Harju County is Estonia's most populous county, wrapped around the capital Tallinn on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland. Visitors find a UNESCO-listed medieval old town, Baroque Kadriorg, the flooded Rummu Quarry, Padise Abbey, Keila-Joa Waterfall, the Pakri peninsula and island day trips to Aegna and Prangli, all within about an hour of the capital.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Hotel Telegraaf
A restored 1878 telegraph-office building in the Old Town, now a five-star hotel with an indoor pool, spa and the Tchaikovsky restaurant on site.
Schlössle Hotel
A small luxury hotel assembled from medieval merchant houses beside the Holy Spirit Church, with antique-furnished rooms and a well-known restaurant. One of the longest-established luxury addresses in the city.
The Three Sisters Hotel
Three linked 14th-century merchant houses on Pikk street, the Old Town's main medieval thoroughfare, converted into a boutique luxury hotel with a restaurant, bar and sauna.
Swissôtel Tallinn
A modern five-star tower in the business and shopping district, with a wellness centre (pool, sauna, fitness), city-view rooms and walking access to both the Old Town and Rotermann Quarter.
Hilton Tallinn Park
A large five-star hotel facing Kreutzwaldi park, with a spa and sauna area, an executive lounge and rooms from standard to suite, about 10 minutes on foot from the Old Town.
Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn
A glass tower of about 280 rooms (formerly the Radisson Blu Sky) with a fourth-floor spa and three saunas, a large gym and the MEKK restaurant and bar with views over the Old Town.
Schloss Fall Boutique Hotel
A manor-house boutique hotel in the 1833 Keila-Joa castle estate, next to the Keila waterfall, about 35 km west of Tallinn. Visitors can combine a stay with the park, waterfall and restaurant.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
NOA Chef's Hall
Seaside restaurant in Pirita with a tasting-menu format focused on local Estonian ingredients and views across Tallinn Bay. Listed in the MICHELIN Guide Estonia; confirm current distinction on guide.michelin.com.
180° by Matthias Diether
Tasting-menu restaurant in the Telliskivi Creative City, Kalamaja, led by chef Matthias Diether. Listed in the MICHELIN Guide Estonia; confirm current distinction on guide.michelin.com.
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Modern Estonian cooking built around seasonal and foraged produce, between the Old Town and the harbour. Listed in the MICHELIN Guide Estonia; confirm current distinction on guide.michelin.com.
Leib Resto ja Aed
Restaurant and garden terrace in the Old Town specialising in rye-bread culture, local fish and game, and Estonian farm produce.
Tchaikovsky (Hotel Telegraaf)
The Telegraaf's restaurant, with a historic dining room and a summer courtyard, serving European cooking and a long wine list.
MEKK Restaurant & Bar
The Radisson Collection hotel's restaurant and bar, offering breakfast, local seasonal dishes and views over the city.