Picolo recommends · Hotel in Tallinn, Estonia
Hotel Telegraaf, Autograph Collection
A former telegraph station a short stroll from Town Hall Square, where you swim in the spa pool under the same roof as your room.
The building once carried the city’s messages by wire. Today it is a luxury hotel in the Autograph Collection, with classic, elegant rooms and a courtyard where tables come out once the evenings turn light.
Town Hall Square is around the corner, so the medieval lanes start at the front door. Downstairs you find a spa, a pool and a restaurant, which means a winter evening can stay entirely indoors.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hotel Telegraaf, Autograph Collection
Telegraaf gives you the Old Town at its most central, without giving up a proper spa. For a first visit, or a couple who want classic comfort and good service, it removes most of the guesswork.
It is one of the most expensive addresses in Tallinn, and the lanes outside fill with tour groups by day. If you want character for less money, St. Petersbourg is a few streets away.
What you get
- Spa with an indoor pool
- Restaurant in the hotel
- Courtyard for long summer evenings
- Historic telegraph station building
- Classic luxury service
A day at Hotel Telegraaf, Autograph Collection
- Morning
- Breakfast before the cruise passengers reach Town Hall Square.
- Midday
- A climb up Toompea hill for the view over the red roofs.
- Afternoon
- A long swim and sauna while the cold sets in outside.
- Evening
- Dinner in the hotel, then a short walk through lit lanes.
Location
Old Town, Tallinn, Estonia
Open in MapsQuestions about Hotel Telegraaf, Autograph Collection
Is Hotel Telegraaf in Tallinn Old Town?
Yes. It is a minute from Town Hall Square, inside the medieval Old Town, so the main sights are within a few minutes on foot.
Does Hotel Telegraaf have a pool?
Yes. The hotel has a spa with an indoor pool, which is especially welcome after a cold winter day exploring the city.
What was Hotel Telegraaf before it became a hotel?
The building was once Tallinn’s telegraph station, which is where the hotel takes its name from.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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