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Historic center with sulfur baths, Narikala Fortress, and churches.
Main avenue with opera, museums, and parliament.
Hillside neighborhood with 19th-century mansions and cafes.
Creative hub in former factory with bars, shops, and hostel.
faq.subtitle Tbilisi
Very affordable! Budget €25-40/day easily. Amazing meal €5-10, wine €2-4/bottle, taxi €2-5. One of best value destinations in the world.
Most nationalities visa-free for 1 year! Yes, 365 days. One of world's most open visa policies. Check evisa.gov.ge for your country.
Georgia is wine's birthplace (8000 years!). Unique qvevri (clay pot) method. Try amber wine, Saperavi (red), Rkatsiteli (white). Wine bars everywhere, incredibly cheap.
Absolutely! Traditional Tbilisi experience since ancient times. Abanotubani district has many. Private rooms ~30-100 GEL. Very relaxing, good for skin. Book Orbeliani or Chreli Abano.
Useful tips for visiting Tbilisi
Georgian hospitality is legendary - if invited to someone's home, expect massive feast. Refusing food is impolite. Come hungry!
Try khinkali (dumplings), khachapuri (cheese bread), badrijani (eggplant rolls), pkhali (vegetable spreads). Georgian cuisine is incredible!
Take cable car from Rike Park to Narikala Fortress for stunning views. 2.5 GEL one way with metro card. Best at sunset.
Wine is incredibly cheap - excellent bottles from 15-30 GEL in shops. Wine bars serve by glass. Try amber wine - Georgia's specialty.
Average temperature by month
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Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Cards widely accepted. Lari local currency. Contactless growing. Cash for small shops, markets. Modern payment infrastructure post-reforms.
Lari (GEL). Reform success story! Cards accepted at Rustaveli Avenue shops, Fabrika creative space, hotels. Old Town (Narikala Fortress area) mix cash/cards. Dry Bridge market cash. TBC Bank, Bank of Georgia ATMs widespread. Wine country - 8000 year tradition! Very affordable Caucasus destination. Warm hospitality. Post-Soviet modernization impressive. Digital nomad hub growing!
10% appreciated in restaurants. Not mandatory. Round up for taxis.
Tourist area with low crime rate
Tbilisi is very safe. Low crime, friendly locals. Take normal precautions. Stray dogs are friendly. Very tourist-friendly city.
Attractions and points of interest