Estonia Hotels and places.

I want to let you know about hotels in Estonia and my great stay with the local people. Estonia, like all other European countries has its own flare and style to it. Lets take a look at the city of Tallinn. Beautiful, clean and friendly, this by far has the nicest hotels in the country. Staying downtown is great if you like the night life. The staff are always wanting to help you, and will tell you about some great gems in the town.

Bed and Breakfasts in Tallinn are everywhere and are quite cheap. We paid 20 Euros per night for a cute little family owned B&B with great service and attention to details. Staying in these places are far better than the big chains of hotels you will see across the city.

One thing I noticed in estonia is, never judge the book by its cover. This is so true. We showed up at a small hotel on the outside part of town called Tartu. the place look terrible, but once we walked in, this place was a palace.

When trying to find a hotel or a basic place to stay in Estonia, remember, its the people who make the stay enjoyable.

The trip!

Preparing for a trip to Estonia was part of the adventure. Googling and searching places to stay, I found some great sites on the net. Trip Advisor is a great site for hotel listings and on ideas of areas that are a must see. When talking to people on travel forums, the best advice comes from a local. I met so many people on the Estonian blog forum and the information I received was great. It all depends who you talk to and what you ask. I wouldn't ask a 21 year old where the best BINGO place is, or ask a 90 year old where the best nightclub is. When you arrive in Tallinn airport sure you will see tours trying to sell you their packages, but keep your eyes and ears open as you might find that same tour 50% less or FREE!

Tallinn Life!

Tallinn has a surprisingly large number of restaurants, bars and clubs for tourists and locals alike. You'll be shocked to see that Tallinn has become a mecca of sorts for ethnic cuisines. Where else can you walk down the street and choose between restaurants serving Hungarian gulyás, Spanish paella, authentic Argentinean grilled meats, a hearty Wiener Schnitzel, Bavarian Weißworst, Estonian verivorst, Peking duck, and pizza? You can find sushi, haggis (!), curry, souvlaki, tacos, and just about anything else in this small cosmopolitan town. There are tons of happening bars and clubs in Tallinn; check out the links page for more info.

Estonia Industry

Estonia, the most northerly of the Baltic states, regained its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. It is a mainly flat country on the eastern shores of the Baltic Sea, with many lakes and islands. Much of the land is farmed or forested.

The Estonian language is closely related to Finnish, but bears no resemblance to the languages of the other Baltic republics, Latvia and Lithuania, or to Russian. About one quarter of the population is of Russian-speaking origin.

The capital, Tallinn, is one of the best-preserved mediaeval cities in Europe, and tourism accounts for 15% of Estonian GDP. The economy is driven by engineering, food products, metals, chemicals and wood products.

Estonia Vacations

Estonia vacation planning can be fun. I want to tell you a bit about Tallinn. Tallinn is a beautiful city, very old. There are a lot of hotels within walking distance from the old town. The medieval architecture with the huge wall fortress are now converted into restaurants, bars, shops, studios and markets. The well kept clean cobblestone streets are so beautiful. This truly is a hidden treasure.

Tallinn Map.

Searching for Tallinn maps on the internet is simple, but what it you need a map when your in the city. The Estonian tour board will provide you with FREE Maps of all major cities, Tallinn, Tartu etc. These maps are also marked with famous places to stay, shop and eat. Save your money, don't buy a map, they are free!

Tallinn Accommodation

There are a lot of Tallinn accommodations for you to choose from. make sure you search and ask questions.

Certified accommodation in Tallinn is high quality, since the certification standards here are more stringent than the European average.

Advance booking directly from accommodation establishment or through a travel agency is essential from April to September, but it is also strongly recommended at any other time of year. The Tallinn Tourist Information Centres do not book accommodation.

Description of accommodation types:

Hotel - an establishment of at least 10 rooms that corresponds to high standards and offers dining service (restaurant).

Guesthouse - an establishment of at least 5 rooms, which offers dining service.

Hostel - a simple establishment for holiday, sport or study visitors, which offers dining or cooking facilities.

Guest apartment - an establishment with food-preparing facilities, which is rented out in entirety.

Bed & Breakfast - accommodation service at a private farm, house or apartment, which include breakfast.

Camping site - an establishment providing limited accommodation service, that has cottages and/or enclosed areas for tents and/or caravans, parking lot and cooking facilities.

Most hotels accept major credit cards. Rates are quoted per room, not per person, and as a rule prices include breakfast and tax.