116Map References see map of Tallinn pp98–9
Where to Stay in Estonia
From luxury hotels and city-centre hostels to rural
guesthouses, Estonia offers an extensive range of
accom modation. Although there is an abundance of
good-quality mid-range and budget options in the
capital city of Tallinn, it is advisable to book well in
advance, between April and September.TALLINN
Hotel G9 h
Gonsiori 9, 10117 Tel 626 7100 Fax 626 7100 Rooms 23 Map F1
Located on the third floor of an office building, Hotel G9 offers decent, strikingly decorated rooms at good rates.
Services are limited and there is no catering on site. However, it is only a 5-minute walk from the Old Town
(see pp100-1) and is close to several restaurants, theatres, bars and casinos. http://www.hotelg9.eeOldHouse Guesthouse h
Uus 22, 10111 Tel 641 1464 Fax 641 1664 Rooms 6 Map E2
Well located in the Old Town, this excellent-value guesthouse has unusually nice rooms for this price range. There
is a fine-dining room with a fireplace and the kitchen is open to guests for self-catering. The owners also have
apartments for rent. Free parking is available. http://www.oldhouse.eePirita Cloister Guesthouse ¤ h 7
Merivalja 18, 11911 Tel 605 5000 Fax 640 5006 Rooms 20 Map F1
Just 7 km (4 miles) from the city centre, this award-winning modern guesthouse lies close to the beach. All the
rooms have an Internet connection and showers. Lunch and dinner have to be arranged in advance. Discounts are
available from September to May.Uniquestay h 0 z 7
Toompuiestee 23, 10137 Tel 660 0700 Fax 661 6176 Rooms 77 Map F1
This elegant limestone building was built as a residence for a German baron. Its interior is warm and stylish, and
the so-called Zen rooms and apartments come with NASA-designed gravity-free chairs. All rooms have flat-screen
computers and digital safes. http://www.uniquestay.comSchlössle h 0 z 7
Pühavaimu 13/15, 10123 Tel 699 7700 Fax 699 7777 Rooms 24 Map D3
This award-winning hotel fully deserves its five stars. The lavishly furnished rooms perfectly complement the
splendid medieval-style interior, while the romantic restaurant is outstanding. Facilities include 24-hour room
service, babysitting, limousine hire and a private sauna and massage service. http://www.schlossle-hotels.comREST OF ESTONIA
PÄRNU Ammende Villa h 0
Mere pst 7, 80010 Tel 447 3888 Fax 447 3887 Rooms 24
A glorious Art Nouveau house, Ammende Villa (see p109) has been converted into a luxury hotel. The rooms are
beautifully furnished in authentic period style, while the service is second to none. The hotel is close to the beach
and a short walk from the Old Town. Car hire is available. http://www.ammende.eeSAAREMAA ISLAND Georg Ots Spa Hotel h 0 S z 7
Tori 2, Kuressaare, 93815 Tel 455 0000 Fax 455 0001 Rooms 91
The interior of this award-winning hotel is minimalist, yet remains warm and intimate. The swimming pool is a
master piece of design and an excellent range of spa and beauty treatments is on offer as well as a great dining
experience. The hotel is also close to all the main sights in Kuressaare. http://www.gospa.eeTARTU Draakon h 0 z 7
Raekoja plats 4, 51003 Tel 744 2045 Fax 742 3000 Rooms 41
Located right on Town Hall Square (see p110), Draakon is a plush hotel mainly catering to businessmen and high-
end visitors. All rooms have Internet connection, and suites come with their own saunas. There is an elegant
Baroque-style rest aurant and an atmospheric medieval-style beer cellar-restaurant. http://www.draakon.ee/engPRICE CATEGORIES
Price categories are for a standard double
room per night in high season, including
tax and service charges. Breakfast is
included, unless otherwise specified.WHERE TO STAY IN ESTONIA Under 600 EEK
600–900 EEK
900–1,200 EEK
1,200–1,500 EEK
Over 1,500 EEK