In the heart of Old Town Tallinn, Merchants House Hotel combines historic charm with modern comforts. Enjoy a dinner at the on-site restaurant, unwind in the sauna or explore designer stores and garden views from your private terrace. With helpful staff, free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage available - guests have praised this hotel's prime location.
At Merchants House Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port of Tallinn. You can indulge in massages or body treatments, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a terrace. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English, Estonian, Russian, Ukrainian
At a glance
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Hotel size
36 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 984 ft (EUR 24 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
Computer station
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Designer stores on site
Bicycle parking
Spa services
Sauna
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
0-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
2 bedrooms
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and body treatments.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 15 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 23 and December 26.
The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 26.00 per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 24 per day (984 ft away)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Merchants Hotel
Merchants House Hotel Tallinn
Merchants House Tallinn
Merchants House Hotel Hotel
Merchants House Hotel Tallinn
Merchants House Hotel Hotel Tallinn
Frequently asked questions
Is Merchants House Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between December 23 and December 26.
Does Merchants House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Merchants House Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Merchants House Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Merchants House Hotel?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Merchants House Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Fenikss Casino (9-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Merchants House Hotel and nearby?
Merchants House Hotel has a sauna and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Merchants House Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Merchants House Hotel like?
Merchants House Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Tallinn Baltic Station and 18 minutes' walk from Port of Tallinn. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Merchants House Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Old town
Room
Square
Public sauna
View
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent with a great choice of options, including eggs cooked to order. (20 reviews)
The property is close to many dining options and the staff provides good restaurant recommendations. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
This is in the historic town very close to the main square in a traditionalhouse converted to a hotel. Excellent accommodations, not your typical cookie cutter hotel room. Clean comfortable and affordable.
Wonderful.
Alison
Alison, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Fifth of five cities trip
Excellent hotel of character. Friendly professional staff who can't do enough for you. I strongly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Tallinn. I will certainly be going back.
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Cannot fault a thing
We stayed for two nights in the Courtyard suite for my partner’s 50th and we truly enjoyed our stay. Location is excellent, our suite was both beautiful and comfortable with sauna and bath, breakfast was good with several options and the staff were all super friendly and helpful. I very warmly recommend staying at the Merchants House and I have already booked my next stay with them.
Marika
Marika, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
This boutique hotel was fabulous. Every single staff member we encountered was so helpful, friendly and kind. The location is absolutely perfect. The breakfast selection was ample and their omelettes are seriously one of the best I’ve ever eaten.
I would advise though that anyone with severe accessibility needs may struggle here. There are no lifts in the hotel and therefore the bedrooms and breakfast lounge are only accessible via stairs.
We honestly loved our stay here and would return to beautiful Tallinn and the Merchants Hotel in a heartbeat.
Thank you to everyone for making our stay here so memorable.
Anna
Anna, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Clean and Comfortable
Wonderful modest but spacious room. Comfortable and clean. A little threadbare around the edges but nothing wrong where it counts: great value for location and everything you need. Very pleasant staff.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2024
Great location, staff were really friendly and helpful.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
Perfect location and helpful check in staff.
Aki
Aki, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
Perfect location, the staff were wonderful
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 12, 2025
Central. Good Breakfast. Big room and warm
Carl
Carl, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2024
I think my favorite part about this hotel is how 'Bed and Breakfast' it feels, while still having all the luxury of a high end hotel. The room was spacious and had everything you need, so you could hide out if you wanted, however, head into the reception area, amd there youll find social areas, games, a cafe and bar, as well as a wonderful underground breakfast all staffed by really friendly and sweet staff.
Erika
Erika, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Both of the desk staff I spoke to were extremely friendly and gave excellent advice about tourist destinations and transit. The location is terrific for food and sightseeing. Very convenient to the train station and local transport too.
Grayson
Grayson, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2024
Cozy hotel in the old town
Nice and cozy hotel. Friendly staff and very good breakfast! Conveniently located in the old town.
Linnéa
Linnéa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 1, 2025
The hotel is in the town centre near shops and restaurants.
The reception staff are very lovely and attentive.
The only downside has been the bathtub which did not have any curtains and therefore it was inevitable to splash water all around the bathroom which made the floor hazardous.
Daria
Daria, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2024
Great hotel right in Old Town. Staff was friendly and helpful throughout my entire stay. They offered great recommendations upon arrival as well . I would stay here again when visiting Tallinn.
William
William, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 24, 2025
Great location, but room for improvement
First the good points: great location and very attentive staff; Helga was especially helpful and friendly. The breakfast offering, which we didn't take, looked good.
Now the not so good: some floor tiles in the bedroom (room 106) are loose, a non-functioning lamp in the bathroom (despite bringing this to their attention on day two of our four day stay), room cleanliness only average (there was a large paper clip in the centre of the floor throughout our stay) and the hotel courtyard was a mess (they told my wife that it was to be cleaned for June, which I just cannot understand as cleanliness is a year-round necessity).
We were offered an alternate room, however this was upstairs and, with no lift and a long walk to it, it just wasn't an option for me.
John
John, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2023
love this place
Great staff and location
Todd
Todd, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2024
This was a really nice stay! Great location, the staff were very friendly and helpful with everything! Bed was clean and comfortable, roomy suite, and the sauna was lovely! Only downside was there was not a shower, the attachment in the bathtub required you to be sitting down, which turned out slightly inconvenient for us.
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2023
a small hotel in a good location with good service
Taavi
8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2023
Great location and staff members were all in a good mood and very friendly. Beautifull old building, breakfast was nice too.
Aino-Kaisa
Aino-Kaisa, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
great Location. The team exceptional. Thank you very everything!
Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2023
The staff were very helpful, the hotel was clean and well appointed, had a nice breakfast, and was close to everything in central Tallinn.
Jon-Scott
Jon-Scott, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2023
Amazing location one block from the historic center square, clean, cozy atmosphere and great breakfast! All at a reasonable price--you cant beat this property.
Brian
Brian, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
The property was quirky and unusual. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Juliet
Juliet, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2024
Lovely old mainstay. Could use some modernization. Great value for money and location can’t be beat.
Scott
Scott, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 12, 2024
Nice hotel, great location
First, be aware that there is no elevator, and there's about 50 steps to the 3rd floor rooms. Other than that, a modest hotel in a great, quiet location in Tallinn's Old Town. Easy walking to restaurants and sights.
One nice thing: they'll cook eggs to order for breakfast, which I enjoyed a lot.