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Bakuriani Travel Guide: Where to Stay and What to Do

Pace: balanced Snowy Mountainous Adventurous Relaxing
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Busiest
Dec-Mar

Updated September 2026

Bakuriani

About Bakuriani

Bakuriani, a snowy mountain resort among Georgia’s Lesser Caucasus, is shaped by ski slopes, alpine forests and outdoor life in every season.

Pine-covered slopes and crisp mountain air give Bakuriani a relaxed alpine atmosphere, with a center that suits an easygoing stay. Skiing and snowboarding cluster around Didveli and Kokhta, while snowmobiles and horses follow the surrounding trails.

The Borjomi-Bakuriani “Kukushka” Railway brings a scenic ride from Bakuriani Station, and summer opens routes for hiking. December through March is the key season for snow sports, with Georgian dishes such as khachapuri and khinkali served around Bakuriani Center.

Where to stay

Hotels in Bakuriani

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Places to stay in Bakuriani

Best for

Ranked by verified guest score, then stars. Based on 522 of 627 hotels with verified data.

Best for families

Family rooms listed · 11 hotels qualify

  1. Snow King Hotel9.4/10 · 73 reviews
  2. Kokhta Bakuriani8.8/10 · 374 reviews · 5-star
  3. Hotel Sapphire Bakuriani8.6/10 · 136 reviews · 3.5-star
  4. Dialog Kokhta8.5/10 · 432 reviews · 4-star
  5. Crystal Hotel & SPA8.4/10 · 396 reviews · 5-star

Best for drivers

Free parking · 16 hotels qualify

  1. Hotel King David Bakuriani Mountain View9.6/10 · 100 reviews · 4-star
  2. Greenfield Bakuriani Mountain Villas & Homes9.6/10 · 60 reviews · 3-star
  3. Dani Lux Apartments9.6/10 · 57 reviews · 3-star
  4. Katerina9.5/10 · 73 reviews · 3-star
  5. 7 Cottage in Bakuriani9.1/10 · 52 reviews · 3-star

Best for a pool

Swimming pool listed · 6 hotels qualify

  1. AuRoom Bakuriani Resort8.3/10 · 146 reviews · 4-star
  2. Bakuriani Inn8.0/10 · 400 reviews · 4.5-star
  3. Bristol Hotel and Spa Bakuriani7.9/10 · 142 reviews · 5-star
  4. Orbi Palace Hotel Official7.6/10 · 361 reviews · 4-star

Bakuriani at a glance

Check-in / check-out
3:00 PM / 12:00 PM
Free parking
457 of 471 hotels (97%)
Pool
98 of 522 hotels
Climate
Alpine
Languages
Georgian, Russian and English
Local currency
GEL (GEL)
Local time
(GMT+4)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Didveli
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Optional, 5-10% appreciated

History, culture and food in Bakuriani

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 85 · Very good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Khachapuri Khinkali Churchkhela Mtsvadi

Hotel facts in Bakuriani

Based on 522 of 627 hotels with verified data.

Hotels that listHotelsShare
Free parkingof hotels with verified parking457 of 47197%
Swimming pool98 of 52219%
24-hour front desk134 of 52226%
Facilities for disabled guests30 of 5226%
Family rooms35 of 5227%
Kitchen or kitchenette28 of 5225%
Airport shuttle0 free73 of 52214%

Pools and room sizes by star rating

StarsPoolStandard room
3-star16 of 13619 m²usually 12 m²–33 m² · 9 hotels
4-star25 of 5127 m²usually 20 m²–37 m² · 16 hotels
5-star6 of 1228 m²usually 20 m²–40 m² · 7 hotels

When to visit Bakuriani

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: January Busiest: Dec-Mar
  1. Jan
    76

    Bakuriani winter ski season

  2. Feb
    70

    Bakuriani winter ski season

  3. Mar
    56

    Bakuriani winter ski season

  4. Apr
    24

    Often avoided: wet shoulder-season conditions

  5. May
    0

    Often avoided: wet shoulder-season conditions

  6. Jun
    24

    Warm, green, hiking

  7. Jul
    44

    Warmest, pleasant, hiking

  8. Aug
    44

    Warm, pleasant, hiking

  9. Sep
    14

    Autumn colors, crisp

  10. Oct
    14

    Cool, pre-snow

  11. Nov
    14

    First snow, cold

  12. Dec
    62

    Bakuriani winter ski season

Things to do in Bakuriani

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

2 places

Skiing and Snowboarding

Didveli/Kokhta 4 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Hiking in Summer

Surrounding mountains 4 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

3 places

Borjomi-Bakuriani 'Kukushka' Railway

Bakuriani Station 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Bakuriani Park Activities

Bakuriani Center 3 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Visit Bakuriani Botanical Garden

Bakurianis Andeziti 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the evening

1 place

Taste Traditional Georgian Cuisine

Bakuriani Center 2 hours

Indoors Good for children

Any time of day

1 place

Snowmobiling and Horse Riding

Surrounding trails 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Before you go to Bakuriani

Our own ratings and notes on eating out, signature experiences, who the city suits and planning ahead.

Eating out

Khachapuri 95 · Outstanding
Khinkali 87 · Outstanding
Churchkhela 78 · Very good
Mtsvadi 70 · Good

Signature experiences

Skiing And Snowboarding 95 · Outstanding
Borjomi-Bakuriani 'Kukushka' Railway 91 · Outstanding
Snowmobiling And Horse Riding 87 · Outstanding
Bakuriani Park Activities 83 · Very good
Taste Traditional Georgian Cuisine 78 · Very good
Hiking In Summer 74 · Good
Visit Bakuriani Botanical Garden 70 · Good

Who it suits

Families 95 · Outstanding
Friends 87 · Outstanding
Adventure 78 · Very good
Budget 70 · Good

Planning tips

Book accommodations and ski passes in advance during peak winter season. 95 · Outstanding
Consider renting a car for flexibility, though marshrutkas connect to Borjomi. 83 · Very good
Learn a few basic Georgian or Russian phrases; English is not universally spoken. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

Near Bakuriani

Straight-line distance from the centre of Bakuriani.

Frequently asked questions about Bakuriani

How many places to stay are there in Bakuriani?

There are 630+ hotels, apartments and other places to stay in Bakuriani. They include 74 hotels and 420+ apartments.

When is the peak season in Bakuriani?

The peak season in Bakuriani is Dec-Mar.

Which area is a good base in Bakuriani?

The travel guide suggests staying in Didveli when visiting Bakuriani.

How many hotels in Bakuriani have free parking?

457 of the 471 hotels in Bakuriani with verified parking details list free parking (97%). 10 charge for parking.

What is the usual check-in time at hotels in Bakuriani?

3:00 PM at 237 of the 489 hotels with a verified check-in time. The next most common time is 2:00 PM (154 hotels).

What time is check-out at hotels in Bakuriani?

12:00 PM at 298 of 493 hotels with a verified check-out time; 11:00 AM at 112.

How many hotels in Bakuriani have a pool?

98 of 522 hotels with verified data list a swimming pool.