culture to the untouched outdoors, this country has carved out a niche for nature-lovers to find. The countryside offers all manner of trekking and cycling opportunity, even as its coastline offers stunning vistas formed by its limestone make up. Estonia offers Old World charm, with castles and churches dotting the hilly landscape, as well as a gleaming metropolis, Tallinn, which offers a contemporary comfort to visitors.
Estonia's past history is one of striving to maintain its own identity, its own independence. Their struggle for it has created in them a natural proclivity toward protecting their homeland and its natural beauty. Estonians are naturally friendly and open to visitors, and will treat them well. Dining and entertainment in Estonia is fabulous, with multi-cultural influences given its long relationships with bordering Latvia and Russia, as well as proximity to Finland and Sweden. The country offers abundant choice of resort and hotel options, given its idyllic coastline, modern cities and unspoilt mountain forests.
As the oldest capital in northern Europe, Tallinn is a popular part of any Estonia excursion. Possessing the largest airport in the country, Tallinn is the most common entry point for all of Estonia visits. The city possesses many sights and museums which illuminate its time as an ancient Hanseatic entity, and is well-known for its historical buildings and iconic medieval town hall.
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Estonia is the most northerly of the three former Baltic States and borders Russia, Latvia and the Baltic Sea. The country is one of extraordinary natural beauty with numerous lakes and forests, beautiful islands and a stunning limestone coastline.
There are plenty of good activities for children in Estonia, with the major attractions found in Tallinn. The Kalev Water Park is great for both adults and children with waterslides, hot tubs, a children’s pool as well as a spa with health and beauty treatments. There is also a good zoo in Tallinn and the chocolate factory, which is a very popular place to spend an afternoon. Outside of Tallinn, the Tartu Toy Museum has a huge range of toys and is both educational and fun.

Parnu Contemporary Music Days
This is a three-week long festival which offers lectures, workshops and exhibitions alongside concert performances.
There is much to see in Estonia, with historic buildings and natural beauty the dominant factor. Tallinn is the main focus for most tourists and few are disappointed. There are a number of stunning buildings in the old town, as well as a rich cultural scene. There is also a thriving nightlife in the city, making it popular with people of all ages and tastes. Outside the capital is especially popular for people looking for tranquillity and natural beauty and the two other main towns Tartu and Parnu offer much of the history of Tallinn, on a smaller and quieter scale.

Air
Tallinn International Airport is situated just two miles south east of the city centre; Tallinn’s airport is the major gateway to Estonia. There are direct flights every day between Tallinn and other major Scandinavian and Baltic cities such as: Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Riga, and Vilnius. There are also flights to the major European cities including London, Amsterdam and Paris as well as Prague, Warsaw, Moscow and Kiev.
Estonia isn’t the safest country to visit, but crime here is still lower than many other countries in Europe. It is important to be smart and aware of your surroundings. Most of the crime that does occur here happens in those quiet back streets near nightlife areas.








Excellent hotel. Only 5 minutes to the old town. We had a two floor room with excellent conditions. No noise, very clean. We loved our stay there. We 100% recomend....
































