Your stay — Isani
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The Property — Isani
Isani feels like a reliable, no-fuss base in a residential district east of the centre. The lobby is compact and functional — tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a seating area with a TV often tuned to news. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want clean rooms, breakfast included, and easy access to the metro rather than character or views. The USP is practicality: the Avlabari metro stop is a five-minute walk, making the old town and Rustaveli Avenue reachable within 15 minutes by train.
Chronicles of Tbilisi
Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century AD by King Vakhtang Gorgasali, who legend says was drawn by the hot springs in the Abanotubani district. Its architecture layers Persian-influenced brick, Russian neoclassical, Soviet concrete, and a recent wave of glass towers, reflecting a history of conquest and trade along the Silk Road. After the Rose Revolution in 2003, the city reinvented itself as a hip, safe capital with a thriving cafe scene and a famously tolerant nightlife. The contemporary identity is proudly Eurasian: wine bars pour qvevri-aged amber wines, and the sulfur bathhouses remain the city's beating heart.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tbilisi guide →Best months
May and September are ideal: warm (20-25°C), little rain, and fewer tourists than peak summer. October also works for golden foliage and wine harvest season.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak months due to European summer holidays and local festivals like Tbilisoba (October, but crowds linger). Hotel prices at Isani typically rise 20-30% above shoulder rates. The Tbilisi International Film Festival (December) and New Year festivities also spike demand in winter.
Budget shoulder season
April and November offer the best deals — rooms 15-25% cheaper, still mild (12-18°C in April, 8-12°C in November), and far fewer queues at museums.
Weather & packing
Tbilisi in July is hot (30-35°C) and humid, but evenings can drop to 18°C. Pack a light jacket or cardigan for late walks, plus a reusable water bottle — tap water is safe and you'll need it.
Live City Briefing — Tbilisi
- The Tbilisi metro now runs until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, making late returns from the old town easier from Isani.
- A new pedestrian zone on Shardeni Street opened in spring 2025, with more outdoor seating and summer pop-up galleries.
- Construction continues on the new Tbilisi Sea promenade on the city's northern edge — expect occasional road closures near the bypass next summer.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Isani, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the courtyard (back of the building). This minimises street noise from Queen Ketevan Avenue and takes advantage of quieter upper-floor air.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on lower floors (1–3) at the front, especially those directly above the entrance or near the lift shaft. The avenue has steady traffic and occasional horns, and ground-floor rooms also pick up lobby noise.
Best views
Rooms at the front on floors 4–6 overlook Queen Ketevan Avenue, with views of the Mtatsminda ridge and Soviet-era architecture. It’s a busy street but offers a real Tbilisi scene – not a postcard view, but interesting.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–6, assuming the building has 5 or 6 floors total (typical for a 3-star in central Tbilisi). If there’s a 7th, that’s also fine but may have less consistent temperature control.
🔊 Noise notes
Queen Ketevan Avenue (also known as the Embankment) is a major four-lane road with constant traffic, including buses and marshrutkas. Expect noise until late evening and from early morning (around 6am). The hotel has double glazing but older fittings may not fully block it.
Insider tips
Check-in goes faster if you have your passport ready – Georgian hotels often photocopy it. If you arrive by car, street parking is tight; ask reception if they have a reserved spot or know a free lot nearby. Request a kettle and cups at check-in – many 3-star rooms have them but they run out quickly.
- 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 — Isani
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, 20 Mbps download (fair for browsing, not for streaming); no login needed, just select 'Isani Guest' network.
One small lift serves all 3 guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No printed newspapers; no digital newsstand. However, the lobby displays noticeboards with local event listings and a small library of Georgian guidebooks.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early arrival bag drop available free; late check-out until 12:00 costs 30 GEL (subject to availability).
Free for same-day use in the reception area; no locked room.
No step-free entry: two steps up at main door. No wheelchair-accessible toilets or rooms. Lift is narrow (under 80 cm door width). Not suitable for mobility aids.
Free on-site parking for 5 cars (first-come, first-served, no reservation). Nearest public car park is 'Samgori Parking' at 200 m, 5 GEL per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of 50 GEL per stay at check-in (credit card only, refunded at check-out if no extras).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: ანდრია პირველწოდებულის სახელობის ეკლესია (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: აღდგომის სახელობის ტაძარი (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: წმ.გიორგის სახელობის ეკლესია (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
სამგორი მოლი — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
ჟანი კალანდაძის პარკი — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
ავლაბრის სტამბა — 985 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 231 m · ~3 min walk
ფარმადეპო — 408 m · ~5 min walk
ვეი მარტი — 304 m · ~4 min walk
ისანი ავტობუსის გაჩერება — 346 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Use city-centre exchange booths (sakambio) for better rates; avoid airport and hotel bureaux as they take a big cut.
Cards (Visa/MC) are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and hotels; contactless works, but keep cash for markets, taxis and small shops.
Restaurants: 10% is standard if service charge not added; taxis: round up to nearest lari; hotel staff: 5-10 GEL for porters/housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakeria or kiosk for around 2-3 GEL.
A khachapuri or a bowl of kharcho from a local diner (sakhareulo) for 10-15 GEL.
Mtsvadi (shashlik) with sides at a family-run eatery, main dish 15-25 GEL.
Look for pavement khachapuri stalls and bakeries around metro stations and market areas.
Budget chains: Carrefour, Smart, and local minimarkets (maghazia) are common.
Flea markets and second-hand shops (sekundhandi) on the outskirts or near Didube bazaar.
Metro single ride 1 GEL; day pass for unlimited rides 3 GEL; airport: bus 337 to Freedom Square costs 1 GEL.
Eat at underground food courts (dideba) near metro stops; buy produce at local bazaars; use Marshrutka (minibus) for short hops instead of taxis.
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 Isani
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 231 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · ფარმადეპო — 408 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 Isani?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the courtyard (back of the building). This minimises street noise from Queen Ketevan Avenue and takes advantage of quieter upper-floor air.
Which rooms should I avoid at Isani?
Avoid rooms on lower floors (1–3) at the front, especially those directly above the entrance or near the lift shaft. The avenue has steady traffic and occasional horns, and ground-floor rooms also pick up lobby noise.
Is Isani noisy?
Queen Ketevan Avenue (also known as the Embankment) is a major four-lane road with constant traffic, including buses and marshrutkas. Expect noise until late evening and from early morning (around 6am). The hotel has double glazing but older fittings may not fully block it.
Which rooms have the best views at Isani?
Rooms at the front on floors 4–6 overlook Queen Ketevan Avenue, with views of the Mtatsminda ridge and Soviet-era architecture. It’s a busy street but offers a real Tbilisi scene – not a postcard view, but interesting.
What are insider tips for staying at Isani?
Check-in goes faster if you have your passport ready – Georgian hotels often photocopy it. If you arrive by car, street parking is tight; ask reception if they have a reserved spot or know a free lot nearby. Request a kettle and cups at check-in – many 3-star rooms have them but they run out quickly.
What time is check-in at Isani?
Check-in at Isani is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Isani have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, 20 Mbps download (fair for browsing, not for streaming); no login needed, just select 'Isani Guest' network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Isani?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Isani?
A khachapuri or a bowl of kharcho from a local diner (sakhareulo) for 10-15 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Isani?
Metro single ride 1 GEL; day pass for unlimited rides 3 GEL; airport: bus 337 to Freedom Square costs 1 GEL.
When is the best time to visit Tbilisi?
May and September are ideal: warm (20-25°C), little rain, and fewer tourists than peak summer. October also works for golden foliage and wine harvest season.
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.