Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 14 October 2026 · How we review hotels
The Burman Hotel is a small five-star house for travellers who want Tallinn's Old Town on the doorstep without the noise. It sits on Rataskaevu, a quiet street a couple of minutes from Town Hall Square, and guests speak most warmly about the service: a team that guests mention by name, that handles late arrivals graciously and makes the stay feel personal. The champagne breakfast, the spotless rooms and the care that has gone into the interiors come up again and again. The trade-offs are about scale and price. The smaller rooms work well for one but feel tight for two, and value for money is where guests are least enthusiastic. The rooms are highly digital, which suits some guests and not others. Couples and solo travellers who plan to explore on foot and want a polished, intimate base will find it fits well; anyone after a spacious room or a resort-scale spa should look further.
Guests score it 9.7 out of 10 — the average across the 10 hotels we list in Tallinn is 9.3.
What Guests Loved
- Rataskaevu runs just off Town Hall Square, so the medieval streets begin at the door and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is a four-minute walk away, yet guests describe the street itself as calm. Location is the point guests name most often after the staff.
- Guests describe the team as warm and professional from check-in to departure, mention staff members by name and tell of a late arrival after midnight that was still met with smiles and a glass of champagne.
Things to Consider
- The hotel is small and so are some of its rooms. A solo guest noted that the room would have been tight with a second person and advised couples to book a larger category.
- Value for money is the point guests rate least highly. The service and setting are rarely questioned, but the entry-level rooms are compact for a five-star price.
Should you book it?
The Burman Hotel is worth booking for couples on a city break who want to explore the Old Town on foot — but pick somewhere else if you want a large room at the entry-level price.
Book it if you want
- Couples on a city break who want to explore the Old Town on foot
- Travellers who value personal service and design detail
Pick somewhere else if
- You want a large room at the entry-level price
- You prefer simple switches to a digitally controlled room
Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate The Burman Hotel?
On Booking.com it scores 9.7/10 from 125 guest reviews.
How many stars does The Burman Hotel have?
The Burman Hotel is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does The Burman Hotel offer?
The Burman Hotel offers old Town location, spa, sauna, restaurant, bar and free Wifi.
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Rataskaevu tänav 7, Tallinn City-Centre, 10123 Tallinn, Estonia