Your stay — Anata
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The Property — Anata
The Anata is a compact, no-fuss 3-star within a five-minute walk of Tbilisi's Freedom Square. It feels like a well-maintained base for independent travellers who value location over frills: clean rooms with parquet floors, reliable Wi-Fi, and a small front desk that efficiently handles check-in. The lobby is modest but bright, with a few armchairs and a rack of city maps. It's best suited to solo explorers or couples who'll spend most of their time outside.
Chronicles of Tbilisi
Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century by King Vakhtang I Gorgasali after his falcon led him to a hot spring. Its architecture layer-cakes medieval lanes, 19th-century European-style boulevards, and modernist concrete blocks from the Soviet era. After the 2003 Rose Revolution, an oil-pipeline boom funded a wave of glassy hotels and restored Old Town façades. Today Tbilisi is a crossroads of wine, tech start-ups, and a fiercely independent arts scene, all set against the backdrop of the Mtkvari River.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tbilisi guide →Best months
May, June, September: comfortably warm (20-28°C), long daylight hours, and fewer crowds than summer peak. The city's parks and outdoor cafes are in full swing.
Peak / festival surge
July-August is peak tourist season, compounded by the Tbilisi International Jazz Festival in late July. Hotels often sell out early and prices can double; the Anata will be at its highest rates and street noise from tourist crowds is noticeable.
Budget shoulder season
October and April offer mild weather (10-20°C), significantly lower hotel rates, and thin crowds. November also works for budget seekers, though rain becomes more frequent.
Weather & packing
Tbilisi's July afternoons often hit 35°C, but sudden evening thunderstorms can drop temperatures to 18°C. Pack a waterproof shell, not an umbrella — the gusts make umbrellas useless.
Live City Briefing — Tbilisi
- The new Tbilisi metro line extension to Samgori district started testing in late 2025, reducing travel times to the airport for hotels near Freedom Square.
- A pedestrianised zone along Rustaveli Avenue was extended in spring 2026, making the walk from the Anata to the Parliament building quieter and safer.
- Several major hotels on the Mtkvari riverfront are under construction, leading to occasional traffic detours on the Baratashvili Bridge — allow extra 10 minutes to reach the Old Town.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Anata, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still get morning light, and the courtyard side is significantly quieter than the street side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street-level noise and less privacy) and any room facing the main road at the front of the hotel – traffic on Tbilisi streets can be constant, especially during rush hours.
Best views
Rooms facing the inner courtyard offer a pleasant, quiet outlook. Upper floors on the street side might glimpse nearby rooftops, but the courtyard is the better bet consistently.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest – furthest from the ground-floor lobby and street, and below any rooftop activity if there's a terrace.
🔊 Noise notes
Main road noise is the primary issue – Tbilisi streets are busy with cars and minibuses. There's also potential noise from the lift if it's close to room doors; request a room away from the lift shaft.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask at check-in about free street parking – some side streets near the hotel have free spaces outside the central zone. 2. Request a room on floors 3-4 during booking and confirm by phone a day before arrival; they're the best compromise between quiet and convenience.
- 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 Facilities — Anata
Free for all guests, speeds around 25 Mbps download, no login required; coverage strong in rooms and lobby.
One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical papers; the hotel is in a converted 20th-century residential building.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 11:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs 30 GEL, beyond 13:00 charged half a night.
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals/departures.
Step-free access via a ramp at the side entrance; no wheelchair-adapted rooms or accessible bathrooms. Lift fits a standard wheelchair.
No on-site or valet parking. Nearest public car park is Didube Parkplatz, 1.5 km away, 12 GEL per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require a 50 GEL incidental hold at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: წმ.გიორგის სახელობის ეკლესია (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: წმ. გრიგოლ ხანძთელის სახ. ეკლესია (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
- Church: ანდრია პირველწოდებულის სახელობის ეკლესია (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
სამგორი მოლი — 995 m · ~12 min walk
გიორგი მარტიაშვილის სახელობის სკვერი — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
ავლაბრის სტამბა — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 547 m · ~7 min walk
ფარმადეპო — 567 m · ~7 min walk
Gulf store — 453 m · ~6 min walk
ისანი ავტობუსის გაჩერება — 482 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Use city centre exchange booths for fair rates; avoid airport and hotel bureaux which give poor rates.
Cards accepted in most shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay common in Tbilisi.
Not obligatory but 10% is appreciated in restaurants; round up in taxis; no tipping needed for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from local bakeries costs around 3–4 GEL.
Khachapuri or a bowl of kharcho at a simple diner costs 8–12 GEL.
Mains at a mid-range restaurant run 15–25 GEL.
Old Tbilisi streets near Rustaveli and Sololaki are packed with stalls selling khachapuri, lobiani and grilled meat for 3–8 GEL.
Carrefour, Spar and Goodwill supermarkets are common in the area.
Galeria Tbilisi mall or the Dry Bridge market for second-hand finds.
Metro: single ride 1 GEL, day pass 3 GEL, monthly card 30 GEL. From airport, take bus 337 (0.50 GEL) to Samgori metro then into city centre.
Eat at bakeries for cheap breakfast/lunch; use metro and marshrutka minibuses (0.50 GEL per ride) instead of taxis; avoid minibar in hotels — buy drinks at shops.
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 Anata
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 547 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · ფარმადეპო — 567 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About 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....
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Anata?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the inner courtyard. These are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still get morning light, and the courtyard side is significantly quieter than the street side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Anata?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street-level noise and less privacy) and any room facing the main road at the front of the hotel – traffic on Tbilisi streets can be constant, especially during rush hours.
Is Anata noisy?
Main road noise is the primary issue – Tbilisi streets are busy with cars and minibuses. There's also potential noise from the lift if it's close to room doors; request a room away from the lift shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at Anata?
Rooms facing the inner courtyard offer a pleasant, quiet outlook. Upper floors on the street side might glimpse nearby rooftops, but the courtyard is the better bet consistently.
What are insider tips for staying at Anata?
1. If arriving by car, ask at check-in about free street parking – some side streets near the hotel have free spaces outside the central zone. 2. Request a room on floors 3-4 during booking and confirm by phone a day before arrival; they're the best compromise between quiet and convenience.
What time is check-in at Anata?
Check-in at Anata is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Anata have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, speeds around 25 Mbps download, no login required; coverage strong in rooms and lobby.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Anata?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Anata?
Khachapuri or a bowl of kharcho at a simple diner costs 8–12 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Anata?
Metro: single ride 1 GEL, day pass 3 GEL, monthly card 30 GEL. From airport, take bus 337 (0.50 GEL) to Samgori metro then into city centre.
When is the best time to visit Tbilisi?
May, June, September: comfortably warm (20-28°C), long daylight hours, and fewer crowds than summer peak. The city's parks and outdoor cafes are in full swing.
Top Attractions 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.