Laeva 1, Tallinn City Center, 10151 Tallinn, Estonia
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Citybox Tallinn City Center Overview

You know what surprised me about Citybox Tallinn City Center? It’s one of those places that gets the basics so right, you almost forget it’s technically just a 3-star hotel. I mean, when you’re pulling an 8.9 rating, clearly they’re doing something that works – and honestly, after staying there, I totally get why.

The whole concept is refreshingly straightforward. Think sleek Scandinavian minimalism but without the pretentious price tag that usually comes with it. The rooms are compact (and I do mean compact), but everything’s been thought through properly. The beds are actually comfortable – not just “fine for one night” but genuinely good sleep quality. And the bathrooms, while small, have this clever modular design that makes the space feel bigger than it is. There’s something satisfying about how efficiently everything fits together, like a really well-designed puzzle. The color scheme leans heavily into whites and grays with pops of that signature Nordic wood, which sounds boring but actually creates this calm, uncluttered vibe that I found pretty relaxing after wandering around Tallinn’s cobblestone streets all day.

What really won me over, though, was how they handle the whole urban hotel experience. The location puts you right in the thick of things – you’re walking distance from Old Town (which, let’s be honest, is why most people are in Tallinn anyway), but you’re not dealing with the tourist chaos right outside your window. The neighborhood has this nice mix of locals grabbing coffee and visitors figuring out their next move. Check-in is largely automated, which initially made me skeptical, but it’s actually pretty seamless once you get the hang of it. The staff they do have on-site know their stuff and seem genuinely helpful rather than just going through the motions. I appreciated that they didn’t oversell the amenities – there’s no fancy spa or elaborate breakfast spread, just solid coffee, decent pastries, and everything you actually need without the fluff. The sound insulation is better than you’d expect for a city center spot, and the Wi-Fi actually works consistently (trust me, not always a given). It’s the kind of place that makes you think, “Yeah, this is exactly what I needed,” rather than trying to impress you with features you’ll never use.

Citybox Tallinn City Center Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Single Room1 twin bed for 1 adult
Double Room1 full bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Family Room1 bunk bed and 1 queen bed for 4 adults, 1 child
Small Double Room1 full bed for 2 adults
Twin Room2 twin beds for 2 adults, 1 child
Junior Suite1 queen bed for 2 adults
Double Room with View1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Single Room Atrium1 twin bed for 1 adult
Small Double Room Atrium1 full bed for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Citybox Tallinn City Center

  • I’ve stayed in Tallinn for two nights and I had really amazing stay here because the hotel was close to the city and als – Tatiana from Slovakia (9/10)

    It was really modern and the hotel had also kitchen and coffee machine so it was perfect. Also the location was perfect it was close to the city of Tallinn.

  • Very good place – Caroji from Spain (8/10)

    I loved the room, the bed, the views and how everything was so easy (check in, check out, location). It's also beautifully decorated and cozy.
    Shared areas were nice, and it was really nice that they offered free luggage storage room, good quality coffee machine and a TV lounge.
    The room was small but I haven't spent much time there 🙂

  • Exceptional – Ronan from Ireland (9/10)

    Clean, efficient. Hassle free

  • Wonderful – Angela from Colombia (9/10)

    The room was clean and comfortable

  • a comfortable stay at a clean room – Yiğit from Finland (9/10)

    clean, check in and check out process is highly efficient due to automatization. i loved that they give you the chamce to store your luggage if you arrive earlier than your check in hour.

  • Exceptional – Brendan from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Check in was super easy. The bed was super comfy. Good location between the port and the older town. There is a brunch place connected to the hotel which was delicious.

  • Very Good – Karmen from Estonia (8/10)

    Great location, modern rooms, easy check-in and -out

  • Exceptional – Melita from Croatia (9/10)

    Excelent location

  • Excellent location – accessible via ferry from Helsinki, and not far from the old town attractions. Will stay there agai – Yen from Singapore (8/10)

    No frills setup, and extremely value for money. Near to ferry terminal and not far from Tallinn old town. Near to Rotermanni which has good restaurants and cafe. Extremely friendly staff and easy check in and out and baggage storage service.

  • Excellent located, comfortable, quiet hotel with great facilities. – Susan from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Location, auto chk in, beds, facilities.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Oleviste Kirik: 800 m
  • Great Coastal Gate: 650 m
  • Canute’s Guild Hall: 850 m
  • Tallinn City Museum: 800 m
  • Energy discovery centre: 600 m
  • Nikolai Imetegija kirik: 700 m
  • Museum of Estonian Architecture: 150 m
  • Contemporary Art Museum of Estonia: 800 m
  • Mälestt Vabaduss lang Brit Merem-le: 650 m
  • House of the Brotherhood of Blackheads: 800 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Enzo: 100 m
  • Restaurant Admiral: 40 m

Top attractions:

  • Maiden Tower: 1.4 km
  • Toompea Castle: 1.5 km
  • Kadriorg Palace: 2.3 km
  • Town Hall Square: 1 km
  • Town Hall Pharmacy: 950 m
  • Kadriorg Art Museum: 2.3 km
  • Estonian Open Air Museum: 8 km
  • Dominican Monastery Museum: 900 m
  • Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour: 1.8 km
  • Niguliste Museum-Concert Hall: 1.3 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Lignator As: 4.2 km

Ski lift:

  • Viimsi Mäepark J-bar: 13 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Kalarand: 1.2 km
  • Pirita Beach: 6 km
  • Pikakari Beach: 6 km
  • Russalka Beach: 2.1 km
  • Pelgurand Beach: 5 km

Public transport:

  • Train Lilleküla: 2.9 km
  • Train Tallinn Train Station: 1.5 km
  • Bus Tallinn International Bus Station: 2.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport: 4.1 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linens

General:

  • Shared lounge/T V area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Kitchen:

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products

Parking:

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture

Activities:

  • Ping-pong
  • Game room

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Restaurant

Accessibility:

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Languages Spoken:

  • English
  • Estonian

Cleaning Services:

  • Ironing service
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe

Business Facilities:

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Front Desk Services:

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services:

  • Board games/Puzzles
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House Rules at Citybox Tallinn City Center

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00

Children & Beds:

  • Children of all ages are welcome.

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.8

Comfort:

9.0

Location:

9.4

Free Wifi:

9.0

Facilities:

8.8

Cleanliness:

9.2

Value for money:

9.0