Your stay — Enjoy The Hostel
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The Property — Enjoy The Hostel
Enjoy The Hostel is a cheerful three-star in Batumi’s Old Town, all sky-blue doors and murals of black-and-white photographs. It’s clean, sociable without being loud, and the staff speak English and Russian. The lobby feels like a student common room meets a travel-book shop: maps on the walls, a worn sofa, and a notice board full of hiking tips. Best for solo backpackers or small groups who want walking access to the beach and boulevard without the resort price tag.
Chronicles of Batumi
Batumi grew from a fishing village into the Black Sea’s boomtown after Russia annexed the region in 1878 and built a port and railway. Its architecture is a mash-up of czarist-era boulevards, Soviet concrete blocks, and the weird ’00s glass towers that sprouted during Georgia’s oil-and-gambling frenzy. Today it’s the country’s summer party strip and casino hub, but also a functioning port and a gateway to the Adjara mountains. Locals are proud of the city’s multicultural history — Greek, Armenian, Jewish and Muslim communities all left their mark on the food and street plan.
Best Time to Visit
Full Batumi guide →Best months
June and September: warm sea, 25–30°C days, fewer families than July–August. September also has calmer winds.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: Batumi swells with tourists from Tbilisi, Russia and Turkey. Hotel prices roughly double. The Batumi International Music Festival (late July) and the Black Sea Jazz Festival (August) fill the city. Book by March for any private room.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: still pleasant (18–24°C), big discounts on pricier hotels, and quiet beaches. October can have sudden rain but the boulevard is magical in low season.
Weather & packing
July in Batumi is humid with afternoon thunderstorms — a waterproof jacket is essential even if the morning is clear. Pack a pair of sandals that dry fast, because the pavement stays wet for hours.
Live City Briefing — Batumi
- The main boulevard promenade is being extended another 1.5 km north towards the new ski-zone cable-car base station, due to open late 2026. Construction noise may hit parts of the New Boulevard area this summer.
- City-wide bike-sharing (Batumi Velo) has switched to a new app and pricing: 1 GEL per 30 minutes, but you need a local SIM or stable roaming to scan the QR codes.
- From June 2026, a weekly night market launches on Fridays at the Europe Square end of the boulevard, selling craft beer, Adjaruli khachapuri, and live traditional music until midnight.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Enjoy The Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above the street-level bustle but are low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side blocks most traffic noise from Batumi's main roads.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 and any street-facing room on floors 2-3. Floor 1 suffers from foot traffic and possible damp. Street-facing rooms on floors 2-3 pick up direct noise from cars, scooters, and late-night pedestrians on Batumi's often busy streets.
Best views
Courtyard-facing rooms on floors 4-5 offer a quiet outlook over planted inner spaces. Avoid street-side views: you'll see the frontage of Batumi's mixed commercial-residential zone, which is unremarkable and noisy.
Quietest floors
Floors 3-5 (courtyard side). Lift noise is minimal as it runs up the building's core, but these floors are above the ground-level commotion without being too high.
🔊 Noise notes
Batumi is a coastal city with heavy summer traffic, especially along the main boulevard. Expect street noise from scooters, taxis, and seasonal parties until late. The hostel's street entry may amplify lobby chatter and door slams. Lift mechanics can be heard on adjacent floors.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a top-floor courtyard room (floor 5) and request the quietest 'single bed in dorm' if budget tight—often tucked away from common areas. 2. If arriving by car, the hostel may not have its own parking; ask at booking for nearby free street parking (side streets off the main road) or a paid lot. 3. Check-in can be slow in summer; arrive mid-afternoon to avoid the 2-4pm rush.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Enjoy The Hostel
Free throughout, speed around 30 Mbps download; no login, connects directly on open network
One lift serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections
No daily papers or digital newsstand; building is a converted 20th-century residential block with original staircase tilework
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 13:00 for 15 GEL (subject to availability)
Free for same-day arrivals and departures; long-term storage 5 GEL per day
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door; lift wide enough for a wheelchair; bathroom doorways are narrow (standard 60 cm) on some floors
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is 'Batumi Parking Zone' at 2 Zviad Gamsakhurdia Street, 8 GEL per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 1 GEL per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking platform required; 20 GEL incidental card hold on arrival for key card and damages
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
დს მალი — 530 m · ~7 min walk
ილია ჩავჩავაძის სახელობის მუზეუმი — 626 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 59 m · ~1 min walk
პსპ — 158 m · ~2 min walk
დეილი — 50 m · ~1 min walk
ბათუმი - თბილისი, ბათუმი - ქუთაისი, ბათუმი - ქუთაისის აეროპორტის მიკროავტობუსები — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Exchange at city-centre exchange booths for near-official rates; avoid the airport and tourist bureau kiosks as they give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and hotels; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) common. Smaller shops and market stalls prefer cash.
Restaurants: 10% if no service charge added; taxis: round up to nearest lari; hotel staff: small tips for help with bags or cleaning are appreciated but not mandatory.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A single espresso or small Turkish coffee from a local café — about 3-5 GEL.
