Das Eigentum
The London is a modest, straightforward 3-star hotel positioned as a no-frills base in Batumi's commercial district, catering to budget-conscious travellers and transit visitors rather than luxury seekers. Its appeal lies in practical proximity to the seafront and central bazaar, with a functional lobby aesthetic reflecting post-Soviet simplicity rather than boutique charm. The property suits independent backpackers, regional business travellers, and families seeking economical beachside access without premium pricing. Expect clean rooms and reliable service; it's a launching pad for exploring Georgia's coast, not a destination unto itself.
️ Chroniken von Batumi
Batumi, Georgia's primary Black Sea port, was founded as a fortress settlement in the 13th century and later fortified by the Ottoman Empire during its 300-year occupation (1547–1878). Following Russian annexation in 1878, the city transformed into a cosmopolitan trading hub with Art Nouveau architecture imported from European models—a legacy still visible in its central boulevard's ornate façades and the famed Batumi Boulevard seafront promenade. The Soviet era standardised much of its urban fabric, whilst independence (1991) and subsequent economic reforms have brought renewed tourism infrastructure and cultural reinvention. Today, Batumi balances its Ottoman-Russian heritage with contemporary Georgian identity and a thriving beach resort economy.
️Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Der vollständige GuideDie besten Monate
May and September deliver the optimal window: warm but not scorching (21–25°C), the sea is swimmable, and crowds remain manageable before and after peak summer. June marks the seasonal transition into fuller occupancy, making early June a sweet spot before true peak pressure.
🔥 Peak / Festival Surge
July–August dominate as peak, when regional tourists from Turkey, Russia, and Azerbaijan converge seeking beach escape; temperatures soar to 28–30°C, the seafront becomes congested, and hotel rates spike 30–50% above shoulder pricing. Summer festivals and open-air cinema events drive additional foot traffic.
Budget Schulter Saison
April and October offer substantial discounts (15–25% reductions), mild weather (17–22°C), and uncrowded beaches and boulevards, though water temperature is cooler and occasional rain occurs.
Wetter & Verpackung
Batumi's subtropical maritime climate delivers humid summers with occasional afternoon thunderstorms and mild, rainy winters; the city receives significant annual rainfall and strong coastal winds can sweep the promenade. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket, sunscreen (UV intensity is high), and breathable clothing; avoid heavy luggage if using public transport to the seafront.
Live City Briefing
- Batumi Boulevard underwent significant pedestrianisation and renovation works completing in 2024–2025; the 6 km seafront promenade now features improved lighting, expanded cycling paths, and new vendor zones, enhancing visitor flow for summer 2026.
- Regional rail connectivity improved via the Baku–Batumi corridor (opened 2023), increasing visitor arrivals from Azerbaijan and regional tourism; the central train station now serves as a key transit hub, affecting hotel footfall patterns.
- Georgian government tourism initiatives (2025–2026) emphasise beach and cultural tourism; expect increased international marketing, potential new ferry services being tested, and seasonal cultural events (jazz festivals, open-air cinema) concentrated June–September, driving booking volatility.
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🏨 Room Intelligence
Insider tipsBefore you check in to London, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on higher floors (4th-6th) with sea views, corner rooms for better natural light and ventilation
Rooms to avoid
Ground floor rooms facing the main boulevard (noise and street activity), rooms above the restaurant/bar area if present
Best views
Sea-facing rooms with Black Sea views, particularly higher floor rooms with Batumi Boulevard perspective
Quietest floors
5th-6th floors, away from street level
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Batumi Boulevard traffic during daytime (7am-11pm), occasional evening noise from nearby entertainment venues in the Old Town area
💡 Insider tips
Request a room away from the lift/elevator shaft, book higher floors for better air quality and sea breezes, confirm actual view before check-in, early morning hours (5-8am) are quietest for sleep, consider requesting rooms on the building's rear or side if absolute quiet is priority
- 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
Hotelanlagen
Free WiFi throughout (2.4 & 5 GHz); typical speed 25 Mbps; login via room number and password provided at check-in.
