Property description
The history of the building at 5 Lai Street dates back to 1437, when a wealthy town elder Gosshalk Borsteli had a dwelling house built here for his family. Over the centuries, the building has been repeatedly reconstructed and in the winds of architecture, its looks have changed. By today, this beautiful richly decorated Neo-Classical building with a spacious and quiet yard houses St. Olav's Hotel.
What hasn't changed, though, is the fact that the landlords have always been the most distinguished and respectable citizens. Among them, there have been representatives of various social status and nationalities: merchants, town councillors, town elders, clergymen, noblemen and warlords, statesmen and social figures.
The block is surrounded by a defence wall that used to protect Archangel Michael's Convent built in the 13th century. The memory of those distant times is retained in the names of the defence towers such as Sister's Tower and Behind-the-Sisters Tower. Through a defence passage, it is possible to climb up the towers. On the site of the former church, you can now admire the Cathedral of Transfiguration - where, by the way, the subject of Peter the Great and an ancestor of the great Russian poet Pushkin, ?braham Hannibal was wedded.
The name of the street St.Olaf's Hotel is located in is Lai, which means “wide”. In Lai Street you can also find the Museum of Applied Art, the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Health.
Right next door, there is an exclusive sweet shop of the well-known confectionary factory Kalev – you can buy some marzipan as a souvenir from here.
And most certainly you'd like to visit one of the most famous sacred buildings of Tallinn, St Olaf's Church that dates back to the 13th century.
Against the rough Gothic skyline of our marvellous Old Town, you can't help admiring the outstanding spire of St Olaf's Church - the symbol of Tallinn. In the 16th century it was one of the highest churches in the world. The church was named after Scandinavian (Norwegian) King St Olaf Haraldson.
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: |
14:00 |
| Check-out: |
12:00 |
| Year of last renovation: |
2007 |
| Floors: |
4 |
| Rooms: |
78 |
| Corridors: |
All rooms have interior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: |
78 |
| Rooms with disabled access: |
1 |
| Suites: |
5 |
| Room windows: |
Windows do open |
| Cleaning frequency: |
Daily |
| Meeting rooms: |
3 |
| Meeting space: |
115 sq. feet |
| Event space: |
Holds 140 people |
| Dist. to food/bars: |
0.2 Miles
|
| Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: |
0.3 Miles
|
| Dist. to the nearest gym: |
0.6 Miles
|
| Lounge/Bar hours: |
15.00-24.00 PM |
| Ownership: |
Antur Grupp OÜ |
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation: Individual cancellation 48 hours before arrival date
Group cancellation 4 weeks before arrival date |
| Typical group deposit: |
50% |
| Total taxes: |
9.00% |
| Total misc. fees: |
£0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
Airport & shuttle information
Airport is very close to city center, about 10 min by taxi.
Price is around 10 eur
Is there an airport shuttle?
Sorry but
no airport shuttle is available.
Breakfast information
Buffee breakfast is included in room price.
Pet friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pets are allowed, 15 eur per pet per night
Internet/Wi-Fi
All hotel is covered by free Wi-Fi
Suggested AI generated itinerary
Day 1
- Breakfast:
RØST - Bakery and coffee shop offering freshly baked sourdough bread and pastries, located 0.5 km from the hotel
- Lunch:
Rataskaevu16 - Cozy restaurant known for its local Estonian cuisine, situated 0.3 km from the hotel
- Dinner:
NOA Chef's Hall - An upscale dining experience with a view of the Tallinn bay, located 8 km from the hotel
- Activity:
Tallinn Old Town - Explore the historic and picturesque streets of Tallinn Old Town, just a 0.2 km walk from the hotel
Day 2
- Breakfast:
Cafe Maiasmokk - The oldest cafe in Tallinn, offering traditional pastries and coffee, 0.4 km from the hotel
- Lunch:
F-Hoone - Trendy spot in the Telliskivi Creative City, known for its international menu, 2 km from the hotel
- Dinner:
Ö - Modern Estonian cuisine with an innovative twist, located 1 km from the hotel
- Activity:
Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour - A maritime museum with interactive exhibits, located 2.5 km from the hotel