Raekoja Boutique Residence

Hotel Description

Welcome to the enchanting Raekoja Boutique Residence, a charming 3-star accommodation nestled in the heart of Tallinn’s historic city center. This boutique residence, with its impressive 8.1 rating, stands as a testament to quality service and guest satisfaction in Estonia’s captivating capital. Located at Raekoja plats 5, the hotel boasts one of the most prestigious addresses in Tallinn, directly on the Town Hall Square (Raekoja plats), which serves as the vibrant, cobblestoned centerpiece of the medieval Old Town. This prime location places guests mere steps away from the iconic Tallinn Town Hall, a Gothic masterpiece dating back to the 13th century and one of the best-preserved medieval structures in Northern Europe. The Raekoja Boutique Residence seamlessly blends historical ambiance with contemporary comfort, offering visitors an authentic experience of Tallinn’s rich cultural heritage while ensuring a pleasurable stay.

The well-regarded establishment, evidenced by its strong 8.1 rating from previous guests, combines the intimate charm of a boutique residence with the convenience of modern amenities. Situated within Tallinn’s City-Centre district (postal code 10146), the residence serves as an ideal base for exploring the UNESCO-listed Old Town, with its winding cobblestone streets, centuries-old defensive walls, and picturesque viewpoints. From your doorstep, you can easily wander to nearby attractions including St. Nicholas’ Church, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and Toompea Hill with its panoramic views of the city and Baltic Sea beyond. After a day of exploration, return to the inviting atmosphere of the Raekoja Boutique Residence, where the historical surroundings whisper stories of medieval merchants, nobility, and the Hanseatic League that once made Tallinn a crucial trading post.

The Raekoja Boutique Residence excels not only in its unparalleled location but also in its thoughtfully designed accommodations that respect the building’s historical character while incorporating contemporary comforts. The boutique nature of this residence ensures personalized attention rarely found in larger hotels, creating a warm, welcoming environment that has contributed to its strong guest satisfaction scores. During the summer months, guests can experience the lively atmosphere of Raekoja plats with its outdoor cafés, cultural events, and the melodious chimes of the Town Hall clock tower, while winter transforms the square into a magical Christmas market complete with twinkling lights and festive decorations. As day transitions to evening, explore the diverse culinary landscape surrounding the hotel, from traditional Estonian cuisine to international offerings, before returning to your comfortable retreat at the Raekoja Boutique Residence. Whether visiting Tallinn for business or pleasure, this well-situated, highly-rated boutique hotel offers the perfect blend of historical immersion and modern convenience in one of Europe’s most preserved medieval cities.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $119. Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 1 – 2 guests
• Estimated price from: $150. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 1 – 2 guests

Reviews

• Ksenia from Austria – 31 July 2023 (9/10)

  The location is fantastic, on the central square (or, exactly, at the side street facing central square)
  Self Check-in and check-out worked out well
  Newly furnished apartment, lots of amenities (washing machine, microwave, everything), good wi-fi
  extra blankets, towels etc in the wardrobe if you are cold
  great value for money, especially if you stay during the work week
  great place to explore city
  I could stay a bit longer during a check-out day – much appreciated!
  
  What could be improved: I came with my family and specifically looked for an apartment with two separate rooms to sleep and a large table to work from home.
  – the apartment is on the ground floor. The windows in the bedroom open to a very touristic street. No curtains at all, so light in the room, some noise and probably not so safe to sleep with windows completely opened. (You can open an upper part only which is a better safety-wise, which we did).
  – In the living room / kitchen where I intended to sleep is no window at all, all your meals are with artificial light only. The sofa can be turned to a bed, but is pretty uncomfortable to sleep.
  – The window in the bathroom / corridor can be opened – to a very small backyard in front of dump bins of a very busy restaurant. We closed it as it stank.
  Small frustrating things in the room. The windows were dirty, no spare toilet paper. After the booking the office had sent me a very aggressively-sounding message about the check-in is till 17.00 ONLY and then you have to pay 10 euros extra for every hour if checking in later. After I asked to clarify, the lady was very nice, assured me that there is a self check-in with a code box. Then in the day of arrival I still didn't get codes to a key box, needed to call / message, then I got codes and check-in worked well. (But the apartment would do well to rephrase the mail they automatically send to customers).

• Kumaran from Malaysia – 28 January 2024 (8/10)

  Location and surroundings. Perfect place.
  
  What could be improved: Harder to reach by/long walk via public transport.
  Apartment uses boiler style hot water system that get cold too fast (small tank perhaps).
  During winter you would hardly have any hot water for shower after a person showers. Bath tub is practically useless for this reason during winter.

• Krystian from Poland – 6 November 2023 (9/10)

  Great location, cozy interior, very tidy, quiet despite location in the city center, very good contact with the owner.
  
  What could be improved: Almost no daylight in the apartment.

• Ji from Australia – 7 July 2023 (8/10)

  location was great

• Catherine from Australia – 14 November 2023 (7/10)

  The apartment was central in the Tallinn old town centre and close to everything. The photos of the apartment did match those available online. Check-in communication was smooth and keys were available. It was great having a washing machine. Three doors to get into the apartment, made you feel very secure.
  
  What could be improved: The apartment had very few utensils available in the kitchen. This limited what we were able to cook in the apartment, which was one of the main reasons we booked an apartment. The frying pan and pot were not suitable for the induction cooktop, and I was concerned that they may damage it, and we would be at fault. The bedroom window had no curtain, to be able to block the very bright street light directly outside the room. For light sleepers, like my husband, this made it very difficult for him to sleep.

• Anastasia from France – 21 June 2023 (9/10)

  Arrival and checkin were as smooth and welcoming as possible. The best location and view you can possibly imagine of – you are right in the very heart of the medieval city, its town hall square. Stunning! It is mesmerising to look at the hustle and bustle of city life from above, sitting on wide window sills. The apartment has everything you need and even more. Sauna in the evening has added extra relaxation after wandering through many narrow and hidden streets of the old town. Restaurant Tule is right downstairs, offering yummy food with variety selection on the menu.

• Sasha from Estonia – 19 June 2023 (9/10)

  It was a great experience. We enjoyed the view facing the Main Square.
  Everything was clean and at high standard.
  Will use again in the future!
  Thank you!

• Raul from Italy – 14 May 2023 (9/10)

  Fantastic location directly on the main and most beautiful square of the city, Raekoja Plats. Amazing view!
  Absolutely recommended if you want to visit the old town, by walk.
  Brand new apartment, with all the comforts!
  Lot of cozy restaurants nearby. Try Tule!
  
  What could be improved: Everithing perfect!

• Andreia from Poland – 23 April 2023 (9/10)

  Great location. Brand new refurbished flat in the center of Tallin. Complete kitchen for cooking. Comfortable beds. Keys picked up in the restaurant next to the flat. Easy check out.

• Lookson from Estonia – 22 April 2023 (9/10)

  Everything was perfect

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