Your stay — Sunrise
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The Property — Sunrise
The Sunrise is a no-fuss three-star perched a block back from Batumi’s seaside promenade, offering clean, compact rooms with balconies that catch the afternoon sun. Its lobby is modest — tiled floor, a couple of armchairs, a polite receptionist who speaks enough English — but the real draw is the rooftop terrace with Black Sea views. This place suits budget-conscious travellers who want a reliable base for walking the boulevard and don’t need a pool or spa.
Chronicles of Batumi
Batumi was a small fishing port until the late 19th century, when the Russian Empire turned it into a key oil-export terminal. Its architecture is a jumble: ornate 19th-century European buildings along the old boulevard, Soviet-era blocks further inland, and a rash of hyper-modern glass towers thrown up during the 2000s construction boom. The city reinvented itself as a beach-and-casino resort after Georgia’s 2003 Rose Revolution, and today it mixes a laid-back seaside vibe with a flashy, 24-hour energy. Culturally, Batumi is proudly multicultural — you’ll hear Georgian, Russian, Armenian and Turkish on the street — and its identity is tied to the sea, subtropical gardens and a thriving café scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Batumi guide →Best months
June and September: warm enough for swimming (23-26°C), long daylight hours, but far fewer crowds and lower prices than the peak.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are absolute peak: schools out, domestic and Russian tourists flood the coast, hotel prices often double. The Batumi International Art-House Film Festival in mid-September also spikes demand briefly.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: still pleasant (18-22°C), accommodation 30-50% cheaper than July, with much thinner crowds. October can have rainy spells.
Weather & packing
Batumi’s climate is humid subtropical with quick rain squalls — you can have sun, cloud and drizzle in one hour. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and comfortable sandals that can handle wet pavement.
Live City Briefing — Batumi
- The new Batumi bypass road opened in late 2025, diverting heavy truck traffic from the city centre, which has noticeably reduced congestion along the waterfront.
- Several new cafés and co-working spaces have opened on Dumbadze Street, offering reliable WiFi and decent coffee — a useful alternative to the tourist-trap promenade.
- A city ordinance now restricts loud music on the beach after 11pm, so the main strip is calmer than previous years, though the boulevard bars still hum until late.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sunrise, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the rear courtyard or side streets. These floors rise above most street-level noise from Batumi’s busy roads and offer a quieter stay with some natural light, without the direct traffic rumble of lower floors.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of ground-floor and first-floor rooms, as they face the street directly and pick up pedestrian chatter, passing cars, and delivery vehicle noise. Avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft—you’ll hear the mechanism and arriving guests at all hours.
Best views
The Sunset Hotel sits on a main Batumi artery, so a front-facing high floor (6 to 8) gives sea and city views over the rooftops. For a quieter option with a partial sea glimpse, pick a side-facing room on floor 6 or 7.
Quietest floors
Floors 4, 5, and 6 are the quietest. They buffer street noise effectively and have less foot traffic near the lift landings than the top couple of floors (which can get noisier from roof access or maintenance areas).
🔊 Noise notes
This is a 3-star hotel on a main Batumi road—expect traffic noise from dawn onwards (minibuses, taxis, scooters). The lift is average quality and clunks audibly when passing floors; late-night arrivals can echo in the corridors. No bar or club noise noted, but the street can get loud on summer weekends.
Insider tips
Ask for a room on floor 5 facing the rear or side—quietest in the house. Check-in early (by 2pm) to secure a higher floor; don’t count on parking at the hotel—use the public lot two blocks east on Gorgiladze Street (cheaper and safer).
- 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 — Sunrise
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 25 Mbps download; no login required
One lift serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; no physical newspapers available
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available if room ready; late check-out until 18:00 costs 50 GEL
Free for same-day check-out; longer storage on request charged 10 GEL per bag per day
Step-free from street to lobby; lift doors 80 cm wide; no specially adapted rooms
On-site unguarded parking for 15 GEL per night; nearest public car park is at 4 Gorky Street (20 GEL/night); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; no incidental hold at check-in for local debit cards; foreign cards trigger a 50 GEL hold
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
დს მალი — 530 m · ~7 min walk
ილია ჩავჩავაძის სახელობის მუზეუმი — 626 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 59 m · ~1 min walk
პსპ — 158 m · ~2 min walk
დეილი — 50 m · ~1 min walk
ბათუმი - თბილისი, ბათუმი - ქუთაისი, ბათუმი - ქუთაისის აეროპორტის მიკროავტობუსები — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Use bank ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist areas, as they typically charge poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most hotels, restaurants, and larger shops; contactless is common, but AmEx rarely works and smaller stalls/cafés prefer cash.
Not expected but appreciated; round up in restaurants (10% is generous), leave small change for taxis, and nothing for hotel staff unless exceptional service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a local café (not a chain) costs around 3-4 GEL.
Khachapuri or a simple soup at a neighbourhood eatery for 10-15 GEL.
A main course of grilled meat or stew at a casual restaurant for 15-25 GEL.
Cheap eats are concentrated along the main boulevard and near the Old Boulevard; look for khachapuri and shawarma stalls.
Popular budget supermarkets in this area are Carrefour, Nikora, and Spar.
Look for affordable high-street chains and market stalls around the central bazaar near the port area.
Mini-buses (marshrutkas) cost 0.50-1 GEL per ride; a single bus from the airport to town is 0.50-1 GEL, or a taxi should be 20-30 GEL.
Eat where locals queue (often with no English menus); buy wine directly from a shop or market, not a restaurant; use shared taxis (marshrutkas) for beach or short trips instead of private ones.
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 Sunrise
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 59 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · პსპ — 158 m · ~2 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 Sunrise?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the rear courtyard or side streets. These floors rise above most street-level noise from Batumi’s busy roads and offer a quieter stay with some natural light, without the direct traffic rumble of lower floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sunrise?
Steer clear of ground-floor and first-floor rooms, as they face the street directly and pick up pedestrian chatter, passing cars, and delivery vehicle noise. Avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft—you’ll hear the mechanism and arriving guests at all hours.
Is Sunrise noisy?
This is a 3-star hotel on a main Batumi road—expect traffic noise from dawn onwards (minibuses, taxis, scooters). The lift is average quality and clunks audibly when passing floors; late-night arrivals can echo in the corridors. No bar or club noise noted, but the street can get loud on summer weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Sunrise?
The Sunset Hotel sits on a main Batumi artery, so a front-facing high floor (6 to 8) gives sea and city views over the rooftops. For a quieter option with a partial sea glimpse, pick a side-facing room on floor 6 or 7.
What are insider tips for staying at Sunrise?
Ask for a room on floor 5 facing the rear or side—quietest in the house. Check-in early (by 2pm) to secure a higher floor; don’t count on parking at the hotel—use the public lot two blocks east on Gorgiladze Street (cheaper and safer).
What time is check-in at Sunrise?
Check-in at Sunrise is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sunrise have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 25 Mbps download; no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sunrise?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Sunrise?
Khachapuri or a simple soup at a neighbourhood eatery for 10-15 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sunrise?
Mini-buses (marshrutkas) cost 0.50-1 GEL per ride; a single bus from the airport to town is 0.50-1 GEL, or a taxi should be 20-30 GEL.
When is the best time to visit Batumi?
June and September: warm enough for swimming (23-26°C), long daylight hours, but far fewer crowds and lower prices than the peak.
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.