What else to see in Tallinn? What to see in Tallinn for adults and children: from the House of the Brotherhood of the Blackheads to the Japanese Garden
What to see in Tallinn in one day, do they understand Russian in Tallinn, what to bring from Tallinn, the old city of Tallinn - these are the most common search queries for.
Probably I should answer them and therefore I will write about the two days that we spent in the capital of Estonia, prepared by the Estonian Tourism Department.
How to get to Tallinn
The easiest way is by plane.
Flight tickets can be found on the website.
We flew with Aeroflot from Sheremetyevo.
Direct flight, 1 hour 20 minutes on the way.
From the airport to the city center you can take a taxi for 7 euros or use an Uber taxi - it will be cheaper.
Traveling around Tallinn by car is not convenient: there is a problem with parking in the city, and besides, all of them are paid.
Where to stay in Tallinn
Here, as they say, the master is the master.
Someone is looking for housing cheaper and further from the center, or with minimal comfort.
Someone purposefully stops in the center of Tallinn in order to walk less and have a large one at hand.
I want to note that Tallinn is small town With developed system public transport.
For locals it is free, for visitors - for money.
But again, I recommend using Uber, as the trips will be inexpensive even to Piritu (a suburb of Tallinn).
You can choose accommodation in Tallinn according to your wishes/opportunities on the Booking website: Search and booking of hotels and apartments in Tallinn.
And on the Airbnb website you can find and rent an apartment in any district of Tallinn, including in the old town: search for an apartment in Tallinn.
In Tallinn we stayed at the hotel Savoy Boutique by TallinnHotels.
I can recommend this hotel good location in the center of Tallinn, next to the town hall square.
The hotel has clean and comfortable rooms.
What to see in Tallinn
In Tallinn they walk and watch Old city.
in Tallinn historical Center pronounced: everything that is behind the fortress wall is the Old Town.
Everything outside the wall is just Tallinn.
You can walk around the old city both clockwise and counterclockwise.
Walking route in Tallinn it can be like this: you stand with your back to the Town Hall and move to the right - towards the Tallinn railway station.
You go around the Old City, periodically going beyond the fortress wall, since here (behind the wall) there is also something to see.
Then you go back to the Old City through the tower Fat Margarita(the tower was named so because of the impressive thickness of the walls, which in the old days did not pierce cannonballs).
And you move all the time to the right, through the park Tornide valjak towards the stairs to the Dome Cathedral Patkuli trepp.
Here, at the Dome Cathedral, there is an observation platform overlooking the city of Tallinn.
Then we go to the right in a circle, past the Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and opposite this temple, after the building of the Parliament of Estonia, we leave the Old Town.
Beyond the walls can be seen and done good photo towers Long German Pikk Hermann from the side of the park and the football field.
After that, we return to the Old Town and go towards Freedom Square Vabaduse väljak.
Before reaching it, you need to turn left and go through the arch in the wall to Maiden Tower.
This place also has an observation deck overlooking Tallinn.
At the restaurant Maiden Tower you can drink hot wine in winter or an Aperol syringe in summer.
Next we go to the square. Freedom past the hill where since the 80s informals and black marketeers have been gathering.
What to see besides the Old Town in Tallinn
I liked Seaplane Harbor Lennusadam and a museum in it.
Opposite the museum is the old prison building.
At one time, they organized a beach cafe there: they brought several cars of sand and set up prison bunkers overlooking the bay through a fence with barbed wire.
But things somehow didn’t work out - people don’t understand humor, so now this cafe has been closed.
You can visit the area of art galleries Telliskivi, but I didn’t really like it, just like the Kalamaja wooden house district in Tallinn.
Although for the overall picture and impressions of Tallinn, this place is worth a visit.
To get here, use an Uber.
Another nice place Pyrite(eastern suburb of Tallinn).
Business card Pyrites - Monastery of Saint Brigid(the one without a roof).
By the way, the neighboring modern building is just the current monastery of St. Brigid.
I liked the "Sovok" exposition next to Tallinn TV tower, near Pirita.
We walked around the exposition, looked at the laid out things and household items that were in every house in the 70s-80s (and someone still has them).
