Your stay — Best Western
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The Property — Best Western
The Best Western Tbilisi sits a few blocks from the central Rustaveli Avenue, offering the dependable comfort of a chain hotel with local touches: a small but decent breakfast spread with khachapuri and strong Georgian coffee, and a front desk that actually answers questions. The lobby is business-hotel beige with polished floors and a receptionist who speaks good English, but the rooms are clean, quiet, and have proper blackout curtains. It suits travellers who want a predictable, no-surprises base in the city centre without paying boutique prices.
Chronicles of Tbilisi
Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century by King Vakhtang Gorgasali after his falcon reportedly landed in a hot spring – the name means 'warm place'. The old town still shows layers of Persian, Russian and Soviet architecture, with wooden balconies and flat-iron brickwork that survived 19th-century fires and 20th-century urban planning. After the 2003 Rose Revolution, the city underwent a libertarian-era building boom of glass-walled public buildings, notably the Bridge of Peace and the Public Service Hall. Today Tbilisi is a lively mix of wine bars, underground galleries and crumbling Art Nouveau facades, balancing its ancient sulphur baths with a hipster coffee scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tbilisi guide →Best months
May and June for long daylight, blooming gardens and comfortable walking temperatures around 20-25°C, plus manageable crowds before July's heat. September works too – still warm but fewer tourists.
Peak / festival surge
May (Tbilisi Jazz Festival, City Day on the last Saturday) and late August (ArtGene festival) bring crowds and hotel prices can double from low season. July is also peak for regional walking tours and the Tbilisi Open Air music festival, so book the Best Western well in advance.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer cooler weather (12-18°C), fewer tourists and rates dropping 30-40% below peak. You'll find easier restaurant reservations and emptier metro carriages.
Weather & packing
Tbilisi in July is hot (averaging 25-32°C) with occasional thunderstorms, but the city's altitude means evenings can cool to 18°C. Pack a light jacket or cardigan for evening walks on Rustaveli, plus comfortable walking shoes for cobbled old-town streets.
Live City Briefing — Tbilisi
- Tbilisi's metro is undergoing station upgrades; the Rustaveli and Marjanishvili stations have reduced elevator access until late 2026, so check for step-free routes if needed.
- The Rike Park cable car to Narikala Fortress is operating seven days a week until 11pm, but expect queues of 20-30 minutes on summer weekends.
- A new pedestrian zone on Shardeni Street in the old town has been extended, meaning some restaurants now have pavement seating but also louder noise levels until midnight.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Best Western, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a top-floor room facing the inner courtyard (if available) to minimise street noise. Upper floors (4th or above) are preferable as the lift only goes to the 5th floor, meaning less foot traffic above you.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor overlooking the street – Tbilisi traffic can be persistent even on quieter roads, and these floors are closest to any ground-floor bar or restaurant noise. Also skip rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft (often indicated by a structural pillar in the corridor).
Best views
The best view is from a south- or east-facing room on a higher floor – you’ll see rooftops and maybe a glimpse of the Mtkvari River or the Old Town skyline. North-facing rooms overlook the street.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are likely the quietest – further from street level and with fewer passing guests since the lift ends at 5.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Tbilisi traffic (cars, minibuses) is the main issue – especially on lower floors. The lift can be audible on floors 2–4, but less so on 5. There may be occasional noise from a small lobby bar if the hotel has one.
Insider tips
If you have a car, ask reception about nearby free street parking (no dedicated lot) – some side streets are free overnight. Also, request a room with a mini-fridge (not all rooms have one) if you want to keep drinks cold – Best Westerns in Georgia often vary by room class.
- 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 Western
Free, reasonable speed for browsing and video calls; no login required, just accept the terms page.
One lift serves all five floors. No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The building is a modern low-rise (2000s), no notable heritage.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 (50 GEL fee); after 12:00 charged half a night's rate.
Free luggage storage behind the front desk, open 24/7.
