Tallinn
Medieval old town, creative districts and a thriving startup scene on the Baltic Sea.
Estonia › Tallinn
Digimad score
8.3
Very good
Best for Startups + Old town
About
Tallinn is compact, safe and surprisingly creative. Behind the medieval walls of the old town are former factory districts such as Telliskivi and Kalamaja, full of cafés, studios and coworking spaces, and a startup scene that punches far above its size. Everything works online and the city is easy to navigate. Winters are long and dark, and summer is short but magical, with light until almost midnight in June.
Tallinn at a glance
Internet
Fibre is standard and coworking spaces are numerous and well equipped. Mobile coverage is excellent across the city.
Monthly budget
$1,900/mo comfortable, $1,250 lean
Best months
May, Jun, Sep
Community
High nomad density, fair English
Key points
One of Europe's best-preserved medieval old towns
Creative districts such as Telliskivi and Kalamaja
A strong startup and tech community
Neighbourhoods
Kalamaja has wooden houses, cafés and the sea nearby; Telliskivi is the creative hub; Kadriorg is green and elegant; and the Rotermann quarter offers modern flats close to the centre.
Cost of living
USD
Lean
$1,250/mo
Shared housing, local food
Comfortable
$1,900/mo
Private one-bed, coworking
Premium
$3,150/mo
Central, frequent dining
Local currency
EUR
Rents are lower than in Helsinki or Stockholm but have risen in popular areas. Eating out is similar to Western Europe.
Internet & connectivity
Fixed line
Not verified
Mobile
Not verified
eSIM
Supported
Reliability
GoodPublic Wi-Fi
FairPower stability
GoodFibre is standard and coworking spaces are numerous and well equipped. Mobile coverage is excellent across the city.
Nomad community
Nomad density
HighEnglish
FairMeeting people
Startup events, founder meetups and coworking communities make it easy to meet people in the tech world.
English is widely spoken, and the international community is closely tied to the tech sector.
Safety
Emergency 112
At night
GoodSolo female
GoodPetty crime
GoodCommon scams
Unofficial taxis near the old town and overpriced bars on its busiest streets
Tallinn is very safe. Watch out for icy pavements in winter.
Healthcare
Pharmacies
GoodPublic system
Residents covered by the Health Insurance Fund use public hospitals such as the North Estonia Medical Centre. Visitors rely on private care.
Private care
Private clinics offer quick appointments and English-speaking doctors.
Insurance
Make sure your insurance meets the EUR 30,000 minimum required for the digital nomad visa.
Getting around
Walkability
GoodPublic transport
GoodAirports
- TLLTallinn Airport
Trams, buses and trolleybuses cover the city, and the airport is a ten-minute tram ride from the centre. Ferries to Helsinki leave several times a day.
Climate & seasons
Continental
Cold, snowy winters with little daylight and mild, bright summers. The sea makes winters a little milder than inland.
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Watch out for
Short daylight and cold weather from November to February