Estonia is one of the top destinations to visit in 2024 thanks to its historic and cultural attractions, opportunities to switch off and connect with nature, approach to sustainable living and its second largest city Tartu, being the European Capital of Culture 2024. Plus, there are several new accommodation openings and experiences to attract new and returning visitors.
From traditional manor houses and stylish hotels to quirky homes and unexpected historic building conversions, Estonia offers a wide variety of places to stay.
New Places To Stay: Hotels:
Nunne Boutique Hotel (visitestonia.com) Tallinn – Located in the heart of Tallinn’s medieval Old Town, history meets luxurious comfort, in this stylish hotel in the former 19th century agricultural association house. Offering 75 rooms and Ame, the contemporary French – Nordic fusion restaurant, an ideal base for a city break. Prices from €88 per night.
Padise historic manor hotel (visitestonia.com) Harju Country, 50km from Tallinn – The beautifully restored, historic manor house with boutique spa is nestled in the Estonian countryside surrounded by forests and fields, providing guests with a taste of manor life. It’s a luxury base for exploring the region and nearby Padise Monastery. Prices from €135 per night.
Bottengarn Boutique Hotel (visitestonia.com) Muhu Island – This boutique hotel in Koguva Harbour, a historic fishing village, is a collection of stylishly renovated former farm buildings, with four guestrooms, two floating houses and floating saunas to enjoy in-between Baltic Sea swims. An island escape to enjoy peace, quiet and stunning sunsets. Bottengarn Farm House is opening in February 2024 for bookings and offers guests on of the largest and most spectacular farm stays in Igaküla, located just 2 kilometers away from Bottengarn Sea Price from: €195.
New Places to stay: Home from Home
Hans Hubert Villa (visitestonia.com) Haapsalu – Situated in a quiet street of the quaint coastal town famous for its rejuvenating mud spas, the Hans Hubert Villa is an elegant wooden mansion house with a boutique hotel feel. Offering four luxury suites of cosy Scandinavian design. Prices from €200 per night.
Tiny Marienholm mini villas in Haapsalu (visitestonia.com) Haapsalu – The stylish and cosy glass walled cabins are located on the Marienholm Peninsula on the outskirts of Haapsalu, perfect for couples or single travellers. Boasting breathtaking views of the sea and surrounding meadows. Prices from €149 per night.
Villa of Nature Energy on Prangli island (pranglireisid.ee) Prangli Island – Built entirely from natural materials and is energy efficient, the house has just been awarded a Green Key Eco label. Located on the shore of Prangali Island, in the Baltic Sea, it’s just a short ferry ride from Tallinn. The Scandi- style, four-bedroom house is a peaceful island escape where families or friend groups can wander the beaches and pine forest and enjoy the sunrise whilst sitting in front of the house. Price from €395 for a long weekend.
New Events and Activities for 2024
Tartu 2024: European Capital of Culture The main cultural event in Estonia next year, over 350 exhibitions, art installations, festivals, musical, dance and theatrical performances and community events will be hosted in the country’s second largest city and centre of learning Tartu and across the southern region. Tartu 24 is the perfect opportunity to immerse in local and international culture and connect with the welcoming Estonian people.
PoCo – Pop-Art Museum (visitestonia.com) Tallinn – the new museum hosts a global collection of pop-art, with exhibits including Warhol, Banksy, Koons, Lichtenstein, Haring, Hirst, Hockney, Basquiat, Kusama, Newton and other big names. Open every day. Price €18 adults and €6 children.
Aidu Watersport Centre (visitestonia.com) An impressive regeneration and rewilding project, the former quarry transformed into an open-water adventure centre is now open to international visitors. The centre offers a wide range of activities including rowing, canoeing, dragon-boating and motorboats around its canals and lakes. Price from €25 per person.
Go Travel eco day tours Embark on sustainably focused day tours from Tallinn and Tartu, the new range of day trips are now available from Go Travel e-shop, providing the chance to delve into nature, support local community projects and explore areas such as Pärnu, Lahemaa National Park and Estonia’s dynamic cities. Prices from €69 per perso.
For more information about Estonia please visit https://www.visitestonia.com/en
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