We’re excited to have you here for the festival. To help you make the most of your stay, we’ve gathered a few tips and recommendations for you.
Tallinn is a compact, walkable city that’s easy to explore. All festival cinemas are located in the city centre, surrounded by great restaurants, cosy cafés, stylish hotels and relaxing spas — everything you need is just a short walk away.
To make your festival experience even easier, we’ve gathered some special offers for festival guests, including deals on festival passes, transportation and accommodation.
For three weeks, Tallinn becomes the film capital: nearly 900 screenings, over 500 films from around 80 countries, film stars and the buzz of the festival.
Discover over 100 world premieres, alongside the newest feature films, animations, documentaries and shorts from around the world. Meet the filmmakers behind the stories, hear new voices and experience cinema before it reaches the wider world.
PÖFF is where emerging talent meets established masters, and where the future of cinema takes the spotlight.
Pick your films. Find your stories.
The pass lets you into the wolf pack. With a wolf’s badge, you gain access to many discounts from PÖFF’s friends.
Once you’re settled and have your festival pass, it’s time to find a place to stay. We’ve got you covered — discover our festival hotels and find the perfect base for your time at PÖFF
Tallink City Hotel
A. Laikmaa 5, Tallinn
cityhotel@tallink.ee
Ph: +372 6300800
tallinkhotels.com
Reservation code: POFF2026
A four-star hotel in the heart of Tallinn, offering 324 modern rooms across 10 floors, from classic doubles and spacious family rooms to deluxe rooms and suites. Its central location makes it an ideal base for exploring the city and the festival.
Tallink Express Hotel
Sadama 9, Tallinn
expresshotel@tallink.ee
Ph: +372 667 8700
tallinkhotels.com
Reservation code: POFF2026
A newly renovated, modern hybrid hotel between Tallinn’s passenger port and Old Town. With stylish design, flexible services, contactless check-in and a 24/7 beer bar, it offers everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Metropol Spa Hotel
Roseni 9, Tallinn
booking@metropol.ee
Ph: +372 6674 600
metropol.ee/spa
Reservation code: POFF2026
Metropol Hotel
Roseni 13, Tallinn
booking@metropol.ee
Ph: +372 667 4500
metropol.ee/hotel/
Reservation code: POFF2026
Metropol Spa Hotel is a modern spa and conference hotel in Tallinn’s vibrant Rotermann Quarter, between the sea and Old Town. Known for its striking modern architecture, the area is home to stylish design shops, restaurants, cafés and bakeries — all within easy walking distance.
Original Sokos Hotel Viru
Viru väljak 4, Tallinn
Ph: +372 680 9300
viru.reservation@sok.fi
www.sokoshotels.ee
Reservation code: BPOFF26
Viru Hotel is a Tallinn landmark in the heart of the city, overlooking the medieval Old Town. With the main concert halls, Estonia National Opera, shopping centres and entertainment venues all within walking distance, it’s the perfect base for exploring Tallinn.
To PÖFF on the most comfortable bus in the Baltics!
Booking Code: PÖFF2025 – to be used when booking.
The code is valid only on international Lux Express routes starting or ending in Tallinn and grants 50% discount. Travel period: 6–24 November. Purchase period: from now until 24 November.
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From historic streets and cozy cafés to museums and scenic views, Tallinn is full of surprises. Grab a Tallinn Card for free access to 50+ attractions and unlimited public transport—explore the city your way!
Step into history in this UNESCO World Heritage site, with cobblestone streets, medieval churches, and hidden courtyards. Play the Melchior the Apothecary adventure game to explore the Old Town in a fun, interactive way, and don’t miss Town Hall Square, home to one of Europe’s most magical Christmas markets in December. The Christmas market in 2025 will be open from 22 November. If you are planning to visit PÖFF on the last weekend, you're in luck! Find out more from Visit Tallinn.
Next to the Old Town, Just steps away lies Solaris Centre – not only one of PÖFF’s key cinema venues, but also the city’s largest hub for Estonian design. Here, you’ll find the best of local fashion, design shops, and unique gifts under one roof. Whether you’re hunting for a stylish keepsake or grabbing a bite before your next screening, Solaris is the perfect blend of culture, shopping, and cinema.
Located right next to Nordic Hotel Forum, Metropol Hotel (with Spa and Relaxation Centre), and Apollo Cinema Plaza (one of the main festival venues), the Rotermann Quarter is this year’s heart of PÖFF. A vibrant neighbourhood with striking modern architecture, unique shops, and cozy cafés, it’s the perfect place to experience Tallinn’s contemporary spirit. Find out more.
As Rotermann is the festival hub, we’ve also selected a variety of fantastic restaurants in the area for you to discover—whether you’re looking for a quick bite between screenings or a memorable dinner after the credits roll.