They got nostalgic.
But not about those times when the sausage was two and twenty, but about those dreams that have now come true:
- Who among us in the 70s did not dream of jeans or a Kiss trip ...
Where to have lunch and dinner in Tallinn
The choice is large, there are many places.
The only thing is that you don’t need to dine on the town hall square.
There are many cafes and restaurants in the old town./5 ( 53
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Transport in Tallinn
From the bus station you can get to the Old Town by tram number 2 and 4. The tram stop is 150 m from the station: you need to go along the Odra to Tartu Maantee and go to the other side (if you are standing with your back to the station, then you need to go left).
Entering the tram buy a ticket from the driver or attach it to the validator transport card, which can be bought at R-kiosk. The card costs 2 euros, this is a security deposit. You can put money on the card for travel for 1, 3, 5 days, for a month. This is cheaper (approximately 0.50 euros from each trip) than a one-time ticket purchase from the driver. The card is valid for one person. When entering the transport, it must be attached to the reader. Free pass in Tallinn only for residents of the city.
Ride on the tram 4 stops are needed - and you will enter the Old Town through the Viru Gates.
Also from the bus station buses number 17a, 23 or 23a go to the center. If there are few things , from the bus station to the Old Town can be reached on foot in about 30 minutes.
From the bus station to the airport can be reached by bus number 2. The stop is located 200-200 m from the bus station. You need to go along the Odra to Tartu Maantee and without crossing the street go a little to the right. Before seaport and ferries also go by bus number 2, but in the other direction. It runs three times an hour according to the schedule, which hangs at the bus stop. Bus number 65 goes from Lasnamäe to the airport.
From the train station Balti jaam airport can be reached by Hansabus bus, which runs twice an hour from 7.00 to 18.00. The fare is 2 euros. It also stops at the bus station. Another option is a taxi, a trip within the city center will cost 3-6 euros.
Route information transport in Tallinn and the schedule can be viewed (in English).
Where to stay
There are quite a lot in Tallinn good cheap hotels. So, a double room in a hotel in the Old Town and 5 minutes from it costs from 40 euros. Recommended cheap hotels Park Inn Central Tallinn (convenient location for those traveling from the bus station and the airport), L`Ermitage (nice design of the rooms), Shnelli (near the railway station), Oru Hotel (near the airport) and others. nice in the cold season.
Also in Tallinn there are many hostels, including in the city center. A night in a room for men and women will cost from 16 euros. During the season (July-August), hotels and hostels must be booked in advance, otherwise it is difficult to find an inexpensive room.
If you are traveling with a group, it is very convenient (and inexpensive) to stay in an apartment. For example, OldHouse Apartments & Hostel on Vene Street: this is a two-room apartment in an old house (double bed and sofa) costs 79 euros / day for everyone. Periodically there are discounts of 25%. In this hostel, a double room costs 37 euros, amenities are nearby in the corridor.
Here you can see prices for hotels in Tallinn
Cautions
Do not ride in transport as a hare , fines for stowaway- 40 euros, there are no concessions for tourists.
In the city center you can see signs warning that bags are being torn out. How often such incidents happen is not known, but you should be careful.
Cross the road on green light otherwise they may be fined.
Smoking in public places is prohibited in Estonia, otherwise you will also have to pay a fine.
What to buy in Tallinn
Tallinn has many small souvenir shops with magnets, postcards, calendars and other gizmos.
The Old City has several shops and markets (for example, the famous market at Müürivahe, near the Viru Gate) with traditional knitwear, carpets and other handicrafts. Wool is usually pretty good.
For clothes and shoes you can go to Stockman (Liivalaia, 53), Viru Keskus, Tallinna Kaubamaja (Gonsiori,2), Rotermanni Keskus, etc.
In Viru Keskus below isa supermarket where you can buy chocolate, the famous Vana Tallinn liqueur, marzipan figurines and much more, the choice is very large, but the prices here are slightly higher than in non-tourist places.
Souvenirs are cheaper buy in hypermarkets like Prisma. The closest one from the bus station is in the shopping center "Sikupilli", up the Tartu Highway.
