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Wedding Travel & Lodging Guide

💌 A Note from Us

We’re thrilled that you’re coming to celebrate our wedding in Tallinn, Estonia! We want your stay to be easy, comfortable, and full of wonderful memories. Tallinn is a city that blends fairy-tale charm with cozy, modern Nordic life. You’ll find medieval stone streets, warm cafés, glowing lights, and snow in January — it’s like something out of a Christmas card. To help you plan, we’ve put together this guide on where to stay, how to get around, and what to expect around our ceremony and reception locations.

Choosing Where to Stay

There are two great parts of Tallinn we recommend for guests:

Old Town (Vanalinn)

In the heart of historic Tallinn, about 15–20 minutes away from the venues by car We have listed a sampling of lodging accommodations below, however there are many great hotels, hostels and Airbnb options throughout Tallinn!

Mustamäe / Nõmme area

Closer to both the church and the castle, 20-25 min drive to the city center by car Both are excellent options — it just depends on the kind of experience you want! **If you are coming for just the weekend of the wedding you might want to stay in Mustamäe / Nõmme area near the venue. Otherwise, if you are staying a few extra days, we recommend staying in the Old Town - it’s like walking out on a movie set each day!&nbsp;

In Summary

If your main focus is the wedding day and you like peaceful surroundings, stay near Mustamäe / Nõmme for convenience. If you’re turning your trip into a mini European getaway, Old Town is the perfect base for sightseeing, dining, and cozy winter evenings. Either way, we can’t wait to celebrate with you — thank you for making the trip to share this special day with us. Tallinn is magical in winter, and Glen’s Castle will make it unforgettable. We can’t wait to see you there!

Staying in Old Town – Heart of Tallinn

If you want to experience Tallinn’s magic up close — cobblestone streets, candle-lit cafés, and centuries-old towers dusted with snow — Old Town (Vanalinn) is where you’ll fall in love with the city. It’s the postcard-perfect side of Tallinn and only a 15–20 minute taxi ride to the ceremony or reception. Why guests will love staying here:- Everything is walkable — restaurants, shops, museums, and sights- Perfect for sightseeing before or after the wedding- Endless charm and atmosphere, especially in winter Keep in mind:- Slightly higher room prices than in Mustamäe- You’ll need a short taxi, CityBee or Bolt (rideshare) ride to the wedding events

Romantic and historic boutique hotel, set in a beautifully restored medieval building on a cobblestone street, steps from the center square of Old Town. Rates ranging from 158€-300€ per night.

Schlössle Hotel

Hotel in Tallinn city center. The Nordic Hotel Forum is a modern four-star superior business and conference hotel in the very heart of Tallinn, at a prominent location on the edge of the picturesque Tallinn Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Nordic Hotel Forum, member of WorldHotels Distinctive

Clean, well-located, and affordable. A solid mid-range choice close to Old Town gates. Rates starting at 30€ per night.

City Hotel Tallinn

There are many hostels in Old Town and this is the one that housed students for the European ICMC this year! The sparse private rooms, and mixed and separate-gender dorms (with shared or en suite bathrooms), feature free Wi-Fi, parquet floors and brick accents. Common areas include a guest kitchen, a TV lounge with a ping-pong table, a balcony and a spa area with a soaking tub and a sauna. Rates start at 16€ per night.

Fat Margaret's Hostel

Staying Near the Castle – Mustamäe & Nõmme

Modern, comfortable, and located near Tallinn University of Technology. Great value and easy access to both venues. Starting at 64€ per night.

Campus House by Larsen

Romantic towers and terraces, round architectural elements changing with angular forms and all-embracing red bricks – Tähetorni Hotel gives the impression of a fairy tale palace. It is located very close to the wedding venue! Rates start at 60€ per night.

Tähetorni Hotell

The Tallinn airport code is TLL. There are no direct flights from Atlanta to Tallinn, but it is possible to find a flight with only one stop, usually in Paris, London, Amsterdam or Copenhagen.&nbsp; To set up a flight price alert, go to a flight search engine like <a href="https://www.google.com/travel/flights" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Flights</a> or <a href="https://www.skyscanner.com/tips-and-inspiration/always-get-best-airfare-available-skyscanner-price-alerts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skyscanner</a>, enter your desired route and dates, then click the "Track Prices" or "Get Price Alerts" button to enable notifications for when prices change. You may need to sign in to an account to activate the alert and receive email notifications

Tips for Booking Flights

Getting Around Tallinn

Distance: Old Town → Glen’s Castle = 15–20 minutes by car Taxis &amp; rideshare: Bolt (the local favorite) and Uber are reliable and affordable CityBee: CityBee is a car-sharing service that lets you rent a car or van by the minute, hour, or day — all from your phone. You simply download the CityBee app, verify your driver’s license, and you’re ready to go. You can unlock cars with your phone, drive anywhere in Estonia, and then drop the vehicle off at any approved CityBee parking zone when you’re done. No need to return it to where you picked it up — it’s perfect for one-way trips around the city. It is quite affordable - on a recent trip we rented a CityBee to take someone from the Old Town to the Airport and return back to the Old Town and the total cost was only 15 euros. Public transport: Tallinn has easy buses, trains and trams. Tickets are available via app or kiosks - <a href="https://www.visittallinn.ee/eng/visitor/plan/transport/public-transport" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.visittallinn.ee/eng/visitor/plan/transport/public-transport</a> Winter travel tip: It can be snowy and chilly in January (around -5°C / 23°F), so bring warm boots and layers!

