Your stay — sast’umro vila
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The Property — sast’umro vila
Sast’umro Vila is a modest three-star hotel a short walk from Batumi’s boulevard and beach. The lobby feels like a tidy, family-run guesthouse from the 1990s — clean linoleum floors, a small reception desk with a friendly but not fussy host, and a faint smell of strong Georgian coffee. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a safe, central base without frills, and who plan to spend most of their time outside. The USP is location: you can be on the Black Sea promenade in five minutes and in the old town in ten.
Chronicles of Batumi
Batumi started as a small fishing port under the Ottoman Empire, then boomed in the late 19th century as a key terminus for the Baku oil pipeline, which gave it a cosmopolitan, industrial edge. After Soviet rule, the city reinvented itself as a subtropical resort and casino hub, with a string of modernist hotels and a palm-lined boulevard. Its architecture is a wild mix of ornate 19th-century stone buildings, clunky Soviet blocks and the glass-and-steel fantasies of the 2010s development frenzy. Today Batumi feels like a half-finished spa town trying to shed its Soviet past — chaotic, warm and genuinely curious about visitors, with a seafront that buzzes with families, street food stalls and the clatter of electric scooters.
Best Time to Visit
Full Batumi guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm enough for the beach (22–28 °C) but before the July–August tourist crush. The sea is calm, the promenade is busy but not sardine-tight, and prices are moderate.
Peak / festival surge
July and August peak with domestic and Russian tourists, plus families from across the Caucasus. Batumi is packed: queues for cable cars and restaurants, and hotel rates (including Sast’umro Vila) often double or triple. The main driver is school holidays and the Batumi International Art-House Film Festival in September also spikes demand in late summer.
Budget shoulder season
October and April offer the best budget sweet spot. Weather is mild (15–20 °C) but not beach weather, so crowds vanish. Rates at three-star hotels can drop 30–50%. April is especially quiet and drizzly, but you’ll have the boulevard almost to yourself.
Weather & packing
Batumi’s coastal climate can switch from hot sun to sudden afternoon thunder in twenty minutes, even in July. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and sandals that dry fast — you’ll get caught at least once.
Live City Briefing — Batumi
- Batumi’s new cable car to the Anuria plateau opened in 2025 with a longer route and a café at the top — expect a 20-minute wait on summer weekends.
- The main road along the boulevard (Rustaveli Avenue) has partial closures till September for a tram line extension; the promenade itself is unaffected.
- Several new Turkish-style bakeries opened in the old town near the Piazza Square, selling cheap, fresh bread and pirozhki — a good quick breakfast near Sast’umro Vila.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to sast’umro vila, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the courtyard (away from Gogebashvili Street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach via stairs if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor – they face Gogebashvili Street directly, a busy thoroughfare with traffic noise and pedestrian bustle. Also avoid any room near the lift shaft on any floor, as the lift can be audible.
Best views
Rooms on the courtyard side offer a quieter outlook. Upper-floor rooms on the street side will see Gogebashvili Street and, in the distance, possibly a sliver of the sea or city rooftops – but expect vehicle noise.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors
🔊 Noise notes
Gogebashvili Street is a main road in Batumi, carrying traffic throughout the day and into the evening. The hotel lift is older and can be clunky; you'll hear it operating on adjacent walls.
Insider tips
If you arrive by car, street parking on Gogebashvili can be tight – ask the front desk about a paid parking spot at a nearby lot. For a quieter stay, request a courtyard-facing room at check-in, as the street-side can be loud even on upper floors.
- 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 — sast’umro vila
Free, open network with no login; speed is about 15 Mbps, sufficient for video calls and streaming.
A single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The building is a converted 19th-century merchant house with original wooden balconies on the street side.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop is free if room not ready. Check-out by 12:00; late check-out costs 50 GEL until 16:00, subject to availability.
Free, left with reception on check-out day.
Step-free entry via a ramp at the side entrance. Lift to all floors; no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms or grab rails in guest rooms.
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park (Parking 2, 100 m west on Gogebashvili Street) costs 20 GEL per 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A fixed deposit of the full stay amount is required via bank transfer or cash at booking. On arrival, a 100 GEL incidental hold is placed on your card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: ქრისტე მაცხოვრის ეკლესია (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
მემედ აბაშიძის სახლ-მუზეუმი — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 83 m · ~1 min walk
ირინას აფთიაქი — 431 m · ~5 min walk
ფუდ ლენდ — 242 m · ~3 min walk
ბათუმი - ქობულეთი — 172 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Exchange at any bank or licensed exchange point in the city centre; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux where rates are notably worse.
Cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and hotels, but many small street kiosks, markets and minibuses only take cash.
Not expected but appreciated; 10% at restaurants if service is good, small change for taxis, and 5-10 GEL for hotel housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso or filter coffee from a street kiosk or bakery costs around 3-4 GEL.
A khachapuri or a bowl of kharcho from a casual eatery costs about 10-12 GEL.
A main course like grilled chicken or stew in a simple diner runs 15-20 GEL.
Central boulevard and the area around the new boulevard have small stalls selling corn, nuts, and fresh fruit; also a few pastry shops on Chavchavadze Street.
Popular budget supermarket chains in this area are Nikora, Goodwill, and Smart (or similar small chain minimarkets).
Head to the Batumi Central Market or the small clothing shops along Gorgiladze Street for affordable local wear.
Minibuses (marshrutkas) cost 0.50 GEL per ride; from the airport take bus #9 or #10 (0.50 GEL – cash only).
Eat at bakeries (khachapuri and pastries are cheap and filling); refill a water bottle from public taps (free, safe); skip expensive tours and walk the boulevard and old town on your own.
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 sast’umro vila
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 83 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · ირინას აფთიაქი — 431 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 sast’umro vila?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the courtyard (away from Gogebashvili Street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within easy reach via stairs if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at sast’umro vila?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor – they face Gogebashvili Street directly, a busy thoroughfare with traffic noise and pedestrian bustle. Also avoid any room near the lift shaft on any floor, as the lift can be audible.
Is sast’umro vila noisy?
Gogebashvili Street is a main road in Batumi, carrying traffic throughout the day and into the evening. The hotel lift is older and can be clunky; you'll hear it operating on adjacent walls.
Which rooms have the best views at sast’umro vila?
Rooms on the courtyard side offer a quieter outlook. Upper-floor rooms on the street side will see Gogebashvili Street and, in the distance, possibly a sliver of the sea or city rooftops – but expect vehicle noise.
What are insider tips for staying at sast’umro vila?
If you arrive by car, street parking on Gogebashvili can be tight – ask the front desk about a paid parking spot at a nearby lot. For a quieter stay, request a courtyard-facing room at check-in, as the street-side can be loud even on upper floors.
What time is check-in at sast’umro vila?
Check-in at sast’umro vila is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does sast’umro vila have Wi-Fi?
Free, open network with no login; speed is about 15 Mbps, sufficient for video calls and streaming.
Is there a city or tourist tax at sast’umro vila?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near sast’umro vila?
A khachapuri or a bowl of kharcho from a casual eatery costs about 10-12 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from sast’umro vila?
Minibuses (marshrutkas) cost 0.50 GEL per ride; from the airport take bus #9 or #10 (0.50 GEL – cash only).
When is the best time to visit Batumi?
May, June and September: warm enough for the beach (22–28 °C) but before the July–August tourist crush. The sea is calm, the promenade is busy but not sardine-tight, and prices are moderate.
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.