Nunne Boutique Hotel
Unique blend of old-world charm and contemporary comfort.
Experience timeless elegance in the heart of Tallinn Old Town.
Nunne Boutique Hotell
Welcome to the heart of Tallinn, where Nunne Boutique Hotel stands as your gateway to Tallinn’s rich history and culture. From our doorstep, you’re moments away from iconic landmarks, lush parks, and vibrant marketplaces. Tallinn is where the past meets the present and where every corner tells a story. Discover the essence of the city with us.
8 centuries of history
Staying at the Nunne Boutique Hotel, you are situated at the heart of Tallinn’s long history. The impressive limestone wall, running through the hotel, has been here since the mid-13th century when Queen Margrete Sambor commissioned the construction of the first defensive wall. The fortification, built by local craftsmen, was initially just 5 meters high and 1.5 meters thick. The development of the city wall did not stop with Queen Margrete’s initial vision. In 1310, under the supervision of Jens Kanne, further construction work on the wall began. The new, grand walls reached up to 6.5 meters in height and expanded to 2.3 meters in thickness, significantly enhancing their durability. It is likely that the shooting apertures still visible in the hotel corridors today, from which bows and later firearms protected the city of Tallinn, date back to this period.
By the end of the 18th century, the city wall and towers were becoming outdated, losing their military significance with the demilitarization of Tallinn in the 19th century. Fortunately, the historical importance of these structures was recognized, and preservation and restoration work began in the 1950s.
Today, 1.85 kilometers of the city wall and 20 masonry towers have been preserved. Underneath the streets and buildings of the old town, the city wall remains intact in its original form.