Single lift serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Physical Georgian and Russian newspapers available in lobby (06:00–10:00); no digital newsstand access.
Standard 14:00–23:00; early check-in from 12:00 subject to availability (no fee); late check-out 12:00–14:00 costs 50% of room rate, after 14:00 full night charge applies.
Complimentary storage up to 5 days before/after stay; items held in secure ground-floor room.
Ground-floor entrance is step-free; lift equipped for wheelchair access; accessible bathroom in one ground-floor room (advance notice required); no other structural adaptations.
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Batumi Center' (Rustaveli Ave, 200 m walk) costs 2 GEL/hour or 15 GEL/day; no EV charging nearby.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: 2 GEL per person per night (mandatory tourism tax)
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required; 100 GEL incidental card hold at check-in
On-site Dining & Stunden
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Mosque: Batumi Mosque (Juma Jami) (1.2 km; 15 min walk east on Rustaveli Ave)
- Church: Orthodox Church of Saint Nicholas (0.8 km; 10 min walk south on Gorgiashvili St)
Halal: No certified halal restaurant; nearest is Baku, Azerbaijan (8 km, 20 min drive); order halal meals from restaurant kitchen with advance notice.
Kosher: No certified kosher facility in Batumi; nearest in Tbilisi (380 km, 5 hours).
Vegan/Vegetarian: Gvino Uprising (0.6 km) offers 4–5 vegan plates daily; Café Lela (0.4 km) serves vegetarian Georgian dishes.
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Batumi Boulevard (seafront promenade, 0.3 km): souvenir & local shops; Ali Pasha Bazaar (0.9 km): street market for textiles & fresh produce.
Botanical Garden (1.5 km south, flat coastal terrain, 20 min): shaded paths, sea views; Boulevard strip (0.3–1 km): flat, lively waterfront.
Batumi Archaeological Museum (0.4 km, 3 GEL entry); Piazza Batumi open-air art gallery (0.2 km, free).
Batumi State Music Theatre (0.5 km); irregular summer season—check ahead.
No arcade or bowling in immediate radius; chess café 'Gambit' (0.7 km) offers board games & coffee.
Central Beach Park (0.2 km): playground, paddling pool (summer only); Botanical Garden (1.5 km): shaded grounds, animals.
️ Umwelt & Gesundheit
☀️ UV index: UV index forecast for 2 Jun 2026: ~7 (High); UV index 6 Jun: ~7 (High). Recommendation: sunscreen SPF 30+, hat, midday 11:00–16:00 shade.
🤧 Pollen & allergens: June pollen: low (grass pollen moderate in inland areas; coastal Batumi typically clearer). Allergy sufferers should bring own antihistamines.
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Bank of Georgia ATM (Rustaveli Ave, 0.3 km); TBC ATM (Gorgiashvili St, 0.2 km); walk times <5 min.
Apoteka Pharmacy (Gorgiashvili St, 0.15 km) open 09:00–20:00; Dr Lela Pharmacy (Rustaveli Ave, 0.5 km) 08:00–21:00; nearest 24h pharmacy in Tbilisi (5 hours).
Carrefour convenience store (Rustaveli Ave, 0.4 km) open 08:00–23:00 daily; no 24h option nearby.
Batumi Central Bus Station (Aghmashenebeli St, 1.2 km; 15 min walk east); local marshrutka (minibus) stop at Rustaveli Ave, 0.2 km. Fare: 0.20 GEL per journey; no validation needed, pay driver in cash.
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Bank of Georgia or TBC Bank branches (both <0.5 km) offer fair mid-market rates; avoid airport & tourist booths (5–8% markup). ATMs dispense 20–200 GEL notes.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in hotels, restaurants, major shops; contactless common in city centre; offline cash (GEL) still preferred in markets and taxis.