Lookouts
At least two or three the lookouts are worth a visit. Of the most interesting:
1) Lookouts (Vaterplatvorm) in the Old City.
Patkuli - you can get here from Rahukohtu street, and to the Kohtuotsa site - from Kohtu. All traditional views of old Tallinn are filmed from here.
2) You can also look at the city from the observation deck on the Church of St. Olaf or Olevista on Lai 50. To climb the narrow observation deck you have to overcome 258 steps. You can get here daily from 10 am to 6 pm. A ticket costs 2 euros. You will have to climb a steep staircase, from the top you have a magnificent view of the city and its surroundings. The height of Oleviste is 124 m, it used to be higher and was even considered the most tall building medieval Europe.
Other options:
3) Beautiful view Also from the upper floors of the Radisson Blu Hotel Olumpia. At the entrance you can say that you are going to Club26.
4) In summer from 11.00 to 18.00 you can climb the tower of the City Hall (the height of the observation deck is 34 m). Entrance at the cafe "Tristan and Isolde".
What to see in Tallinn
WITHwhat time The need for a walk in the Old Town depends on your manner of walking and seeing the city. I can wander around Tallinn and take pictures for hours, looking at the roofs, doors and hatches on the streets, for others a cursory inspection of 2-3 hours is enough.
Old Tallinn consists from Toompea (Vyshgorod) and the Lower City. You can walk from one end of the old city to the other in 15-20 minutes.
The main attractions that can be seen in the Lower City:
Town hall in Tallinn , which is 600 years old. It is the best-preserved medieval town hall building in Northern Europe. Don't pass by. There are many cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops nearby. Be sure to visit the old pharmacy, which is located opposite the town hall.
Church of Oleviste on Lai 50 - the highest in old Tallinn, white - one of the most recognizable sights of Tallinn. The church is active and open to all. For 2 euros you can climb to the observation deck (see above).
The Maritime Museum at the Fat Margaret Tower on Pikk 70. Everything related to by the Baltic Sea: lots and compasses, models of sailboats, vintage cards and much more. The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00.
Market for knitwear and souvenirs near the Virus Gates
From the new museums you can see Puppet Museum Nunne 8. This small museum in the city center has about 1,700 puppets, most of them theatrical. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 19.00. The ticket costs 5 euros
The main attractions in Toompea (Vyshhorod)
Two viewing platforms (see above)
Toompea Castle with a 48-meter tower "Long German". Now the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) is located here.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - the largest Orthodox cathedral in Tallinn
The Dome Cathedral – oldest church Tallinn. Here, in particular, Ivan Kruzenshtern is buried.
Church of Niguliste . Now here is a branch of the Estonian art museum. If you're lucky, you can get to an organ concert.
In the Kik-in-de-Kek tower there is a museum military history Tallinn and its defensive structures. The museum is open from 10.30 to 18.00 or until 17.30 depending on the season. The price for the museum is 4.5 euros, for the dungeons (by appointment at the box office or via the Internet) - 5.75 euros.
Close to Old Town
The Occupation Museum is located a few minutes walk from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. It is dedicated to the Soviet and German occupation. You can watch a 30-minute film in Russian, English, Estonian, a lot of interesting exhibits - from dishes and radiograms to soda machines and cars. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11.00 to 18.00. The ticket costs 2 euros.
Outside the Old City
If you have arrived more than for one day, it is worth taking a ride outside the Old City. Transport connection pretty good, so you can safely go to the outskirts.
Kadriorg
Kadriorg- one of the most prestigious districts of Tallinn. Here is the palace of Catherine I in the Baroque style (now the Museum of Foreign Art is located here) and beautiful park, which houses the house-museum of Peter I.
Located in Kadriorg residence of the President Republic of Estonia, many embassies.
From palace to famous monument battleship "Mermaid" - 10 minutes walk along a beautiful alley. Newlyweds often come here. From here you can return by bus to the city center or go the other way to Pirita and botanical garden.
