tu estancia — Late
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La propiedad — Late
Late is a converted 19th-century townhouse, all exposed brick, raw timber and mismatched vintage furniture, a few minutes' walk from Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. It feels like stepping into a bohemian friend's well-worn flat: books stacked on windowsills, a record player in the corner, and a tiny bar that pours local Saperavi by the glass. No one's bothering with reception queues — you check in at that bar. Best for solo writers, couples skipping the Tbilisi hostel scene, or anyone who'd rather pay for atmosphere than room size.
Crónicas de Mtskheta
Mtskheta was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC, making it one of Georgia's oldest continuously inhabited cities. The 4th-century AD conversion of Iberia to Christianity is anchored here at the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral; the city's Life-Giving Pillar legend still draws pilgrims. Stalin-era urban planners largely left the old town intact, so cobbled lanes wind past early medieval churches and 19th-century merchant houses. UNESCO listed the entire 'Historical Monuments of Mtskheta' in 1994, though the site remains a live place — not a museum — where locals sell churchkhela from car boots and kids kick footballs in cathedral courtyards.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Mtskheta →Los mejores meses
May, September, October — 20–25°C, clear skies, Svetitskhoveli floodlit at night, and the crowds thin after Tbilisi day-trippers leave at 6pm.
Peak / Festival Surge
July–August; domestic tourists flood in for school holidays, Mtskheta's daily temperatures hit 35°C and the main square chokes with tour buses. Hotel rates at Late and rivals jump 30-50%, and you'll need to book 4–6 weeks ahead. No major festivals in Mtskheta itself; visitors come as a side-trip from Tbilisi's open-air concerts.
La temporada del hombro
Late April, early November. Rooms at Late drop to 60–70 Lari/night, the Aragvi River is still loud with meltwater and you'll have the cathedral's interior almost to yourself.
Tiempo y embalaje
Mtskheta sits at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, so summer evenings often brew a sudden 10-minute downpour that cools nothing. Pack a light rain jacket you can ball up small, plus a sarong or scarf for covering knees and shoulders when entering churches — temples here enforce the rule.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Mtskheta
- Mtskheta's main Tbilisi-bound bus stop (Marshrutka #9 from Didube) moved in April 2025 200 metres south after the old lay-by became a taxi rank; look for the blue shelter by the new pharmacy.
- The Aragvi riverbank footpath from the cathedral to Jvari Monastery has new steps and railings as of June 2025 — still a 20-minute uphill walk, but no more scrambling.
- Late's own Svaneti-nettle-khachapuri pop-up in the courtyard runs Wednesdays and Saturdays only in July; they warn it sells out by 1pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Late, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (4th or 5th floor) to reduce the likelihood of street noise from the main road. The 4th floor seems to be a good option as it's away from the lift and service entrance, which are primarily on the lower floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift, as it's located on the lower floors and may cause some disturbance.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address in Mtskheta doesn't offer many view options, as it's a standard 3-star hotel in a relatively flat area. However, rooms on the higher floors may offer a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops or the nearby Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
Quietest floors
The 4th and 5th floors are likely to be the quietest, given their distance from the lift and service entrance.
🔊 Noise notes
Guests may hear some noise from the service entrance and the main road, especially during peak hours. The hotel's concrete floors on the lower floors may also transmit some noise from above.
Insider tips
Be sure to ask about parking options, as Mtskheta's streets can be narrow and parking spaces may be limited. Request a non-smoking room if you're sensitive to smoke, as the hotel's policy may not be strictly enforced in all areas.
- 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
Instalaciones hoteleras — Late
free, 10 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, with a separate, stairs-only section for some historic rooms
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), physical newspapers available in the lobby
24/7 check-in, early bag-drop available from 08:00, late check-out until 14:00 is GEL 50
available for GEL 5 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair entries at main entrance and rear, some rooms have structural limitations
on-site parking available for GEL 20 per night, valet service available for GEL 30; nearest public car park is 5 minutes' walk, GEL 10 per day; EV charging available on request
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: GEL 2 per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: GEL 100 as advance payment at check-in, card hold for incidental expenses
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: სვეტიცხოვლის საკათდრო ტაძარი (443 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: წმინდა ბარბარეს ეკლესია (484 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: ბეთლემის ღვთისმშობლის სახელობის გამოქვაბული (515 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: გეთსამანიის ეკლესია (656 m · ~8 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
თეატრონის პარკი — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
მიხეილ მამულაშვილის სახლ-მუზეუმი — 533 m · ~7 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 329 m · ~4 min walk
მედფარმა პლუსი — 358 m · ~4 min walk
სპარი — 291 m · ~4 min walk
მცხეთა — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Exchange at city centre banks or official exchange booths; avoid airport and tourist bureaux which give worse rates.
Cards accepted in most restaurants and shops in Mtskheta centre, but smaller stalls and minibuses require cash.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 10% is appreciated but not mandatory; taxi drivers don't expect a tip.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or Turkish coffee at a local cafe for about 3–5 GEL.
