Georgia · 2026 itinerary
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.
Arrive & Explore the Highlights
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 →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.
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Deeper Into Batumi
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.
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.
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Final Favourites & Departure
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.
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Getting Around Batumi
Buy card (metro card) at kiosks for seamless transfers across city. Route 10 goes to central boulevard.
Shared minibus system - wave from roadside. Cheapest option, flag down anywhere along route to London Hotel.
Pre-book through app to avoid surge pricing. Airport taxis at rank are 2-3x more expensive.
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.