Your stay — Hotel Rooftop Rustaveli
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The Property — Hotel Rooftop Rustaveli
Hotel Rooftop Rustaveli sits on Tbilisi’s main avenue, a short walk from the opera and the rust-belt charm of the old town. The lobby feels like a modern hideout crammed into a 19th-century courtyard building: concrete floors, a bar that doubles as reception, and a small lift that groans. The rooftop terrace is the real draw — a wooden deck overlooking the city’s chaotic roofscape, with the Narikala fortress lit up at dusk. It suits budget-minded travellers who want a central base with decent Wi-Fi and a place to drink cheap local wine after walking the city.
Chronicles of Tbilisi
Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century by King Vakhtang Gorgasali, who supposedly discovered hot springs while hunting. Its architecture is a layered mess: Persian-style brick houses with wooden balconies, Stalinist neoclassical boulevards, and Soviet concrete blocks now splashed with street art. After the 2003 Rose Revolution, the city poured money into glass footbridges, cable cars, and a flashy new public service hall designed by Massimiliano Fuksas. Today Tbilisi is a cultural mash-up — Orthodox churches, underground techno clubs, and a wine bar on every corner — proud of its tangled, cacophonous identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tbilisi guide →Best months
May, September and October: sunny days in the mid-20s, empty enough to enjoy terrace bars without shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, and the city’s parks are green.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: Tbilisi peaks with heat and the Tbilisoba festival (late October is actually the big folk celebration, but July brings many European tour groups and Russian visitors; hotel prices can double. The Tbilisi Jazz Festival in October also spikes demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and November: rooms drop by 30-40%, weather is mild (10-18°C) with occasional rain, and you’ll have popular spots like the Dry Bridge market to yourself.
Weather & packing
Tbilisi in July is a dry heat around 30-35°C, but a sudden thunderstorm can drench the street within minutes. Pack: linen trousers or a dress, trainers for cobbles, and a light rain jacket that folds into your day bag.
Live City Briefing — Tbilisi
- Rustaveli Avenue is under light construction until late 2026 for new drainage pipes; expect occasional lane closures but no full roadblocks.
- The Tbilisi Transport Company has extended the city’s electric minibus fleet; line 017 now reaches the hotel from Didube market, saving five minutes on the old route.
- A new craft beer bar, 'Taste of Tamada', opened June 2026 on Shota Rustaveli Street, two blocks north of the hotel, with 15 Georgian brews on tap.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Rooftop Rustaveli, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the courtyard (away from Rustaveli Avenue). These levels are high enough to reduce street noise but still within easy stair/lift reach, and the courtyard side is markedly quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors overlooking Rustaveli Avenue. The avenue is a main thoroughfare with heavy traffic and occasional protests or events, and lower floors get the full brunt of noise from buses, taxis, and pedestrians.
Best views
The best view is from a 6th- or 7th-floor room facing Rustaveli Avenue – you get a sweeping look at the avenue, Mount Mtatsminda, and the city skyline. However, this comes with significant traffic noise, so only take it if you prioritise the view over sleep.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–7 (top floor). The building has seven floors with a lift; upper floors are farthest from ground-level noise and benefit from the roof and upper walls blocking more sound.
🔊 Noise notes
Rustaveli Avenue is a major artery with constant traffic from 7am until midnight, plus occasional street music, rallies, or marching bands on weekends. The hotel’s entrance is directly on the pavement, so foot traffic and door slamming can be audible in front-facing rooms. The lift is an older model and can be noisy when passing through floors.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, there’s no dedicated parking – use the paid lot on Lermontov Street, a 4-minute walk south-west, and ask reception for a discount card. 2. Check in after 3pm and request a courtyard-facing room during the reservation call; they often hold these for longer-staying guests and they’re quieter, especially if you’re a light sleeper.
- 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 Rooftop Rustaveli
Free for all guests; speed around 15 Mbps down; login via room number and surname.
One elevator serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No newspaper. Lobby has a small shelf of used travel magazines. No digital newsstand.
