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This old limestone industrial building has maintained a stark masculinity inside and out - with exposed metal beams and a cold grey colour scheme. All but two rooms are double suites, built on two levels, with a separate sitting area downstairs. The hotel represents the first stage in the construction of an Italian-designed exclusive residential area. Planning to spending a lot of time in Tallinn? Consider buying your favourite hotel room for your personal use. Or check out the model apartments next door. Prices are given as regular/weekend rates.

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You wouldn't even recognise the old Hotell Tallinn now. The grey Intourist facade has been replaced by pink neon signs declaring the hotel's affiliation with the French Accor chain. Doormen in livery will usher you into a sweeping foyer and a glass elevator will whisk you to your room - all in an opulent world that sharply contrasts the usual Estonian sobriety.

164 rooms

Tallinn's newest luxury hotel popped up seemingly out of the blue among the old limestone warehouses near the harbour. While the eight-storey glass building itself gets lost in these tight back alleys, the floor plan inside is both grand and open. Every room has a view - whether of the harbour, Old Town, the backs of disused warehouses or the building's interior courtyard. To pamper yourself, ask for one of the many rooms with private saunas. This is one of the first hotels in Estonia to have Pay-TV.

150 rooms

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Although originally built for the 1980 Moscow Olympics, the Olümpia has left its Intourist days - and most of Tallinn's other hotels - well behind. Professional, personal service and attention to detail are the hallmarks of the Reval Hotel Chain and this, their luxury hotel, certainly leads the pack in that regard. Request a view of Old Town or the harbour when you make your reservation. Non-smoking floors and hypo-allergenic rooms available. No excuses: your morning workout is included in the price of the room. Note: prices are listed as regular/weekend rates.

405 rooms

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Tallinn's only five-star hotel offers both luxury and exclusivity in three exquisitely restored Old Town storehouses. Each room is uniquely furnished with English antiques, prepared for you as if you were a guest at a English country house, not simply a client at a hotel. Parking 100EEK. Ask about weekend discount packages.

23 rooms

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The team behind the Park Consul Schlössle has restored this Old Town hotel to its 1850s grandeur, bringing back its historical name as well. The only rival the St. Petersbourg has for excellence in Tallinn is its five-star sister hotel.

28 rooms

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The Palace is accustomed to dealing with the most discerning of guests, from the Rolling Stones to the King and Queen of Norway. The hotel, however, has not forgotten mere mortals who may have to work for a living and will appreciate the details that will make that all the easier: from improved lighting to additional electrical sockets to double telephone outlets for modems. 

83 rooms

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A scaled-back version of the luxurious Olümpia, the Reval Hotel Group's three-star hotel still maintains their hallmark professionalism. Choose between the larger and slightly better appointed (minibars, larger TVs) on the yellow side of the hotel, and the economical rooms on the blue side. The service centre includes a beauty salon, travel agency, newsstand and flower shop.

224 rooms

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Efficiency is the name of the game. The Olümpia, Central and Park Hotels' newest sibling is proud of its no-nonsense, egalitarian atmosphere (even the desk clerks wear polo shirts). Rooms are nearly identical and there's only one price, whether you want a single, double or twin. Despite its claim to no-frills fame, the hotel offers some extras, including modem jacks in every room and a (free!) computer terminal in the lobby for guests' use.

166 rooms

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Boasting the biggest casino in the Baltics and the biggest double rooms in Tallinn, the Park has a lot to be proud of, including professional service, a top-class restaurant, tasteful design and attention to the needs of all their guests. Ask about special rooms for non-smokers, those with allergies and those with disabilities.

120 rooms

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The Pirita complex, built for the 1980 Olympic sailing regatta, is renowned today for its yacht harbour and top-class fitness centre and swimming pool. While the hotel's exterior and the unrenovated rooms are starting to show their age, the renovated rooms in business class are on a par with others in this price class. Swimming pool, morning sauna and parking are included in the price. Take bus N°1, 1A, 8, 34, 38 from the main post office to the Rummu stop.

145 rooms

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Conveniently located between the harbour and Old Town, this is the younger, slightly more expensive sister of the Rottermanni Viiking, next door.

