Batumi 3-Day Itinerary

A day-by-day plan for Batumi: the best attractions in order, where to eat, how to get around — with free hotel briefings for your stay.

Day 1

Arrive & Explore the Highlights

Morning
Piazza Square

An open-air mosaic-covered square surrounded by Italianate buildings, with a glass clock tower and live music in the evenings. The stone floor features zodiac mosaics.

🕐 24 hours; music usually 6pm-10pm

Free entry

💡 Free to wander, but sit at Café Adjara for a cheap coffee (3 GEL) to enjoy the acoustics during the 7pm piano performances.

Hotels near Piazza Square →
Afternoon
6 May Park

A leafy park with a small lake, pedal boats, dolphinarium (paid), and shaded benches. Good spot for a picnic away from the beach crowds.

🕐 24 hours (park); dolphinarium 10am-7pm

Free entry

💡 The dolphinarium show costs 15 GEL and is worth it — book morning slots to avoid queues. Park entry is free anytime.

Hotels near 6 May Park →
Evening
Where to eat

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Day 2

Deeper Into Batumi

Morning
Batumi Boulevard

A 7km seafront promenade with palm trees, sculptures, bike paths, and the famous moving Love Statue. Runs along the Black Sea coast from the port to the new district.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Go at sunrise to watch fishermen haul in nets — quieter and more authentic than the crowded evening promenade.

Midday
Batumi Archaeological Museum

Small but well-curated museum displaying artefacts from Colchis, Greek colonies, and Ottoman periods found in the region. Highlights include gold jewellery and ancient pottery.

🕐 10am-6pm, closed Mondays

💡 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.

Evening
Dining tonight

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Day 3

Final Favourites & Departure

Morning
Batumi Botanical Garden

A hillside garden with 9 themed sections (Caucasian, Japanese, New Zealand) and coastal views. Covers 108 hectares with labelled plants from subtropical regions

💡 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.

Final meal

Coffee Mark

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Getting Around Batumi

Batumi Public Bus Network From 0.20 GEL 25 min

Buy card (metro card) at kiosks for seamless transfers across city. Route 10 goes to central boulevard.

Local minibus (marshrutka) From 1-2 GEL 20 min

Shared minibus system - wave from roadside. Cheapest option, flag down anywhere along route to London Hotel.

Uber / Yandex.Taxi From 15-20 GEL 15 min

Pre-book through app to avoid surge pricing. Airport taxis at rank are 2-3x more expensive.

Hotel Shuttle Service From 25-35 GEL 18 min

Book directly with London Hotel reception 24hrs before arrival. Most reliable for luggage; includes hotel information briefing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3 days enough for Batumi?

Three days covers the main highlights well. You can see the key attractions like Piazza Square and get a genuine feel for the city. For a more leisurely pace or to explore neighbourhoods in depth, a 5-day trip is better.

What is the best time to visit Batumi?

See our full best time to visit Batumi guide — it covers weather month by month, peak vs. shoulder seasons and how to avoid the crowds.

Where should I stay for this itinerary?

A central location saves transit time between sites. Top options include London, Lahsarela, Aniva. See the full ranked list with free briefings for each.