Guidebook for Tbilisi
Food Scene
PurPur
1 Abo Tbileli StAuthentic, not widely
good place to chill in the evening. An alternative (but certainly NOT a substitute) to the old town. Chilled atmosphere.
110 locals recommend
Rooms Hotel Tbilisi
14 მერაბ კოსტავას ქუჩაgood place to chill in the evening. An alternative (but certainly NOT a substitute) to the old town. Chilled atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Going out places in abundance here, whether nightclubs or bars, cafes and places to eat. All in one place with stunning views of the Metekhi bridge as well.
99 locals recommend
Shardeni St
Going out places in abundance here, whether nightclubs or bars, cafes and places to eat. All in one place with stunning views of the Metekhi bridge as well.
Arts & Culture
Concerts, national dances, whatever is on during the season, this is the MAIN hall of the city. Find out what's on by visiting their website (cannot include it here due to AirBnB restrictions on links).
44 locals recommend
Philharmony station
Merab Kostava StreetConcerts, national dances, whatever is on during the season, this is the MAIN hall of the city. Find out what's on by visiting their website (cannot include it here due to AirBnB restrictions on links).
the proverb goes: "if you come to us in peace, you'll get some wine. If you come with aggression, you get the sword bit"...pretty fair.
71 locals recommend
Mother of Kartli
the proverb goes: "if you come to us in peace, you'll get some wine. If you come with aggression, you get the sword bit"...pretty fair.
Essentials
1 Giorgi Leonidze St
1 Giorgi Leonidze StreetReady made meals, cheap and tasty (as most of the stuff in Tbilisi).
Giorgi Leonidze Street
Giorgi Leonidze Streetlots of supermarkets for essentials, food etc.
go for a sulphur bath in here, you'll have to get a massage in the steam room of this district. Reserve a cabin for yourself and you'd be fine. Most of the baths are of equal level so no need to be picky.
235 locals recommend
Abanotubani
go for a sulphur bath in here, you'll have to get a massage in the steam room of this district. Reserve a cabin for yourself and you'd be fine. Most of the baths are of equal level so no need to be picky.
Carrefour
3 Vekua StreetParks & Nature
kind of an "amusement park" but better known for the views and the trip up the mountain than the rides etc. But you may find it interesting, there are a few nice rides and an observation (Ferris) wheel to actually get sweaty palms))
280 locals recommend
Funicular Complex
9 ქაქუცა ჩოლოყაშვილის ქუჩაkind of an "amusement park" but better known for the views and the trip up the mountain than the rides etc. But you may find it interesting, there are a few nice rides and an observation (Ferris) wheel to actually get sweaty palms))
better to go in spring, summer. A bit quiet and empty in the winter and autumn
241 locals recommend
Lisi Lake
better to go in spring, summer. A bit quiet and empty in the winter and autumn
great variety of trees/plants. Scenic views, fresh air. You should certainly go for a walk in there
546 locals recommend
National Botanical Garden of Tbilisi city
12 Bambis Rigi Streetgreat variety of trees/plants. Scenic views, fresh air. You should certainly go for a walk in there
Sightseeing
You absolutely MUST get into this cart and travel up the mountain. Both during the day and at night to get the best experience possible. This funicular is 7 minutes on foot from my place))
63 locals recommend
Funicular Lower Station "Vilnius Square"
Daniel Chonqadze StreetYou absolutely MUST get into this cart and travel up the mountain. Both during the day and at night to get the best experience possible. This funicular is 7 minutes on foot from my place))
Ferris Wheel
9 ქაქუცა ჩოლოყაშვილის ქუჩაdon't be scared, get on it)))
go there whenever, no need to give you the intro. it's a lake up in the mountain))) you can only imagine how cool this place is in the summer/spring.
352 locals recommend
Turtle Lake
go there whenever, no need to give you the intro. it's a lake up in the mountain))) you can only imagine how cool this place is in the summer/spring.
just so you know, we have a sea in the city as well, you know)))))) once again, better left for the summer/spring, but nice views nevertheless.
P.S. It's actually a water reservoir, but you'd never guess...
49 locals recommend
Tbilisi Sea
just so you know, we have a sea in the city as well, you know)))))) once again, better left for the summer/spring, but nice views nevertheless.
P.S. It's actually a water reservoir, but you'd never guess...
The square that each of the CIS countries renamed into "freedom square"... but welcome to Lenin square ))
72 locals recommend
Freedom Square
Freedom SquareThe square that each of the CIS countries renamed into "freedom square"... but welcome to Lenin square ))
What can I say, this is a MUST to visit for any religious (even for atheists) to go inside the church and feel the atmosphere. The views from the church are great, you can see the Sameba (holy Trinity church) across the city.
36 locals recommend
Mama Daviti Church (Mtatsminda pantheon)
შიო ჩიტაძის ქუჩაWhat can I say, this is a MUST to visit for any religious (even for atheists) to go inside the church and feel the atmosphere. The views from the church are great, you can see the Sameba (holy Trinity church) across the city.
Tbilisi TV Tower
the TV Tower.
Shopping
all the antiques, the arts, pottery and all can be found here. Real bargains and gems (like the antique roadshow stuff). You should certainly check this place out.
38 locals recommend
Mshrali Bridge
Mshrali Bridgeall the antiques, the arts, pottery and all can be found here. Real bargains and gems (like the antique roadshow stuff). You should certainly check this place out.