Old Town – Vene Apartment

Old Town – Vene Apartment Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Old Town – Vene Apartment? I was expecting just another touristy place in Tallinn’s medieval quarter, but this spot actually feels like you’re living in the Old Town rather than just visiting it. The moment you step inside, there’s this immediate sense that someone really thought about what travelers actually need – not just what looks good in photos.

The apartment sits right in the heart of the cobblestone maze, and honestly, that’s both its biggest charm and the thing you need to know going in. During the day, you’ll hear the gentle clip-clop of horse carriages and tourists wandering past your windows, which is pretty magical if you ask me. But here’s the insider bit – evenings get surprisingly quiet once the day-trippers head back to their cruise ships or hotels outside the walls. I mean, you’re literally surrounded by 13th-century architecture, so there’s something almost surreal about making coffee in a modern kitchen while looking out at medieval spires. The space itself feels thoughtfully designed rather than just thrown together – the kind of place where someone actually considered that you might want to do laundry or store groceries, not just take Instagram shots. The rating of 9 out of 10 makes total sense once you’re there for a day or two.

What I really appreciated (and this is something you won’t find in most hotel descriptions) is how the location works in practice. You’re close enough to Raekoja plats that you can pop over for dinner without planning an expedition, but tucked away enough that you’re not dealing with the main crush of tour groups. The narrow streets mean no car noise – though fair warning, if you’re driving, you’ll be parking outside the Old Town walls and walking your luggage over cobblestones. Not a dealbreaker, just something to pack light for. The building itself has that solid, thick-walled feel that keeps things cool in summer and surprisingly cozy when the Baltic winds pick up. I found myself actually looking forward to coming “home” each evening rather than just crashing somewhere convenient. There’s something about having your own space in such a historic setting that beats even the fanciest hotel lobby – you can grab Estonian pastries from the little bakery around the corner and eat breakfast while watching the city wake up. If you’re the type who likes to really settle into a place rather than just pass through, this hits that sweet spot perfectly.

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Reviews of Old Town – Vene Apartment

• Excellent stay. We love the Tallinn . Great apartment. – Craig from United States of America (9/10)

  Right in the city center. Very big spacious apartment.

• Very Good – Lucia from Sweden (8/10)

  Excellent location, very friendly and helpful host.

• Amazing house near from old city center – Nelson from Portugal (9/10)

  Amazing location.

• Wonderful – Roland from Netherlands (9/10)

  no curtains that was bad

• Wonderful – Sabina from Finland (9/10)

  Clean apartment with an excellent location. Rooms were big and the beds were comfortable. Adequate kitchenware and a dishwasher.

• Very nice, but wrong key code. – Jeffrey from United States of America (9/10)

  Location was great and the size was too.

• awesome – Ksenia from United Kingdom (9/10)

  everything
  style
  location
  value

• Excellent! 10+ – Michaelitsa from Cyprus (9/10)

  Everything was great!

• Good – Martin-borret from Finland (7/10)

  Very big and nice apartment, very clean.

• Excellent location in the middle of the old town – Katrin from Norway (7/10)

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