Kongo Hotell

Western Estonia & the Islands


The unassuming exterior gives little indication of Kongo’s stylish, Scandi-chic decor – off-white walls, neutral linens and pale wooden floors. Larger rooms are available, with kitchenettes. And the name? A rough drinking den once stood on this spot, known for its brawling. The place was nicknamed ‘Kongo’ after the African country suffering through civil war at the time.


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