This pinch-yourself perfect walled capital is the most intact medieval city in Europe. In November and December its snow-covered streets are crammed with Christmas stalls.
Stay
The smartest address in town is the Schlössle Hotel, a super-luxe retreat where everyone from Sting to Soros has stayed over the years. If your budget doesn't stretch to a stay, splash out on the best dinner in the city at the sublime Stenhaus restaurant.
- From €169 (schlossle-hotels.com/schlossle)
The chic Three Sisters hotel, in three adjacent town houses, is not for the shy and retiring. Think modern décor, hip music and a clientele to match.
- From €159 (threesistershotel.com)
Eat
Estonian chefs have embraced the cuisines of the world with a vengeance, but their take on Italian is particularly inspiring. Try it at Controvento (controvento.ee) and Bocca (bocca.ee)
For an incredible authentic Russian menu – including the best-ever blinis – visit the old-world Restaurant Nevskij (nevskij.ee)
Drink
Find the best cocktail list in town, and a cool jazz-loving clientele, at Basso (basso.ee)
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