The capital of Georgia beckons like a magnet! Read reviews of tourists about Tbilisi for 2019-2020. Pros and cons of relaxation. Prices in 2021. What an impression left by the weather, hotels, excursions and attractions. How do they say about the sulfur baths and restaurants of the city?
Recently we were on vacation in Tbilisi, read why we fell in love with it and why we will definitely come back.
Tbilisi weather reviews
Winter in Tbilisi is mild and warm. During the day, the air warms up to +2 ... + 5 ° С, and the sun shines almost every day. According to the reviews of tourists, in the winter months those who have a rest in the ski resorts of Georgia come to Tbilisi.
Spring comes early, in late February - early March.
Lena Smolovaya: "In March, trees began to bloom there! Fragrant fresh air warmed up to +15 ... + 20 ° С in the daytime, cooled down to +8 ... + 10 ° С in the evening."
Dmitry Matsak: "In July, Tbilisi is the hottest place in Georgia. We drove all over the country, and Tbilisi had the highest temperature + 30 ° C. Even in Batumi, due to the wind from the sea, it was cooler."
Autumn in Tbilisi is warm and beautiful.
Olya Vetrova: "At the beginning of October the weather was great - warm, sunny, dry. In the afternoon +22 ... + 25 ° С, in the evening +15 ... 17 ° С".
If you can't stand the summer heat, come to Tbilisi in spring or autumn - until the end of October. This is the perfect time for city walks and excursions.
Reviews of tourists about hotels in Tbilisi
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The capital of Georgia receives tourists all year round, so many hotels and guest houses of different price categories have been built here. 4-5 * hotels are located in the city center. According to tourists, budget hotels are in demand in Tbilisi. Rooms with a panoramic view of the city are 1.5-2 times more expensive than those with a view of the courtyard.
So that your vacation in Tbilisi in 2021 does not disappoint, study the reviews of tourists about hotels and choose the best one.
Olga Kochetkova: "Excellent hotel Astoria 3 *. Room with two balconies. Breakfast is good, everyone will find something to their liking."
Yuliya Karbovskaya: "The most favorite hotel in Tbilisi is Ambasadori 4 *. Very interesting, with excellent design. You can walk to the ski lift to the Narikala fortress."
Liliya Volkova: "Dzveli Ubani Hotel 3 * is small, in the very center, convenient location. Everything is within walking distance."
There are hotels in Tbilisi that have received negative reviews from tourists.
Irina Zheludkova: "At the Gold Star 3 * hotel, the audibility is excellent! It feels like the walls are made of cardboard."
Elena Sevostyanova: "Kopala Old 3 * seems to be not bad, but the service is very specific. You can live, but I would not come a second time."
Reviews of tourists about excursions in Tbilisi
Look for interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
If this is your first time in Georgia, take a sightseeing tour of Tbilisi with wine tasting. Those who already know the city choose tours that reveal its peculiarities. Tours in Tbilisi cost from 9 to 75 € per person. The prices for trips outside the city are more expensive - 80-200 €.
Excursions around Tbilisi received the most positive reviews from tourists:
- The hidden luxury of Tbilisi: a walk through the grand old houses.
- Panoramas and narrow streets of Tbilisi.
- Chronicle of eras at the crossroads of empires.
- Ceremonial and fate of Sololaki.
- Kings, laundresses and tulukhchi.
- Soulful Tbilisi: city and citizens.
- Ancient surroundings of Tbilisi.
- Tbilisi is a city of craftsmen.
Arli_81: "We went to the city sightseeing. The impressions are great. At the end of the day - a tasting conducted by a very colorful sommelier." More about the excursion →
Sankirta: "Very interesting and picturesque places. You will definitely like it, especially if you are not indifferent to architecture and history." More about the excursion →
Azhar: "The trip turned out to be fun, relaxed, friendly! Stories about winemaking were interspersed with tasting of Georgian wines." More about the excursion →
Reviews of tourists about the sights of Tbilisi
It is interesting to see the city from a bird's eye view. According to tourists, an excellent view of Tbilisi opens from the mountain on which the ancient Narikala fortress is located. It is convenient to get upstairs by cable car or on foot.
