Falstaff Hotel Guide Nordics 2026: The Best Hotels in Estonia

Staying at this boutique hotel in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town is quite literally a fairy-tale experience. Guests have the entire surrounding quarter at their disposal, with its wealth of entertainment options, including a spa, restaurants, bars, party venues, and a casino.

Nordic-designed hotel located in one of Tallinn’s tallest buildings. Magnificent views of the Old Town and Tallinn Bay from the top floors. The hotel’s two restaurants and bars are some of the best in Tallinn.

This luxurious hotel offers guests two distinct environments—historic and contemporary—in the imposing Talinna Telegraph Building, completed in the late 19th century. The hotel’s restaurant, Tchaikovsky, is one of the best hotel restaurants in Estonia.

Ideally located in Tallinn’s Old Town, close to the Baltic Railway Station, the hotel offers accommodation that blends history and modernity. Some of the rooms in this elegantly furnished hotel have a medieval fortress wall as one of their features.

The hotel offers the highest quality beach holiday in Estonia in the summer, situated next to the picturesque sand dunes of Pärnu, the summer capital of Estonia. The hotel has a small, intimate spa, as well as the best fine dining restaurant in the city.

Excellent service and uncompromising quality are the hallmarks of Swissôtel Tallinn. In addition, the hotel, which is located in a high-rise building, offers stunning 360-degree views all around and has an excellent bar and restaurant.

A modern and comfortable hotel located in the centre of Tartu, right behind the City Hall and on the slope of one of the symbols of the city – Toomemäe. Reserved for hotel guests, the small spa offers relaxation. Hõlm Restaurant is one of Tartu’s best.

The hotel offers an authentic medieval atmosphere in a historic building on a narrow, cobbled street in Tallinn’s Old Town. Thick stone walls and vaulted cellars make a stay at the Schlössle a unique experience that will be long remembered.

A castle in the town of Viljandi has a long and colourful history. Today, it is home to a luxury boutique hotel. Each room in the castle has its own unique ambience. The hotel has a boutique spa and an excellent café and restaurant.

One of the most popular business and conference hotels in Tallinn, its central location on Viru Square makes it quick and easy to reach. The hotel is well known for its good service and for the tastefully and comfortably furnished rooms.

This comfortable design hotel is located in the heart of Tallinn. The romantic rooftops of neighbouring houses are just a stone’s throw away from the floor-to-ceiling windows of the rooftop restaurant. Relax in the comfortable spa at the hotel.

This elegant boutique hotel, which dates back almost a century, is located in the heart of Tallinn, on Vabaduse Square. Some of the rooms have windows with views of the square. The hotel’s lobby café is a popular meeting point for locals.

This imposing hotel overlooks the park in the centre of Tallinn. One of Estonia’s most prestigious casinos is located in the hotel. The outdoor terrace is a great place to spend a summer evening. There is an elegant spa and restaurant.

Situated on the outskirts of Kuressaare in Saaremaa, next to the marina, the spa hotel is an accommodation facility offering a hedonistic lifestyle. With a very good restaurant in addition to the spa, it is a popular place for short family holidays.

This modern boutique hotel is just an hour’s drive from Tallinn and is nestled on a sandy beach in the shade of pine trees. A short stay here is made memorable by a spa reserved exclusively for guests and a restaurant serving excellent Italian cuisine.

This spa and conference hotel boasts spacious rooms in the heart of Tartu. Great attention to detail has gone into creating the ambience. Guests are greeted by a specially selected signature scent. The restaurant serves ambitious dishes and cocktails.

Bottengarn offers comfortable boutique accommodation with a focus on lifestyle in a farmstead in the village of Koguva and in a former boathouse at the marina. The hotel’s ambitious restaurant serves dishes made primarily from locally sourced ingredients.

Enjoy a unique lodging experience in Estonia’s most common natural setting: a meadow. The small cottages are designed to blend seamlessly into their surroundings. The restaurant serves food sourced from the local wilderness.

With a long and colourful history, the impressive small wooden castle offers hotel guests a tangible sense of history inside the house and a private, small garden with spectacular views of Kuressaare Castle.

Located in Laulasmaa, not far from Tallinn, the spa hotel has its own pine forest and sandy beach. Another reason to visit the hotel is its restaurant, Wicca. The kitchen is in the hands of women and the ingredients come from the surrounding area.

Built as a church-school, the building where church and school operated under the same roof has been transformed into a community center, small hotel, and restaurant. Ilmaveere is setting new standards for village life in Estonia.

Three nature villas of different designs, set in the middle of a swampy forest behind an old manor house awaiting restoration, offer both exclusive and luxurious accommodation. Local nature also provides the flavors for the hotel’s restaurant, Soo.

Aqva Hotel offers its guests rooms of different levels and ambience. It also has an aquatic centre with an array of pools and attractions unique in Estonia. The hotel’s restaurant has some of the best grilled dishes in Rakvere.

