Where to Stay in Tbilisi 2025 – Best Hotels & Neighborhoods

Tbilisi is a small city, spanning only 504 sq. kilometers ((194.7 sq. mi), while its metro area is slightly bigger and includes small townlets around the capital city. Despite its size, deciding where to stay in Tbilisi can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers.

There are more hotels in Tbilisi than you can imagine, and they are as diverse as the city itself. You’ll find charming boutique hotels that highlight the interior, luxury options, budget hostels, and cozy apartments.

Therefore, sorting through the hotel websites can become quite time-consuming, especially if you don’t know where to stay in Tbilisi for first time.

In this post, I will guide you to the best neighborhoods and accommodation options from a local perspective. After all, I was born in Tbilisi and know my city almost from the inside out.

This ultimate guide to the best places to stay in Tbilisi covers 8 neighborhoods, provides quick hotel links and attractions below each area, and lists more recommended hotels in Tbilisi at the end.

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Where to Stay in Tbilisi

Truth be told, understanding neighborhoods in Tbilisi might be tricky for a foreigner. There are no clear boundaries for the neighborhoods within the ten administrative districts, which are called raioni in Georgian.

These neighborhoods are divided into several parts and mostly overlap and cross. Some have nicknames based on an avenue, metro station, or landmark, while others have historical names people use instead of widespread names, for instance, Kala vs. Abanotubani.

I believe every local has, to some extent, an individual approach, understanding, and perception of the neighborhood borders because you have no idea how many times we’ve debated whether one particular street is part of this or that neighborhood or divides it in between.

Additionally, some stand-alone districts in the past have been included in more prominent districts; for example, Sololaki is now part of Mtatsminda, but still, every local considers it as a separate district. Now, Saburtalo also includes Didi Dighomi, which makes it quite confusing when searching for accommodation in Tbilisi.

For many locals, including myself, the area of Orbeliani Square is known as Kolmeurneoba (a former Soviet name). The vicinity of Station Square is called Vagzali, from a Russian word meaning ‘station.’

Since I grew up knowing where one neighborhood ends and the next starts, it’s effortless for me to navigate Tbilisi. However, that might not be the case for you; that’s why I created the map above showcasing Tbilisi neighborhoods as we locals perceive them. Please note that the official map of Raioni (administrative district) differs completely.

Abanotubani and the Old Town

Dzveli Tbilisi, or Old Tbilisi, is a broader name for the oldest part of Tbilisi, once encircled by a brick wall.

Its historical name is Kala, meaning Castle, derived from the Narikala Fortress overlooking the area. Most of it, on the right bank of the Mtkvari River, is now part of the Krtsanisi district.

Therefore, Old Tbilisi is the preferred and best place to stay in Tbilisi for first-time travelers.

For locals, Old Tbilisi consists of Abanotubani (sulfur bath district) with its Leghvtakhevi, Meidan Square, Bread Square (Puris Moedani) with Betlemi area, Sioni Cathedral, Kote Apkhazi Street, Baratashvili Street, and small other alleyways leading to the Freedom Square.

Historically, a short part of Lado Asatiani Street and Gudiashvili Square falls behind the Tbilisi city walls. However, locals don’t consider it as part of Dzveli Tbilisi.

Today, Old Tbilisi features a captivating blend of old and new, where different architectural styles and landmarks coexist.

Since Tbilisi and Georgia were part of the Silk Road, the capital was extremely multicultural and lively.

Here, different religious monuments (Orthodox and Catholic churches, Sunni and Shia mosques, and synagogues) were all built next to each other.

The Meidan Square is where all the trade happened, while dozens of caravanserais accommodated those who traveled from far east or west.

The most iconic area of the Dzveli Tbilisi is the Abanotubani, famous for its brick, domed-shaped sulfur bathhouses, colorful houses with wooden-carved balconies, and narrow cobbled streets. This is the exact spot where Tbilisi was founded in the mid-5th century.

Translated as the ‘bath district’ (‘abano’ is a ‘bathhouse’ and ‘ubani’ is a neighborhood), Abanotubani once had 65 sulfur bathhouses built on top of the natural sulfur hot spring.

Today, around ten baths are still operational. Visiting one of them is definitely one of the must-do things in Tbilisi.

