Where to Stay in Tbilisi: Areas and Top-Rated Hotels
Where to stay in Tbilisi? Old Tbilisi, Sololaki, Rustaveli and Vake; getting in from the airport, choosing a hotel, and top-rated hotels.
Tbilisi is a popular short-break city, and because the old town spreads over hills, a hotel’s location changes how you explore. This guide covers the areas, getting in from the airport, and what to check when choosing a hotel. A list of top-rated hotels follows at the end.
Areas of Tbilisi
- Old Tbilisi (Abanotubani and Narikala): The sulphur baths, Narikala Fortress and narrow lanes. The heart of the historic centre.
- Sololaki: Right next to the old town, with boutique hotels and guesthouses among historic buildings.
- Rustaveli Avenue and Freedom Square: Museums, theatres and the city’s main avenue, close to the metro.
- Marjanishvili and Aghmashenebeli Avenue: The pedestrian street on the left bank of the Kura, known for its restaurants.
- Vake and Saburtalo: Mostly residential and quieter; reach the centre by taxi or metro.
Getting in from the airport
- Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): Taxis and city buses run to the centre.
- Getting around: The Tbilisi Metro has two lines with central stops such as Rustaveli, Freedom Square and Marjanishvili. Ride-hailing apps are widely used.
What to check when choosing a hotel
- Hills: Old Tbilisi and Sololaki are hilly, and cars cannot reach some hotels’ doors. Ask how to get there with luggage.
- Entry requirements: Check the current entry rules for your nationality before you travel.
- Currency: Georgia’s currency is the lari (GEL); read the booking conditions for any city tax or extra charges.
- Noise: Hotels in restaurant and bar areas can be noisy at night; side streets are quieter.
Tbilisi in numbers
- Places to stay: Kolay Seyahat lists 5,863 properties in Tbilisi (hotels, apartments, guesthouses and more). See all Tbilisi hotels, or browse 5-star hotels in Tbilisi, 4-star hotels in Tbilisi, 3-star hotels in Tbilisi.
- Flights from Istanbul: Across 61 flight dates between 22 August 2026 and 21 October 2026, our fare checks found a lowest one-way fare of TRY 6,357 and a median of TRY 10,916 (1 adult, economy, taxes included). On 59% of those days the cheapest option was a non-stop flight. See current fares on the Istanbul–Tbilisi fare calendar.
Top-rated hotels in Tbilisi
The “Featured Hotels” list below is built from data, not picked by hand: properties in Tbilisi with photos, at least 5 guest reviews and a score of 8.0 or higher out of 10, ranked by number of reviews (October 2026). Scores come from reviews by guests who stayed at the property. The top three are Brosse Garden Hotel (9.95 · 171 reviews), A5 Hotel (9.38 · 19 reviews), Hotel Piano (9.14 · 16 reviews). Open a hotel’s page for current prices and availability.
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