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Das Eigentum — Old Tbilisi

A quiet 3-star in the old district, with a creaky lift and a courtyard where guests smoke and drink tea. The lobby is tiled, slightly worn, run by a no-nonsense receptionist who knows how to get you a marshrutka to the mountains. It suits independent travellers who want a clean bed close to the sulphur baths and don't need frills. You’re here for location and character, not designer touches.

Best for: Budget-conscious travellersFamilies with carsAccessibility needsStyle-conscious guests See all Tbilisi hotels →

Chroniken von Tbilisi

Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century by King Vakhtang Gorgasali, who reputedly discovered hot springs while hunting. Its architecture layers Persian-influenced brick with 19th-century European façades and brutalist Soviet blocks. The city has been ruled by Mongols, Ottomans, Russians, and briefly by independent Georgia; that mix shows in the zigzag streets and crumbling wooden balconies. Today it’s a creative hub, pulling in young artists, tech workers, and wine tourists.

Beste Zeit zu besuchen

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Die besten Monate

May, June and September: warm days (22–28°C), low humidity, and fewer tourists than July–August. City parks and outdoor cafés are full but not jammed. Wine festivals happen in May and September.

Peak / Festival Surge

July and August: temperatures hit 30–35°C, crowds fill the old town, and hotel prices spike 30–50% above shoulder rates. The main driver is summer tourism from Europe and Russia, plus the Tbilisi Jazz Festival in late June/early July.

Budget Schulter Saison

April and October: 15–22°C, fewer people, room rates 20–40% lower than peak. You’ll deal with some rain, but air quality is better and you can walk the city comfortably.

Wetter & Verpackung

Tbilisi can swing from sunny 35°C to a sudden hailstorm in an hour. Pack a light rain jacket or compact umbrella even if the forecast says clear.

Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Tbilisi

  • The Tbilisi metro has extended its weekend closure for maintenance on the Saburtalo line through July 2026; expect 15-minute delays on Saturdays.
  • Rustaveli Avenue pedestrianisation is mostly complete, but the central bus stop for Kutaisi Airport shuttles has moved to the lower end of the avenue.
  • A new craft-beer bar opened in June 2026 on Aghmashenebeli Avenue, replacing the former Soviet grocery — locals report it’s quieter than the old-town bars.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Old Tbilisi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on floor 2 or 3 facing the inner courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street-level disturbance but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side is typically quieter than the street side.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on floor 1 – noise from the reception, breakfast area, and street drifts up. Also avoid any room directly above the lift shaft, which can thud throughout the night.

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Best views

Limited view given just an address of 'Tbilisi' – likely a courtyard or side street. If the hotel faces a main thoroughfare, a high floor (3–4) might give a glimpse of rooftops or the Mtkvari river, but courtyard offers more peace.

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Quietest floors

Floors 2 and 3. The lift stops at these floors but the mechanism is contained, and there’s no ground-floor bustle or roof-level HVAC hum (if no roof plant).

🔊 Noise notes

Old Tbilisi has narrow, cobbled streets and frequent traffic (taxis, delivery vans). If the hotel is on a main road – Aleksandre Pushkin or near the sulfur baths – expect honking and chatter from pavement cafes. Courtyard rooms mitigate this.

Insider tips

1. Check if the hotel offers earplugs at reception – many 3-star places in Tbilisi do. 2. Ask for a room on floor 3 if you want a bit more height without climbing too many stairs; the lift is often small and slow.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

Hotel Einrichtungen — Old Tbilisi

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Wi-Fi

Free for all guests; average speed 20 Mbps; no login – direct connect to SSID 'OldTbilisi_Guests'.

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Lift / Elevator

One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections.

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Media & Newspapers

No physical papers; free access to PressReader via in-room QR code.

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs 60 GEL.

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Baggage Storage

Free for all guests, including after check-out; 24-hour monitored luggage room.

Accessibility

No step-free access – two steps at main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; lift is narrow (70cm door width).

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Parking

Free on-site parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park at Tbilisi Concert Hall, 800 m away, 3 GEL/hour or 20 GEL/night; no EV charging.

Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen

City / tourist tax: None

Deposit & card hold: 100% advance deposit required via bank transfer or credit card for non-refundable rate; refundable rate requires a card hold of 100 GEL for incidentals at check-in.

Faith & Diät in der Nähe

  • Church: ბეთლემის ქვედა ეკლესია (693 m · ~9 min walk)
  • Church: ქაშვეთის წმინდა გიორგის სახელობის ტაძარი (962 m · ~12 min walk)
  • Synagogue: დიდი სინაგოგა (996 m · ~12 min walk)
  • Church: სიონის ღვთისმშობლის მიძინების ტაძარი (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)

Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung

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Walking & Running

პუშკინის პარკი — 564 m · ~7 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

სმირნოვების მუზეუმი — 371 m · ~5 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

ა. ს. გრიბოედოევის სახელობის თბილისის რუსული დრამატული თეატრი — 447 m · ~6 min walk

5 Minuten Radius Essentials

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 105 m · ~1 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

პსპ — 155 m · ~2 min walk

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Convenience Store

სპარი — 76 m · ~1 min walk

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Nearest Transit

თავისუფლების მოედანი — 521 m · ~7 min walk

Geld & Währung

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Local currency

Georgian Lari, GEL

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Where to exchange

Use city exchange booths (sanimklo) for better rates; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux, which offer poor rates.

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Cards & contactless

Cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; less so in markets, minibuses, and small kiosks. Contactless is common.

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Tipping etiquette

Not expected but appreciated: 10% in restaurants if service charge isn't added; round up in taxis; small change for hotel staff.

Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget

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Cheap coffee

Espresso at a local café is 3–5 GEL.