Some other noteworthy Tbilisi sights of the Old Town also include Gabriadze Leaning Clock Tower and Theater, Anchiskhati Basilica (the oldest Orthodox Church), Old Meidan Square with its underground marketplace, rows of Bambis (cotton) and Rkinis (metal), as well as Jan Shardin and Kote Apkhazi streets.

The Betlemi area, with its Betlemi Street, Betlemi Raise, Gomi Street, and Betlemi Street Stairs, is lined with beautiful houses and leads to some of the best viewpoints of the area, churches, the Zoroastrian Fire Temple—Ateshga—the oldest building in Tbilisi, Narikala Fortress, and the Mother of Georgia Statue.

Despite being in the heart of the city, there are a few disadvantages to staying in this area. It is a touristy place, meaning it gets overcrowded in high season and prices are high compared to other areas. Restaurants are limited, and with narrow streets, it would be hard to get a taxi to your hotel entrance.

Quick things to do in Tbilisi Old Town

• Go on a walking tour around the Old Town and explore its highlights. Book via GetYourGuide or Viator.
• Take the cable car to Narikala Fortress and Mother of Georgia Statue and walk down from there
• Experience sulfur bath culture at the Chreli Abano
• Walk through the Botanical Garden
• Admire the Anchiskhati Basilica

Sololaki

Sololaki is one of the oldest Tbilisi neighborhoods and my absolute favorite.

Territory-wise, Sololaki is close to the Old Town and Tbilisi’s main Avenue – Rustaveli, making it one of the best places to stay in Tbilisi. It starts from Freedom Square and continues up towards Mtatsminda.

Now part of the Mtatsminda district, Sololaki used to be a separate area, and every local still considers it a stand-alone neighborhood. The name comes from the Persian word “sulu-lah,” which means a water irrigation system constructed for nearby gardens.

When Georgia became part of the Russian Empire, Sololaki was one of the first areas where the city started to expand beyond the city walls and became an area of wealthy merchants and businessmen.

Areas that developed outside the city wall are historically called Garetubani, or ‘outer neighborhood, including Sololaki, Mtatsminda, and part of Avlabari.

As a result, Sololaki is one of the best examples of Tbilisi’s Art Nouveau and “European-style” architectural buildings. The area fascinates me so much that I even do tours of Sololaki’s Bourguise past.

In addition to having some of the city’s specialty coffee shops, bars, museums, and cozy cafes, Sololaki also hides beautiful Tbilisi courtyards, dubbed Italian courtyards.

Sololaki is well connected with public transport and has access to the Liberty Square metro stop. It is also near several grocery stores, supermarkets, and a Galleria Mall.

Quick things to do in Sololaki

• Learn more about Tbilisi’s Art Nouveau and Sololaki’s wealthy merchants on my Sololaki Burgouise Walking Tour.
• Visit Writer’s House of Georgia for its gorgeous interior and David Sarajishvili’s museum.
• Grab a coffee at Shavi Coffee Roasters or Vegan Coffee Place (house in the oldest surviving mansion in the area)
• Have a hearty breakfast at Chaduna
• Bar hop at its atmospheric bars

Avlabari

Avlabari is another central neighborhood on the left bank of the Mtkvari River, which was and still partly is Tbilisi’s Armenian district.

Starting from the opposite Abanotubani, it stretches all the way to the Isani district and is officially part of it. Like several other areas, Avlabari is still a stand-alone neighborhood for many locals.

Connected to Old Town via two bridges—Metekhi and Bridge of Peace, the main sites of Tbilisi are within walking distance from parts of Avlabari.

While both bridges bring you to/close to Rike Park, one of the area’s green spaces, crossing the Bridge of Peace is a must.

The park is full of beautiful flowers, quirky monuments, and, most importantly, two giant glass structures that have been abandoned for over a decade and make a great Instagrammable spot.

Another important attraction of Avlabari is the Sameba, or the Holy Trinity Cathedral, the tallest church in Georgia, visible from half of the city.

Queen Darejan’s Palace, which has beautiful views, is also worth checking out. The turquoise-colored wooden balcony is absolutely Instagram-worthy.

One of Tbilisi’s quirkiest spots is Stalin’s underground printing house, hidden in its streets.

Being mainly a residential area, Avlabari is both less touristy and convenient. It also means that unlike Sololaki and the Dzveli Tbilisi, Avlabari is home to more affordable, cheap hotels in Tbilisi.

The streets feature very old houses, some decaying with age. However, Avlabari is developing and changing, with new apartment complexes, hotels, squares, and parks.