A plate of khinkali (dumplings) or a slice of khachapuri from a casual eatery — roughly 10-15 GEL.
A main course of grilled meat or fish at a mid-range family-run restaurant — around 20-30 GEL.
Cheap eats are typical along Batumi Boulevard and the old town: stalls selling khachapuri, khinkali, and roasted corn. Prices start from 2-5 GEL per item.
Popular budget supermarkets include Carrefour, Goodwill, and Nikora.
The market near the old town (Central Market) and chains like Zara and LC Waikiki offer affordable clothing. Avoid the souvenir shops.
Marshrutka minibuses cost 0.50 GEL per ride — no day pass. From the airport, the cheapest way is the local bus (route 9) for about 1 GEL, or a shared taxi for 10-15 GEL.
Eat at small bakeries and stalls rather than sit-down restaurants. Use marshrutkas instead of taxis. Buy snacks and water from supermarkets not tourist shops.
Emergency Contacts
BatumiIn Georgia, dial 112 for general emergencies. English-speaking operators may be available. Batumi is a coastal city in Adjara region. Keep your hotel contact information and passport details readily available.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Batumi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Enjoy The Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 59 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · პსპ — 158 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Airport Bus Stop → City center near London Hotel
💡 Buy card (metro card) at kiosks for seamless transfers across city. Route 10 goes to central boulevard.
Batumi Airport main road → London Hotel area / Boulevard
💡 Shared minibus system - wave from roadside. Cheapest option, flag down anywhere along route to London Hotel.
Batumi International Airport (BUS) → London Hotel, Batumi city center
💡 Pre-book through app to avoid surge pricing. Airport taxis at rank are 2-3x more expensive.
Batumi International Airport (BUS) → London Hotel
💡 Book directly with London Hotel reception 24hrs before arrival. Most reliable for luggage; includes hotel information briefing.
About Batumi
Wikipedia ↗
Batumi (; Georgian: ბათუმი pronounced [ˈb̥a'tʰu.mi] ), historically Batum or Batoum, is the second-largest city of Georgia and the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, located on the coast of the Black Sea in Georgia's southwest, 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of the border with Turkey. It is...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Enjoy The Hostel?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above the street-level bustle but are low enough for easy stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side blocks most traffic noise from Batumi's main roads.
Which rooms should I avoid at Enjoy The Hostel?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 and any street-facing room on floors 2-3. Floor 1 suffers from foot traffic and possible damp. Street-facing rooms on floors 2-3 pick up direct noise from cars, scooters, and late-night pedestrians on Batumi's often busy streets.
Is Enjoy The Hostel noisy?
Batumi is a coastal city with heavy summer traffic, especially along the main boulevard. Expect street noise from scooters, taxis, and seasonal parties until late. The hostel's street entry may amplify lobby chatter and door slams. Lift mechanics can be heard on adjacent floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Enjoy The Hostel?
Courtyard-facing rooms on floors 4-5 offer a quiet outlook over planted inner spaces. Avoid street-side views: you'll see the frontage of Batumi's mixed commercial-residential zone, which is unremarkable and noisy.
What are insider tips for staying at Enjoy The Hostel?
1. Ask for a top-floor courtyard room (floor 5) and request the quietest 'single bed in dorm' if budget tight—often tucked away from common areas. 2. If arriving by car, the hostel may not have its own parking; ask at booking for nearby free street parking (side streets off the main road) or a paid lot. 3. Check-in can be slow in summer; arrive mid-afternoon to avoid the 2-4pm rush.
What time is check-in at Enjoy The Hostel?
Check-in at Enjoy The Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Enjoy The Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free throughout, speed around 30 Mbps download; no login, connects directly on open network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Enjoy The Hostel?
1 GEL per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Enjoy The Hostel?
A plate of khinkali (dumplings) or a slice of khachapuri from a casual eatery — roughly 10-15 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Enjoy The Hostel?
Marshrutka minibuses cost 0.50 GEL per ride — no day pass. From the airport, the cheapest way is the local bus (route 9) for about 1 GEL, or a shared taxi for 10-15 GEL.
When is the best time to visit Batumi?
June and September: warm sea, 25–30°C days, fewer families than July–August. September also has calmer winds.
Top Attractions in Batumi
💡 Free to wander, but sit at Café Adjara for a cheap coffee (3 GEL) to enjoy the acoustics during the 7pm piano performances.
💡 The dolphinarium show costs 15 GEL and is worth it — book morning slots to avoid queues. Park entry is free anytime.
💡 Go at sunrise to watch fishermen haul in nets — quieter and more authentic than the crowded evening promenade.
💡 Free entry only on the last Sunday of each month; otherwise it's 3 GEL. Ask staff to unlock the basement storage — they sometimes show extra finds.
💡 Entry is 7 GEL — cheap by European standards. Take marshrutka #10 from the city centre (0.50 GEL) to the upper gate, then walk downhill through the garden to exit at the sea gate.