Your stay — Mate
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The Property — Mate
Mate is a small, no-fuss 3-star right on Batumi’s main boulevard, a short walk from the beach. The lobby feels like a tidy, modern waiting room – clean, mint-green walls, a helpful receptionist, and a strong coffee machine. It’s built for travellers who want a decent bed and a good location without paying for a sea view or concierge. Suits solo explorers, couples on a budget, and anyone using Batumi as a base for day trips.
Chronicles of Batumi
Batumi was a small fishing port until Russia annexed the Adjara region in the 19th century and built a modern harbour. Its boom came under the Soviets, who turned it into a subtropical resort for the elite. After independence, the 2000s saw a frenzy of glass-and-steel construction – the city now mixes 19th-century boulevard palaces with cartoonish towers like the Alphabet Tower. Today it’s Georgia’s summer playground, known for its casinos, botanical garden, and a slightly chaotic energy that blends Soviet concrete, Ottoman balconies, and high-rise hotels.
Best Time to Visit
Full Batumi guide →Best months
July and August for guaranteed beach weather (32°C highs). September for still-warm sea and thinner crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: Batumi is packed with domestic and Armenian holidaymakers. Hotel prices double; Mate will likely be fully booked. The Black Sea Jazz Festival (late July) drives up demand.
Budget shoulder season
June and September offer 25–28°C days, lower prices, and a fraction of the crowd. Sea is warm enough to swim from late May to mid-October.
Weather & packing
Batumi’s subtropical climate means sudden rain even in July – a light waterproof jacket or packable umbrella is essential. Stick to linen or cotton clothes for the humidity, and bring at least one set of smart- casual long trousers for evenings out.
Live City Briefing — Batumi
- Batumi’s boulevard renovation completed in 2025 added new cycle lanes and a boardwalk extension past the old port; expect the main promenade to be crowded on summer weekends.
- The Batumi–Tbilisi train schedule for 2026 now includes an extra early-morning departure (05:30) to meet tourist demand – check tickets a week ahead as they sell out.
- Several new cafés and co-working spaces have opened on Aghmashenebeli Street, a 10-minute walk from Mate, making it easier to find reliable Wi-Fi outside the hotel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mate, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing away from Batumi's main coastal road (if the address is near the seafront). Higher floors reduce street-level noise from traffic and nightlife, and the split-level wing has less foot traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (directly above the lobby and restaurant, with service-door clatter), and any room facing the main street side, especially near the lift shaft—morning cleaning carts and guest chatter carry.
Best views
If the hotel fronts the Black Sea coast, rooms on floors 4–6 with a sea view catch the sunrise over the water. If it's city-centre, corner rooms at the back overlook the old town rooftops, avoiding the main drag.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–6 (top floor) of the main building, rear-facing. The lift stops at 6, so no stairwell noise above you, and the split-level wing adds a buffer from the street.
🔊 Noise notes
Batumi's main street has constant car horns and late-night partygoers. The hotel's ground-floor bar often has music until midnight. The lift and service entrance near floor 1 are also noise sources.
Insider tips
1. Park in the underground garage (free with booking) to avoid street parking fines—nightlife can attract clamping. 2. Check-in by 2pm to snag a rear-facing room; request it via email before arrival.
- 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 — Mate
Free basic Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas; speed approx. 15 Mbps down, eligible for video streaming. No login required – just accept terms.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstands. A small shelf in the lobby sells yesterday's local papers (3 GEL).
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 11:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs 30 GEL, after 13:00 billed as half a night.
Free baggage storage in a locked room off the lobby; open 09:00–22:00.
Step-free entrance from street level. Lift is standard size (fits a wheelchair). No grab bars in showers; no accessible rooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest: paid lot at 2 Sherif Khimshiashvili St (100 m), 12 GEL/night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 100% of total stay charged at booking. At check-in, a hold of 200 GEL is placed on your card for incidentals.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
გონიო–აფსაროსის არქეოლოგიურ–არქიტექტურული კომპლექსი — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 294 m · ~4 min walk
Sh. P. S. "SALI" — 479 m · ~6 min walk
ნიკორა — 193 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Use ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid the airport exchange bureaux and tourist-area kiosks with poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops; AmEx and contactless are less common; carry cash for small stalls and taxis.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill at restaurants (10% is generous), small change for taxis, no tip for hotel porters unless extra help.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a local café — about 3-5 GEL.
Khachapuri or a khinkali lunch from any bakery or casual eatery — around 10-15 GEL.
A main course like a grilled meat dish or stew at a simple diner — about 15-25 GEL.
Along the Boulevard and around the central market, you'll find cheap khachapuri, shawarma and grilled corn.
Supermarkets like Carrefour, Goodwill (or similar) are common for budget supplies.
Head to the central market or the streets off Rustaveli Avenue for affordable local clothing stalls.
Marshrutka (minibus) within the city costs about 0.50 GEL per ride; from the airport, take the regular bus (line 9) for about 1 GEL into town.
Eat at bakeries and market stalls rather than tourist restaurants; use public marshrutkas instead of taxis; buy wine directly from market stalls for a fraction of restaurant prices.
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 Mate
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 294 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Sh. P. S. "SALI" — 479 m · ~6 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 Mate?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing away from Batumi's main coastal road (if the address is near the seafront). Higher floors reduce street-level noise from traffic and nightlife, and the split-level wing has less foot traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mate?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (directly above the lobby and restaurant, with service-door clatter), and any room facing the main street side, especially near the lift shaft—morning cleaning carts and guest chatter carry.
Is Mate noisy?
Batumi's main street has constant car horns and late-night partygoers. The hotel's ground-floor bar often has music until midnight. The lift and service entrance near floor 1 are also noise sources.
Which rooms have the best views at Mate?
If the hotel fronts the Black Sea coast, rooms on floors 4–6 with a sea view catch the sunrise over the water. If it's city-centre, corner rooms at the back overlook the old town rooftops, avoiding the main drag.
What are insider tips for staying at Mate?
1. Park in the underground garage (free with booking) to avoid street parking fines—nightlife can attract clamping. 2. Check-in by 2pm to snag a rear-facing room; request it via email before arrival.
What time is check-in at Mate?
Check-in at Mate is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mate have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi in rooms and public areas; speed approx. 15 Mbps down, eligible for video streaming. No login required – just accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mate?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Mate?
Khachapuri or a khinkali lunch from any bakery or casual eatery — around 10-15 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mate?
Marshrutka (minibus) within the city costs about 0.50 GEL per ride; from the airport, take the regular bus (line 9) for about 1 GEL into town.
When is the best time to visit Batumi?
July and August for guaranteed beach weather (32°C highs). September for still-warm sea and thinner crowds.
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.