It also has metro access of the same name and plenty of grocery shops, including a small Carrefour across the metro. Cafes, restaurants, and bars are limited, but you can find a few.  

Quick things to do in Avlabari

• Walk up or down the Gvinis Aghmarti (Wine Rise), a historic street that once had wine and vodka bars and cellars. 
• Enjoy views of the Abanotubani and Narika Fortress from the statue of Vakhtang Gorgasali, Tbilisi’s founder, next to Metekhi Virgin Mary Assumption Church.
• Tour around the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
• Visit Stalin’s underground printing house.
• Admire the former Presidential Palace.
• Hop on an air balloon ride in Rike Park.

Mtatsminda 

Mtatsminda is one of the biggest neighborhoods in Tbilisi. Historically part of Garetubani, similar to Sololaki, it runs from Freedom Square up the Mtatsminda or ‘Holy Mountain,’ continues to the end of Shota Rustaveli Avenue, and follows down the streets until it reaches the edge of the Mtkvari River.

Home to the TV Tower, a Funicular, an amusement park, and Mtatsminda Pantheon, the burial place of famous Georgian poets, writers, and historical figures, Mtatsminda Hill is one of Tbilisi’s top attractions.

It is also known for one of the best panoramic viewpoints of the city. While it is a fantastic vantage point of almost the entire city, it’s still not my favorite.

Hikers can also try trails from Mtatsminda to Kus Tba (Turtle Lake) or Narikala Fortress. While these trails are both ways, having done both, I recommend starting from Mtatsminda as you’d be walking mainly down. Narikala trail has many stairs, so walking those up is rather tiring.

Shota Rustaveli Avenue is a prominent street in Tbilisi, full of shops, restaurants, and cafes (although, as a local, I would recommend something other than restaurants right on the Avenue).

It also includes some of the city’s best museums, iconic landmarks such as Rustaveli Theater and Opera House, and a few Soviet Brutalist buildings lining both sides.

The streets above the Parliament are more residential and quiet. However, they are steep and cobbled in some areas, so if you have a big suitcase, it would be challenging to drag it up. It’s also not very suitable for those with mobility issues. Ingorokva and Griboedov streets are not that far up.

This part of the district also contains some interesting Art Nouveau and other architectural styles, which I cover in my Mtatsminda-Sololaki Art Nouveau Walking Tour.

On the other hand, areas down Rustvali Avenue along the river’s edge are livelier, with more attractions and places to hang out.

Newly renovated Orbeliani Square and some of the best Khinkali restaurants are located in this part of the Mtatsminda neighborhood, along with other restaurants offering Georgian food and international cuisines.

Dedaena Park is one of my favorite places to spend weekends and evenings with friends in the warm seasons. The park also has a few food venues and one of my favorite bars, Deda Ena Bar.

The famous Dry Bridge Market is next door, a fun way to spend an afternoon on the weekend rummaging through vintage and Soviet items.

Since it is another central area, accommodation options, including hotels and apartments, vary from budget-friendly to luxury.

Overall, it is the best place to stay in Tbilisi if you want an authentic experience, a quiet neighborhood, and proximity to the city center with two metro stations—Rustaveli and Liberty Square.

Quick things to do in Mtatsminda

• Join my Mtatsminda-Sololaki Walking Tour.
• Admire beautiful buildings on Rustaveli Avenue.
• Ride a restored Soviet cable car to Mtatsminda Park.
• Try a few different hikes around Mtatsminda Mount.
• Learn how to make Khinkali and Khachapuri at a cooking class. Book via Viator or GetYourGuide.

Chughureti

Historically, Chughureti was a German colony called ‘Neu Tiflis,’ but it became part of the capital only in the 1820s.

Located on the Left Embankment of the Mtkvari River, the neighborhood is known among locals as Marjanishvili, Vorontsovi, and Plekhanovi. Chughureti comes from the Turkish word ‘chughur,’ meaning ‘pit.’

Today, it is part of a wider Didube-Chughureti administrative district that stretches from Baratashvili Bridge to Didube Bus Station and includes the Svanetisubani, Ivertubani, and Kukia areas.

With its centuries-old, beautiful buildings, Chughureti is my second favorite neighborhood after Sololaki and another great place to find Tbilisi’s Art Nouveau architecture.

The whole of Aghmashenebeli Avenue, the area’s main street, is full of restored mansions of the wealthy Tbilisians of the early 20th century.

