🇬🇪 Tbilisi, Georgia
Hotel Gureli
📍 10, მახათას ქუჩა, Tbilisi, 0103
Your stay — Hotel Gureli
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The Property — Hotel Gureli
Hotel Gureli is a straightforward, well-maintained 3-star in Tbilisi’s historic Sololaki district. The lobby is compact and modern, with stone floors and a small reception desk, suggesting a functional rather than fancy stay. It suits budget-conscious travellers and city explorers who want a clean, central base within walking distance of the old town, Liberty Square, and the Mtkvari river. The USP is location and good value — no frills, but reliable and convenient.
Chronicles of Tbilisi
Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century AD by King Vakhtang I Gorgasali, who discovered the area’s natural hot springs and named the city after the Georgian word for ‘warm’ (tbili). Its architecture is a layered palimpsest: Persian-inflected brickwork, Russian neoclassical facades, Art Nouveau flourishes from the oil-boom 1900s, and brutalist concrete from the Soviet era. The contemporary city is a confident cultural hub, balancing its Orthodox Christian heritage (dramatic hilltop Sameba Cathedral) with a thriving cafe, wine bar, and contemporary art scene. The mood is resilient, creative, and increasingly cosmopolitan, though poverty is still visible in some quarters.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tbilisi guide →Best months
May, June, September — warm (20-28°C), low rainfall, light crowds before/after summer holidays.
Peak / festival surge
July-August: peak heat (30-35°C) and busiest months for tourists and local festivals (e.g., Tbilisoba in October also spikes). Hotel prices rise 30-50%; book months ahead. Tbilisi Jazz Festival in late October also drives demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: cooler (10-20°C), rain possible, but big discounts (30-40% off peak). Fewer tourists, good for walking.
Weather & packing
Tbilisi summers are dry and hot, but overnight lows can drop 10°C from daytime highs. Pack layers: light linen/cotton for day, a thin jacket for evening.
Live City Briefing — Tbilisi
- Tbilisi’s metro expansion is ongoing — Station Square (Sadguriis Moedani) access is disrupted, buses replace metro on some lines. Check Tbilisi Transport Company updates for alternative routes.
- New direct flight routes from EU cities (e.g., Wizz Air from Vienna, Lufthansa from Munich) started in 2025, making the city more accessible.
- Summer 2026: the Tbilisi city council is renovating Rustaveli Avenue’s pavements near the opera house; expect pedestrian diversions and traffic jams through July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Gureli, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 at the rear of the building (facing away from Makhatas Street). These floors avoid ground-level bustle and street noise, while still offering decent light and quieter conditions.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2, especially those overlooking Makhatas Street. Low floors pick up traffic and pedestrian noise from this main road, and ground-floor rooms may also suffer from lobby or service area disturbances.
Best views
Rooms at the front (Makhatas Street side) give views over the road and surrounding Tbilisi hills, but with traffic noise. Rear-facing rooms overlook the quieter courtyard or neighbouring buildings, with less vista but more peace.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest here, as they sit above street-level noise and below any rooftop or mechanical floor if present.
🔊 Noise notes
Makhatas Street is a busy city road, so morning and evening traffic is consistent. There may also be noise from nearby construction or local businesses—earplugs advisable for light sleepers.
Insider tips
1. If you have a car, ask about parking on arrival: Makhatas Street has limited kerbside spots, and the hotel may have a small lot or arrangements with a nearby garage. 2. Check in early afternoon to request a high, rear-facing room before they're taken.
- 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 — Hotel Gureli
Free WiFi is available throughout. Speed is adequate for browsing and email but can drop in peak evening hours. No login or time limit.
A single lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections.
A few free English-language newspapers are in the lobby. No digital newsstand.
Standard check-in is from 14:00 to 00:00. Early bag drop is free if a room is not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 costs 30 GEL; after 12:00, you pay for an extra night.
Free storage is available behind the front desk, no locker or tag system.