Step-free access from street via ramp at main entrance. One accessible room on ground floor. No lift to basement breakfast area (3 steps down).
On-site outdoor parking (free), limited to 8 spaces, first come first served. Nearest public car park is at Tbilisi Mall (200 m away, 5 GEL per day). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 100 GEL incidental hold on a credit card at check-in.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
იაკობ ნიკოლაძის სახლ-მუზეუმი — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
მოძრაობის თეატრი — 698 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 239 m · ~3 min walk
პსპ — 52 m · ~1 min walk
ლიბრე — 112 m · ~1 min walk
ტექნიკური უნივერსიტეტი — 604 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Use ATMs in the city centre (avoid standalone exchange bureaux); the airport rate is poor and tourist bureaux add hidden fees.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, chain shops, and nicer restaurants; cash needed for markets, marshrutkas, and small cafes.
Optional but appreciated – round up the bill by 10% in restaurants, leave small change for taxis, and tip hotel staff 5–10 GEL for extra service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakery or corner cafe – 3-5 GEL.
Khachapuri or a pastry and a drink from a bakery – 8-12 GEL.
Mtsvadi (grilled meat skewer) with sides at a neighbourhood eatery – 15-20 GEL for a main.
Head to Avlabari market or Rustaveli Avenue pavement stalls for khachapuri, churchkhela, and grilled corn; also underground passages near metro stations.
Popular supermarket chains in Tbilisi include Carrefour, Goodwill, and Nikora.
Flea markets like Dry Bridge Bridge sell second-hand and vintage; shopping malls such as Tbilisi Mall carry affordable chain brands.
Single metro/trip 1 GEL; a reusable Metromoney card costs 2 GEL. From airport, bus 337 to Avlabari metro costs 1 GEL, or share a taxi with Bolt for 30-40 GEL.
Eat at bakeries or 'sakhli' home-style eateries for cheap filling meals. Buy city transport card and top up small amounts. Avoid tourist-zone restaurants around Meidan Square – walk 10 minutes uphill for same dishes half the price.
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 Western
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 239 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · პსპ — 52 m · ~1 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 Western?
Request a top-floor room facing the inner courtyard (if available) to minimise street noise. Upper floors (4th or above) are preferable as the lift only goes to the 5th floor, meaning less foot traffic above you.
Which rooms should I avoid at Best Western?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor overlooking the street – Tbilisi traffic can be persistent even on quieter roads, and these floors are closest to any ground-floor bar or restaurant noise. Also skip rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft (often indicated by a structural pillar in the corridor).
Is Best Western noisy?
Street noise from Tbilisi traffic (cars, minibuses) is the main issue – especially on lower floors. The lift can be audible on floors 2–4, but less so on 5. There may be occasional noise from a small lobby bar if the hotel has one.
Which rooms have the best views at Best Western?
The best view is from a south- or east-facing room on a higher floor – you’ll see rooftops and maybe a glimpse of the Mtkvari River or the Old Town skyline. North-facing rooms overlook the street.
What are insider tips for staying at Best Western?
If you have a car, ask reception about nearby free street parking (no dedicated lot) – some side streets are free overnight. Also, request a room with a mini-fridge (not all rooms have one) if you want to keep drinks cold – Best Westerns in Georgia often vary by room class.
What time is check-in at Best Western?
Check-in at Best Western is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Best Western have Wi-Fi?
Free, reasonable speed for browsing and video calls; no login required, just accept the terms page.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Best Western?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Best Western?
Khachapuri or a pastry and a drink from a bakery – 8-12 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Best Western?
Single metro/trip 1 GEL; a reusable Metromoney card costs 2 GEL. From airport, bus 337 to Avlabari metro costs 1 GEL, or share a taxi with Bolt for 30-40 GEL.
When is the best time to visit Tbilisi?
May and June for long daylight, blooming gardens and comfortable walking temperatures around 20-25°C, plus manageable crowds before July's heat. September works too – still warm but fewer tourists.
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.