Yulia_traveler: "The fortress has been destroyed, but the area around is landscaped. There is an excellent viewpoint on Tbilisi on one side and on the botanical garden on the other."
If you come to Georgia with a child, take a walk in the modern Rike Park, ride the children's railway in Mushtaidi Park and the attractions that are located on Mount Mtatsminda.
Vasily14: "Taking a walk in the Mushtaidi park, as if you are transported by a time machine to childhood."
GeraltizRivii: "Rike Park is clean and comfortable, green manicured lawns are everywhere. Benches and places for gatherings of different formats."
There is no sea in Tbilisi, so adults and children are happy to go to the Gino Paradise water park.
Maxim S: "Super! The best water park I've been to."
Sulfur baths in Tbilisi: reviews of tourists
The pride of the Georgian capital is the famous baths on sulfur springs in the Abanotubani region. According to tourists, in the sulfur baths of Tbilisi both foreigners and residents of the city like to take a steam bath and massage.
Bath complexes are open from 7:00 to 21:00. Depending on the set of services, 15-150 GEL is paid for a visit. The cheapest public halls cost only 3 GEL.
Vadim35: "It is necessary to visit the bathhouse, the relaxation is good. The women later said that sulfuric water works on the skin better than different creams. Massage is not worth it. I don't mind the money, but there is no particular pleasure." ,
Lllllenanov: "The price was loyal 35 GEL: small room, small pool and shower with sulfuric water. Plus we took the complex: peeling, soap massage and medical massage. I liked everything very much."
Reviews of tourists about restaurants in Tbilisi
Georgian cuisine has many admirers all over the world. In Tbilisi, tourists can enjoy their time in small budget cafes, khinkal and expensive restaurants. Everywhere the food is delicious and the portions are large. Try national dishes: cheese pies khachapuri, vegetarian snack phali, corn tortillas mchadi, hearty beef soup hashi and the famous Georgian barbecue mtsvadi.
To make your vacation in Tbilisi in 2021 a success, read the reviews of tourists about Georgian restaurants.
Petracortes: "Restaurant Kakhelebi is the perfect place. The waiters are incredible! Everything is very professional and fast."
Madi: "Bernard is a cozy place. We have never tasted such delicious chikhirtma anywhere."
Natalia: "Tavern" Rachuli "- very tasty, large portions and inexpensive."
Pros and cons of staying in Tbilisi
The trip to the capital of Georgia made a strong impression on all tourists. In their reviews of Tbilisi for 2019-2020, they note the incredible beauty of this city, the benevolence and hospitality of its residents.
pros holidays in Tbilisi in 2021:
- It is convenient to get there - there is an international airport.
- Unique Georgian flavor.
- Beautiful architecture.
- Large selection of budget housing.
- Delicious cuisine and great wine.
- Mild warm climate.
- Inexpensive public transport.
- There are many attractions - ancient temples, beautiful parks and interesting museums.
richi78: "Everyone has their own place where you feel good and calm, where you get energized for further victories and where all problems and sorrows disappear. For me, this is Tbilisi."
Minuses:
- On the streets there are stubborn beggars.
- It's too hot in Tbilisi in summer.
- Taxi drivers inflate prices.
Anton Borodachev: "Dealing with local taxi drivers is unpleasant. To say that they are deceiving tourists is simply to say nothing."
The nuances of rest in Tbilisi and tourist advice
From spring to autumn, budget housing is in demand. Book your favorite option in advance.
The old town lies on the hills. High-heeled shoes are not suitable for walking on cobbled streets!
MariyaAzovskaya: "It is better to walk in Tbilisi on foot. Then not a single lane with its local flavor will hide from your sight."
ATMs greet tourists with inscriptions in Georgian. Switching to Russian or English is not difficult. If you do not understand how to do this, ask any passer-by. You will definitely be helped!
There are many exchangers in Tbilisi. Don't waste time looking for a profitable option - the course is about the same everywhere.