Il tuo soggiorno — Squirell Hostel
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La proprietà — Squirell Hostel
Squirell Hostel is a no‑frills, social backpacker spot in a converted old Tbilisi townhouse, with a courtyard where guests share wine and stories. The vibe is low‑key and communal, with free walking tours and a kitchen, making it ideal for solo travellers and budget groups who want to meet people. The lobby is small and cluttered with travel notices and a worn sofa; you’re here for the crowd, not the decor.
Cronache di Tbilisi
Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century by King Vakhtang I Gorgasali, after his falcon led him to a hot spring. Its architecture is a layered mix of ornate 19th‑century European facades, Soviet concrete blocks, and modern glass towers, reflecting centuries of shifting empires – Persian, Russian, and now independent Georgian identity. Since the 2003 Rose Revolution, the city has rebranded itself as a hip, creative hub and a gateway to the Caucasus, with a thriving nightlife and food scene.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Tbilisi →I migliori mesi
May and September: warm and sunny without the July–August heat, streets less crowded, and flights/rooms more affordable than peak summer.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak tourist months, when Tbilisi hosts the Tbilisoba festival of wine and harvest in early October, but summer’s heat drives many to the mountains; hostel prices in July can be 30% higher than in May.
Stagione di spalla
Mid‑April to early June and September to October: best budget months, with temperatures 18–25°C, fewer travellers, and hostel dorms often 20% cheaper than peak season.
Meteo e imballaggio
Tbilisi summers are hot and humid, with July averaging 25–32°C, but sudden evening thunderstorms can drop the temperature by 10°C. Pack a light waterproof jacket and plan for layers, because the heat is oppressive midday but evenings can feel cool after rain.
Briefing della città — Tbilisi
- The Tbilisi metro’s Saburtalo line extension is still under construction, so expect minor delays on Line 2; buses are a reliable alternative for reaching the Vake district.
- Several new wine bars have opened on Chardin Street in the Old Town, but the area can be noisy at night – consider earplugs if you stay near there.
- Georgia’s summer tourism is strong in 2026, with direct flights from London and Istanbul now running daily; book the Squirell Hostel well in advance for July stays.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Squirell Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the inner courtyard (away from the main street). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but still within easy stair-walking distance if the lift is slow or broken.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor facing the street — Tbilisi's traffic and late-night street activity will be very audible. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft (often rooms 101-104 or similar) for mechanical noise.
Best views
The best view from a courtyard-facing room is a quiet inner-city scene with local balconies and washing lines — not spectacular, but authentic and calm. Street-facing rooms at the front might give a glimpse of Tbilisi's busy thoroughfares, but come with noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest — above the street-level bar/check-in area but low enough to avoid any rooftop machinery.
🔊 Noise notes
Tbilisi's main streets have constant traffic, including late-night taxis and delivery vans. The hostel likely has a small bar or common area on the ground floor, adding evening chatter. Lift mechanics can be noisy in older buildings.
Insider tips
1) The hostel doesn't have parking listed, so if arriving by car, ask reception for the nearest 24-hour paid lot (usually a 5-min walk). 2) Check-in can be slow if busy — request a late checkout (many 3-star hostels in Tbilisi allow 12:00 or later for a small fee) to avoid morning rush.
- 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 — Squirell Hostel
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Speeds average 20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. No login needed – just connect to 'Squirell Guest' network.
No lift. The hostel occupies the first and second floors (no third-floor access for guests). Stairs only.
No newspapers. A small book exchange shelf in the common room. The building is a converted 1970s apartment block, no historic quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop available from 10:00 at no charge. Late check-out until 12:00 for GEL 15, after 12:00 charged half the nightly rate.
Free storage in a locked room for check-in day and up to 24 hours after check-out.
No step-free access. Two steps at the entrance, and stairs to all common areas and dorms. Not wheelchair accessible. No adapted rooms.
No on-site parking. Street parking free (unsecured) around Vazha-Pshavela Avenue. Nearest paid public car park at Vake Park, GEL 10 per night. No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required. A GEL 50 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in; refunded upon checkout if no damages or extras.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- 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)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
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 minuti di radio essenziali
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
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Use ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Tbilisi airport and tourist areas where rates are poor.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in supermarkets, cafes and restaurants; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay work in most card terminals.
10% is appreciated in restaurants if service charge isn't included; rounding up taxi fare is fine; hotel staff not expected but a few lari for help is kind.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso in a local cafe costs about 3–5 GEL.
A khachapuri (cheese bread) or a bowl of kharcho soup from a casual eatery runs 8–12 GEL.
A main course at a mid-range restaurant (e.g. mtsvadi skewers) is around 15–25 GEL.
Look for khachapuri stalls and kebab vendors on Rustaveli Avenue and near the Dry Bridge market.
Supermarkets like Carrefour, Goodwill and Spar are common for staples.
Check the Dry Bridge flea market for second-hand and vintage finds; Orbeliani Square area has affordable local clothes shops.
The metro (1 GEL per ride, 2 GEL for a rechargeable card) is cheapest; from the airport take a shuttle bus (1 GEL) to the city centre.
Buy a metro card (2 GEL) and top it up for unlimited single rides; eat at bakeries (pekarnya) for fresh cheap pasties; avoid taxis that don't use Bolt or Yandex app fares.
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 Squirell Hostel
🕒 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 →Girare intorno
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.
Informazioni su Tbilisi
Wikipedia ↗
Tbilisi ( tə-bil-EE-see, tə-BIL-iss-ee; Georgian: თბილისი, pronounced [ˈtʰbilisi] or ტფილისი, t'pilisi, [tʼpʰilisi]) is the capital and largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River. With more than 1.3 million inhabitants, it contains almost one third of the country's population....
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Squirell Hostel?
Request a room on the second or third floor facing the inner courtyard (away from the main street). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise but still within easy stair-walking distance if the lift is slow or broken.
Which rooms should I avoid at Squirell Hostel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor facing the street — Tbilisi's traffic and late-night street activity will be very audible. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft (often rooms 101-104 or similar) for mechanical noise.
Is Squirell Hostel noisy?
Tbilisi's main streets have constant traffic, including late-night taxis and delivery vans. The hostel likely has a small bar or common area on the ground floor, adding evening chatter. Lift mechanics can be noisy in older buildings.
Which rooms have the best views at Squirell Hostel?
The best view from a courtyard-facing room is a quiet inner-city scene with local balconies and washing lines — not spectacular, but authentic and calm. Street-facing rooms at the front might give a glimpse of Tbilisi's busy thoroughfares, but come with noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Squirell Hostel?
1) The hostel doesn't have parking listed, so if arriving by car, ask reception for the nearest 24-hour paid lot (usually a 5-min walk). 2) Check-in can be slow if busy — request a late checkout (many 3-star hostels in Tbilisi allow 12:00 or later for a small fee) to avoid morning rush.
What time is check-in at Squirell Hostel?
Check-in at Squirell Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Squirell Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Speeds average 20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. No login needed – just connect to 'Squirell Guest' network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Squirell Hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Squirell Hostel?
A khachapuri (cheese bread) or a bowl of kharcho soup from a casual eatery runs 8–12 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Squirell Hostel?
The metro (1 GEL per ride, 2 GEL for a rechargeable card) is cheapest; from the airport take a shuttle bus (1 GEL) to the city centre.
When is the best time to visit Tbilisi?
May and September: warm and sunny without the July–August heat, streets less crowded, and flights/rooms more affordable than peak summer.
Principali attrazioni a 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.