A short part of the Avenue, starting from the Radisson RED Tbilisi to Saarbrücken Square, is pedestrian-only and features Middle Eastern restaurants and hookah (shiha) lounges. However, being very touristy, it’s also a hub for scams.

Chughureti became quite popular among tourists when Fabrika Tbilisi, the ex-Soviet sewing factory, became a multipurpose venue. It included a hostel with suites, cafes, bars, and shops. It is still a trendy spot for local nightlife.

The neighborhood is also home to Tbilisi Central Railway Station, which serves domestic and international routes (Armenia and Azerbaijan), and the nearby Dezerter Bazaar grocery market.

At the end of almost 3 km of Aghmashenebeli Avenue, you’ll find Dinamo Arena and the State Silk Museum. Although not technically part of Chughureti, Dry Bridge Flea Market and Deda Ena Park are also easily reachable from here.

In addition to several other museums, theaters, vintage bookstores, and plenty of shops, Chughureti has some of my favorite Georgian restaurants, bars, and brunch/breakfast spots.

Lower Chughureti, from the river’s edge to Tbilisi Central Railway Station, is convenient for public transportation, with Marjanishvili and Station Square metro stops.

This broader area is within walking distance from Rustaveli Avenue and Freedom Square, and it takes around 20-30 minutes, depending on your starting point.

Quick things to do in Chughureti

• Hunt down beautiful murals and street art in Tbilisi with a map.
• Admire its beautiful restored mansions of wealthy merchants.
• Spend an evening at Fabrika Tbilisi.
• Visit some of Tbilisi’s best museums.
• Eat your way through many Georgian restaurants and breakfast spots.

Vera

I spent half of my childhood in the Vera neighborhood before moving to the outskirts of Tbilisi. We lived in Upper Vera, known as Sevastopoli, which was full of steep uphills and Soviet residential buildings.

I also went to the kindergarten on Shanidze Street and neighborhood school N53 on Barnovi Street, so I walked up and down these steep streets daily and knew a few shortcuts, too.

However, that area has completely changed since we moved out, and almost nothing is familiar anymore.

Vera starts at the end of Rustaveli Avenue, where Kostave Street starts, and ends at the beginning of Chavchavadze Avenue and Tbilisi State University. It runs along the river and includes hills on the edge of Mtatsminda and Vake.

Bordering these two neighborhoods, Vera is a quiet and peaceful residential Tbilisi neighborhood that is raw and authentic.

As long as I can remember, the Vera and Vake districts have always had a bit of rivalry over where the border between these areas was drawn or who had a “cooler” and “fancier” vibe.

Vera Park, next to the Philharmonic Hall, is one of several green spaces in the area. Further down the Kostava, towards the river’s edge, there’s a Laguna Vere, now abandoned Soviet-era swimming pool, where I learned to swim. Next to it is another massive brick building that used to be a Silk Factory.

Despite being a mainly residential area with limited sights, there are plenty of eateries and cute cafes, specialty coffee shops, wine bars, a trendy Stamba Hotel and cafe, stylish hotels such as hotel Rooms Tbilisi, bakeries, coworking spaces, galleries/museums, etc.

Wine Factory N1, a former factory turned into a restaurant and bar complex, is one of the most popular areas for locals to hang out.

The closest metro station is Rustaveli, while the Avenue is a 5-10 minute walk, depending on your location. Getting to Freedom Square is not a big deal either; it’s just a few bus stops away.

Quick things to do in Vera

• Have a picnic or relax in Vera Park and admire Soviet Modernist Chess Palace.
• Admire the Soviet mosaic of Laguna Vere.
• Visit Akhvlediani Museum – my favorte Georgian female artists

Vake

Vake, meaning ‘flat,’ and the area is mainly even and quite walkable with a bit uphill on its upper part. Incorporated as part of the city at the beginning of the 20th century, Vake has ‘”newer” buildings as opposed to the Dzveli Tbilisi, Sololaki, and parts of Mtatsminda.

The area has several branches of Tbilisi State University, and most of the housing was built for professors and academicians teaching at the university; the neighborhood became posh, where the local elite used to live—even today, it is one of the fanciest and most expensive, neighborhood in Tbilisi.

Its main Chavchavadze Avenue has wide pedestrian sidewalks and is full of shops, breakfast eateries, cafes, restaurants, boutique clothing stores, etc.

