Hotels in Estonia

Hotels in Estonia: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Estonia cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually January, while June is the priciest as the short Baltic summer draws the most travellers. A midweek booking is often cheaper than a weekend.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Estonia: most popular cities

Estonia splits into a historic capital, a university city in the south and resorts on the Baltic. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Tallinn. A medieval Old Town of walls and towers, listed by UNESCO. The widest choice of hotels and efficient transport: buses, trams and trolleybuses.
• Tartu. The country's second city, its oldest university and a lively nightlife. Less changed by the Soviet era than the rest of Estonia.
• Pärnu. The summer capital and a spa resort on the bay. Beaches, spa hotels and prices that rise in July and August.
• Narva-Jõesuu. A seaside town in the east with a long sandy beach and spa hotels.
• Saaremaa. The largest Estonian island, a base for a quiet stay among nature and windmills.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Estonia

The country combines historic cities, islands and wild nature, so it is easy to match a trip to the season.

• Tallinn Old Town. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Town Hall, St. Olaf's Church and Toompea Castle within a walk along cobbled lanes.
• Lahemaa National Park. Lakes, rivers and pine forests with hiking trails, plus sandy beaches in summer.
• Saaremaa and the islands. The largest of more than 2,000 islands, a haven for migrating birds and lovers of quiet.
• Tartu. Medieval ruins, the country's oldest university and the national museum.
• Estonian Open Air Museum. A faithful reconstruction of a fishing village with 80 historic buildings near Tallinn.

How much does a trip to Estonia cost

Beyond the room, daily costs are lower than in Scandinavia. A meal at a standard restaurant is about 8-9 €, and a kilo of fruit around 1 €. Cards are accepted almost everywhere and cash is rarely needed. Car rental starts at about 11 € per day. ATMs are available in towns.

When is the best time to visit Estonia

The Baltic climate keeps summer short. The best time to sightsee and enjoy the coast is June, July and August, which is also when prices peak. January tends to be the cheapest. Snow around Christmas brings a magical feel, though some regions are harder to reach then. Spring and autumn suit Tallinn and Tartu best.

Getting to and around Estonia

Most international flights land at Tallinn Airport. Ferries run from Stockholm, Helsinki and Rostock, though the Baltic can freeze and sailings are limited to the warmer months. Regional trains link Tallinn with Narva, Tartu and other cities, and you buy the ticket on board. Long-distance buses cover all of Estonia, with the busiest Tallinn to Tartu route running roughly every hour. Roads are well kept and car rental is cheap. Domestic flights link Tallinn with the islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa.

Example hotels in Estonia

A few recognisable properties from different cities for reference:

• Swissôtel Tallinn and Hilton Tallinn Park in Tallinn (central, upper tier, from approx. 110 €).
• Estonia Resort Hotel & Spa and Spa Tervise Paradiis in Pärnu (spa hotels, from approx. 100 €).
• V Spa & Conference Hotel in Tartu and Meresuu Spa & Hotel in Narva-Jõesuu (from approx. 75 €).