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Minibuses from Didube station hourly (10 GEL, 2.5h). Trains at 6:40 AM and 4:15 PM (4h). Taxi ~150 GEL
Yes! Borjomi Park has fountains where you can drink free natural mineral water. Bring your own bottle
Hot mineral baths with healing properties. Historic Tsar Baths - entry 5 GEL. Good for skin and joints
Late May to September. Temperatures 15-25°C. Summer ideal for hiking in the national park
Yes! Vardzia is 100km away. Minibuses via Akhaltsikhe or hire taxi for day (~150-200 GEL). Amazing 12th-century cave city
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Borjomi
Bring an empty bottle to Borjomi Park to fill with free mineral water from the buvette
Use Bolt or Yandex apps for taxis. Avoid street taxis - tourists often get overcharged
Take the cable car to Forosya Mountain (15 GEL round trip) for stunning panoramic valley views
Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is free entry and has day or multi-day hiking trails
Do not miss the Romanov summer palace in Likani (3km from Borjomi) - a hidden historical gem
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3 ₾~1.1 $
Marshrutkas from Tbilisi (Didube) — 12 GEL (2.5 hours, hourly 8:00-19:00). Borjomi-Bakuriani — 3 GEL (45 min). Departs when full. Cash to driver
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3 ₾~1.1 $
Maxim
Small walkable town. Bolt and Maxim work but few drivers. Local taxis without meters — negotiate. Within city 3-5 GEL. Transfer to Tbilisi ~120-130 GEL
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2 ₾~0.74 $
Train Borjomi-Tbilisi: 2 GEL (~4 hours). Departs 16:40, arrives 20:50. Old Soviet suburban trains, hard seats. Tickets cash only at station. Famous Borjomi-Bakuriani narrow gauge line
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location.transport.microbus | 3 ₾ ~1.1 $ | — | Marshrutkas from Tbilisi (Didube) — 12 GEL (2.5 hours, hourly 8:00-19:00). Borjomi-Bakuriani — 3 GEL (45 min). Departs when full. Cash to driver |
location.transport.taxi | 3 ₾ ~1.1 $ | Maxim | Small walkable town. Bolt and Maxim work but few drivers. Local taxis without meters — negotiate. Within city 3-5 GEL. Transfer to Tbilisi ~120-130 GEL |
location.transport.train | 2 ₾ ~0.74 $ | — | Train Borjomi-Tbilisi: 2 GEL (~4 hours). Departs 16:40, arrives 20:50. Old Soviet suburban trains, hard seats. Tickets cash only at station. Famous Borjomi-Bakuriani narrow gauge line |
Daily Budget
Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Lunch
20 - 35 ₾
~27.5 $
Restaurant dinner
60 - 100 ₾
~80.0 $
Breakfast
15 - 25 ₾
~20.0 $
Street Food
Local dish
8 - 12 ₾
~10.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
5 - 8 ₾
~6.5 $
Beer in bar
8 - 12 ₾
~10.0 $
Local beer
4 - 6 ₾
~5.0 $
Imported beer
8 - 12 ₾
~10.0 $
Wine bottle
15 - 40 ₾
~27.5 $
Fast Food
Big Mac
15 - 18 ₾
~16.5 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
1 - 2 ₾
~1.5 $
Cigarettes
8 - 12 ₾
~10.0 $
Weekly groceries
150 - 200 ₾
~175 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
25 - 40 ₾ / night
~32.5 $
Hostel private room
60 - 90 ₾ / night
~75.0 $
Guesthouse
80 - 150 ₾ / night
~115 $
Hotel 2★
80 - 120 ₾ / night
~100 $
Hotel 3★
150 - 250 ₾ / night
~200 $
Hotel 4★
300 - 500 ₾ / night
~400 $
Hotel 5★
500 - 800 ₾ / night
~650 $
Boutique hotel
350 - 550 ₾ / night
~450 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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common
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Cards accepted in hotels and larger restaurants. Cash needed for small shops and marshrutkas
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Georgian Lari (GEL). Exchange at banks or licensed exchange offices. Rate ~2.7 GEL per USD
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10%
10% tip appreciated in restaurants but not mandatory. Round up for taxis
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