Mziuri and Vake parks are many locals’ favorite relaxation spots. Both are big enough to have a leisurely walk or a picnic. Vake Park, formerly a Victory Park, has an impressive Soviet WWII Glory Memorial.

On the other hand, Mziuri Park was a passion project of Nodar Dumbadze, a beloved Georgian writer whose dream was to have an educational and entertainment complex for children.

His dream partially came to life, and the park has an amphitheater, a Cafe Mziuri, and a few statues of his most famous characters.

The neighborhood is also home to several coworking spaces, the Open Air Museum of Ethnography, Turtle Lake (Kus Tba), accessible via a cable car, and a beautiful hiking trail leading to Mtatsminda. There are also plenty of gyms and indoor swimming pools.

Oto and I lived in Vake for a year or two. It’s pretty peaceful, with almost everything within a few minutes’ walk. We had access to grocery stores, supermarkets, and small fruit and vegetable stalls. However, prices for produce were always higher than in other areas.

It is a bit far away from the city center, and there is no metro. It’s walkable towards Rustaveli but will take 30-40 minutes. The best way to get to the central area is to hop on the bus. 

Quick things to do in Vake

• Stroll through Vake and Mziuri parks.
• Check out Cube in Context – a former cable car station turned into a Contemporary Art Gallery and Médiathèque.
• Learn more about Georgia’s regional architecture at the Open Air Museum of Ethnography
• Enjoy Swedish cinnamon buns at Fika Swedish Cafe.
• Take a cable car to Turtle Lake

Saburtalo

Saburtalo, another primarily residential area bordering Vake, is extensive and combines several more neighborhoods, such as Bakhtrioni, Vedzisi, Nutsubidze Plateau, and Delisi.

With its own metro line changed at Station Square, it is relatively easy to get around within the district’s boundaries and be in the city center in a few stops.

However, it is still relatively far from most of Tbilisi’s sights. If you are visiting Tbilisi for a few days and want to be close to the center, this is not the neighborhood for you to stay.

During rush hour, traffic can be intense; even during the day, you must use public transport to reach your destination.

That said, it’s ideal for those who love Soviet architecture, as pretty much the whole area was built during that time and has some of the finest examples of brutalist architecture, including the Nutsubidze Sky Bridge, Bank of Georgia Headquarters, and the Trade Union Cultural Center with its gorgeous mosaic.

Despite that, you’ll find a few green spaces, specialty coffee shops, coworking spaces, beer restaurants, and cafes. The former Hippodrome, which the government wanted to turn into Tbilisi Central Park, but construction has been stopped for a few years now, is still a favorite place for the residents to walk.

Oto and I also lived on Pekini Street and would spend our afternoons at Hypodrome taking Louie, our dog, for a walk.

Quite recently, due to its tall gray buildings, these residential houses also became canvases for street artists and muralists, and a few beautiful Tbilisi murals are within its territory.  

There are a few hotels, but it is also relatively easy to find a good and stylish apartment to rent here. With a Medical University within its borders, it is also a popular place for many local and international students. Prices also tend to be lower as it’s relatively far from the center.

Additionally, you have plenty of supermarkets, small grocery shops, cheap bakeries, and good eateries.

Quick things to do in Saburtalo

• Join the Soviet Brutalist Architecture Tour via GetYourGuide or Viator
• Scout for beautiful murals in Tbilisi with a map
• Visit Nutsubidze Sky Bridge – the prime example of Soviet architecture

Best hotels in Tbilisi

Tbilisi has many international and local hotel brands, budget-friendly hostels, and charming apartments. The choice is vast, and prices vary from very affordable to high per night.

This section provides some of the best hotels in Tbilisi. I tried to include accommodation options suitable for each budget. However, if none suit your needs, you can always check Booking.com for its wide range of options. It’s also my go-to place whenever I travel, domestically or internationally.

Note that the platform includes Tbilisi Old Town and Mtatsminda (including Sololaki and Vera) neighborhoods as part of the city center.

Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace

This iconic 5-star hotel was one of the first international hotels in Tbilisi that opened in 1991. A few years back, Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace got a complete makeover after a significant renovation.

With 220 spacious rooms and suites, most of them with balconies offering spectacular views of the Old Town, the hotel is a great choice if you want to be close to the center but in a quiet neighborhood.

The hotel also has five dining venues, one of which is its rooftop ATI Restaurant. It serves tasty modernized Georgian cuisine and a Sunday Brunch that is the best in town for its value.

