A modern 4-star hotel in Tallinn's city center offering excellent value with 166 comfortable rooms featuring contemporary design. Located near the port and walking distance to Old Town, it's ideal for both business and leisure travelers. The rooftop sauna offers city views, and the breakfast buffet receives consistent praise.
Hestia Hotel Ilmarine is a contemporary 4-star hotel at Põhja puiestee 23, located in Tallinn's Kalamaja neighbourhood. The address places the hotel roughly equidistant between Tallinn's historic Old Town — reached in approximately 15 minutes on foot along the seafront promenade — and the Noblessner harbour development, a former torpedo factory turned creative quarter. The port of Tallinn, served by ferry routes to Helsinki and Stockholm, is approximately 800 metres east.
The hotel offers 166 guest rooms in a clean, modern Scandinavian style. The rooftop sauna is one of the hotel's most distinctive features, providing panoramic views over the city while offering a traditional Finnish sauna experience. A fitness area and on-site restaurant with praised breakfast buffet complete the amenity set. On-site parking is a notable advantage given severe restrictions near the Old Town.
Room types
- Standard Room
- Superior Room
- Family Room
Amenities
- sauna
- restaurant
- free WiFi
- parking
- breakfast buffet
- conference rooms
- fitness area
Location
Põhja puiestee 23, 10415 Tallinn
59.4431, 24.7428 View on map
Highlights
- Rooftop sauna with panoramic city views — a rare amenity at this price point in Tallinn
- Proximity to Tallinn ferry port, approximately 800 metres from Helsinki and Stockholm ferry terminals
- Well-regarded breakfast buffet with Estonian and Nordic ingredients included in most rate plans
- 166 comfortable Scandinavian-style rooms at competitive mid-range rates
- On-site parking — a practical advantage in a city where Old Town parking is extremely limited
Tips for visiting
- Reserve a rooftop sauna session in advance during busy periods — capacity is limited and it is popular with both hotel guests and external visitors.
- The seafront walk to the Old Town takes about 20 minutes and passes the Noblessner harbour — one of the best routes in Tallinn.
- On-site parking is paid but far more convenient and cheaper than attempting to park near the Old Town.
- Arriving by ferry from Helsinki or Stockholm, the hotel is a short walk or taxi ride from the port terminals — a practical first or last night option.
When to visit
The hotel operates year-round and is particularly convenient in summer when the seafront promenade and Noblessner harbour area are at their best.
Accessibility
Hestia Hotel Ilmarine is a purpose-built modern hotel with lift access to all floors, step-free entrances, and rooms designed to accommodate guests with mobility needs. Contact +372 622 0900 for specific requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hestia Hotel Ilmarine close to Tallinn Old Town?
The hotel is approximately 1.5 km from the Old Town's western gates, a walk of around 15–20 minutes along the seafront. Taxis connect the hotel to the Old Town in under five minutes.
How far is the hotel from Tallinn ferry port?
The hotel is approximately 800 metres from the D-Terminal area of Tallinn port. Ferry services from Helsinki (Tallink, Viking Line, Eckerö Line) and Stockholm (Tallink) operate from this port.