Is Batumi worth it?

Batumi is quite unlike any other city in Georgia and although its location is a little out on a limb (more on that later), it is most certainly worth visiting and offers a fascinating contrast to other, more traditional, destinations in the country.



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Immerse yourself in nature. Batumi is literally surrounded by nature and is the perfect place to explore some of Georgia's most precious natural environments – including three national parks, recently recognised by UNESCO for their unique natural attributes.

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If you're keen on culture, museums, old architecture, and you like to have urban experience, then Tbilisi is a good destination for you. During summer, Tbilisi is quite empty and most activities are happening near the seaside. Please note that Batumi is a great destination only in warm seasons.

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Two days is the perfect amount of time to discover Batumi, Georgia's bizarre city on the sea. Most travelers come to Batumi to indulge in forbidden cultural activities of gambling and drinking; however, this Black Sea “sin city” offers so much more.

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It was considered a popular port and tourist city in Soviet or post-Soviet periods. Batumi is still distinguished by the abundance of buildings with a very different architectural look. Distinctive traditions of Georgian cuisine and feast are one of the reasons that attract tourists to our country.

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A family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,037.8$ (5,471.5GEL) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 570.1$ (1,530.7GEL) without rent. Batumi is 63.8% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Batumi is, on average, 85.3% lower than in New York.

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In general, Batumi is a very walkable & bikeable city, as there are far fewer hills than in Tbilisi.

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Travel time from Tbilisi to Batumi If travelling by bus or van, the journey time is longer, taking an average of 6-7 hours. The journey by high-speed train is slightly faster at 5 hours and 15 minutes.

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The best time to visit Georgia is either side of the summer heat and winter freeze – in May, June and September. The lowlands around Tbilisi are particularly hot and humid in midsummer - while the mountains are cooler and drier.

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The jewel of the Georgian Riviera, the port city of Batumi has long been a favored playground of Georgian and foreign elites.

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Top Attractions in Batumi
  • Batumi Botanical Gardens. 2,346. Gardens. ...
  • Batumi Boulevard. 2,018. Historic Walking Areas • Gardens. ...
  • Batumi Dolphinarium. 1,234. Aquariums. ...
  • Argo Cable Car. 1,770. Trams. ...
  • Monument Ali and Nino. 1,138. ...
  • Europe Square. 599. ...
  • Ethnographic Museum Borjgalo 222. ...
  • Piazza Square. 697.


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Georgia is a more popular destination than Azerbaijan. This means traveling in Georgia is slightly easier. Azerbaijan, on the other hand, does have the advantage of fewer tourists, which is appealing to those who like to get off the beaten path.

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Batumi's average annual precipitation is 2,435 mm (95.9 in). November is the wettest month with an average of 312 mm (12.3 in) of precipitation, while May is the driest, averaging 84 mm (3.3 in).

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Georgia is a small country with a population of around 3.7 million – but it's jam-packed with man-made and natural beauty. Think stone-carved cities with autumn-red roofs, dotted with trees and flanked by epic fortresses like Narikala Fortress in Tbilisi.

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We spent 7 weeks in Tbilisi and were still discovering new things so if you have longer you will not be bored. But for most people on holiday, three days is a great amount of time to get your bearings and see some of the best sights in Tbilisi. Ultimate 3 days Tbilisi Itinerary, best things to see in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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