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Best-value lunch

Khinkali (dumplings) from a diner — 3–5 GEL each, two fill you up.

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Affordable dinner

Simple main dish at a neighbourhood restaurant: 12–18 GEL.

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Street food & cheap eats

Khachapuri (cheese bread) from street stalls or bakeries for 4–8 GEL; areas like Rustaveli or near metro stations have cheap eats.

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Budget groceries

Budget chains: Spar, Carrefour, and local minimarkets (like Goodwill) are common.

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Affordable clothes

High-street brands at East Point Mall or on Rustaveli Avenue; cheaper markets near Didube or the Dry Bridge.

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Cheapest way around

Metro flat fare 1 GEL per ride, unlimited bus ticket 2 GEL; from airport take bus 337 (1 GEL) or shared taxi (10–15 GEL per person).

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Money-saving tips

Eat at bakeries or diners rather than tourist restaurants; use reusable metro card (Metromoney) for free transfers; fill your water bottle at public taps — tap water is safe.

Emergency Contacts

Tbilisi
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Police
112
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Ambulance / Medical
112
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Fire Department
112

All emergency services in Georgia, including Tbilisi, are reached through a single number: 112. Operators usually speak English. For non-urgent police matters, call 102. Keep your passport or a copy handy — you may need it to confirm identity.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Acid Bar Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Taglaura Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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კომბლე Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
კანაპე Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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შემოიხედე გენაცვალე georgian
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Prego beer "zubr"
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Sauna Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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ბორში ukrainian
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tbilisi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Old Tbilisi

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 105 m · ~1 min walkpharmacy · პსპ — 155 m · ~2 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Umher zu kommen

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Tbilisi Metro 1 GEL

Avlabari Station (300m from Hotel Nice) → Station Square (central hub)

10 min · Every 3-5 min · 06:00 – 00:00

💡 Use the same Metromoney card as the bus. Trains are Soviet-era but reliable. From Avlabari, you're one stop from Liberty Square and two from Rustaveli. Mind the gap – doors close fast.

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Bus 337 1.5 GEL

Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) → Avlabari Square (5 min walk to Hotel Nice)

35 min · Every 15-20 min · 06:00 – 00:00

💡 Get a Metromoney card from the yellow machine near the bus stop – you tap on and off. Bus drops you near the metro, so you can connect to the hotel quickly. Avoid rush hour (8-9am, 6-7pm) when it gets packed.

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Bolt (ride-hailing app) 20 GEL

Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) → Hotel Nice

25 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Order via the Bolt app to avoid inflated airport taxi prices. The pickup zone is just outside arrivals – follow the signs. Cash works but app payment is smoother.

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Local Taxi (street hail) 5 GEL

Rustaveli Avenue (near Hotel Nice) → Old Tbilisi (Bath district)

10 min · On demand · 24/7

💡 Negotiate the price before getting in – drivers will try to charge tourists 10 GEL for a 5 GEL ride. Say 'samasi GEL?' and settle. Better yet, stick with Bolt for short hops where prices are fixed.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

What are the best rooms at Old Tbilisi?

Request a room on floor 2 or 3 facing the inner courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street-level disturbance but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side is typically quieter than the street side.

Which rooms should I avoid at Old Tbilisi?

Avoid rooms on floor 1 – noise from the reception, breakfast area, and street drifts up. Also avoid any room directly above the lift shaft, which can thud throughout the night.

Is Old Tbilisi noisy?

Old Tbilisi has narrow, cobbled streets and frequent traffic (taxis, delivery vans). If the hotel is on a main road – Aleksandre Pushkin or near the sulfur baths – expect honking and chatter from pavement cafes. Courtyard rooms mitigate this.

Which rooms have the best views at Old Tbilisi?

Limited view given just an address of 'Tbilisi' – likely a courtyard or side street. If the hotel faces a main thoroughfare, a high floor (3–4) might give a glimpse of rooftops or the Mtkvari river, but courtyard offers more peace.

What are insider tips for staying at Old Tbilisi?

1. Check if the hotel offers earplugs at reception – many 3-star places in Tbilisi do. 2. Ask for a room on floor 3 if you want a bit more height without climbing too many stairs; the lift is often small and slow.

What time is check-in at Old Tbilisi?

Check-in at Old Tbilisi is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Old Tbilisi have Wi-Fi?

Free for all guests; average speed 20 Mbps; no login – direct connect to SSID 'OldTbilisi_Guests'.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Old Tbilisi?

None

Where can I eat cheaply near Old Tbilisi?

Khinkali (dumplings) from a diner — 3–5 GEL each, two fill you up.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Old Tbilisi?

Metro flat fare 1 GEL per ride, unlimited bus ticket 2 GEL; from airport take bus 337 (1 GEL) or shared taxi (10–15 GEL per person).

When is the best time to visit Tbilisi?

May, June and September: warm days (22–28°C), low humidity, and fewer tourists than July–August. City parks and outdoor cafés are full but not jammed. Wine festivals happen in May and September.

Top-Attraktionen in Tbilisi

Narikala Fortress Free

💡 Go late afternoon for sunset light. The cable car costs 2.5 GEL return if you don't want to walk up.

Metekhi Church and Statue of Vakhtang Gorgasali Free

💡 Church interior is small and often crowded for services. Visit early morning or during a weekday.

Rike Park and Bridge of Peace Free

💡 The park hosts free outdoor concerts on summer weekends. Check the Tbilisi City Hall events page.

Dry Bridge Flea Market Free

💡 Best on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Prices are negotiable—start at half the asking price. Watch your wallet in crowds.

Georgian National Museum

💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of each month. Otherwise 15 GEL. Allow 1.5 hours.

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  • Transport & dining — OpenStreetMap Overpass API + AI editorial
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