How to get to Kadriorg
From the city center to get to Kadriorg you can take tram number 1 and 3, go about 10 minutes. On buses No. 1, 1a, 19, 29, 29a, 29b, 34a, 38, 44 (the bus terminal is located in Viru Keskus on the ground floor), get off at the J.Poska stop. On foot for 20-30 minutes, from Tolstaya Margarita you go down, past shopping centers and further along the streets with private houses
Pyrite
Pirita is nice in summer, this area is located on the coast Gulf of Finland. Here it is big beach, several hotels, including SPA, restaurants and cafes.
Monastery of Saint Birgitta(Est. Pirita klooster, Pirita) on Merivälja tee 18. There is not much left of the monastery, but in the summer it is very pleasant to wander here. It is located 7 km from the city center. In summer it is open from 9.00 to 19.00, in other months it opens later and closes earlier. Entrance 2 euros.
Maarjamägi Castle(Maarjamäe loss) - former summer residence family of Count Anatoly Vladimirovich Orlov-Davydov. The park contains sculptures and busts of the leaders of the communist movement, collected from all over Estonia.
From Pirita can be reached to the Botanical Garden. The garden is large, large collections of tulips, peonies, roses, and many other plants. In winter, it is worth visiting the greenhouses. In March, there is an exhibition of orchids. The Botanical Garden can be reached by buses 34-a and 38 from bus terminal in Virukeskus. Get off at the Kloostrimetsa stop.
How to get to Pirita
On buses 34 and 1A from the bus terminal in Viru Keskus. Drive 10-15 minutes.
What to see in the west of Tallinn
Estonian ethnographic museumat Rocca al Mare on Vabaõhumuuseumi tee 12. From Balti Jaam (Baltic Station) by bus no. 21 and 21b, go straight to the gates of the museum. But they go 1-2 times an hour. It is better to take bus number 22 or trolleybuses number 6 and 7 to the Zoo stop (Zoo), then 15 minutes walk along the sea.
Zoo located on Paldiski mnt., 145. Open daily, in May-August from 9.00 to 19.00, in other months it closes at 17.00. You can get from the center by bus number 22 or trolleybuses number 6 and 7 to the stop Zoo (Zoo).
Other museums in Tallinn
Dominican Monastery of Saint Catherine, Vene 16/18
Jewish Museum of Estonia at Karu 16, open in weekdays from 9.00 to 17.00
Museum of Applied Arts on Lai 17 open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11.00 to 18.00. A collection of leather, textile, glass and metal products from the last 100 years. The ticket costs 3.50 euros.
Tallinn City Museum
Tallinn Science and Technology Center
Photo Museum in the Town Hall Prison
Art Museum of Estonia
Mikkel Museum open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11.00 to 18.00. A rich collection of works of art by Western European, Russian and Chinese masters of the 16th - 20th centuries.
Adamson-Eric Museum
Estonian Architecture Museum
Estonian History Museum
Museum of the Estonian People
Estonian Museum of Natural History
Estonian Health Museum
Estonian Sports Museum
Do they speak Russian in Tallinn
In Tallinn, many people speak well and understand Russian, so there are usually no problems in shops and hotels in the city center. Passers-by, as a rule, try to help, even if they do not speak Russian well.
In hotels or museums, not very visited Russian tourists, do not always understand Russian. When recruiting, of course, preference is given to candidates with knowledge of several foreign languages, including Russian. And yet, be prepared for the fact that not everyone knows Russian - official language in Estonia only Estonian. Pointers, signs and labels on goods are not duplicated in Russian.
Glossary
Avatud- open
Kauplus- shop, pood - small shop
Jaam- railway station
bussijaam- bus station
Lennujaam- airport
sadam– port
Meresadam- sea port
Keskus– center (for example, Viru keskus)
Kaubakeskus- shopping mall
Hotell– hotel
restaurant- restaurant
Kohvik- cafe
Kohv- coffee
Hommikusook- breakfast
Juuksur- salon
Tanav- Street
Kirik- church
Apteek - pharmacy
Palun- Please
Aitah- Thank you
Palun vabandust- Sorry
Tere- Hello
Tere hommikust- Good morning
Terviseks- For health!
