Your stay — Hotel Enri
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The Property — Hotel Enri
Hotel Enri is a straightforward 3-star on Batumi's main pedestrian drag, Tbilisi Avenue. Its lobby is small, tiled and functional, with a reception desk that hands you keys without fuss. The rooms are clean and compact, and the real draw is location: you step out onto the avenue's café strip and are three blocks from the beach. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want to be in the middle of the action rather than in the hotel itself.
Chronicles of Batumi
Batumi began as a Greek colony called Bathys in the 5th century BC, then spent centuries as a sleepy Ottoman port. Its transformation came in the late 19th century when the Russian Empire built a railway and oil pipeline, turning it into a boomtown. The Soviet era left a legacy of sanatoriums and brutalist blocks, but post-1991 the city reinvented itself with flashy casino towers, the idiosyncratic Alphabet Tower and a restored 19th-century boulevard. Today it's Georgia's summer playground: a mix of faded belle-époque seaside charm and high-rise glitz, where Orthodox churches stand beside neon-lit nightclubs.
Best Time to Visit
Full Batumi guide →Best months
June and September – the Black Sea is warm enough for swimming, the sun is reliable, and the July-August crush hasn't yet arrived or has already ebbed. You get long days without the heatwave intensity.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the peak. The city swells with domestic and regional tourists, hotel rates often double, and the beach is packed. Batumi's International Music Festival (late July) and the Black Sea Jazz Festival (early August) draw crowds, making August the most expensive and busiest month.
Budget shoulder season
May and late September are the budget sweet spots. Rates can be 30-40% lower than August, the weather is pleasant (18-25°C), and you'll share the promenade with locals rather than tour groups. The sea is still swimmable in September.
Weather & packing
Batumi is one of Georgia's wettest cities, with sudden showers even in summer; a light rain jacket is essential. Rule: always carry a dry bag for your phone and wallet when hitting the beach, as rain can blow in from the sea in minutes.
Live City Briefing — Batumi
- Batumi's revamped Boulevard promenade now extends 7 km from the dolphinarium to the new Batumi Tower – great for cycling or walking.
- In summer 2026, the city runs free shuttle buses from the central square (near the Argo Cable Car station) to the northern beaches every 20 minutes until 10pm.
- Several new beachside cafés opened along the old Soviet-era eastern pier in late 2025, offering cheaper drinks than the main strip spots.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Enri, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard (east side) — quieter, less street noise from Svimon Kananeli Street, and better chance of morning light without the afternoon heat.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing the street (west side) — Svimon Kananeli is a secondary road but still carries local traffic and foot noise, and low floors catch dust and exhaust from passing cars.
Best views
Rooms facing west (street side) from floors 4–6 give a view across low-rise Batumi towards the sea in the distance; rooms facing east look over the courtyard and neighbouring rooftops.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 6 (top floor) — higher up, further from street-level noise, and less disturbance from the lobby or breakfast area on ground level.
🔊 Noise notes
Svimon Kananeli Street is a two-lane road with local traffic (not a main artery) but buses and delivery vans pass regularly from early morning until late evening; there may be occasional noise from the hotel's own entrance/exit area on the ground floor.
Insider tips
Check-in can be busy after 2pm — arrive by 1pm to jump the queue. Parking is limited to a few spaces on the street; ask when booking if you need a guaranteed spot. Request a room with a balcony on the 5th floor for extra space to dry towels or enjoy the evening air.
- 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 — Hotel Enri
Free for all guests; speed ~30 Mbps download; login via room number and surname on portal
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary digital newsstand or physical newspapers; building is a mid-2000s purpose-built hotel with no heritage quirks
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 (free); late check-out until 12:00 at 30 GEL, after 12:00 charged full night
Free at reception; no security lockers
Step-free main entrance with ramp; lift fits standard wheelchair; no adaptive bathroom in standard rooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is at 30 GEL/night (100m walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 2 GEL per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; no incidental hold at check-in
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
გონიო–აფსაროსის არქეოლოგიურ–არქიტექტურული კომპლექსი — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 370 m · ~5 min walk
Pharmed ps — 411 m · ~5 min walk
Eurasia — 100 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Exchange money at local banks or exchange offices in the city centre; avoid airport and tourist bureau kiosks which give poor rates.
Major credit cards accepted in most hotels, restaurants and supermarkets; contactless is common, but smaller shops and markets prefer cash.
Tipping not mandatory; round up or leave 10% in restaurants if service is good, a few lari for taxi drivers, nothing for hotel staff unless they help with luggage.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Turkish-style coffee from a street kiosk or bakery – usually 2-3 GEL.
Khachapuri or khinkali from a casual bakery or diner – around 8-12 GEL per meal.
Basic main at a local restaurant (e.g., grilled chicken or stew) – around 15-20 GEL.
Along Rustaveli Avenue and near the seaside promenade, you'll find stalls selling corn, nuts, pastries and khachapuri for 2-5 GEL.
Budget supermarket chains like Smart, Goodwill, and Carrefour are common in Batumi.
Affordable clothing is sold at the Batumi Bazaar (market) and at budget chains like LC Waikiki or Koton in the city centre.
Marshrutka (minibus) – 1 GEL per ride within the city; from Batumi airport, take bus route 10 or a marshrutka to the centre for ~1-2 GEL instead of a taxi.
Eat at local bakeries and khachapuri shops instead of tourist restaurants; use marshrutkas for cheap public transport; buy bottled water and snacks at supermarkets rather than from street vendors.
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 Hotel Enri
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 370 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmed ps — 411 m · ~5 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 Hotel Enri?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard (east side) — quieter, less street noise from Svimon Kananeli Street, and better chance of morning light without the afternoon heat.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Enri?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor facing the street (west side) — Svimon Kananeli is a secondary road but still carries local traffic and foot noise, and low floors catch dust and exhaust from passing cars.
Is Hotel Enri noisy?
Svimon Kananeli Street is a two-lane road with local traffic (not a main artery) but buses and delivery vans pass regularly from early morning until late evening; there may be occasional noise from the hotel's own entrance/exit area on the ground floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Enri?
Rooms facing west (street side) from floors 4–6 give a view across low-rise Batumi towards the sea in the distance; rooms facing east look over the courtyard and neighbouring rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Enri?
Check-in can be busy after 2pm — arrive by 1pm to jump the queue. Parking is limited to a few spaces on the street; ask when booking if you need a guaranteed spot. Request a room with a balcony on the 5th floor for extra space to dry towels or enjoy the evening air.
What time is check-in at Hotel Enri?
Check-in at Hotel Enri is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Enri have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed ~30 Mbps download; login via room number and surname on portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Enri?
2 GEL per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Enri?
Khachapuri or khinkali from a casual bakery or diner – around 8-12 GEL per meal.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Enri?
Marshrutka (minibus) – 1 GEL per ride within the city; from Batumi airport, take bus route 10 or a marshrutka to the centre for ~1-2 GEL instead of a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Batumi?
June and September – the Black Sea is warm enough for swimming, the sun is reliable, and the July-August crush hasn't yet arrived or has already ebbed. You get long days without the heatwave intensity.
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.