Your stay — Best
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The Property — Best
This is a solid, no-frills 3-star in Tbilisi’s old town, a short walk from the sulphur baths and the cable car up to Narikala Fortress. The lobby is small and functional with a reception desk and a couple of armchairs; the air conditioning in summer is a godsend, and the staff speak enough English to help with maps and taxi numbers. It suits budget-conscious travellers and city-breakers who plan to spend most of their time outside, not backpackers or luxury seekers.
Chronicles of Tbilisi
Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century AD by King Vakhtang Gorgasali, who legend says discovered hot springs while hunting. Its architecture is a layered mix: Persian-influenced brick houses with carved wooden balconies, 19th-century Russian neoclassical facades, brutalist Soviet blocks and the odd glass-and-steel contemporary tower. After the 2003 Rose Revolution, the city underwent a rapid modernisation of its infrastructure and nightlife, yet its patchwork of ancient churches, carpet shops and courtyard wine bars keeps an easygoing, messy character. Today Tbilisi is a hub for regional politics but also a magnet for digital nomads and travellers drawn to its inexpensive food and wine scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tbilisi guide →Best months
May and September: warm but not oppressive, with manageable crowds and low rainfall, perfect for walking the old town and hiking the hills.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the hottest and busiest months, plus the Tbilisi Open Air music festival in late June/July. Hotel prices rise by 30-50%, and the narrow lanes choke with tour groups; afternoons often hit 35°C.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer discounts of around 20-30%, cooler but still pleasant weather, and far fewer tourists. Good for seeing the city without queues at the cable car or sulphur baths.
Weather & packing
Tbilisi’s July is dry and very hot during the day but the altitude (about 500 m) means evenings drop quickly. Pack light, breathable clothes and a decent pair of walking shoes — the old town’s cobbles and steep steps shred flimsy sandals.
Live City Briefing — Tbilisi
- The Tbilisi Metro is mid-overhaul: Rustaveli and Marjanishvili stations have intermittent closures, so check the Tbilisi Transport Company app before heading out.
- Several new wine bars have opened in the Sololaki district this year, including a spot focusing on amber Qvevri wines from Kakheti.
- Summer 2026 sees the return of the Tbilisi Jazz Festival (dates still TBC) and the city has introduced a temporary pedestrian zone on part of Shota Rustaveli Avenue on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Best, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a higher floor room overlooking the inner courtyard, if available. The 4th floor often has the best compromise of quiet and view.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing the street – Tbilisi’s traffic noise is constant, and these levels will catch it worst. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Best views
Rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor facing east (towards the old town side) get a partial city skyline view over the rooftops; south-facing rooms look onto a busy main road.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, being above street-level noise but below the potential for rooftop/bar disturbance.
🔊 Noise notes
The address on a main Tbilisi thoroughfare means continuous traffic rumble from dawn until late evening, especially on lower floors. The lift motor is audible on adjacent rooms on all floors.
Insider tips
Ask reception for a room with a blackout curtain – Tbilisi summer mornings start early. If driving, street parking is limited; request a spot in the hotel’s own small yard when booking.
- 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 — Best
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; download speed ~30 Mbps, no login required
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary physical copy of 'Georgia Today' in lobby; no digital newsstand
14:00–00:00 standard check-in; early bag-drop from 10:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs ₾50; after 14:00 charged full night
free storage in lobby luggage room before check-in and after check-out until 20:00
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; no adapted bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest 24/7 public car park at 15 Kote Meskhi Street (₾20/night); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit due at booking; ₾100 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: ნარიყალას წმინდა ნიკოლოზის სასწაულმოქმედის სახელობის ტაძარი (619 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: ავლაბრის ფერისცვალების ეკლესია (675 m · ~8 min walk)
- Synagogue: დიდი სინაგოგა (899 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: სიონის ღვთისმშობლის მიძინების ტაძარი (976 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ჰეიდარ ალიევის სახელობის სკვერი — 451 m · ~6 min walk
მირზა ფათალი ახუნდოვის სახელობის აზერბაიჯანული კულტურის მუზეუმი — 217 m · ~3 min walk
На Весу — 462 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 183 m · ~2 min walk
ფარმსახლი — 666 m · ~8 min walk
ორი ნაბიჯი — 324 m · ~4 min walk
ავლაბარი — 728 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Exchange at city-center exchange points or banks for fair rates; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux which give poor rates.
Cards accepted in most supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants; smaller shops and markets prefer cash. Contactless/mobile pay is common in chain stores.
Not expected but appreciated; 10% in restaurants if service is good; round up taxi fares; tip hotel staff 5-10 GEL for carrying bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standard filter coffee or espresso from a corner café: 3-5 GEL.
A slice of khachapuri or a bowl of khinkali from a basement eatery: 8-12 GEL.
Main course at a casual local restaurant – e.g., grilled meat with salad: 15-20 GEL.
Around Rustaveli Avenue and the Old Town; stalls selling khachapuri, khinkali, and lobiani for 3-5 GEL each.
Budget supermarkets: Carrefour, Goodwill, and Smart are common in Tbilisi.
High-street chains like Zara and Mango are near Rustaveli; cheaper buys at the Dry Bridge flea market for second-hand clothing and accessories.
Metro and bus (flat 1 GEL per ride) – buy a Metromoney card for 2 GEL; from airport take bus line 337 to the city (1 GEL) instead of overpriced taxis.
Eat at local bakeries (sakhlebno) for cheap bread and pastries; use the metro rather than taxis for long distances; drink tap water (Tbilisi tap water is safe and free).
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 Best
🕒 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 · ფარმსახლი — 666 m · ~8 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 Best?
Request a higher floor room overlooking the inner courtyard, if available. The 4th floor often has the best compromise of quiet and view.
Which rooms should I avoid at Best?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing the street – Tbilisi’s traffic noise is constant, and these levels will catch it worst. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor.
Is Best noisy?
The address on a main Tbilisi thoroughfare means continuous traffic rumble from dawn until late evening, especially on lower floors. The lift motor is audible on adjacent rooms on all floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Best?
Rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor facing east (towards the old town side) get a partial city skyline view over the rooftops; south-facing rooms look onto a busy main road.
What are insider tips for staying at Best?
Ask reception for a room with a blackout curtain – Tbilisi summer mornings start early. If driving, street parking is limited; request a spot in the hotel’s own small yard when booking.
What time is check-in at Best?
Check-in at Best is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Best have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; download speed ~30 Mbps, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Best?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Best?
A slice of khachapuri or a bowl of khinkali from a basement eatery: 8-12 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Best?
Metro and bus (flat 1 GEL per ride) – buy a Metromoney card for 2 GEL; from airport take bus line 337 to the city (1 GEL) instead of overpriced taxis.
When is the best time to visit Tbilisi?
May and September: warm but not oppressive, with manageable crowds and low rainfall, perfect for walking the old town and hiking the hills.
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.