Ma ei oska eesti keelt– I don’t speak Estonian
All roads in old Tallinn lead to the town hall.
The Town Hall in Tallinn is over 600 years old.
On Town Hall Square there are always many tourists.
In the warm season, several summer cafes operate on the Town Hall Square.
Olde Hansa is one of the most popular restaurants among tourists.
A 50-gram bag of almonds with cinnamon costs from 2 euros.
In the center of Tallinn there are many shops with all kinds of souvenirs.
Walking around Tallinn, pay attention to the doors.
These are the photos taken from the observation deck on Toompea.
Weathercocks are one of the sights of Tallinn.
You can climb up to the observation deck on Olevista for 2 euros.
From the Lower Town you need to go to Toompea - the Upper Town.
The Riigikogu, the Estonian parliament, sits in Toompea Castle.
Tower "Long German" - one of the symbols of Estonia.
And in a conspicuous pink building on Toompea is the residence of the president.
There are always a lot of people in the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
In Nigulista, if you're lucky, you can get to an organ concert.
There are many modern hotels near the Old Town.
From Vyshgorod you can go down to Kalamaja - part of Tallinn with wooden houses.
In Kadriorg, in the palace of Catherine I. is the Museum of Foreign Art.
You can spend a couple of hours in the parks of Kadriorg.
From the palace to the famous monument to the battleship "Mermaid" - 10 minutes walk.
If you are going to Tallinn, you should take an umbrella or a raincoat.
From Kadriorg to Pirita - 7-10 minutes by bus.
In Pirita you can see the monastery of St. Birgitta.
There is not much left of the monastery, but in the summer it is very pleasant to wander around here.
New buildings in Pirita, one of the most expensive areas Tallinn.
Evening in Tallinn is especially romantic.
This old City does not leave indifferent anyone who managed to visit here. But how to visit the capital of Estonia with savings for your budget? It is no secret that due to the growth of the euro (and Estonia recently switched to the European currency), foreign trips are becoming quite expensive for many Russians. This post is about just that.
Let's start with places to stay. If you want to save money, I think you should not take a hotel, but rather stay in a hostel. And don't let this word scare you and don't cause associations with a hostel for migrants. Most hostels in Tallinn offer almost all hotel services - free Wi-Fi internet access, breakfast for a small fee, bike rentals, automatic washing machines, showers and even saunas. In the hostel you can book a private room for one person or a double room at a price of only 16 euros per day.
If you like meeting new people from all over the world, you can rent a bed in a shared room for several people at a price of only 9 euros per day. It is very convenient for the traveler that almost all hostels in Tallinn are located either in the Old Town (Vana Tallinn in Estonian) or just a few minutes walk from it.
But keep in mind that hostels are usually full of guests on weekends, so you should take care in advance to book a place for these days. This can be done on the Internet, there are many sites, for example www.hostelsclub.com
Food. The most economical option is to buy groceries in a supermarket (prices are the same as in Russia or even lower), such as Rimi, next to Viru Square near the Old Town.
You can then cook your own meals in the kitchen of the hostel where you are staying. But you can take advantage of the offers of numerous cafes, bars and restaurants in the Old Town. There are literally hundreds of them, for every taste. The prices are quite reasonable in most cases. You can eat well for 10-15 euros. Alcohol in Tallinn is much cheaper than in Russia. A half-liter bottle of the famous local liqueur Vana Tallinn costs only 7-9 euros.
Transport. Tallinn is notable for the fact that almost all sights, institutions and business life are concentrated in a small space that is easy to get around on foot. This is the Old Town (where, of course, no transport runs) and the Tallinn-city business district adjacent to it from the east. So if you do not need to go somewhere to the outskirts of the city, then there is no particular need to use public transport.
Your main landmark in the center will be Viru Square (Viru), where the main city highways converge - Narva maantee (Narva highway) leading to the east, Tartu maantee (Tartus highway) to the southeast and Paldiski maantee and Parrnu maantee to the west and southwest (Pyaldiskoe and Pärnu highways).