Rotermann is the meeting place for the PÖFF Wolves. It´s always something happening! Eat, drink and enjoy! Find out more
Don’t miss the Pop & Contemporary Art Museum and the quarter’s crown jewel, Stalker Passage (where Tarkovsky's “Stalker” was filmed), which adds a truly cinematic touch to your visit.
🎬 Film lovers can also take a short walk to Linnahall, one of the iconic filming locations of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. Step into epic filming locations in Tallinn and explore Tallinn through the lens of cinema here.
Kadriorg Palace is a baroque palace, where you can see the Estonian Art Museum’s collection of foreign art. The palace is surrounded by beautiful gardens. You can also visit Kumu - the main building of the Estonian Art Museum - which is a five minute walk from the Kadriorg Palace. Find out more.
Telliskivi Creative City is a former factory site that is now home to numerous restaurants, bars, design shops, and cultural institutions, such as Fotografiska Tallinn, a photographic art centre and satellite-gallery of the photography museum founded in Stockholm, or The Juhan Kuus Documentary Photo Centre. It is also the place where PÖFF’s offices are located, PÖFF being one of the first ones to move here during the start of the district’s development. Find out more.
Noblessner seafront quarter, a former submarine factory, is now a place for art galleries, such as Kai Art Center, and many great restaurants. A good place to visit with children is the Proto Invention Factory, where you can experience Jules Verne era inventions through virtual reality and hands-on technology. You can also take a stroll by the marina, have a sauna and a dip in the sea in Iglupark or look around in the Seaplane Harbour, one of Europe’s grandest maritime museums. There is a temporary exhibition. It tells the story of the ferry Estonia from beginning to end. Find out more.
Iglupark in Noblessner, Tallinn is a unique seaside retreat combining wellness, comfort, and work. It features 10 cozy Igluhuts for two-person stays, 5 Iglusaunas with sweeping sea views, and 4 Igluoffices, all in a stylish design by Estonian manufacturer Iglucraft. The saunas offer a chance to unwind, jump into the cold Baltic sea, or enjoy the scenery. All this is just minutes from central Tallinn. Find out more.
In Maarjamäe History Centre you can visit Maarjamäe Palace, which has exhibitions about the history of the Republic of Estonia, or something for film enthusiasts - The Film Museum - that tells a story about the history of cinema. A short walk away is also the Memorial to the Victims of Communism. Find out more.
The Film Museum, part of the Estonian History Museum, was established in 2006 and has operated in its distinctive building within the Maarjamäe Palace complex since 2017. A "red carpet" leads visitors through Film Alley, showcasing local cinema history via playful artworks.
The museum features a permanent exhibition, a cinema, and temporary exhibits on Estonian and world film history. Visitors can experience green screen effects and explore filmmaking firsthand. The collection includes costumes, props, photos, and designs. Find out more.
Põhjala Tehas is a former rubber factory on Tallinn’s Kopli peninsula that has transformed into a vibrant cultural and creative hub. Home to over 100 creative businesses (including cafés, restaurants, breweries, studios, galleries, and art shops) the area also features community gardens, rooftop spaces, regular festivals, exhibitions, and public events. The site blends flexible space use with a strong focus on preserving industrial heritage and promoting sustainable urban development, making it one of Tallinn’s most dynamic and evolving districts. It’s a hidden gem, just a 20-minute tram ride from central Tallinn. Find out more.
Forus Taxi – official taxi partner of PÖFF – takes you to PÖFF and back home!
Find more: forustakso.ee
In Estonia, we also have other options like Bolt and Uber.
Tallinn is very compact and easy to get around. Reaching farther-out destinations is simple thanks to the city's network of buses, trolleys and trams. The public transport network operates from 6:00 to 23:00 daily (see timetables for further information). The ticket system works on a random-inspection basis: you don't have to show anything to the driver. Simply remember to validate each entry at one of the orange validators (or risk a €40 fine).
You can buy one-hour ticket with a contactless payment card* (Mastercard, Maestro, Visa and Visa Electron) at the rectangular orange validators in the front of the vehicle. Simply tap your card on the validator!
You can buy one-day ticket online from tallinn.pilet.ee, or with the mobile app pilet.ee.
READ MORE ABOUT PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN TALLINN HERE
For useful advice and inspiration on Tallinn’s top attractions, activities, events, and places to eat and drink, check out the city’s official tourism portal, visittallinn.ee, or follow @VisitTallinn on social media.
To get more information, you can visit Tallinn Tourist Information Centre (Niguliste 2), which is open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., call them +372 6457777 or send an email to info@visittallinn.ee.
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PÖFF is Co-funded by the European Union