Your stay — Telav Holl
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: ღვთისმშობლის ეკლესია (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: ქეთევან წამებულის სახელობის ეკლესია (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: მთავარანგელოზის ეკლესია (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: თელავის ღვთაების ეკლესია (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
თელავი მოლი — 2.4 km · ~31 min walk
ნადიკვარი — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
ერეკლე მეორის სასახლე — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
თელავის ვაჟა ფშაველას სახელობის პროფესიული სახელმწიფო დრამატული თეატრი — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 124 m · ~2 min walk
სახალხო აფთიაქი — 828 m · ~10 min walk
სანაპირო — 382 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Georgian Lari, GEL
Exchange at banks or official exchange booths (ფულის გადაცვლა) in town; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted in most hotels, restaurants and supermarkets in Telavi centre; contactless common, but cash needed for markets, taxis and small shops.
10% in restaurants if service charge not included; round up taxis; small gratuity for hotel porters (5-10 GEL).
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso or filter coffee at a local café: about 3-5 GEL.
Khachapuri or a bowl of khinkali from a bakery or casual eatery: 5-10 GEL.
Main course at a modest restaurant (e.g., grilled meat or stew): 15-25 GEL.
The main street (Chavchavadze Avenue) has stalls and bakeries selling khachapuri, khinkali, and pastries.
Budget supermarkets: Nikora, Smart, and Goodwill are common in Telavi.
Affordable clothing at the Telavi bazaar (near the central square) and small shops on Chavchavadze Avenue.
Marshutka (minibus) within Telavi: 1 GEL per ride; from Tbilisi airport, take marshutka to Didube station (1 GEL), then marshutka to Telavi (10-15 GEL).
Eat at bakeries or market stalls for cheap, filling meals; use local marshutkas instead of taxis; buy wine directly from family cellars rather than tourist-oriented shops.
Emergency Contacts
TelaviGeorgia uses a single number, 112, for police, ambulance and fire. English-speaking operators are available. For non-urgent tourist help, call the Tourism Police at 322 414 244. In Telavi, the main police station is at 19 Chavchavadze Avenue.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Telavi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Telav Holl
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 124 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · სახალხო აფთიაქი — 828 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Tbilisi Central Station (Station Square) → Telavi Railway Station
💡 Scenic but slow — the train meanders through the Alazani Valley. Check updated timetables at tkt.ge; the station is 2 km south of Erma Hotel, so budget for a short taxi ride.
Erma Hotel → Telavi Old Town / Alaverdi Monastery
💡 Use Bolt for short hops — local drivers might start at 10 GEL. For trips to Alaverdi or Tsinandali, agree a flat 20-30 GEL round trip with wait time.
Didube Bus Station, Tbilisi → Telavi Central Bus Station
💡 Marshrutkas leave from Didube’s east side, not the main terminal. Tell the driver 'Erma Hotel' — they’ll drop you near the central square, a 5-min walk uphill.
Tbilisi International Airport → Erma Hotel, Telavi
💡 Book a driver through Bolt or a local agency like GoTrip.ge for fixed rates. Avoid unmarked taxis at arrivals — they'll quote double.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Telav Holl?
Check-in at Telav Holl is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Telav Holl?
Khachapuri or a bowl of khinkali from a bakery or casual eatery: 5-10 GEL.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Telav Holl?
Marshutka (minibus) within Telavi: 1 GEL per ride; from Tbilisi airport, take marshutka to Didube station (1 GEL), then marshutka to Telavi (10-15 GEL).
Top Attractions in Telavi
💡 Walk up from the old town via Chavchavadze Street. Best at sunset for the light on the mountains. Bring water and wear decent shoes for the steep path.
💡 Start at Erekle II Square and head south along Akhvlediani Street for the best preserved facades. Most houses are private, so respect residents.
💡 Wear modest clothing covering shoulders and knees. Women may be asked to cover their head. Best to visit on a weekday morning for quiet. The wine cellar here produces qvevri wines, but tastings are by appointment only.
💡 Go early morning to avoid tour groups. The museum itself is small—you can see everything in under an hour. Free on the last Saturday of the month.
💡 If you just want the gardens, skip the palace tour (another 3 GEL) unless you're keen on period furniture. The wine tasting is touristy but decent value at 5 GEL for three wines.