tbilisi

Tbilisi

Georgia

Best Time to Visit
May to June, September to October
Getting Around
Well Connected
Travel Style
City & Culture

Overview

Georgia's effervescent capital tumbles down hillsides above the Kura River, where ancient sulfur baths, wine-soaked feasts, and post-Soviet creativity collide.

Cost of Travel

Daily budget guide for Tbilisi — what you can expect to spend per person including accommodation, meals, transport, and activities.

Budget~$25~$45

per person per day

Mid-Range~$60~$110

per person per day

Premium~$180~$400

per person per day

Approximate costs in USD based on today's exchange rates.

Explore Tbilisi

Do

Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi

4.8(15,837)Maps

Large religious complex with a tall Georgian Orthodox cathedral, a bell tower, monastery & seminary.

Do

Chronicles of Georgia

4.8(12,801)Maps

Unfinished hilltop sculpture with vast pillars depicting Georgian history & the life of Christ.

Do

Mziuri Park

4.8(4,229)Maps

Sprawling recreational area with striking sculptures, plus a skate park, water features & a cafe.

Do

Mtatsminda View Point

4.8(199)Maps
📍 See

Dry Bridge Flea Market

4.7(17,816)Maps

Well-known steel & glass pedestrian bridge featuring a unique, contemporary design & LED lights.

Do

Rike Park

4.7(15,156)Maps

Home to Bridge of Peace, this city park offers sculptures, biking trails, cafes & a kids' play area.

Where to Stay

🏨 Stayluxury

Rooms Hotel Tbilisi

4.6(2,842)Maps

A stylish design hotel in a converted Soviet-era publishing house, with a garden restaurant, rooftop bar, and creative energy.

🏨 Staymid-range

Fabrika Hostel & Suites

A converted Soviet sewing factory turned creative hub with hostel dorms, private suites, cafes, co-working, and a vibrant courtyard.

Where to Eat

🍽️ Eatfine-dining

Barbarestan

4.6(2,784)Maps

Georgian

An acclaimed restaurant recreating 19th-century Georgian recipes from a historic cookbook, with khinkali, khachapuri, and dishes lost to time.

🍽️ Eatmid-range

Shavi Lomi

Modern Georgian

A creative bistro in the Old Town putting modern twists on Georgian classics, with natural wine from the qvevri tradition.

Travel Tips

  • Georgian hospitality is legendary — expect to be fed and toasted generously
  • Try khinkali (soup dumplings), khachapuri (cheese bread), and churchkhela (walnut candy)
  • Georgian natural wine (qvevri-aged in clay pots) is a UNESCO tradition
  • Day trip to Mtskheta (30 min), Georgia's ancient capital and spiritual center
  • The sulfur baths are a must — book a private room for the full experience
  • Georgia is incredibly affordable — eat and drink lavishly for very little

Getting There & Around

Tbilisi Metro has 2 lines but limited accessibility. Buses and minibuses cover the city. Bolt (ride-hailing) is the most practical option. The cable car from Rike Park to Narikala is accessible. Walking is great in the Old Town but hilly. Marshrutkas (minibuses) connect to other Georgian cities.

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