Your stay — Lilu
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The Property — Lilu
The Lilu is a no-frills three-star perched on Borjomi’s main drag, Agmashenebeli Avenue. Its lobby is small, tiled and functional — think a helpful receptionist, a pot of free mineral water from the local springs, and a faint smell of pine from the hillside outside. The USP is location: you can walk to the central park and the cable car in under five minutes. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, quiet base for a night or two without paying for spa amenities.
Chronicles of Borjomi
Borjomi grew from a minor medieval fortress settlement into a spa town after the Russian imperial family discovered its carbonated mineral springs in the 19th century. The Romanovs built a summer palace here, and the town’s architecture still reflects that era — wide boulevards lined with ornate, peeling wooden dachas and faded Art Nouveau villas. After a post-Soviet slump, the mineral-water industry revived, and Borjomi is now a relaxed, slightly faded resort that attracts domestic and regional tourists. Its contemporary identity is a blend of Soviet-era sanatorium nostalgia, Georgian wine bars and families queuing for plastic cups of 40°C spring water.
Best Time to Visit
Full Borjomi guide →Best months
June and September: settled warm weather (22–28°C), full greenery, and the crowd from July–August has thinned. The river is high enough for walks in the national park, but accommodation is easier to find.
Peak / festival surge
August is the absolute peak: Georgian school holidays plus regional tourists from Armenia and Azerbaijan. Hotel prices can double from the June baseline, especially around the Borjomi-Bakuriani railway festival in mid-August. Book at least two months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and early October. May sees spring flowers and moderate 18°C days; October has golden leaves and empty sanatoriums. Expect 20–30% discounts on room rates at the Lilu.
Weather & packing
Borjomi’s altitude (800m) means cool evenings even in July — a daytime T‑shirt turns into a cardigan after sunset. Pack a waterproof shell: afternoon thunderstorms can roll in from the Lesser Caucasus in under an hour.
Live City Briefing — Borjomi
- The Borjomi-Bakuriani cable car (the ‘Ropeway’) is undergoing maintenance until late 2026; check current status before planning a solo ride up to the plateau.
- A new bike-hire station has opened at the central park entrance, with e-bikes for the 12km ride along the Kura River towards Likani.
- The tourist information office on Agmashenebeli now issues a free ‘digital pass’ for discounts at three of the water-pump rooms — ask for the QR code at the Lilu’s reception.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Lilu, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd floor or higher, facing the rear courtyard (away from 9 April Street) — these are likely quieter with less traffic noise from the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level) facing the street — 9 April Street is a local road with occasional vehicles and foot traffic, especially near the railway station. Also steer clear of rooms near the lift shaft if the hotel has one; lift noise can carry on lower floors.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors (3rd+) facing south-east might catch partial views of the Borjomi valley or Mtkvari River, but no guarantee at a 3-star hotel. Street-facing rooms on the front side offer views of the street and nearby buildings.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above are generally quieter, as they're farther from street noise and lobby activity.
🔊 Noise notes
9 April Street is a secondary road in Borjomi, not a major highway, but has local traffic, pedestrians, and nearby shops. The hotel's proximity to Borjomi Railway Station (about 500m) may bring occasional train whistles throughout the day. No mention of a bar or club on-site at a standard 3-star, so internal noise is likely minimal.
Insider tips
1) If arriving by car, ask about on-street parking availability — 9 April Street can be tight; the hotel may have a reserved space. 2) Check-in early (before 2pm) if possible to request a courtyard-facing room, as these are less popular and quieter — staff may accommodate with a smile.
- 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 — Lilu
Free for all guests; typical speed around 20 Mbps; login via room number and surname.
No lift. The hotel occupies the first floor of a converted villa; two flights of stairs only.
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand. The building is a late-19th-century wooden Borjomi villa, with original fretwork on the facade.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 09:00; late check-out until 13:00 costs 20 GEL.
Free storage behind the front desk; no locked room.
No step-free access. Three stone steps at the entrance; no ramp or wheelchair-accessible rooms. Not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
No on-site parking. Free street parking on 9 Aprili Street; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for the 6 July 2026 stay; no incidental hold at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: წმინდა ნიკოლოზის ეკლესია (350 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: წმ.გიორგის სახელობის ეკლესია (535 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: ღვთისმშობლის სახელობის ეკლესია (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: ანდრია პირველწოდებულის სახელობის ეკლესია (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
მერაბ კოსტავას სახელობის პარკი — 404 m · ~5 min walk
The First Borjomi Mineral Water Bottling Factory — 700 m · ~9 min walk
ბორჯომის თოჯინების სახელმწიფო თეატრი — 618 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 272 m · ~3 min walk
ნეოფარმი — 642 m · ~8 min walk
გალფ სთორი — 260 m · ~3 min walk
ბორჯომი-პარკი — 381 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Exchange cash at city-center exchange booths or banks; avoid airport and tourist-trap bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted in larger hotels, supermarkets, and nicer restaurants; small cafés and market stalls are cash-only, so always carry some lari.
