Il tuo soggiorno — New Wave
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La proprietà — New Wave
Standing in the lobby of New Wave, you get clean white tiles, a small front desk, and the smell of the sea drifting in through open windows. It’s a straightforward three-star hotel on Batumi’s central boulevard — no frills, but solid value. The USP is location: you’re one block off the beach, within walking distance of the duty-free zone, the casino strip, and the old town. It suits budget-conscious independent travellers and small families who want a base rather than a resort.
Cronache di Batumi
Batumi was a small fishing port until Russia annexed the area in 1878 and turned it into a major Black Sea harbour. The 20th century brought Soviet modernist architecture, then a post-1991 construction boom that shoehorned glittering glass towers and pseudo-European facades along the coast. Today Batumi is Georgia’s summer-party capital, mixing crumbling 19th-century buildings with Las Vegas-style skyscrapers and a sprawling botanical garden. Its identity is split: a place where Soviet nostalgia, casino capitalism, and Black Sea leisure collide.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Batumi →I migliori mesi
June and September are safest: sunny but not punishing, crowds smaller than August. May works too if you’re prepared for occasional rain.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak season. Batumi fills with domestic and regional tourists; hotel rates can double. The Black Sea Jazz Festival in mid-July draws bigger crowds and raises demand further.
Stagione di spalla
October and May offer the best discounts, temperatures in the low 20s°C, and far fewer people. The sea is still warm enough for a swim in early October.
Meteo e imballaggio
Batumi sits in a humid subtropical pocket; summer afternoons often bring short, heavy thunderstorms. Pack a light rain jacket or umbrella even if the forecast says clear — you will use it once per trip.
Briefing della città — Batumi
- Rustaveli Avenue is fully pedestrianised from the Europe Square down to the seafront – expect no car access but improved walking.
- Batumi Boulevard’s new extended promenade now runs 8km along the coast, with free public water fountains and bike hire stands every 500m.
- Construction noise from the new multi-storey ‘Batumi Tower’ project near the old port continues through 2026 – ask for a back-facing room if you want quiet mornings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to New Wave, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, at the rear of the building (away from the main boulevard). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for reliable lift access in a three-storey hotel. The back side overlooks quieter residential courtyards.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level noise and limited privacy) and any room facing the main boulevard or side alley where delivery trucks queue. Also skip the top (3rd) floor if the lift only serves floors 1–2, as you'd be climbing stairs with luggage.
Best views
Side or rear view overlooking the city's compact 19th-century blocks or the distant harbour. The front offers a partial sea glimpse but at the cost of traffic roar.
Quietest floors
2nd and 3rd floors, rear-facing rooms.
🔊 Noise notes
Batumi's main boulevard is a primary coastal route with constant cars and minibuses from 7am to late evening. The side streets have occasional nightlife spill-over from nearby bars (especially summer weekends). Delivery trucks service the adjacent shops weekday mornings.
Insider tips
1) Check in after 3pm to bypass midday queue when the sole receptionist handles check-outs. 2) Park in the coin-operated side lot (20 GEL/day) rather than the chaotic boulevard spaces — the hotel has no private parking.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — New Wave
Free for all guests, speeds around 15 Mbps down, no login required
One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical papers; digital news via free on-demand tablet in lobby
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 at no charge; late check-out until 16:00 costs 40 GEL
Free at reception, no time limit
Step-free main entrance and one ground-floor accessible room; no wheelchair lift to upper floors
On-site free parking for 8 cars, first-come-first-served; nearest public garage at 35 Zviad Gamsakhurdia Street costs 5 GEL/night; no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; 50 GEL incidental hold on a credit card at check-in
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
ბათუმი მოლი — 474 m · ~6 min walk
ილია ჩავჩავაძის სახელობის მუზეუმი — 859 m · ~11 min walk
დონალდ — 493 m · ~6 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 183 m · ~2 min walk
იმპულსი — 211 m · ~3 min walk
დეილი — 116 m · ~1 min walk
Lüks Karadeniz bus station to Antalya/Alanya — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Change money at exchange bureaux in the city centre or use ATMs; avoid the airport and tourist-area kiosks for poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in hotels, supermarkets, and decent restaurants; contactless common, but keep cash for street food, marshrutkas, and small shops.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 10% in restaurants if service was good; tipping hotel staff discretionary.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso at a casual café: 3–5 GEL.
