Kristel’s guidebook

Kristel
Kristel’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Even if you're not into Estonian history, fascinating for its architecture and modern museum "experience". One permanent exhibition dedicated to Ural peoples. Excellent display of Estonian art. Decent cafe.
Estonian National Museum
2 Muuseumi tee
Even if you're not into Estonian history, fascinating for its architecture and modern museum "experience". One permanent exhibition dedicated to Ural peoples. Excellent display of Estonian art. Decent cafe.
Charming oasis at the end of Rüütli Street. Don't expect exotic flora , it's modestly Nordic but visibly cared for with love. Open till 9 PM, gardens are completely free. Kids playground at back end.
29 locals recommend
Botanical Garden of the University of Tartu
38 Lai
29 locals recommend
Charming oasis at the end of Rüütli Street. Don't expect exotic flora , it's modestly Nordic but visibly cared for with love. Open till 9 PM, gardens are completely free. Kids playground at back end.

Food scene

Former factory turned into creative district - think Telliskivi in Tallinn. Several restaurants and cafes. Latvian store, Italian cafe-shop. Big inner courtyard with playcorner for kids.
17 locals recommend
Aparaaditehas
42 Kastani
17 locals recommend
Former factory turned into creative district - think Telliskivi in Tallinn. Several restaurants and cafes. Latvian store, Italian cafe-shop. Big inner courtyard with playcorner for kids.
Authentic Italian restaurant. Hidden inner courtyard.
27 locals recommend
La Dolce Vita
10 Kompanii
27 locals recommend
Authentic Italian restaurant. Hidden inner courtyard.
Best Japanese food in Tartu, also for takeaway (ecofriendly packaging!)
Tokumaru ramen & sushi
1a Riia
Best Japanese food in Tartu, also for takeaway (ecofriendly packaging!)
Possibly best icecream in Tartu! Plenty of people raving about the decadent pastries, too. Best check it out yourself.
Cruffin Saiatehas
42 Kastani
Possibly best icecream in Tartu! Plenty of people raving about the decadent pastries, too. Best check it out yourself.
Lunch offers are great value.
Pompei
Lunch offers are great value.
Popular hipster hangout on a riverboat.
15 locals recommend
NAIIV
5 Vabaduse pst
15 locals recommend
Popular hipster hangout on a riverboat.
Fresh pastry in the morning, drinks in the evening.
Kohvik Käkk
Fresh pastry in the morning, drinks in the evening.

Neighborhoods

Wooden architecture, cosy cafes on Tähe street. More upscale version of Supilinn district.
6 locals recommend
Karlova
6 locals recommend
Wooden architecture, cosy cafes on Tähe street. More upscale version of Supilinn district.