Rotermann Quarter

Tallinn, Estonia

Overall Safety
Good
4.0 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics
Stay in Rotermann Quarter

Rated 4.4/5 for walking at night and 4.8/5 by day. It's one of the neighborhoods we'd pick to stay in Tallinn.

Summary

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Rotermann Quarter has renovated old buildings with shops, restaurants, and offices. Safe and between Old Town and the port. Good for eating alone and shopping.

Modern and sophisticatedShopping and dining hubArchitectural blend of old and newBusiness-casual atmosphereInternational crowd
Details

Rotermann Quarter is between the port and Old Town, with renovated 19th-century warehouses and factories now used for shopping, restaurants, and offices. Old limestone buildings mix with modern glass and steel. It's a 3-5 minute walk from both the port and Old Town. Røst Bakery has cinnamon buns, Chakra does Asian fusion, and Bruxx serves Belgian food. Estonian Design House sells local designers' work. International brands like COS and Bershka have shops here. The area gets young professionals, business travelers, and cruise ship passengers. It's safe with foot traffic, lighting, and security. Eating alone is normal - you'll see people at the sourdough bakery on Rotermanni 14 working on laptops. Everyone speaks English since it caters to visitors. Busy until evening, but quiets down after shops close around 8-9pm on weekdays (11pm Sundays). For late-night stuff, go to Kalamaja or Old Town.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Good

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Low

Scam Risk

Low

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Excellent

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Excellent
Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Røst Bakery
  • Sourdough Bakery & Coffee Shop (Rotermanni 14)

Restaurants

  • Chakra (Indian/Asian)
  • Bruxx (Belgian cuisine)
  • Wine Restaurant R14

Bars

  • BrewDog (craft beer)

Other Spots

  • Estonian Design House
  • COS (Scandinavian fashion)
  • Stalker Food Street

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