Restaurants: 10% if service charge not included (often auto-added for groups); taxis: round up 0.50–1 GEL; hotel staff: optional 2–5 GEL per service.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Coffee Roastery (Gorgiashvili St, 0.25 km): fresh espresso 2–3 GEL; 2 min walk.
Local khachapuri (cheese bread) at Ali Pasha Bazaar stalls (0.9 km): 3–5 GEL; or 'Shavadze' canteen (Rustaveli Ave, 0.3 km) bean stew + bread 4 GEL.
Georgian restaurant 'Acharuli' (0.6 km): khash (traditional stew) or khachapuri + salad 8–12 GEL per person.
Batumi Boulevard (seafront, 0.3 km): grilled corn, fresh juice stands 1–3 GEL; Ali Pasha Bazaar (0.9 km) for khinkali (dumplings) 4–6 GEL per order.
Carrefour Express (Rustaveli Ave, 0.4 km) or local Dia supermarket (Gorgiashvili St, 0.2 km); budget 15–30 GEL for a day's groceries.
Ali Pasha Bazaar (0.9 km): secondhand/budget textiles, 5–15 GEL per item; Batumi shopping district (Rustaveli Ave): chain stores 20–50 GEL.
Marshrutka (minibus): 0.20 GEL per ride (cheapest); daily unlimited card 2 GEL (if available). From airport (8 km): minibus from Sarpi marshrutka station 1 GEL or taxi 20–30 GEL.
🚨 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
Reserve on OpenTable →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Batumi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Umgeben
Book trains →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.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at London?
Rooms on higher floors (4th-6th) with sea views, corner rooms for better natural light and ventilation
Which rooms should I avoid at London?
Ground floor rooms facing the main boulevard (noise and street activity), rooms above the restaurant/bar area if present
Is London noisy?
Street noise from Batumi Boulevard traffic during daytime (7am-11pm), occasional evening noise from nearby entertainment venues in the Old Town area
Which rooms have the best views at London?
Sea-facing rooms with Black Sea views, particularly higher floor rooms with Batumi Boulevard perspective
What are insider tips for staying at London?
Request a room away from the lift/elevator shaft, book higher floors for better air quality and sea breezes, confirm actual view before check-in, early morning hours (5-8am) are quietest for sleep, consider requesting rooms on the building's rear or side if absolute quiet is priority
What time is check-in at London?
Check-in at London is from 15:00. Check-out is by 11:00.
Does London have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout (2.4 & 5 GHz); typical speed 25 Mbps; login via room number and password provided at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at London?
2 GEL per person per night (mandatory tourism tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near London?
Local khachapuri (cheese bread) at Ali Pasha Bazaar stalls (0.9 km): 3–5 GEL; or 'Shavadze' canteen (Rustaveli Ave, 0.3 km) bean stew + bread 4 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from London?
Marshrutka (minibus): 0.20 GEL per ride (cheapest); daily unlimited card 2 GEL (if available). From airport (8 km): minibus from Sarpi marshrutka station 1 GEL or taxi 20–30 GEL.
When is the best time to visit Batumi?
May and September deliver the optimal window: warm but not scorching (21–25°C), the sea is swimmable, and crowds remain manageable before and after peak summer. June marks the seasonal transition into fuller occupancy, making early June a sweet spot before true peak pressure.
️ Top Attraktionen
💡 Visit at sunset for the best atmosphere and fewer crowds. The northern section near the botanical garden is quieter and more peaceful.
💡 Free entry on certain days (check locally). The upper floors have less crowded exhibits with excellent city views from the windows.
💡 Respectfully visit outside prayer times. The early morning light creates stunning photographs, and locals are often welcoming to respectful visitors.
💡 Walk the perimeter paths and enjoy the views without paying full entry. Early morning visits offer cooler temperatures and wildlife viewing opportunities.
💡 Minibuses (marshrutka) run frequently from central Batumi for under 1 GEL. The beach is less crowded on weekdays. Watch the unique wave patterns where the river meets the sea.