Travel

Toompea Castle&nbsp;was erected on the foundations of the crumbling eastern wing of the fortress built on this site in the 13th and 14th centuries. The castle with its late Baroque façade was built between 1767 and 1773. The history of Toompea is the story of the rulers and conquerors of Estonia, each of whom moulded and reinforced the place to their own needs and according to their own taste. Today the castle is home to the Riigikogu (the Estonian parliament). The blue, black and white of the national flag can be seen flying on top of the 45.6-metre Tall Hermann tower as the symbol of Estonia's independence. Free&nbsp;<a href="http://www.riigikogu.ee/en/visit-us/visit-riigikogu/tours-tour-guides/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">excursions</a>&nbsp;of the castle for single visitors, as well as groups take place every day from Monday to Friday if booked ahead of time. Sessions of parliament can be watched from the public gallery.

Toompea Castle

In the water centre, you will find several saunas offering true relaxation. You can enjoy a classic hot Finnish sauna, a delightful steam sauna, and a steamy salt sauna perfect for rejuvenating body scrubs. Perhaps the most exciting attraction is our exotic hamam-sauna, which makes you feel like you are in another time and place while lying on a stone bench.

Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel

The saunas at Iglupark offer a view to the Gulf of Tallinn! In addition to the sauna room, Iglusaunas have a spacious lounge area with benches for seating and a low table for serving food and drinks, along with storage for personal belongings, a hairdryer and a mirror. All saunas have a private terrace with outdoor furniture, a shower room, and access to a swimming spot. Private sauna bookings are available for a minimum of 2 hours, between 11:00 AM and 11:00 PM. Iglupark is open daily, year-round, and all saunas are pre-heated.

Iglupark Igloo Saunas 

Once upon a time, 13 mythical sauna-goers roamed our shores, united by the desire to build the most special sauna sanctuary for all mankind. There were thoughts and discussions, but no action was taken. As time went by, their knowledge was buried in the ground, under pine branches, where it remained for thousands of years until the Pine Grandpa found it again on one of his adventures. The wise old man had always dreamed of a lavish Sauna Centre where he could perform exciting sauna rituals – a Sauna Centre that would combine the charm of the pine forest with the Estonians’ love of saunas and our ancient sauna traditions. Now the Centre is ready. Come and see what the 13 mythical saunas at the Mustamäe Elamus Spa are all about! Budget friendly accommodation close to Nõmme, right next to Elamus SPA: <a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/ee/campus-house-by-larsen-tallinn.et.html?label=gen173bo-1DCEYoggI46AdIC1gDaEKIAQGYAQu4ARfIAQzYAQPoAQH4AQOIAgGYAgKoAgO4AsCxvesFwAIB&amp;sid=d9f1f5f238aed9d370ae6da7f16c615c&amp;aid=304142&amp;ucfs=1&amp;checkin=2026-01-15&amp;checkout=2026-01-17&amp;dest_id=-2625660&amp;dest_type=city&amp;group_adults=1&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0&amp;nflt=roomfacility%3D20&amp;srpvid=6e7b60498a3b07e0&amp;srepoch=1760426032&amp;atlas_src=sr_iw_title&amp;sohad=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Campus House by Larsen</a>

Mustamäe Elamus Spa

There are operators in forested areas outside Tallinn offering sled rides with huskies or snowshoe + sled combos. ✓ ~1,5-2km ride with a sled or four-wheeler pulled by 4 dogs✓ Intro to alaskan malamutes, cuddles, petting, photos✓ Hot tea and cookies

IndieTours

Ice skating rinks in the city are easy to reach. The Old Town Ice Rink (Uisupark) is right in the middle of the old town, next to the historic St. Nicholas’ Church. The ice rink is open from mid-November to late March (sometimes even until April). You can rent skates and enjoy a warm drink from the winter café. For other outdoor ice rinks, see the Nõmme Ice Rink and the Mustamäe Ice Rink; perhaps they are closer to you if you’re not staying in the center.

Ice Skating in Old Town (Vanalinn)

In the seaplane hangar at Seaplane Harbour,you can find the Lembit submarine, built in 1937 at the Vickers-Armstrong shipyard in England, the Short 184 seaplane, the wreck of the Maasilinn ship (which is the oldest wreck found in Estonian waters), as well as many authentic exhibition items such as sailboats, boats, and sea mines.&nbsp;

Estonian SeaPlane Harbour Museum

ICE SWIMMING &amp; SAUNA Estonians love saunas, and many are enthusiasts of ice swimming as well. If you’re into experiencing extreme temperatures, you might want to give sauna and ice swimming a try. However, never go ice swimming alone without someone keeping an eye on you. In Northern Europe, sauna is considered very healthy and relaxing, but if you’re new to it, don’t overstay your welcome and always have a friend with you.

More Things to Do: <a href="https://www.viator.com/tours/Tallinn/Day-Trip-to-Lahemaa-National-Park/d4147-8327P2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Day Trip to Lahema National Park</a> Museums:&nbsp;<a href="https://visitestonia.com/en/what-to-do/tallinns-top-museums-and-must-see-attractions-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://visitestonia.com/en/what-to-do/tallinns-top-museums-and-must-see-attractions-1</a> Events calendar:<a href="https://visitestonia.com/en/search?category=uritus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://visitestonia.com/en/search?category=uritus</a> Old town virtual tour:<a href="https://vaatavanalinna.ee/en/what-to-see-in-tallinn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vaatavanalinna.ee/en/what-to-see-in-tallinn/</a> Viewing Platforms in Old Town:Old Town has several viewing platforms which are great places to catch a picturesque view of the city, see the sunrise or sunset and take pics. Just google "viewing platforms" in your google maps app and you will see them.

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