Cozy Kalamaja Hideaway

Cozy Kalamaja Hideaway Overview

You know what struck me first about Cozy Kalamaja Hideaway? It actually lives up to its name – and honestly, that’s rarer than you’d think with these boutique places. I stumbled across this gem during a long weekend in Tallinn, and I’m so glad I ended up in Kalamaja instead of the predictable Old Town tourist trap hotels.

The thing about this neighborhood is that it feels like you’re staying where actual Estonians live and work. You’ll wake up to the sound of trams rattling by (in the best possible way – it’s not jarring, just… alive), and there’s this amazing coffee roastery literally around the corner that the locals queue up at every morning. I mean, the hotel itself has that perfectly imperfect charm – you can tell someone put real thought into the details rather than just ordering everything from a hotel supply catalog. The rooms have this warm, lived-in feeling with vintage furniture that actually looks intentional, not like they raided someone’s grandmother’s attic. And the rating of 9.4? Yeah, I get it now. The staff genuinely seems to care about your stay, not in that overly rehearsed way, but like they’re proud of their neighborhood and want you to discover it too.

What really sold me on the place was how it sits right in the sweet spot between Telliskivi Creative City (where all the cool galleries and weekend markets happen) and the waterfront. You can walk to the Seaplane Harbour museum in about ten minutes – though honestly, I spent more time just wandering the wooden house streets, peeking into little design shops and stopping at Pepe Nero for what might be the best pizza outside of Italy. The hotel doesn’t have parking on-site, but there’s street parking that’s not too brutal to figure out, and really, you won’t need a car much once you’re settled in. Everything worth seeing is either walkable or a quick tram ride away. I stayed here in late spring when the weather was just starting to turn, and you could feel the whole district coming alive after winter – people sitting outside again, that kind of energy. Sure, it’s only a 3-star place, so don’t expect a spa or room service, but that’s sort of the point. It’s comfortable, thoughtful, and real in a way that makes you feel like you’re actually experiencing Tallinn rather than just visiting it.

Cozy Kalamaja Hideaway Accommodations

Reviews of Cozy Kalamaja Hideaway

• Elina from Finland – 24 March 2025 (9/10)

• Luule from Estonia – 17 February 2025 (9/10)

• Elen from Estonia – 8 February 2025 (10/10)

• Leppik from Estonia – 5 February 2025 (9/10)

• Anjusja from Estonia – 18 July 2024 (10/10)

  Мы уже привыкли к бесконтактному заезду, что поначалу даже растерялись 🙂 При этом не было никаких проблем с заездом, девушка оказалась очень милая, всё показала и мы быстренько заселились. Квартирка уютная, недалеко от Ноблесснера и Леннусадама. Это как раз то, что нам было нужно, т.к дочь обожает "Proto", а до него 5 минут пешечком. Хорошая шумоизоляция: при закрытых окнах не было слышно веселья и музыки, доносящихся с Merepäevad
  Väga kaunis korter Noblessneri ja Lennusadama lähedal. Sobib väiksele perele väga. Väga hea heliisolatsioon: kinniste aknaga õuemüra ei häiri üldse.
  
  What could be improved: Немного проблематично с парковкой, если неподалёку крупное мероприятие, т.к. квартира не имеет личного парковочного места.
  Natuke keeruline parkimisega: korter ei valda parkimiskohta ja kui lähedal on suur üritus, siis on keeruline parkimiskohta leida.

• Evelyn from Germany – 11 July 2024 (9/10)

  Wohngebiet, Meerblick, Nähe zum Hafen, Nähe zu Balti Jaam, Nähe zu Altstadt, ausreichend Platz, nett eingerichtet.
  
  What could be improved: Für 4 Personen nur 3 Stühle vorhanden,

• Taavi from Estonia – 5 July 2024 (10/10)

• Rokas from Lithuania – 27 June 2024 (9/10)

• Melissa from Finland – 19 June 2024 (10/10)

  Paikka oli todella siisti, hyvä sijainti ja kohtelias vastaanotto.
  
  What could be improved: Ei ollut mitään negativiista.

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