The entrance has one step; the lift is narrow (fits a standard wheelchair). No adapted bathrooms or hearing loops.
No on-site parking. The nearest public car park is 5 minutes away at 27 Rustaveli Avenue, costing 2 GEL per hour or 20 GEL overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A deposit equivalent to the first night's stay is charged at booking. At check-in, a card hold of 100 GEL is taken for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: წმინდა სერგოს ეკლესია (653 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: ავლაბრის ფერისცვალების ეკლესია (812 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: აღდგომის სახელობის ტაძარი (918 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: ანჩისხატის ღვთისმშობლის ტაძრადმიყვანების ეკლესია (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ერევანის სკვერი — 624 m · ~8 min walk
ფორაქიშვილების დარბაზი — 881 m · ~11 min walk
რეზო გაბრიაძის მარიონეტების თეატრი — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 387 m · ~5 min walk
პსპ — 430 m · ~5 min walk
კაპიტალი #13 — 234 m · ~3 min walk
ავლაბარი — 489 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Best to exchange at city-centre exchange booths or banks; avoid airport and tourist-bureau kiosks which give poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in restaurants, supermarkets, and chain shops; but carry cash for markets, small bakeries, and taxis.
Not expected, but 10% is appreciated in restaurants if service was good; round up taxi fare; hotel staff: a few lari for help.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso or filter coffee at a bakery or casual cafe: about 3-4 GEL.
A khachapuri or a bowl of kharcho at a local diner: 8-12 GEL.
A main dish like shkmeruli or mtsvadi at a neighbourhood eatery: 15-20 GEL.
Head to the streets around Marjanishvili or the Fabrika area for cheap khinkali (about 1 GEL each) and other fast eats.
Supermarkets like Carrefour, Spar, or Smart are common in the 0103 area.
The area has second-hand shops and small boutiques; for new high-street gear, head to Tbilisi Mall or the street markets around Station Square.
Metro single ride: 1 GEL; no day pass, but buy a rechargeable Metromoney card (2 GEL) for easy travel. From airport: bus 337 or 350 to metro station (1 GEL).
Eat at bakeries (sakhlebis) for cheap bread, khachapuri; buy bottled water at supermarkets (not tourist shops); walk between metro stations (area is compact and walkable).
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 Hotel Gureli
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 387 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · პსპ — 430 m · ~5 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 Hotel Gureli?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 at the rear of the building (facing away from Makhatas Street). These floors avoid ground-level bustle and street noise, while still offering decent light and quieter conditions.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Gureli?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2, especially those overlooking Makhatas Street. Low floors pick up traffic and pedestrian noise from this main road, and ground-floor rooms may also suffer from lobby or service area disturbances.
Is Hotel Gureli noisy?
Makhatas Street is a busy city road, so morning and evening traffic is consistent. There may also be noise from nearby construction or local businesses—earplugs advisable for light sleepers.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Gureli?
Rooms at the front (Makhatas Street side) give views over the road and surrounding Tbilisi hills, but with traffic noise. Rear-facing rooms overlook the quieter courtyard or neighbouring buildings, with less vista but more peace.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Gureli?
1. If you have a car, ask about parking on arrival: Makhatas Street has limited kerbside spots, and the hotel may have a small lot or arrangements with a nearby garage. 2. Check in early afternoon to request a high, rear-facing room before they're taken.
What time is check-in at Hotel Gureli?
Check-in at Hotel Gureli is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Gureli have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi is available throughout. Speed is adequate for browsing and email but can drop in peak evening hours. No login or time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Gureli?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Gureli?
A khachapuri or a bowl of kharcho at a local diner: 8-12 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Gureli?
Metro single ride: 1 GEL; no day pass, but buy a rechargeable Metromoney card (2 GEL) for easy travel. From airport: bus 337 or 350 to metro station (1 GEL).
When is the best time to visit Tbilisi?
May, June, September — warm (20-28°C), low rainfall, light crowds before/after summer holidays.
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.