Travel guide · Georgia
Tbilisi: what to see and when to go
Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, is a hillside city of carved wooden balconies, sulphur baths and Orthodox churches on the old Silk Road between Europe and Asia. It is one of the most affordable capitals around, famous for its hospitality, its food and a wine tradition 8,000 years old.
What to see and do in Tbilisi
Old Tbilisi
Wooden balconies, the Narikala fortress and the cable car above the river.
Abanotubani
The domed sulphur baths, a Tbilisi ritual since the city was founded.
Fabrika and Sololaki
A Soviet sewing factory turned creative hub, and Art Nouveau entrance halls.
Mtskheta
The ancient capital and its monasteries (UNESCO), 30 minutes away.
Kakheti and Kazbegi
Wine country where wine ages in buried clay jars, and a mountain church below Mount Kazbek.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: Jun.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 5 hr | ≈ €310 · See flights |
| New York | 12 hr | ≈ €580 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 15 hr, 15 min | ≈ €650 · See flights |
| Dubai | 3 hr, 15 min | ≈ €200 · See flights |
| Singapore | 10 hr | ≈ €530 · See flights |
| Sydney | 18 hr, 15 min | ≈ €720 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €450 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Georgia
- Currency
- Georgian Lari
- Good for
- food · city · culture · nightlife · wild
- How long to stay
- 3–4 days
- Where to stay
- Old Tbilisi or Sololaki to walk to the sights; Vera or Vake for a local feel.Find a place to stay in Tbilisi
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Tbilisi and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: Jun. Average highs range from 7° in January to 32° in August.
How many days do you need in Tbilisi?
3 to 4 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Tbilisi cost?
Accommodation runs at around €50 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €450 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 5 hr.
Where should you stay in Tbilisi?
Old Tbilisi or Sololaki to walk to the sights; Vera or Vake for a local feel.
