Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Tallinn
Experience authentic local culture on a shoestring budget with hostels, street food, and public transport
Daily Budget: $38-100 per day
Complete breakdown of costs for budget/backpacker travel in Tallinn
Accommodation
$15-35 per night
Dorm beds in hostels, budget guesthouses, shared facilities
Food & Dining
$12-28 per day
Local markets, street food, self-catering, occasional budget restaurants
Transportation
$3-12 per day
Public buses, walking, occasional rideshare
Activities
$8-25 per day
Free walking tours, parks, some museums, self-guided exploration
Currency: € Euro (EUR) - Estonia is part of the Eurozone
Budget/Backpacker Activities in Tallinn
Curated experiences perfect for your budget/backpacker travel style
Money-Saving Tips
Eat at local markets and neighborhood restaurants instead of Old Town tourist areas (typically 40-60% cheaper)
Use public transportation instead of taxis for most trips (usually 70-80% savings on transport costs)
Book accommodation outside the immediate Old Town area for 20-40% lower rates with easy access
Take advantage of free museum days and walking tours (can save $15-30 per day on activities)
Shop for groceries and prepare some meals yourself (reduces food costs by 50-70%)
Travel during shoulder seasons for 25-40% lower accommodation rates
Use city transport cards for multiple days instead of single tickets (typically 20-30% discount)
Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid
Staying exclusively in Old Town tourist areas where accommodation typically costs 40-80% more than nearby neighborhoods
Eating only at restaurants in main tourist squares where prices are generally 100-150% higher than local spots
Taking taxis for short distances instead of walking or using public transport (can triple transportation costs)
Not checking for free museum days or city tourist cards that bundle attractions (missing potential 30-50% savings)