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Tbilisi

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At a glance

Country
Georgia
Region
Tbilisi
Population
1.2 million
Best time to go
April to June, September to October
Main airport
Tbilisi International (TBS)
Coordinates
41.72°N, 44.83°E

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Overview

Tbilisi spreads along the Mtkvari river in a deep valley, overlooked by a ruined fortress and hills dotted with churches. Its old town is a jumble of wooden balconies, domed sulphur baths and winding lanes, next to bold modern bridges and glass.

Georgians are famously hospitable, and the food and wine are reason enough to visit: cheese-filled khachapuri, soup dumplings and amber wine made in clay jars. It is an easy, affordable city to spend several days in.

Things to see

  • Narikala Fortress
    Photo: Alexxx1979, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Narikala Fortress

    Ancient walls high above the old town, reached by cable car, with views over the domes and rooftops.

  • Abanotubani
    Photo: Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Abanotubani

    The sulphur bath district, where brick domes rise from the ground beside a small waterfall.

  • Holy Trinity Cathedral
    Photo: Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Holy Trinity Cathedral

    The huge, gold-domed Sameba cathedral, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.

  • Georgian National Museum
    Photo: Jeremy Teigen from USA, CC BY 2.0

    Georgian National Museum

    Its treasury holds astonishing ancient gold jewellery from Colchis and early Georgian kingdoms.

    Tickets and tours
  • Bridge of Peace
    Photo: ako-aleko, CC BY-SA 3.0

    Bridge of Peace

    A curving glass-and-steel footbridge across the river, linking the old town to Rike Park and lit up at night.

Things to do

  • Sulphur bath

    Book a private room at one of the bathhouses and add a vigorous scrub.

    Find tours
  • Supra and wine
    Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0

    Supra and wine

    Share a table of khachapuri, khinkali and qvevri wine, ideally with a long round of toasts.

  • Dry Bridge market
    Photo: Alexkom000, CC BY 4.0

    Dry Bridge market

    A daily flea market of Soviet memorabilia, old cameras, jewellery and paintings, spread out near the river.

  • Day trip to Mtskheta
    Photo: Jelger Groeneveld, CC BY 2.0

    Day trip to Mtskheta

    Georgia's ancient capital, with a cathedral and a hilltop monastery above two rivers, 30 minutes away.

Where to stay

  • Old Tbilisi

    Atmospheric and central, near the baths and fortress, though hilly.

    Hotels in Old Tbilisi

  • Sololaki

    Elegant old streets with grand, crumbling houses and good restaurants.

    Hotels in Sololaki

  • Vera

    Leafy and residential with stylish cafés and bars.

    Hotels in Vera

  • Marjanishvili

    Lively area across the river, close to the Fabrika hostel and creative hub.

    Hotels in Marjanishvili

Getting around

The metro is cheap and fast, and buses and ride-hailing apps cover the rest. The old town is best on foot.

Taxis from the airport take around 25 minutes to the centre, and a bus runs to the city too.

When to go

Spring and autumn are warm and pleasant, and October brings the grape harvest and Tbilisoba city festival. Summers are hot, and winters are cold but usually mild.

Plan your trip to Tbilisi

Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.

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