diff --git a/public/js/map.js b/public/js/map.js
index 76099f0..78ee485 100644
--- a/public/js/map.js
+++ b/public/js/map.js
@@ -143,6 +143,12 @@ function init(lat, lng) {
 		}
 	});
 
+	$(document).keyup(function (e) {
+		if (e.keyCode === 27) { // escape key
+			closePopup();
+		}
+	});
+
 	return true;
 }