Viru Square is located right at the main entrance to the Old Town, at the beautiful medieval Viru gate. The dominant feature of the square is the high-rise building "Sokos Hotel" (built during the Soviet era, earlier this hotel was called the hotel "Viru"). Public transport in Tallinn is free, but only for local residents. A tourist can buy a ticket from the driver (the cost is 1.60 euros for one trip) or use a special tourist Tallinn Card. In addition to using public transport, the purchase of this card gives the tourist the opportunity to visit almost all museums and sights of the city for free or with a significant discount. It has a limited duration and costs from 24 euros (valid for 24 hours) to 40 euros (valid for 72 hours). You can buy it at all train stations, hotels and hostels in Tallinn or even before your trip by ordering online.
If you want to combine leisure with shopping, you can buy good clothes and shoes in Tallinn at a reasonable price. Tip - visit the second-hand Humana. Humana is a network of second-hand stores throughout Estonia. There are several of their stores in Tallinn, for example, a 5-minute walk from the Old Town is a store on Narva Maantee 4. There you will find a large selection of men's, women's and children's clothing at prices ranging from 5 to 30 euros.
And finally - the cheapest way to get to Tallinn. Of course by bus! For residents of, for example, St. Petersburg, this is the easiest to do. Several times a day, comfortable intercity buses firms Ecolines and Lux Express. Ticket price from 600 rubles. up to 1500 rub. one way. Five hours drive - and you are in Tallinn. For Muscovites, a trip to Tallinn by bus of the same Ecolines company will cost 2,500 rubles. For comparison - reserved seat for the Moscow-Tallinn train costs 4600 rubles, for a compartment - from 9400 rubles.
A trip to Tallinn will give you a lot of impressions. This is a unique combination of medieval surroundings and modern Europe. And at the same time, Russian culture is also preserved in Tallinn - almost everyone here understands the Russian language, Russian cultural institutions operate.
Well, in conclusion, a few more of my photos from a trip to Tallinn
Gate to Pikk Jaag street
Dominant of the city center Sokos Hotel Viru
The unique flavor of Old Tallinn
Freedom Square
Street on Town Hall Square
About the cancellation of plans to rest in Europe in the Russian blogosphere is written and rewritten. "With such a euro, you yourself live in your own Europe" - such a sad thesis is deduced by those who used to like to go to old Europe a couple of times a year for a few days.
I'm not suggesting last minute deals or similar herbalife. I'm not saying that for a penny you can hit the road for a weekend in Paris or Venice.
I live in Tallinn and would like to offer a budget option for a couple to spend a weekend in the old town and plunge into a different atmosphere. Going to another city for the weekend is a great brain switch, much needed by office workers and other workers in stressful professions. And when you are surrounded by stone walls and buildings of the Middle Ages, the smell of cinnamon and buns, delicious hot wine and pies - this is also that share of romance that the relationship of an urban couple needs so much.
Let's calculate the budget for a weekend trip for a couple (to simplify the calculations - without a child), which will travel from Moscow or St. Petersburg to Tallinn.
0. Visa
It is understood that the couple has a visa to travel to Estonia. I do not include visa costs in the budget.
1. Options to get there.
Wonderful buses run from St. Petersburg Ecolines, SEBE, Simple Express.
ecolines.net/en/
simpleexpress.eu/ru
sebe.ee/en
Ticket prices can vary greatly - if there is a discount, then the one-way price can be 600 rubles in total. I looked at the average offer - a round trip ticket will be about 1800 rubles. Travel time is about 6 hours.
The train and plane will of course be more expensive and are not considered here.
Now for the residents of Moscow.
First I looked at flights, round trip all options came out more expensive than 140 euros from the nose, so I didn’t consider it. Who loves a quick transfer by plane - I recommend the Skyscanner service
The bus company Ecolines (link to the site above) carries from the Riga station, respectively, through Riga, a round-trip ticket costs an average of 5,000 rubles. The docking leaves in Riga for more than two hours, you can wander around Riga a little. Total time the trip leaves 20-21 hours, you will have to sleep on the bus.