This former mansion is being converted, house by house, into an up-to-the-minute hotel. Guests can relax in the smoke sauna, take a dip in the spring water, and enjoy excellent local cuisine in the restaurant, all set in the Saaremaa countryside.

This large spa hotel in Pärnu offers guests a level of cosiness, comfort, and privacy that is unexpectedly high for a hotel of its kind. The hotel’s restaurant is one of the best in the city. A visit is particularly enjoyable during the off-season.

The hotel is named after Frost, a merchant and the first to build and own the building. It is a boutique hotel offering homelike comfort, a small spa with two saunas and a swimming pool for up to 15 people, and a fine restaurant.

This boutique hotel is housed in an imposing old manor house and outbuilding. Each room has a different atmosphere. In summer, Villa Ammende is a popular venue for open-air concerts, which guests can enjoy from the restaurant’s terrace.

Housed in the former Tallinn Courthouse, the hotel is one of the city’s best-kept secrets. Guests can look forward to sustainable accommodation in one of seven unique room categories, as well as a cosy mini-spa for relaxation.

This historic hotel offers luxurious accommodation for guests who appreciate timeless elegance. The Antonius is known for its discreet service and fine restaurant, which stands out for its solid selection of Old World wines.

With only four suites, the small villa is one of the most elegant places to stay in Estonia, where guests can enjoy the tranquillity of a small-town side street, yet be in the midst of the best that Haapsalu has to offer.

Situated on the banks of a wooded reservoir near the town of Võru, the hotel and spa offer rest and relaxation in the midst of nature. The ointments and creams used in the spa treatments are local, and the restaurant’s food is from the surrounding area.

One of the city’s must-see attractions and a must-stay for those who appreciate good style, this impressive historic hotel is situated on the beach in Pärnu, the summer capital of Estonia. The superior rooms of the hotel have magnificent sea views.

The modern hotel offers comfortable accommodation in an exclusive location in the heart of Tallinn, next to the Viru Centre. The hotel has an adults-only relaxation area with three saunas and a cistern walk with staircases running through all floors.

Set in a former manor house, this comfortable hotel is close to the centre of the city, and each room has a character of its own. The hotel has a historic courtyard, a restaurant with a summer terrace in the courtyard, and a Zen spa.

Owned by the largest shipping company in the Baltic Sea, the hotel is conveniently located for guests arriving or departing from Tallinn by ferry, close to the harbour and old town. The modern hotel offers a relaxing city break.

The hotel is a must for lovers of art in Tartu. The interior design of the hotel, located in the old Pallas Art School of Estonia, draws inspiration from the art of the Pallas School both in the public areas and in the hotel rooms.

Hotel in a prime location on the banks of the Emajõgi River in the business centre. Guests arriving in Tartu by bus can walk directly from the bus to the hotel. The best rooms offer picturesque views of the river and the old town of Tartu.

This modern hotel offers flexible accommodation for business and leisure travellers across five room categories, combining the comforts of a hotel with the spaciousness and home-like atmosphere of an apartment.

Situated in the Rotermann district with its striking modern architecture, the hotel offers its guests a stylish stay as well as modern facilities for business events or city trips. Spacious rooms are tastefully and comfortably furnished.

The Hotel and Castle Spa Wagenküll offers its guests two very different environments. One is a spectacular fairytale castle, and the other is the modern architecture of the last century. Either way, it is an experience to remember for a long time.

A modern, light-filled hotel with spacious rooms and common areas is located in the immediate vicinity of Tallinn’s passenger port. The hotel is committed to sustainable hospitality. Guests are given advice on how they can get involved.

Narva’s most prestigious hotel is a place where the past meets the present and Eastern culture meets Western. Elements of different times and cultures can be found in the rooms and in the restaurant of the hotel. The hotel boasts the only spa in the city.

Wasa Resort offers a variety of accommodation in a historic hotel, a modern hotel, and apartments. Rehabilitation and spa services are available. There is a spectacular view of the surrounding park from the spa pool area.

This modern and bright hotel is located between the airport, Lake Ülemiste, and the Ülemiste Shopping Centre. It is the perfect choice for those who prefer a slightly quieter setting surrounded by nature, away from the hustle and rush of the city centre.

Tallinn’s Old Town is one of the most photographed neighbourhoods in the world. This design hotel, located in its immediate vicinity, is inspired by photographic art. It offers guests a unique, creative, and exciting stay.

Sophia is a modern, minimally decorated and reasonably priced hotel located next to the largest shopping and leisure centre in southern Estonia. It is conveniently positioned for those travelling by car between South and North Estonia.

The first hotel in Tallinn of the international Hyatt chain adds a comfortable and functional design hotel to the Estonian capital’s hospitality scene. Guests are offered the added bonus of its location between the ferry terminal and the Old Town.