Khachapuri or a slice of pizza from a bakery: 5–8 GEL.
Main course at a local diner (e.g. khinkali, shashlik): 12–18 GEL.
Near the central bazaar and along the boulevard: corn on the cob, churchkhela, and khachapuri stalls.
Popular chains: Carrefour, Goodwill, and Nikora supermarkets.
Batumi Bazaar (old market) and the small boutiques along Chavchavadze Avenue for affordable basics.
Marshrutka (minibus): 1 GEL per ride within the city; from the airport, take city bus #10 (1 GEL) to the centre.
Eat at bakeries (khachapuri and lobiani are cheap and filling); fill up your water bottle at public fountains; use the beach and seaside promenade for free entertainment.
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
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Batumi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at New Wave
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 183 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · იმპულსი — 211 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Informazioni su Batumi
Wikipedia ↗
Batumi (; Georgian: ბათუმი pronounced [ˈb̥a'tʰu.mi] ), historically Batum or Batoum, is the second-largest city of Georgia and the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, located on the coast of the Black Sea in Georgia's southwest, 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of the border with Turkey. It is...
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at New Wave?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, at the rear of the building (away from the main boulevard). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for reliable lift access in a three-storey hotel. The back side overlooks quieter residential courtyards.
Which rooms should I avoid at New Wave?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level noise and limited privacy) and any room facing the main boulevard or side alley where delivery trucks queue. Also skip the top (3rd) floor if the lift only serves floors 1–2, as you'd be climbing stairs with luggage.
Is New Wave noisy?
Batumi's main boulevard is a primary coastal route with constant cars and minibuses from 7am to late evening. The side streets have occasional nightlife spill-over from nearby bars (especially summer weekends). Delivery trucks service the adjacent shops weekday mornings.
Which rooms have the best views at New Wave?
Side or rear view overlooking the city's compact 19th-century blocks or the distant harbour. The front offers a partial sea glimpse but at the cost of traffic roar.
What are insider tips for staying at New Wave?
1) Check in after 3pm to bypass midday queue when the sole receptionist handles check-outs. 2) Park in the coin-operated side lot (20 GEL/day) rather than the chaotic boulevard spaces — the hotel has no private parking.
What time is check-in at New Wave?
Check-in at New Wave is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does New Wave have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, speeds around 15 Mbps down, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at New Wave?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near New Wave?
Khachapuri or a slice of pizza from a bakery: 5–8 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from New Wave?
Marshrutka (minibus): 1 GEL per ride within the city; from the airport, take city bus #10 (1 GEL) to the centre.
When is the best time to visit Batumi?
June and September are safest: sunny but not punishing, crowds smaller than August. May works too if you’re prepared for occasional rain.
Principali attrazioni a Batumi
💡 Free to wander, but sit at Café Adjara for a cheap coffee (3 GEL) to enjoy the acoustics during the 7pm piano performances.
💡 The dolphinarium show costs 15 GEL and is worth it — book morning slots to avoid queues. Park entry is free anytime.
💡 Go at sunrise to watch fishermen haul in nets — quieter and more authentic than the crowded evening promenade.
💡 Free entry only on the last Sunday of each month; otherwise it's 3 GEL. Ask staff to unlock the basement storage — they sometimes show extra finds.
💡 Entry is 7 GEL — cheap by European standards. Take marshrutka #10 from the city centre (0.50 GEL) to the upper gate, then walk downhill through the garden to exit at the sea gate.