Apartment in Kalamaja

Apartment in Kalamaja Overview

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from an apartment rental in Tallinn’s industrial district, but the Apartment in Kalamaja completely caught me off guard – and honestly, it’s become one of my favorite discoveries in the Baltics. Kalamaja has this incredible transformation story that you can actually feel when you’re walking around. What used to be the city’s grittiest neighborhood is now this fascinating mix of colorful wooden houses, hip cafes, and converted warehouses that somehow works perfectly together.

The apartment sits right on Tööstuse street, which I’ll admit sounds pretty industrial (and it is), but here’s the thing – you’re literally a five-minute walk from Telliskivi Creative City, where all the cool galleries and weekend markets happen. I mean, I could smell the coffee from F-hoone drifting through the windows some mornings, which isn’t the worst way to wake up. The space itself feels authentically Estonian without trying too hard – clean lines, lots of natural light, and those satisfying little touches that make you think the owners actually care about the place. The kitchen’s properly equipped too, which matters when you discover how expensive restaurant meals can get in Tallinn’s Old Town.

What really sold me on this spot was how it puts you in the middle of actual Tallinn life instead of tourist bubble-land. You’ve got locals walking their dogs past the colorful wooden houses on Kotzebue street, the tram rumbling by (which is surprisingly soothing, not annoying), and this genuine neighborhood feeling that’s getting harder to find in European cities. The Balti Jaam market is close enough that you can grab fresh produce and local cheese without planning your whole day around it, and when you do want to hit the medieval stuff, Old Town is just across the railway tracks – maybe a 15-minute walk through some genuinely interesting streets. Sure, it’s not the fanciest area in the city, and you’ll hear some train noise, but that perfect 10 rating makes sense when you consider the price point and how it lets you experience Tallinn like someone who actually lives there rather than just passing through.

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Reviews of Apartment in Kalamaja

• Exceptional – Simonツ from Lithuania – August 10, 2025 (10/10)

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