Estonian Academy of Security Sciences can provide only limited places for international students to live in our new dormitory, because the we will be demolishing our old dormitories. If you are interested then please contact erasmu [at] sisekaitse.ee
Below you can find some useful information to find accommodation during your stay in Tallinn.*
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
- Remember that renting accommodation is a legal process. We recommend doing online background checks on accommodation providers and putting all agreements in written form.
- See the place before signing a contract. Avoid giving personal data and sending out money before you have made sure everything is correct. Make sure you understand everything before signing the contract. You can request a contract in English.
- Make sure if the utilities (electricity, heating, etc.) are included in the rental price or not. In most cases, they are paid apart. You can ask to see the utility bills for the summer and winter seasons before agreeing to rent. Utility costs may vary considerably, so make sure you have an approximate idea of how much they are going to be. Costs are usually considerably higher in the wintertime due to heating.
- When signing the contract, check the apartment’s condition (systems, equipment, etc.) and document any defects.
- Ask for a receipt of payments or pay by bank transfers.
- When renting with the help of a rental agency, be aware that for the first month the total amount could be triple the actual rate as the first payment includes besides the month’s rent in advance also the security deposit and the broker’s fee. Generally, deposits are paid back after the last monthly payment if there has been no damage caused to the property.
ESN Tallinn has compiled a list of recommendations for finding accommodation in Tallinn.
The Estonian Association of Real Estate Companies has a list of trusted estate agencies where you can find more agencies and brokers.
*The links are provided for informational purposes. EASS has no affiliation with the contacts listed.
Hostels
Please inquire beforehand by e-mail if the hostel offers a long-term stay and what prices are offered. We have enlisted some hostels in Tallinn below:
Feel Good Hostel
16 eur hostels
Euphoria Hostel
Tallinn Old Town Hostels
Hostelworld
Please check the hostel reviews online. Some hostels offer discounts for members of ESN.
Private dormitories
Haga Home
Larsen Apartments
Hessnery Residence
Tatari University Residence
ESTerasmus
To secure accommodation in a dormitory, please book as early as possible. Dormitories usually offer an option to add yourself to the waiting list if there are not any rooms available at the beginning of the semester. If spots open up during the semester, they will inform you. Dormitories are generally less expensive than other accommodation options.
Private housing
There are also several options for finding a private room or a flat. Prices vary depending on accommodation type and location.
Erasmus in Tallinn/Accommodation group in Facebook
Real Estate portals
City24 – real estate portal
KV.ee – real estate portal
EU residents don’t need a residence permit for studying, but you need to register your place of living if your stay exceeds three months.
The steps are as follows:
1. Register your place of residence in person at the Population Register.
The closest office: Pirita District Administration Address: Kloostri tee 6, Tallinn
Information about office hours and the location of other offices can be found here.
2. After you have registered your place of residence, you can apply to apply for an Estonian ID card. ID cards are issued by the Police and Border Guard Board (offices located at P. Pinna 4 or A. H. Tammsaare tee 47). We recommend booking an appointment beforehand online.
3. We strongly recommend registering also at the Embassy of your country. Information on foreign representations in Estonia can be found here.