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Tbilisi Travel Guide: Where to Stay and What to Do

Pace: balanced Historic Vibrant Charming Culinary
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Busiest
May-Sep

Updated September 2026

Tbilisi

About Tbilisi

Tbilisi is Georgia’s historic capital on the Mtkvari River, a crossroads of Georgian food, wine, and Caucasus culture.

Brick balconies, courtyards, and steep lanes give Tbilisi’s older quarters a lived-in feel, while sulfur steam rises in Abanotubani. Narikala Fortress surveys the rooftops, and the Georgian National Museum adds archaeological and cultural context along Rustaveli Avenue.

Georgian cooking anchors the days, from khachapuri and khinkali to pkhali, with wine tastings across the city and evening energy at Fabrika. May through September is the customary season, while three to seven days suits Old Town, Mtatsminda, and an Abanotubani sulfur bath.

Where to stay

Hotels in Tbilisi

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Places to stay in Tbilisi

Best for

Ranked by verified guest score, then stars. Based on 4,205 of 4,939 hotels with verified data.

Best for families

Family rooms listed · 298 hotels qualify

  1. Family Hotel Triston10.0/10 · 56 reviews · 3-star
  2. Hotel British House9.9/10 · 430 reviews · 4-star
  3. Vintage Art Rooms9.9/10 · 207 reviews · 4-star
  4. Luxury Inn Grand Residences9.8/10 · 264 reviews · 5-star
  5. Pool House9.8/10 · 257 reviews · 5-star

Best for drivers

Free parking · 265 hotels qualify

  1. Cosy Apartment In the City Centre10.0/10 · 78 reviews · 5-star
  2. Downtown Living10.0/10 · 70 reviews · 4-star
  3. Central Comfort Place10.0/10 · 61 reviews · 4-star
  4. Comfy Home V10.0/10 · 58 reviews · 4-star
  5. Simple Comfort Stay Apartment Tbilisi10.0/10 · 55 reviews · 4-star

Best for a pool

Swimming pool listed · 46 hotels qualify

  1. S&L Boutique Hotel9.7/10 · 317 reviews · 4-star
  2. Paragraph Freedom Square a Luxury Collection Hotel Tbilisi9.5/10 · 321 reviews · 5-star
  3. Swissotel Tbilisi9.5/10 · 229 reviews · 5-star
  4. Apart View Hotel & Spa9.5/10 · 93 reviews · 4-star
  5. Apartment Tbilisi in King David9.5/10 · 50 reviews · 4-star

Tbilisi at a glance

Check-in / check-out
2:00 PM / 12:00 PM
Free parking
2,106 of 2,654 hotels (79%)
Pool
166 of 4,205 hotels
Climate
Temperate
Languages
Georgian, Russian and English
Local currency
GEL (GEL)
Local time
(GMT+4)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Old Town
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Appreciated 5-10%

History, culture and food in Tbilisi

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 75 · 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 Pkhali

Hotel facts in Tbilisi

Based on 4,205 of 4,939 hotels with verified data.

Hotels that listHotelsShare
Free parkingof hotels with verified parking2,106 of 2,65479%
Swimming pool166 of 4,2054%
24-hour front desk1,100 of 4,20526%
Facilities for disabled guests210 of 4,2055%
Family rooms503 of 4,20512%
Breakfast availablefree or paid depends on the rate49 of 4,2051%
Kitchen or kitchenette513 of 4,20512%
Airport shuttle22 free1,562 of 4,20537%

Pools and room sizes by star rating

StarsPoolStandard room
1-star1 of 520 m²usually 15 m²–25 m² · 4 hotels
2-star1 of 6023 m²usually 17 m²–30 m² · 12 hotels
3-star14 of 84420 m²usually 17 m²–25 m² · 290 hotels
4-star67 of 1,72324 m²usually 20 m²–30 m² · 328 hotels
5-star19 of 7629 m²usually 23 m²–35 m² · 48 hotels

When to visit Tbilisi

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: September and October Busiest: May-Sep
  1. Jan
    24

    Cold, some snow

  2. Feb
    21

    Cold, often grey

  3. Mar
    33

    Cool, starts warming

  4. Apr
    33

    Mild, pleasant spring

  5. May
    56

    Pleasant weather (avg high 24°C)

  6. Jun
    58

    Tbilisi Open Air

  7. Jul
    22

    Often avoided: extreme heat

  8. Aug
    22

    Often avoided: extreme heat

  9. Sep
    68

    Tbilisi International Festival of Theatre

  10. Oct
    71

    Tbilisi International Festival of Theatre

  11. Nov
    38

    Cool, rainy possible

  12. Dec
    29

    Cold, festive mood

Things to do in Tbilisi

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

Best in the morning

2 places

Georgian National Museum

Rustaveli 3 hours

Indoors Good for children

Dry Bridge Flea Market

Dry Bridge 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

2 places

Abanotubani Sulfur Baths

Abanotubani 2 hours

Indoors

Funicular to Mtatsminda Park

Mtatsminda 3 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the evening

2 places

Wine Tasting Experience

Various 2 hours

Indoors

Explore Fabrika

Chugureti 3 hours

Indoors

Any time of day

2 places

Narikala Fortress

Old Town 2 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Stroll through Old Town

Old Town 3 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Tbilisi itineraries, day by day

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3 Days in Tbilisi — First-Timer Highlights
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3 Days in Tbilisi — First-Timer Highlights

3 days14 stops

Discover the ancient charm and vibrant spirit of Georgia's captivating capital.

Things to book

Tours and activities in Tbilisi

Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.

Before you go to Tbilisi

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
Pkhali 70 · Good

Signature experiences

Narikala Fortress 95 · Outstanding
Abanotubani Sulfur Baths 91 · Outstanding
Stroll Through Old Town 88 · Outstanding
Georgian National Museum 84 · Very good
Funicular To Mtatsminda Park 81 · Very good
Dry Bridge Flea Market 77 · Very good
Wine Tasting Experience 74 · Good
Explore Fabrika 70 · Good

Who it suits

Couples 95 · Outstanding
Friends 90 · Outstanding
Digital Nomads 85 · Outstanding
Budget 80 · Very good
Culture 75 · Very good
History 70 · Good

Planning tips

Learn a few Georgian phrases; locals appreciate it. 95 · Outstanding
Wear comfortable shoes for hilly, cobblestone streets. 83 · Very good
Bargain respectfully at markets like Dry Bridge. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

Near Tbilisi

Straight-line distance from the centre of Tbilisi.

Getaways from Tbilisi

Places people from Tbilisi travel to, from our own travel research.

Frequently asked questions about Tbilisi City

How many places to stay are there in Tbilisi City?

There are 5,000+ hotels, apartments and other places to stay in Tbilisi City. They include 820+ hotels and 3,500+ apartments.

When is the peak season in Tbilisi City?

The peak season in Tbilisi City is May-Sep.

Which area is a good base in Tbilisi City?

The travel guide suggests staying in Old Town when visiting Tbilisi City.

How many hotels in Tbilisi City have free parking?

2,106 of the 2,654 hotels in Tbilisi City with verified parking details list free parking (79%). 394 charge for parking.

What is the usual check-in time at hotels in Tbilisi City?

2:00 PM at 1,565 of the 3,832 hotels with a verified check-in time. The next most common time is 3:00 PM (1,332 hotels).

What time is check-out at hotels in Tbilisi City?

12:00 PM at 2,043 of 3,865 hotels with a verified check-out time; 11:00 AM at 1,336.

How many hotels in Tbilisi City have a pool?

166 of 4,205 hotels with verified data list a swimming pool.