Your stay — Red Fox Guesthouse
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The Property — Red Fox Guesthouse
Red Fox Guesthouse is a modest, family-run 3-star in Tbilisi’s quiet Vake district, offering clean rooms and a courtyard garden rather than any frills. The lobby feels lived-in, with a receptionist who remembers returning guests and a noticeboard of local hike maps. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a calm base near the city centre without the party vibe of the old town.
Chronicles of Tbilisi
Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century by King Vakhtang I Gorgasali, who reputedly discovered warm springs while hunting. Its architecture is a jumble: Persian-influenced brick houses with carved wooden balconies, onion-domed churches, and early 20th-century Art Nouveau façades left from the Russian imperial era. The city has been destroyed and rebuilt 29 times, most heavily in 1795 by Persian forces. Today it’s a cultural crossroads, with a nascent tech scene alongside traditional sulfur baths and a fiercely independent wine culture.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tbilisi guide →Best months
May and September – warm, sunny days (22–28°C), low humidity, and fewer tourists than July–August. June also works, though it can get showery.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak heat (average 31°C, often hitting 38°C) and the busiest month for European tourists. Hotel prices rise 20–30% above shoulder rates. The Tbilisoba festival in October draws locals but doesn’t spike July demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the sweet spot for discounts (rooms 30–40% cheaper than July). You get mild weather (15–22°C), spring blossoms or autumn leaves, and near-empty sights.
Weather & packing
Tbilisi’s July humidity can make 33°C feel like 40°C. Pack light linen trousers, a breathable sun hat, and a waterproof jacket – summer thunderstorms arrive without warning.
Live City Briefing — Tbilisi
- The Tbilisi metro’s Varketili line resumed full service in June 2026 after weeks of escalator repairs – no more shuttle buses between stations.
- Rustaveli Avenue’s cycle lane trial ended in June; it’s now permanent, so avoid driving through the city centre if you can.
- Several new wine bars opened in the Chugureti district this spring – the area north of the Dry Bridge market is becoming a quieter alternative to the old town’s tourist spots.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Red Fox Guesthouse, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper floors on the courtyard side. Rooms on the 4th or 5th floor will have less street noise from Firdousi Street and the restaurant terrace below.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor — they face the street directly and pick up traffic noise, smells from passing cars, and activity from the pavement cafe next door.
Best views
The best view is from south-facing rooms on floors 4 or 5, looking out over the side street towards Mount Mtatsminda. You won’t get a view of the old town, but you escape the main road clatter.
Quietest floors
Quietest floors are 4 and 5, away from street-level bustle and the reception area on the ground floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise source is Firdousi Street traffic, especially during rush hours (8–10am, 6–8pm). Locals also use this road as a shortcut, so late-night honking happens. The guesthouse has no soundproofed windows.
Insider tips
1. Street parking is tight; ask about their paid parking arrangement at a nearby garage when you book. 2. The breakfast room opens at 8am — go early to grab a table by the window; later in the morning it gets crowded with tour groups.
- 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 — Red Fox Guesthouse
Free Wi-Fi throughout, basic 10 Mbps (sufficient for messaging/email); 20 GEL/day for premium 50 Mbps (streaming-capable). Single device per login, can re-login on other devices.
No lift – all rooms accessed by stairs over 3 floors. No historic section; building is modern guesthouse.
No newspaper. Free digital access to local news site via QR code in lobby. Guesthouse was a converted 1950s apartment block; original terrazzo flooring remains in hallways.
Check-in from 14:00, early bag-drop from 10:00 (free). Late check-out until 12:00 costs 30 GEL, after 12:00 charged half-night rate. Pre-arrange after 22:00 arrivals.
Free for same-day arrivals/departures. Overnight storage possible, 10 GEL/day.
No step-free entry – one step at front door. Two steps to ground-floor rooms. No wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. Call ahead for lower-floor allocation.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park at 9 April Park (130 m), 15 GEL/day. Free on-street parking on Pirdousi Street from 20:00 to 09:00. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 1.50 GEL per person per night (cash only at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required via booking link; 100 GEL incidental hold on arrival (cash or card).
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
Use ATMs at Bank of Georgia or TBC Bank for mid-market rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airport and tourist spots — rates are poor.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most supermarkets, cafes and restaurants; Amex rare. Contactless and mobile pay common in chain stores.
Not expected but appreciated: round up in taxis, leave 10% in restaurants if service is good, small tip for hotel cleaning staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a local bakery or street stall: about 3 GEL.
Khachapuri or khinkali at a local bakery or casual diner: 8–12 GEL.
A main course at a modest neighbourhood restaurant: 15–25 GEL.
Head to the area around Rustaveli Avenue or the Old Town side streets for cheap khachapuri, khinkali and shawarma stalls.
Carrefour, Spar and Ori Nabiji are the main budget supermarket chains in this area.
Affordable high-street shopping at chain stores in Tbilisi Mall or East Point; markets like Dry Bridge are for vintage and second-hand.
A single metro or bus ride costs 1 GEL (use a rechargeable Metromoney card); from the airport take bus #337 (1 GEL) into town.
Buy a Metromoney card for public transport (1 GEL per ride, no cash); eat lunch at local bakeries (khachapuri and fresh bread are filling and cheap); fill your water bottle at public drinking fountains (free and safe).
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 Red Fox Guesthouse
🕒 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 Red Fox Guesthouse?
Request upper floors on the courtyard side. Rooms on the 4th or 5th floor will have less street noise from Firdousi Street and the restaurant terrace below.
Which rooms should I avoid at Red Fox Guesthouse?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor — they face the street directly and pick up traffic noise, smells from passing cars, and activity from the pavement cafe next door.
Is Red Fox Guesthouse noisy?
Main noise source is Firdousi Street traffic, especially during rush hours (8–10am, 6–8pm). Locals also use this road as a shortcut, so late-night honking happens. The guesthouse has no soundproofed windows.
Which rooms have the best views at Red Fox Guesthouse?
The best view is from south-facing rooms on floors 4 or 5, looking out over the side street towards Mount Mtatsminda. You won’t get a view of the old town, but you escape the main road clatter.
What are insider tips for staying at Red Fox Guesthouse?
1. Street parking is tight; ask about their paid parking arrangement at a nearby garage when you book. 2. The breakfast room opens at 8am — go early to grab a table by the window; later in the morning it gets crowded with tour groups.
What time is check-in at Red Fox Guesthouse?
Check-in at Red Fox Guesthouse is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Red Fox Guesthouse have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, basic 10 Mbps (sufficient for messaging/email); 20 GEL/day for premium 50 Mbps (streaming-capable). Single device per login, can re-login on other devices.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Red Fox Guesthouse?
1.50 GEL per person per night (cash only at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Red Fox Guesthouse?
Khachapuri or khinkali at a local bakery or casual diner: 8–12 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Red Fox Guesthouse?
A single metro or bus ride costs 1 GEL (use a rechargeable Metromoney card); from the airport take bus #337 (1 GEL) into town.
When is the best time to visit Tbilisi?
May and September – warm, sunny days (22–28°C), low humidity, and fewer tourists than July–August. June also works, though it can get showery.
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.