Dein Aufenthalt — Old Tbilisi
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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.
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
Vollständiger Tbilisi-Guide →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 2026Before 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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Old Tbilisi
Free for all guests; average speed 20 Mbps; no login – direct connect to SSID 'OldTbilisi_Guests'.
One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical papers; free access to PressReader via in-room QR code.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs 60 GEL.
Free for all guests, including after check-out; 24-hour monitored luggage room.
No step-free access – two steps at main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; lift is narrow (70cm door width).
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
პუშკინის პარკი — 564 m · ~7 min walk
სმირნოვების მუზეუმი — 371 m · ~5 min walk
ა. ს. გრიბოედოევის სახელობის თბილისის რუსული დრამატული თეატრი — 447 m · ~6 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 105 m · ~1 min walk
პსპ — 155 m · ~2 min walk
სპარი — 76 m · ~1 min walk
თავისუფლების მოედანი — 521 m · ~7 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Use city exchange booths (sanimklo) for better rates; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux, which offer poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; less so in markets, minibuses, and small kiosks. Contactless is common.
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
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a local café is 3–5 GEL.
Khinkali (dumplings) from a diner — 3–5 GEL each, two fill you up.
Simple main dish at a neighbourhood restaurant: 12–18 GEL.
Khachapuri (cheese bread) from street stalls or bakeries for 4–8 GEL; areas like Rustaveli or near metro stations have cheap eats.
Budget chains: Spar, Carrefour, and local minimarkets (like Goodwill) are common.
High-street brands at East Point Mall or on Rustaveli Avenue; cheaper markets near Didube or the Dry Bridge.
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).
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
TbilisiAll 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
💡 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 walk — pharmacy · პსპ — 155 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Avlabari Station (300m from Hotel Nice) → Station Square (central hub)
💡 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.
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) → Avlabari Square (5 min walk to Hotel Nice)
💡 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.
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) → Hotel Nice
💡 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.
Rustaveli Avenue (near Hotel Nice) → Old Tbilisi (Bath district)
💡 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.
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
💡 Go late afternoon for sunset light. The cable car costs 2.5 GEL return if you don't want to walk up.
💡 Church interior is small and often crowded for services. Visit early morning or during a weekday.
💡 The park hosts free outdoor concerts on summer weekends. Check the Tbilisi City Hall events page.
💡 Best on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Prices are negotiable—start at half the asking price. Watch your wallet in crowds.
💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of each month. Otherwise 15 GEL. Allow 1.5 hours.