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The location is the biggest selling point here, at the older of the Rottermann hotels, which still has a brand-new feel. Rooms are sizeable and the interior decorating will be to some people's taste.

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A world in and of itself, the Viru Hotel has been a landmark and the unofficial centre of Tallinn for 26 years and counting. No need to hit the town for entertainment: here you'll find a restaurant, café, three bars, a nightclub, three saunas and a shopping centre. Entrance to the hotel's nightclub, Café Amigo, is included in the price.

434 rooms

When you just can't face another impersonal hotel, try this peaceful retreat among the pines in the Nõmme district, 7km south of Tallinn. It's the next best thing to staying in a private home. Take bus N°14 or 18 to the Haava stop.

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Burman Villa, a restored 1920 Art Nouveau bungalow, offers a unique setting for conferences or private parties. The Villa is happy to provide transportation and interpreter services. Take bus N°9 or 16 from the Estonia Theatre to the Autobussikoondis stop.

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A good 8 km out of the centre, beyond the Pirita district, Ecoland hopes to capitalise on its bucolic setting. The brand-new, modern hotel mixes in a few folksy touches but never sinks to kitsch. Cable TV, heated bathroom floors and a free morning sauna. Take bus N°8 to the last stop. 

35 rooms

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A large, impersonal hotel in the Mustamäe residential area, offering full service - but so far no smile. Recent renovations have added a new bar. Morning sauna is free. Take bus N°17 or 17a to the Tervise stop.

When it opened in 1990 Kelluka was the first private hotel in Estonia. Now they have just completed renovations to help keep pace with the times. Comfortable, surrounded by private houses and gardens. Public transport connections to the centre are few and far between. Take bus N°5 to the Helmiku stop.

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A modern box near the Mustamäe residential area with a surprisingly cosy interior. We keep hearing rumours about expansions and renovations. Take trolleybus N°2 or 3 from Vabaduse väljak or N°4 from the train station. Free guarded parking.

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Peoleo has the feel of a suburban motel, here on the southwestern outskirts of Tallinn. First-floor doubles are sizeable, while second-floor singles are cosy nests under the eaves. You may find the stuffed trophies a little disturbing. Located 13km from the centre, the Peoleo Hotel is unreachable by public transport. Free parking available.

52 rooms

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An eccentric atmosphere with birds on the landings and works by local artist everywhere. Recent renovations doubled the number of rooms and added a glass pneumatic lift with a view of the Lasnamäe residential district. The new suites all have private saunas and the fifth floor has been designated non-smoking. Hypo-allergenic rooms also available. Take tram N°2 or 4 to the end and walk 200m.

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This four-year-old brick building still has a brand-new feel. Friendly, English-speaking service and vast, tastefully decorated rooms and baths win kudos. The location 9km from the centre could be a drawback - or a plus if you enjoy the quiet seclusion of pine forests. If you don't have your own transportation, take bus N°91 (the Maksimarket bus) from Kaubamaja to Mäepealse stop and walk 800m. Guarded parking available.

18 rooms

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The Vahtra family are the most eager hosts you'll find in Tallinn. Share their three-storey modern home with them in the quiet, middle-class Linnuküla area. The less expensive rooms share a bath in the hall, but this is family, remember? Valge Villa is also the first hotel to offer an Internet connection in all guest rooms. Ask about special family prices for week-long stays. Take bus N°17 or 17a to the Koolimaja stop, or trolleybus N°2, 3 or 4 to the Tedre stop and watch for signs.

Old Town's well-known hostel also has more-than-presentable private doubles. Breakfast is not included. Showers are on the hall. Look for the Striptease sign, but the hotel is on the first landing, not the second!

This large, full-service hotel offers a good value - if you don't mind travelling over 6km to Old Town. Rooms are modern and the view of the piny forests of Nõmme is great from the upper floors. Morning sauna included in the price. Guarded parking available. Take bus N°5 to the P Kerese stop.

