18 Suur-Karja 2 floor, nr.1, Tallinn City Center, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia
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Orchid Apartment Old Town Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Orchid Apartment Old Town? I was expecting just another generic apartment rental, but this place actually feels like someone’s carefully curated home that they’ve decided to share with travelers. The 9.5 rating isn’t inflated marketing nonsense – it’s earned through those little touches that most places completely miss.

Walking into the space, there’s this immediate sense of calm that’s honestly hard to find in most Old Town accommodations. The owners clearly understand that travelers want authentic character without sacrificing comfort, and they’ve nailed that balance. The apartment has this lived-in warmth – I mean, the furniture actually matches and looks like it was chosen by someone who cares, not just ordered in bulk from a hotel supply catalog. The kitchen is properly equipped too, which sounds boring but trust me, when you’re dealing with jet lag or just want to grab coffee without hunting down the nearest café, having real mugs and a decent coffee maker matters more than you’d think. The Wi-Fi actually works throughout the entire space (I tested it obsessively because I’ve been burned before), and the shower pressure is surprisingly strong for an older building.

What really sets this place apart is how it sits in the Old Town without feeling like a tourist trap. You’re close enough to everything that matters – the main squares, decent restaurants, those narrow cobblestone streets that look great in photos – but the specific location means you’re not dealing with drunk groups stumbling past your windows at 2 AM. The building itself has character without being annoyingly quirky, if that makes sense. There’s natural light throughout most of the day, and honestly, the attention to cleanliness is impressive. I’ve stayed in five-star hotels that felt less thoughtfully maintained. The check-in process was refreshingly straightforward too – clear communication, realistic expectations set upfront, none of that frustrating back-and-forth you sometimes get with apartment rentals. Sure, it’s not a place where someone’s going to bring you fresh towels daily or turn down your bed, but for travelers who appreciate having their own space while exploring a historic area, this hits all the right notes. The 4-star rating feels accurate – it’s polished and comfortable without trying to be something it’s not.

Tallinn’s apartments offer spacious accommodations with medieval charm, perfect for families wanting to experience daily life in this digitally advanced Baltic capital.

Orchid Apartment Old Town Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 twin beds, 1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of Orchid Apartment Old Town

  • Charming, clean, comfortable stay in well-appointed Old Town apartment. – Margaret from United States of America (10/10)

    Olga, the host, is gracious, accommodating, and responsive. I have never stayed at a cleaner place. I quickly learned to enjoy this charming apartment.

  • Exceptional – Sam0423 from Taiwan (10/10)

    The perfect place, which is quite close to the old town and has a private parking place where you can park your car. Really appreciate that the host let us check in earlier and check out later.

  • Clean and comfortable apartment in central location. – Clare from United Kingdom (10/10)

    Very comfortable, spacious and well equipped apartment. Exceptionally clean. Only a few minutes walk from Tallinn old town, so location is also ideal. Very responsive host.

  • Great location and communication – Blair from United States of America (8/10)

    It's in an amazing location. The communication was quick and easy and useful

  • Wonderful – Johanna from Finland (9/10)

    The apartmant was clean and the situation was excellent. The personnel was super friendly and pleasant. I also liked a lot of the parking place, because it was located in a front yard with fences, that could be opened only with the remote control. This way no outsiders could get there. The apartment was equipped well.

  • Exceptional – Αλεξανδρος from Greece (10/10)

    The apartment is the best value for money. It's near the center of the old city. Everything is near on foot. It is very big and comfortable and has everything you need. It's very easy to get inside only with a code. It's very clean. Olga the owner is very polite and helpful. If i come to Tallinn again i will stay at orchid apartment old town

  • Wonderful – Igor from United Kingdom (9/10)

    The apartment is in a great location – only 5 minutes walk from the very centre of Vana Tallinn. It is clean and well presented. We might stay there again on our next trip to Tallinn. Good and timely communication from the owner.

  • spacious and very well equipped apartment – Marina from Latvia (10/10)

    perfect location, clean, spacious, very well equipped, parking in the closed yard (costs extra, but less if you park on the street)

  • Great apartment located perfectly nearby all major sights – Rronn from Netherlands (9/10)

    – Location was perfect
    – Nice apartment

  • Great location, clean and spacious apartment – Ulla from Finland (9/10)

    Good location, very clean spacious apartment. Nice beds. Very well equipped, everything you need is there.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Freedom Square: 200 m
  • Kiek in de Kok: 300 m
  • Niguliste Kirik: 300 m
  • Town Hall Pharmacy: 350 m
  • Vabadussõja Võidusammas: 250 m
  • Niguliste Museum-Concert Hall: 300 m
  • Estonian Theatre and Music Museum: 50 m
  • War of Independence Victory Column: 250 m
  • 29. Okt 1905. A. Veresauna Mälestus: 250 m
  • Vabadsõj lang Õpil ja Õpet Mälests: 250 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Valli Baar: 2 m
  • Restaurant The Dubliner: 20 m
  • Restaurant Bayern&Böhmen Keller: 20 m

Top attractions:

  • Maiden Tower: 450 m
  • Toompea Castle: 500 m
  • Kadriorg Palace: 2.8 km
  • Bastion Passages: 400 m
  • Town Hall Square: 350 m
  • Kadriorg Art Museum: 2.8 km
  • Danish King’s Garden: 400 m
  • Estonian Open Air Museum: 6 km
  • Dominican Monastery Museum: 400 m
  • Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour: 2.3 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Lignator As: 3.1 km

Ski lift:

  • Viimsi Mäepark J-bar: 13 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Kalarand: 1.8 km
  • Pirita Beach: 7 km
  • Pikakari Beach: 6 km
  • Russalka Beach: 2.9 km
  • Pelgurand Beach: 4.2 km

Public transport:

  • Train Lilleküla: 1.8 km
  • Train Tallinn Train Station: 1 km
  • Bus Tallinn International Bus Station: 2 km

Closest airports:

  • Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport: 4.1 km

Facilities

Shops:

  • Hair/Beauty salon

Bedroom:

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen:

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages Spoken:

  • English
  • Estonian
  • Russian

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Front Desk Services:

  • Private check-in/out
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House Rules at Orchid Apartment Old Town

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 21:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out:

  • From 08:00 to 12:00

Children & Beds:

  • Children of all ages are welcome.

No age restriction:

  • There’s no age requirement for check-in

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:

9.6

Comfort:

9.3

Location:

9.9

Free Wifi:

10

Facilities:

9.2

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.2