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apartments-€80, extra bed-€16, kids under 12 stay free in same room, every
fifth night free, free Internet access and Wi-Fi, free parking, bikes-€14/day,
sauna-€19, laundry-€8/load; take bus #17 to Räägu stop, or trolley bus #2, #3,
or #4 to Tedre stop; Kännu 26/2, between Rästa and Räägu streets—see map
on here , tel. [phone], www.white-villa.com ) . I'd take a taxi here to check in
(about €9 from the ferry port), and figure out the public-transit options later.
Eating in Tallinn
The Old Town's thriving restaurant culture serves not just tourists but also
locals, who like to meet downtown after work. In the obvious, high-traffic
locations, such as Town Hall Square and Viru street, prices have risen to
Western European levels, and average main dishes can cost €15-20. Instead,
roam at least a block or two off the main drags, where you can find great food
at what seems like fire-sale prices. Some restaurants have good-value lunch
specials on weekdays (look for the words päeva praad ). Tipping is not re-
quired, but if you like the service, round your bill up by 5-10 percent when
paying. Reserving ahead for dinner is a smart idea.
A few years ago it was hard to find authentic local cuisine, but now Esto-
nian food is trendy—a hearty Northern mixture of meat, potatoes, root veget-