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The Donkey's Stable gets raves for its fabulous heart-of-Old-Town location. Its rooms are clean but sparse. Some of the rooms have views onto Old Town roofs, four of the doubles have wide two-person beds, the rest have two narrow beds. The two showers are new but serve the whole corridor. Breakfast is 36EEK.

Despite the name, Tallinn's newest bargain hotel doesn't offer hostel-style rooms (or prices). Clean and modern, on the third floor of an office building. Doubles have their own WCs and showers, triples have them on the corridor. Satellite TV available.

Brand new and appropriately spartan, the yacht club opened its doors this summer to boaters and others looking for a quiet vacation spot near the water in Pirita. Their restaurant has also garnered plenty of positive reviews.

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Look for the English double-decker tour bus parked outside, 7km south of the city in the Nõmme residential district. Doubles are a bit squeezed, but the triples are more spacious and all rooms have balconies. Sauna for 300EEK/hr (375EEK after 17:00). Parking available for a fee. Take bus N°14 or 18 to the JV Jannsenni stop.

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The Kristiine shares a grey block house with city offices in a quiet housing area not far from the centre. Both the furniture and the fixtures have seen better days. Very little English spoken. Note that only single rooms have double beds. Parking available nearby for a fee.

27 rooms

A taste of suburbia among houses and gardens in the quiet Linnuküla district just a couple of kilometres southwest of the centre. The service is attentive, the rooms tastefully decorated and the atmosphere makes it easy to forget you're in a hotel. A good value. Take bus N°17 or 17a to the Koolimaja stop.

9 rooms

Perched on top of Toompea, the Olematu Rüütel is a comfortable and more personal alternative to the larger central hotels, with one of the best locations in the middle price range.

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A full-service hotel in an unlikely neighbourhood 3km west of the centre. Don't be put off by the hotel's exterior, the rooms have been more recently redecorated, the sauna (free in the mornings!) is first-rate and the staff is friendly. Rooms for non-smokers available. Take bus N°40 or 48 from outside the main post office to the Randla stop.

137 rooms

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This unaccredited private house offers homey accommodation in a garden district just outside the centre. Your hosts offer access to the Internet, bicycle rent and parking. Take bus 17 or 17a from Vabaduse väljak to the Hauka stop and look for a red wooden house.

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Someone decided to put a modern hotel with all the trimmings in one of Tallinn's most notorious neighbourhoods. Rooms are slightly odd-shaped, and some doubles share toilets. Renovations should finish soon and the top floor of this enormous building will open. Three different saunas to choose from, plus hairdresser, massage and solarium on the premises. Take tram N°2 or 4 to the Majaka stop. Guarded parking available.

140 rooms

Your best bet if you're willing to trade comfort for economy and convenience. For privacy you'll have to pay for the whole room, otherwise expect a roommate. Quads have two rooms, a TV, WC and refrigerator. A warning: the hotel itself is open until 24:00, but the bus station doors sometimes close at 23:30! For breakfast, try the station café, open from 08:00.

10 rooms

Choose bare-bones (shared shower and toilet) or relative luxury (three rooms to yourself) in this blockhouse not far from the centre or the harbour (enter through a courtyard off Narva maantee). Parking available.

30 rooms

Spare but comfortable accommodation right downtown at the Helke language school. Baths and toilets are shared (but nonetheless spotless). Students working the front desk will be happy to practice their language skills with you. The 16-person conference room costs 60EEK/hr. Breakfast included.

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They may call themselves a hostel, but it's really just a cheap hotel with a friendly proprietor. A handful of large but sparsely furnished rooms on the edge of Old Town. Ongoing renovations.

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Clean, spare rooms in a former dormitory of the Mechanical Institute. SAT TV and telephone in every room, but toilets and baths are shared. Take trolleybus N°2 or 3 from Vabaduse väljak or N°4 from in front of the train station to the Linnutee stop and then follow the signs with the swallow (pääsuke, in Estonian). Ask about group discounts. Free parking.

24 rooms

A taste of (slightly spruced up) Estonian student life, complete with doting dorm mothers. The price difference between two classes of rooms represents relative state of repairs and the likelihood of heating in the winter. Take bus N°17 or 17a to the Koolimaja stop.

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