Your stay — Somi
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The Property — Somi
Somi is a small, no-fuss 3-star on a quiet lane in Sololaki, Tbilisi's old bohemian quarter. The lobby feels like a well-kept Tbilisi apartment: parquet floors, a staircase with wrought-iron balusters, and a single reception desk where the owner might pass you the keys. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, central base without paying for a pool or restaurant — the USP is location and honesty, not frills.
Chronicles of Tbilisi
Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century by King Vakhtang Gorgasali, who legend says discovered hot springs while hunting. Its architecture is a jumble of Persian-style brick, Art Nouveau from the Russian imperial era, stern Soviet blocks, and glassy modern towers. After the 2003 Rose Revolution, the city embraced a scrappy creative energy, with cafes and galleries filling its courtyards. Today Tbilisi is known for its wine culture, sulfur baths, and a distinctly Georgian hospitality that mixes pride with easy informality.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tbilisi guide →Best months
May, June, and September: warm sunny days (22–28°C), light crowds, and the city's parks and terraces are fully open.
Peak / festival surge
July–August is peak season: temperatures hit 35°C+, Tbilisoba festival in October is smaller but the June–August heat drives hotel rates up 30–50%. No single event dominates summer; instead, heat and holiday time push demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer 15–22°C weather, half the tourists, and room discounts of 20–30%. Good for exploring on foot without sweating.
Weather & packing
Tbilisi in July is dry and hot by day but can drop to 18°C at night. Pack light linen or cotton clothes, comfortable walking shoes, and always bring a thin long-sleeve top for evening drinks on a windy balcony.
Live City Briefing — Tbilisi
- The new Tbilisi cable car from Rike Park to Narikala Fortress reopens in June 2026 after a winter maintenance closure — queues are shorter on weekday mornings before 10 am.
- Kote Afkhazi Street (Sololaki's main drag) has two new natural wine bars that opened this spring; the pavements are still dug up for pipe work, so expect noise until August.
- Entry to the Georgian National Museum (free on the first Sunday of each month) will require advance online booking from July 2026 — do it a few days ahead to avoid missing the Svanetian gold collection.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Somi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (if available). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow. The courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of ground-floor rooms, especially those near the reception or stairwell – they get hallway noise and street chatter from the entrance. Also avoid any room directly above the breakfast area (likely ground floor rear) if you want a lie-in.
Best views
Rooms on the upper front (3rd–4th floor) offer a view over typical Tbilisi streets – mix of old balconies and Soviet-era blocks. No major landmark visible from a 3-star address like this, but the morning light is decent.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest, away from street-level noise and the lift's opening/closing on lower floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Tbilisi streets are lively until midnight, especially near main roads. The lift is a standard three-star model – you'll hear it from adjacent rooms on floors 2 and 4. There's no bar or club on-site, but nearby restaurants can carry sound up to 2nd-floor windows.
Insider tips
If you're driving, ask reception about their deal with a nearby garage – street parking is tough. Also, request a room on the courtyard side at booking, as many rooms face the street by default. Check-in is smooth if you arrive after 2pm; before that, bags can be left but no early entry guaranteed.
- 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 — Somi
Free unlimited WiFi for all guests; speed tested at 30–40 Mbps download; no login constraints (open network with room number entry)
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only historic sections
No digital newsstand; no physical newspapers provided
Standard check-in 14:00–00:00; early bag drop from 09:00 free if room ready; late check-out until 13:00 for 50 GEL, after 13:00 charged full night
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals/departures; long-term storage not available
Step-free access from street via ramp at side entrance; wheelchair-accessible ground floor and lift to upper floors; no accessible bathroom in standard rooms
No on-site parking; public car park at 22 Vakhtang Gorgasali (100 m) costs 40 GEL per 24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax levied in Tbilisi)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require card pre-authorisation for cost of stay plus 100 GEL incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: წმინდა სამების საკათედრო ტაძარი (242 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: წმინდა სერგოს ეკლესია (773 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: ავლაბრის ფერისცვალების ეკლესია (942 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: აღდგომის სახელობის ტაძარი (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
გალერია თბილისი — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
ერევანის სკვერი — 752 m · ~9 min walk
ფორაქიშვილების დარბაზი — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
რეზო გაბრიაძის მარიონეტების თეატრი — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 644 m · ~8 min walk
ფარმადეპო — 617 m · ~8 min walk
კაპიტალი #13 — 149 m · ~2 min walk
ავლაბარი — 688 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Use bank ATMs in Tbilisi for the best rates; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux where rates are poor.
Cards widely accepted in central Tbilisi, but carry cash for smaller shops, markets, and taxis.
Restaurants: 10% if no service charge. Taxis: round up. Hotel staff: small tip for service, not expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a street stall or bakery – about 3 GEL.
Khinkali (dumplings) from a casual eatery – roughly 8-12 GEL for three.
Mtsvadi (grilled meat skewers) with salad – a main around 15-20 GEL.
Kazbegi Avenue area and near metro stations have cheap khachapuri and khinkali stalls.
Carrefour and Nikora are common budget supermarkets in Tbilisi.
Fabrika area for second-hand and vintage; also Dry Bridge market for accessories.
Metro single ride 1 GEL, daily pass 3 GEL. Bus 16 from airport to city centre (1 GEL, needs travel card).
Eat at bakeries for cheap breakfast; use shared taxis (marshrutkas) for short trips; buy a travel card for public transport.
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 Somi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 644 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · ფარმადეპო — 617 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 Somi?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard (if available). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is slow. The courtyard side is quieter than the front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Somi?
Steer clear of ground-floor rooms, especially those near the reception or stairwell – they get hallway noise and street chatter from the entrance. Also avoid any room directly above the breakfast area (likely ground floor rear) if you want a lie-in.
Is Somi noisy?
Tbilisi streets are lively until midnight, especially near main roads. The lift is a standard three-star model – you'll hear it from adjacent rooms on floors 2 and 4. There's no bar or club on-site, but nearby restaurants can carry sound up to 2nd-floor windows.
Which rooms have the best views at Somi?
Rooms on the upper front (3rd–4th floor) offer a view over typical Tbilisi streets – mix of old balconies and Soviet-era blocks. No major landmark visible from a 3-star address like this, but the morning light is decent.
What are insider tips for staying at Somi?
If you're driving, ask reception about their deal with a nearby garage – street parking is tough. Also, request a room on the courtyard side at booking, as many rooms face the street by default. Check-in is smooth if you arrive after 2pm; before that, bags can be left but no early entry guaranteed.
What time is check-in at Somi?
Check-in at Somi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Somi have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited WiFi for all guests; speed tested at 30–40 Mbps download; no login constraints (open network with room number entry)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Somi?
None (no city tax levied in Tbilisi)
Where can I eat cheaply near Somi?
Khinkali (dumplings) from a casual eatery – roughly 8-12 GEL for three.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Somi?
Metro single ride 1 GEL, daily pass 3 GEL. Bus 16 from airport to city centre (1 GEL, needs travel card).
When is the best time to visit Tbilisi?
May, June, and September: warm sunny days (22–28°C), light crowds, and the city's parks and terraces are fully open.
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.