Khachapuri or a bowl of kharcho at a small eatery for 10–15 GEL.
A main course like grilled meat or stew at a modest restaurant for 15–20 GEL.
Near the cathedral and along the main streets, stalls sell cheap khachapuri and churchkhela (nut brittle candy).
Small convenience stores and a branch of the Spar or Goodwill supermarket chain are common in Mtskheta.
Affordable basics at the local market near the central square or second-hand shops along the main road.
Minibuses (marshrutkas) cost 1 GEL per trip within town; for the airport, take a marshrutka from Tbilisi Didube station to Mtskheta (2 GEL).
Eat at family-run bakeries rather than tourist cafes; carry cash for market stalls; skip bottled water — tap water is safe and free.
Emergency Contacts
MtskhetaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mtskheta, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Late
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 329 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · მედფარმა პლუსი — 358 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Didube Bus Terminal, Tbilisi → Mtskheta Central Square
💡 From the airport, take bus #37 to Didube (0.50 GEL, 40 mins), then the marshrutka. Don't confuse this with tourist minibuses that charge 5 GEL. Your hotel is a 10-minute walk from the square.
Tbilisi Central Station (Station Square) → Mtskheta Train Station
💡 Scenic and cheap, but the station is 2 km east of La Home. Either walk 20 minutes (along the river) or take a taxi for 5 GEL. Don't rely on this for late afternoon returns.
Anywhere in Tbilisi → La Home Hotel, Mtskheta
💡 A Bolt ride from central Tbilisi to Mtskheta costs around 25-35 GEL. Set your pickup pin exactly to 'La Home Hotel Mtskheta' — drivers sometimes stop at the highway junction instead of the door.
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) → La Home Hotel, Mtskheta
💡 Agree on the price before you get in; drivers at the airport may quote double. Use Bolt or book through your hotel for a fixed rate of around 50 GEL.
Sobre Mtskheta
Wikipedia ↗
Mtskheta (Georgian: მცხეთა [mt͡sʰχetʰa] ) is a city in the region of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is located approximately 20 km (12 mi) north of Tbilisi, at the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers. Currently a small provinci...
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Late?
Request a room on a higher floor (4th or 5th floor) to reduce the likelihood of street noise from the main road. The 4th floor seems to be a good option as it's away from the lift and service entrance, which are primarily on the lower floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Late?
Avoid rooms near the lift, as it's located on the lower floors and may cause some disturbance.
Is Late noisy?
Guests may hear some noise from the service entrance and the main road, especially during peak hours. The hotel's concrete floors on the lower floors may also transmit some noise from above.
Which rooms have the best views at Late?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address in Mtskheta doesn't offer many view options, as it's a standard 3-star hotel in a relatively flat area. However, rooms on the higher floors may offer a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops or the nearby Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
What are insider tips for staying at Late?
Be sure to ask about parking options, as Mtskheta's streets can be narrow and parking spaces may be limited. Request a non-smoking room if you're sensitive to smoke, as the hotel's policy may not be strictly enforced in all areas.
What time is check-in at Late?
Check-in at Late is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Late have Wi-Fi?
free, 10 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Late?
GEL 2 per person per night (mandatory)
Where can I eat cheaply near Late?
Khachapuri or a bowl of kharcho at a small eatery for 10–15 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Late?
Minibuses (marshrutkas) cost 1 GEL per trip within town; for the airport, take a marshrutka from Tbilisi Didube station to Mtskheta (2 GEL).
When is the best time to visit Mtskheta?
May, September, October — 20–25°C, clear skies, Svetitskhoveli floodlit at night, and the crowds thin after Tbilisi day-trippers leave at 6pm.
Principales atracciones en Mtskheta
💡 Buy a few churchkhela sticks for 3-5 lari each — much cheaper than Tbilisi. Try the fresh sulguni cheese (salted string cheese) from the dairy section; it's worth the 2 lari. Go before 11am for the best selection; many stalls pack up by early afternoon.
💡 Head around the back to the smaller, quieter bell tower. Climb its open staircase for a clear view of the cathedral dome and the surrounding hills. Go early morning or late afternoon to avoid coach parties.
💡 This church often gets overlooked because of its modest size. Walk down the narrow lane behind the main road — it's signposted but easy to miss. The garden has a well where locals sometimes leave candles. It takes 10 minutes to see, but pairs well with a walk along the riverbank afterwards.
💡 Look for the 4th-century stone cross inside the church, said to have been raised by Saint Nino. The garden behind the church has a peaceful, almost wild feel, with old tombstones and grapevines.
💡 Walk up from the main road rather than taking a taxi; the path starts near the concrete cross on the hill. The 20-minute climb is steep but gives you time to appreciate the view building. Go on a clear day — the river junction is best seen in autumn or spring when the waters differ in colour.