There’s also a P’auza (translated as ‘pause’) spa where you can relax and enjoy its indoor and outdoor swimming pools and massages.

Rooms Hotel

Rooms is a local chain with additional hotels in Kazbegi, Batumi, and Bakuriani (read my review of Kokhta Bakuriani).

Rooms Hotel Tbilisi is one of the trendiest hotels in town in Vera district, a few minutes walk from Rustaveli Metro. The interior is very chic and sophisticated, and the designers have worked well on every detail.

Stamba Hotel

Together with Rooms Hotel, Stamba is part of Adjara Group, which also partially owns Fabrika Tbilisi and a few other restaurants and venues nationwide.

Housed in a former publishing house (Stamba in Georgian means printing house), Stamba Hotel combines industrial chic with a trendy, modern, refined vibe. The Cafe Stamba is many locals’ go-to place for breakfast, lunch, or drinks. You’ll also find the Tbilisi Multimedia Museum, a bookstore, a Warehouse wine bar, and a coworking DBlock within the hotel’s premises.

The Biltmore Hotel

The Biltmore Tbilisi Hotel is considered one of the best luxury hotels in Tbilisi. It is housed partly in a refurbished Soviet-era IMELI building (Tbilisi branch of Institue of Marks-Engels-Lenin).

Hotel rooms are in the added glass skyscraper on its back, which supposedly has the lightning shape but certainly feels out of place in Tbilisi’s cityscape. However, it has fantastic views of the city from its rooms.

Qarvasla Hotel

This newly opened hotel in the Old Town, right on Kote Apkhazi Street, is housed in a historic former caravanserai (‘qarvasla’ in Georgian is caravanserai). It is just 600 meters from Freedom Square and Abanotubani sulfur baths.

Qarvasla Hotel is a 5-star hotel with a beautiful and refined design where the designers tried to maintain its original feel and Persian architectural style with pointed arched windows.

Glarros OldTown

Glarros Old Town, located on Kote Apkhazi Street, is another 5-star hotel with quite an attractive design. In the 1980s, it was a Soviet-era administrative building with a beautiful mosaic inside.

While preserving the mosaic, it inspired architects and designers to spread mosaic decoration on its hallway walls. When looking from the building’s opposite side, the whole picture of the mosaic comes into one piece.

Radisson RED Tbilisi

In the Chughureti neighborhood, Radisson RED Tbilisi is another one housed in a refurbished historic building that once housed a post office in the district.

Its restaurant and bar are called Posta, a Georgian word for the post office. The interior is quite beautiful, modern, and stylish. Each room has inner garden views, while some even have a balcony.   

Graphica Tbilisi Hotel

When wondering where is the best place to stay in Tbilisi that offers comfort, reasonable prices, somewhat close to the central location, and an interesting design, Graphica Tbilisi Hotel should be your choice.

I love the idea of each room having an architectural plan for some of the most historic places in Tbilisi. There’s a QR code to scan and read about the building and its significance. The rooms are well-lit by direct light and are comfortable and cozy. They are equipped with the necessary items and a desk if you need to do some work.

Hotel Flower

Hotel Flower is another ideal lodging option with an excellent location in the Sololaki neighborhood. The stylish and modern hotel, which features elements of Georgian design, offers panoramic views of Tbilisi’s skyline from the rooms’ floor-to-ceiling windows. Some room even has a balcony.

Boutique hotels in Tbilisi

The Blue Fox Hotel

If you are looking for a boutique hotel in Tbilisi right in the heart of the tourist attractions, consider The Blue Fox Hotel, a traditional Tbilisian house with wooden carved balconies turned into a cozy lodging.

Each of its 17 various-type rooms has a distinctive design – custom-made murals of Georgian historical figures and fictional characters painted by female artist Musya Qeburia (you can also see her murals in various parts of Tbilisi). Find the QR code at the bedside table to read whose room you are staying in.

Some rooms have a balcony overlooking its courtyard, offering a splendid view of the Holy Trinity Cathedral and the former Presidential Palace. Seating here in the evening, enjoying the view, and listening to a live piano performance from next door was a highlight of our stay. The rooms are spacious, the bed is comfortable, and the wardrobe is big enough to store your clothes.

The hotel also has a restaurant, Blue Fox, that serves delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Its menu was created by Micheline-starred chef Jaume Puigdengolas.