You can also go from Moscow with a change in St. Petersburg, choose fast option- Nevsky Express or Sapsan. The popular site tutu.ru shows the cost of such a one-way trip from 2200 rubles, the duration of the trip is 4 hours. It turns out even more profitable than through Riga, the total round-trip ticket budget will be only 4,000 rubles and you can see how to connect with the "walk in St. Petersburg" option, or just get to Tallinn faster.
Most likely, for residents of Moscow, who travel to Tallinn on a budget, they will also need to take time off from work on Friday or Monday, since more than a day will be spent on the road alone.
Total budget for transport:
- a couple from St. Petersburg - about 3600 rubles
- a couple from Moscow - about 8000 rubles
2. Accommodation in Tallinn.
With placement, everything is simple - go to booking and set up the selection filters correctly. We need a room option for two (budget, but not a bed in a multi-bed hostel room), close to the old town, without breakfast (to eat more economically), actually for one night from Saturday to Sunday.
I looked at different dates and see that it is very realistic to get a room for 30 euros in the city center; at the rate of 75 comes out - 2250 rubles.
The total budget for the hotel will be - 2250 rubles
3. Nutrition.
The most budget option is to go to the supermarket, pick up food and cook it in the hotel kitchen. But this is a hassle and in order reduces the degree of romance of travel.
Therefore, I advise inexpensive institutions of the old city:
Tavern Third Dragon in the right corner of the Town Hall ( central square old city). Meat pie - 1 euro, soup with elk meat - 2 euros, tea - 2 euros, hot wine - 2.5 euros. My wife and I have a very nutritious lunch there when we walk around the old town - for only 10-12 euros. And this is not just a dining room, this is an authentic medieval place with candles, cooking from Olde Hansa (a medieval restaurant nearby). It turns out - 900 rubles per pair.
- pub Karja Kelder at Väike-Karja 1. Nice cellar with beer and music. Keg beer 0.5 l. goes from 4 euros. With a small snack, you can sit nicely for 10 euros from the nose. Total trip to the pub - 20 euros per couple, or 1500 rubles
- inexpensive Latvian cuisine Lido in Solaris (Estonia pst 19), very hearty complex meals from 6-8 euros per nose. That is, for a couple, lunch will be 1200 rubles.
In total, I figure out what to eat for a couple (for example, 2 times on Saturday and 2 times on Sunday) average budget will be 5,000 rubles - with the option to go to a pub.
4. Moving in Tallinn.
Everything in the old town is accessible on foot. Therefore, we calculate the simplest option - we get from the bus station to the hotel and back by taxi. The cost of a taxi from the bus station to the center is on average 6-8 euros. You can decide even cheaper and take a city bus, the ticket price from the nose will be 1.6 euros.
It’s easier by taxi, so another part of the budget is 1200 rubles.
5. Options.
Tallinn is a city full of museums and interesting places. In the old city you will meet and art galleries which can be visited for free, and interesting museums, where the entry price ranges from 6 to 10 euros per nose. Personally, I advise everyone to visit maritime museum- Flying harbour.
For lovers of museums and excursions, there is a special TallinnCard program, which gives the right to visit for the price of the card more than a dozen museums and entitles you to one sightseeing bus tour
TallinnCard price per day for an adult - 31 euros, for children - 19 euros www.tourism.tallinn.ee/eng/fpage/tallinn card/price/prices
TallinnCard also gives you the right to use public transport free of charge.
As an option, I will not recalculate in rubles and add to the calculation of the total budget.
TOTAL.
The budget for a couple from St. Petersburg to travel to Tallinn for the weekend will be:
3600 rubles (transport) + 2250 rubles (hotel) + 5000 rubles (food) + 1200 rubles (taxi) = 12 250 rubles
The budget of a couple from Moscow, respectively:
8,000 rubles (transport) + 2,250 rubles (hotel) + 5,000 rubles (food) + 1,200 rubles (taxi) = 16,450 rubles
The budget can still be reduced by several thousand by reducing food costs (just eat modestly in canteens, replace a taxi with a bus).
Is it budget? I think that with an average income level in St. Petersburg and Moscow, those who want to visit the Baltic states and the sea can afford it.
I will be glad for your advice and criticism in the comments, let's help those who want to unwind on the weekend in other parts!