Rounding up the bill by 10-15% is appreciated in restaurants; tips for taxi drivers are not expected but small change is fine; hotel staff like 5-10 GEL for help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso or filter coffee at any local café costs around 3-4 GEL.
A khachapuri (cheese bread) or a plate of khinkali (dumplings) from a bakery or small café is roughly 8-12 GEL.
A main course of grilled meat or stew at a simple local eatery costs about 12-18 GEL.
Along the main streets near the park and bus station, vendors sell fresh corn on the cob, churchkhela (nut candy), and baked pastries for quick, cheap bites.
Popular budget chains here are Carrefour, Goodwill, and Spar for staples and household goods.
For basic clothing, try the open-air market near the central bus station or the small shops on Rustaveli Street for no-frills fashion.
Marshutka (minibus) within Borjomi costs 0.50 GEL per ride; from Tbilisi airport, the budget option is a 2-hour marshrutka to Borjomi central station for about 10 GEL.
Eat at bakeries or roadside stalls rather than tourist-oriented cafés near the park. Buy bottled water and snacks at Carrefour instead of hotel minibars. Use shared taxis or marshrutkas instead of private transfers.
Emergency Contacts
BorjomiAll emergencies in Georgia use the single number 112. Operators speak English and Russian. For non-urgent help, dial 113 for police or 114 for ambulance. The Borjomi police station is at 25 Chavchavadze Street; the hospital is at 36 Rustaveli Street.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Borjomi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Lilu
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 272 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · ნეოფარმი — 642 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) → Borjomi town centre
💡 Pre-book with Bolt or a local driver for about 100-130 GEL. Avoid touts at arrivals by walking 50m to the main road.
Your hotel in Tbilisi → Borjomi town centre or hotel
💡 Book through your hotel or a trusted driver on Facebook groups like 'Tbilisi Taxi'. Negotiate the price before getting in; 140 GEL is fair for a comfortable sedan.
Didube Bus Station, Tbilisi → Borjomi Central Bus Station
💡 Get to Didube via metro (central Tbilisi) then follow signs for Borjomi. Fill up on water and snacks — no stops on the mountain road.
Tbilisi Central Station (Tbilisi 2) → Borjomi Railway Station
💡 Take the morning direct train for the scenic valley route; buy tickets at the station counter (no online booking) at least 30 mins early.
About Borjomi
Wikipedia ↗Borjomi (Georgian: ბორჯომი) is a brand of naturally carbonated mineral water from springs in the Borjomi Gorge of central Georgia. The artesian springs in the valley are fed by water that filters from glaciers covering the peaks of the Bakuriani mountains at altitudes of up to 2,300 m (7,500 ft). Th...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Lilu?
Request a room on the 3rd floor or higher, facing the rear courtyard (away from 9 April Street) — these are likely quieter with less traffic noise from the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Lilu?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level) facing the street — 9 April Street is a local road with occasional vehicles and foot traffic, especially near the railway station. Also steer clear of rooms near the lift shaft if the hotel has one; lift noise can carry on lower floors.
Is Lilu noisy?
9 April Street is a secondary road in Borjomi, not a major highway, but has local traffic, pedestrians, and nearby shops. The hotel's proximity to Borjomi Railway Station (about 500m) may bring occasional train whistles throughout the day. No mention of a bar or club on-site at a standard 3-star, so internal noise is likely minimal.
Which rooms have the best views at Lilu?
Rooms on the upper floors (3rd+) facing south-east might catch partial views of the Borjomi valley or Mtkvari River, but no guarantee at a 3-star hotel. Street-facing rooms on the front side offer views of the street and nearby buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Lilu?
1) If arriving by car, ask about on-street parking availability — 9 April Street can be tight; the hotel may have a reserved space. 2) Check-in early (before 2pm) if possible to request a courtyard-facing room, as these are less popular and quieter — staff may accommodate with a smile.
What time is check-in at Lilu?
Check-in at Lilu is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Lilu have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical speed around 20 Mbps; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Lilu?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Lilu?
A khachapuri (cheese bread) or a plate of khinkali (dumplings) from a bakery or small café is roughly 8-12 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Lilu?
Marshutka (minibus) within Borjomi costs 0.50 GEL per ride; from Tbilisi airport, the budget option is a 2-hour marshrutka to Borjomi central station for about 10 GEL.
When is the best time to visit Borjomi?
June and September: settled warm weather (22–28°C), full greenery, and the crowd from July–August has thinned. The river is high enough for walks in the national park, but accommodation is easier to find.
Top Attractions in Borjomi
💡 Arrive before 9am to avoid the queue. The water is coldest and fizzes hardest first thing.
💡 Bring an empty bottle. The warmer water from the outdoor tap tastes less metallic than the chilled dispenser inside the pavilion.
💡 Go early to book a free guided walk in English — they run at 10am if enough people sign up. Otherwise grab the map and do the 'Beech Trail' on your own.
💡 Most labels are in Georgian only. Use the Google Translate app on your phone — there's free WiFi inside.
💡 The ticket includes the garden and a short film. Skip the film and walk straight to the rear terrace for views up the valley.