I especially love that the hotel follows sustainable practices and reduces its environmental impact by providing eco-friendly products in the rooms.

Museum Hotel

Located close to the Old Town and opposite the Public Service Hall (also nicknamed the ‘mushroom house’ for its design), the Museum Hotel offers stylish and modern rooms.

Its proximity to Dzveli Tbilisi makes it perfect for exploring the city on foot. Moreover, Deda Ena Park and the Dry Bridge Flea Market are just across the road.

Unfound Door-Design Hotel

Situated in a historic building in Chughureti, right off Agmashenebeli Avenue, Unfound Door is another beautiful boutique hotel in Tbilisi. Housed in a former mansion of a 20th-century merchant, the hotel’s entrance and staircase are stand-alone attractions featuring handpainted wall decorations. In addition to the staircase, some original paintings are preserved inside the rooms and restaurant’s ceiling.

Rooms are modern, spacious, and stylish, and oversized windows bring natural light, creating a cozy atmosphere. The in-house restaurant and bar, included in my Georgian restaurant guide, offer local and international cuisine, Georgian wines, and delicious cocktails.

Communal Hotels

Communal Hotel is another local chain that has lodgings in Telavi and Kutaisi. Tbilisi has two branches: Communal Hotel Sololaki and Communal Hotel Plekhanovi (Chughureti).

Communal Hotel Sololaki is only 800 meters from Freedom Square, making it very central for easy access to the most popular attractions in Tbilisi.

Communal Hotel Plekhanovi, situated in the backstreets of Aghmashenebeli Avenue, is around a 10-minute walk from the Marjanishvili metro.

Both hotels have charming designs, spacious private rooms, comfortable furniture, and seating areas.

Bazzar Boutique Hotel

Bazzar Boutique Hotel on Orbeliani Square, 700 meters from Freedom Square, is an elegantly designed hotel in Tbilisi with a restaurant, terrace, and bar.

Its colorful rooms with bold design elements and natural light flooding from big windows create a unique atmosphere. Each room has a desk, coffee machine, and minibar; some have balconies.

Best Hostels in Tbilisi

Fabrika Hostel & Suites

Due to its concept, Fabrika Hostel & Suites is one of the most popular hostels in town, yet very affordable; don’t let the looks of it deceive you.

A former Soviet sewing factory turned into a multipurpose venue, including a hostel, suites, cafes, and shops, hardly goes unnoticed among travelers. Besides dorms, you can also opt for a private room with bunk beds or suites. I have a full review of the venue, including its hostel.

Pushkin 10 Hostel 

Pushkin 10 Hostel, situated on Pushkin Street, 300 meters from Freedom Square, features a lounge area, a terrace, and air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and a kitchen to cook meals.

With its prime location, it is a preferred place to stay in Tbilisi for many backpackers and budget-friendly travelers.

Namaste Hostel

If you’d like to be in the heart of Old Town, Namaste Hostel should be your choice. Located near Narikala Fortress on Betlemi Street, the hostel offers an artsy design, comfortable furniture in the common area, a terrace, both dorm and private rooms, and a shared kitchen to prepare light meals. However, all the rooms use a shared bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Alcatraz Jail-Hostel 

If you like staying in themed hostels, this is an ideal option. Alcatraz Jail-Hostel, situated in the Old Town on Betlemi Street, is precisely what the name suggests – Alcatraz Jail.

Dorm rooms are designed like prison cells and adorned with various posters, warnings in Russian and English, or other messages. Private rooms have orange jumpsuits hanging on a hanger and one black-and-white photo of a person hanging on above the bed. It looks creepy to me, but if that’s your cup of tea, go for it! 

Best apartments to stay in Tbilisi

Luxury Inn

Luxury Inn offers stylish studio apartments for up to four people. Located in the city center, a minute walk from Freedom Square, the apartments have all the amenities for a comfortable stay.

Each apartment has comfy furniture, modern decor items, and dining areas. It also has a TV, a fully equipped kitchen, a microwave, and a safety box to store valuables. And if you don’t feel like cooking, you can order breakfast at the aparthotel.

Boutique Apart Upe

Even though it’s more of an aparthotel renting out rooms, Botique Apart Upe does have fully equipped penthouse and studio apartments with a balcony. With modern furniture, a minimalistic yet stylish design, and a touch of color, the apartments are ideal for those who’d love to experience staying in one of the old Tbilisi houses.