The former vicarage has been rebuilt four times in its long history and is now one of Pärnu’s most sought-after boutique hotels. The distinctive rooms have striking interiors. The hotel breakfast is one of the best in town.

Built for the 1980 Olympic sailing regatta, this hotel marked the beginning of modern hospitality in Estonia. Today, it offers a timeless and slightly nostalgic atmosphere. The staff are always attentive and do their best to meet guests’ needs.

This property in the Noblessner Marina, next to a trendy residential area, offers guests a unique experience, whether it’s staying overnight, visiting the sauna, or working in the day office. It is located in the heart of the city, yet in a natural setting. 77

A boutique hotel with a homely atmosphere. A library-style lounge with a fireplace invites guests to spend time together. Each room and apartment has a different interior design. A short walk away are the hotel’s wine bar and restaurant.

A modern and comfortable hotel in a great location for both business and leisure travel. The airport, seaport, and train station are all within a ten-minute drive, and the bus station is next door. Guests can use the hotel’s sauna and American-style restaurant.

This hotel is in a convenient location for guests arriving in or departing from Tallinn by bus. The hotel offers more comfort than usual, with soundproofed rooms, some with a sauna and specially designed beds.

At Kloogarand, 40 kilometres from Tallinn, two wooden houses with contemporary architecture nestled between tall pines look more like a home than a restaurant and lodging. It is the best place for a nature holiday for those who don’t have their own summer cottage.

The modern design hotel is ideal for a short stay or a long-term home away from home. The unique accommodation has been designed by a number of travel-loving designers based on their personal travel experiences.

Located in the middle of the beautiful South Estonian countryside, next to a lake, the apartment hotel offers accommodation for a few days or longer, as well as plenty of opportunities for nature tourism and sports.

This hotel in the centre of Viljandi is surrounded by three parks and stands out for its impressive interior design. Either park view, atrium view, or skylight view rooms are distinctive. The hotel has a café and restaurant that are popular with the locals.

Staying in Kuressaare Kuursaal’s rooms is exotic. Situated between the park with its ancient trees and the castle, the story of the building itself gives you a sense of history in the truest sense of the word. Bonus: the seafood restaurant in the building.

The eye-catching building on Võru’s main street used to be a post office, but now it is the most prestigious boutique hotel in town. It is furnished with custom-made furniture crafted by local craftsmen.

The small hotel, located right next to the fishing port and the beach, offers its guests the romantic atmosphere of the harbour, exotic accommodation, and delicious dishes made from the freshest fish in Estonia.

Although the hotel is surrounded by parkland in the heart of Valga, it is best known as a destination for hunting tourists, as the impressive hunting grounds start right next to the town. The hotel also has its own sauna and a pleasant restaurant.

The most popular and sought-after small accommodation in Haapsalu. Each room has its own terrace or balcony. The interior is furnished by Estonian designers and craftsmen. Located in the same building, it shares its name with Haapsalu’s emblematic restaurant.

Kärme Küülik (Fast Rabbit) is a place worth coming to in Haapsalu. A good reason to stay is the guest rooms above the restaurant on the second floor. The rooms are personalised with recycled furniture. The interior design is dominated by rabbits in various forms.

Roosta is a small village. Thirty-four wooden cottages in a primeval pine forest by the sea offer private accommodation in the middle of nature. The village has its own restaurant and everything you need to ensure you never have to leave for a vacation.

An iconic hotel that combines Tallinn’s contemporary and recent Soviet history. The city centre’s largest shopping mall, a nightclub, and a cabaret are all located in the same building. The hotel even has its own—the KGB Museum.

A small but impressive castle, located on the banks of the Keila River. The castle’s five suites offer guests a truly exclusive lodging experience. The rooms in the small castle next door provide comfortable accommodation in a natural environment.

Located in the centre of Tallinn, this hotel offers exceptional value for money. The rooms in this modern hotel are minimalist in design but comfortable nonetheless. The best rooms overlook Tallinn Harbour on one side and the Old Town on the other.

Housed in the spectacular villa of a former sweet factory owner, the hotel offers guests a location between the beach and the centre of Pärnu. Villa Wesset is characterised by its bright sun terrace and its very popular restaurant.

Situated in Vergi’s fishing harbour, this small property offers guests plenty of maritime exoticism. The sea views are enchanting from the simply furnished rooms. A dinner in the harbour restaurant on the ground floor will complete the experience.

A historic boutique hotel in a former merchant’s house on Viru pedestrian street in Tallinn’s Old Town. The hotel’s rooms have preserved elements dating back almost 600 years to the building’s construction.

Tulivee Boutique Hotel is a modern and minimalist wooden building next to the marina, right on the seafront. In summer, it’s the perfect place for a beach holiday, and in winter, it’s a great place to enjoy peace, quiet, and enchanting sea views.