Kalamaja
Tallinn
Visit Kalamaja
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Estonian Maritime Museum
Discover ocean-themed displays at this interactive museum, where exhibits are spread across a 16th-century cannon tower and a vast converted seaplane hangar.
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 romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
From Tallinn: Day Trip to Lahemaa National Park
From Tallinn: Jägala Waterfall and Harju County Tour
Guided Old Town Tallinn Historical Walking Tour
Soviet Walking Tour of Tallinn: Explore the City's Hidden History
Tallinn: Museums, Public Transport, and More City Card
Top hotels in Kalamaja
Fat Margaret's Hostel
"Walkable distance from the old town and all public transportation"
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Citybox Tallinn City Center
"Room had a good size, but was quite dusty overall. On the last day we found a massive blood stain under the mattress cover which is definitely one star down! Bathroom was clean though, just a little bit of a sewer smell when we arrived but it soon vanished. Another star is down for room temperature. ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Palace Hotel Tallinn, a member of Radisson Individuals
"the hotel is near to old town, walkable many resto and cafes transportation."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn
"Friendly staff, well appointed rooms and great location walking distance to the Old City. Highly recommended!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Meriton Conference & Spa Hotel Tallinn
"Basic hotel, basic service, poor rooms"
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel
"Excellent staff and great location"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
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.
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.
Sitsi
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Sitsi. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Port Noblessner and Stroomi Beach are a few top places to visit.
City Center
City Center is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Freedom Square and Tallinn Town Hall 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.