Check-in 14:00, early bag-drop from 08:00. Late check-out to 18:00 costs 50% of night rate; after 18:00 full rate.
Free for day of check-in/out. Longer storage 10 GEL per day after 24 hours.
Step-free entry via ramp. One accessible room on ground floor. No lift to rooftop bar (reached by stairs only).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park at 15 Rustaveli Avenue (Galaktioni Parking) 40 GEL per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; 200 GEL incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
გიორგი ლეონიძის სახელობის ქართული ლიტერატურის სახელმწიფო მუზეუმი — 360 m · ~5 min walk
თეატრი ათონელზე — 279 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 356 m · ~4 min walk
ჯპს — 482 m · ~6 min walk
სპარი — 270 m · ~3 min walk
რუსთაველი — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist centres, which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels; AmEx is rare. Contactless and Apple/Google Pay work in most places.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% at restaurants is appreciated but not mandatory. Not expected in taxis; for hotel staff, a few lari is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso or filter coffee from a kiosk or small cafe: about 3–4 GEL.
A khachapuri or khinkali from a casual eatery: about 8–12 GEL.
Main course at a local diner: around 15–20 GEL.
The old town streets and metro station exits have stalls selling khachapuri, khinkali, and shawarma; try Marjanishvili and Rustaveli areas.
Budget chains: Carrefour, Goodwill, and Spar are common and reliable.
The main shopping street (Rustaveli Avenue) has mid-range stores; for cheap clothes, try the Dry Bridge market or the Akaki Tsereteli Avenue area.
Single metro or bus ride: 1 GEL. A 24-hour travel card costs 3 GEL. From the airport, take city bus #337 to the centre for 1 GEL, not a taxi.
Eat at local bakeries (markets) for cheap bread and pastries. Buy a transport card for unlimited rides. Always carry small change for minibuses (marshrutkas).
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 Rooftop Rustaveli
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 356 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · ჯპს — 482 m · ~6 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 Rooftop Rustaveli?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the courtyard (away from Rustaveli Avenue). These levels are high enough to reduce street noise but still within easy stair/lift reach, and the courtyard side is markedly quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Rooftop Rustaveli?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors overlooking Rustaveli Avenue. The avenue is a main thoroughfare with heavy traffic and occasional protests or events, and lower floors get the full brunt of noise from buses, taxis, and pedestrians.
Is Hotel Rooftop Rustaveli noisy?
Rustaveli Avenue is a major artery with constant traffic from 7am until midnight, plus occasional street music, rallies, or marching bands on weekends. The hotel’s entrance is directly on the pavement, so foot traffic and door slamming can be audible in front-facing rooms. The lift is an older model and can be noisy when passing through floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Rooftop Rustaveli?
The best view is from a 6th- or 7th-floor room facing Rustaveli Avenue – you get a sweeping look at the avenue, Mount Mtatsminda, and the city skyline. However, this comes with significant traffic noise, so only take it if you prioritise the view over sleep.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Rooftop Rustaveli?
1. If you arrive by car, there’s no dedicated parking – use the paid lot on Lermontov Street, a 4-minute walk south-west, and ask reception for a discount card. 2. Check in after 3pm and request a courtyard-facing room during the reservation call; they often hold these for longer-staying guests and they’re quieter, especially if you’re a light sleeper.
What time is check-in at Hotel Rooftop Rustaveli?
Check-in at Hotel Rooftop Rustaveli is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Rooftop Rustaveli have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed around 15 Mbps down; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Rooftop Rustaveli?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Rooftop Rustaveli?
A khachapuri or khinkali from a casual eatery: about 8–12 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Rooftop Rustaveli?
Single metro or bus ride: 1 GEL. A 24-hour travel card costs 3 GEL. From the airport, take city bus #337 to the centre for 1 GEL, not a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Tbilisi?
May, September and October: sunny days in the mid-20s, empty enough to enjoy terrace bars without shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, and the city’s parks are green.
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.