Batumi
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At a glance
- Country
- Georgia
- Region
- Adjara
- Population
- 170,000
- Best time to go
- May to June, September to October
- Main airport
- Batumi International (BUS)
- Coordinates
- 41.62°N, 41.64°E
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Overview
Batumi is Georgia's seaside city on the Black Sea, close to the Turkish border. A long promenade runs beside pebble beaches, backed by a mix of 19th-century houses, playful modern towers and casinos.
It is at its best in the evenings, when the boulevard fills with families, cyclists and couples watching the lights. Just behind the city rise green, subtropical mountains, with waterfalls, old stone bridges and national parks within easy reach.
Things to see
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Photo: Sosotedrd, CC BY-SA 4.0 Batumi Boulevard
A long seafront park of palm trees, cycle lanes, fountains and cafés running along the beach.
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Photo: Albrecht Dürer, Public domain Ali and Nino
Two steel figures that slowly move towards each other and merge, best seen after dark.
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Photo: Archil Kikvadze, CC BY 3.0 Batumi Botanical Garden
Huge gardens on a hillside above the sea, with plants from around the world and lovely coastal views.
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Photo: Andrew Milligan sumo, CC BY 2.0 Old Batumi
Low-rise streets of 19th-century buildings and cafés around Europe Square and the enclosed Piazza.
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Photo: Maxence, CC-BY-2.0 Alphabetic Tower
A tall tower wrapped in the letters of the Georgian alphabet, with a viewing deck at the top.
Tickets and tours
Things to do
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Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 Eat Adjarian khachapuri
The boat-shaped cheese bread with an egg and butter on top was born in this region.
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Photo: Andrew Milligan sumo, CC BY 2.0 Argo cable car
Ride up from the old town to a hilltop viewpoint over the city and coast.
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Photo: Mygeorgianguide, CC BY-SA 4.0 Makhuntseti waterfall
A tall waterfall and a medieval arched stone bridge in the hills, about 30 minutes inland.
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Photo: Philipp Weigell, CC BY 3.0 Mtirala National Park
Rainforest-like hills with trails and waterfalls, among the wettest places in Georgia.
Where to stay
Old Batumi
Characterful streets near restaurants, the port and the boulevard.
Hotels in Old BatumiNew Boulevard
Modern high-rise hotels and apartments facing the sea.
Hotels in New BoulevardGreen Cape
Quieter seaside village near the botanical garden.
Hotels in Green Cape
Getting around
The centre is walkable, the boulevard is great by bike, and taxis are cheap and easy to book with apps.
The airport is just south of the city, around 15 minutes by taxi. Trains from Tbilisi take around five hours.
When to go
Late spring and early autumn are warm, with fewer crowds. July and August are hot, humid and busy, and Batumi gets a lot of rain, especially in autumn.
Plan your trip to Batumi
Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.