Is it worth going to Batumi?

Batumi is a city of eye-catching architecture, where stately 19th Century buildings sit beside some of the most playful and unique skyscrapers in the world. From stately baroque edifices and ornate houses of worship to Insta-friendly novelty buildings like the Alphabet Tower, Batumi has it all.



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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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If you want the seaside, the beach, and you prefer a resort atmosphere, then Batumi would be the better choice. If you're keen on culture, museums, old architecture, and you like to have urban experience, then Tbilisi is a good destination for you.

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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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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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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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Is Georgia Dangerous to Visit? Most parts of Georgia are extremely safe to visit. However, you should definitely avoid the South Ossetia and Abkhazia regions on the border with Russia.

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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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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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From the generous visa-free policy to the low cost of food, there's no two ways about it: Georgia is a very budget-friendly tourist destination. I rarely use the word 'cheap' to describe Georgia; instead, I always say it's good value for money.

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Nonetheless, English, Russian, and Turkish are also commonly spoken. Russian is spoken by most older Georgians, while English is spoken by many (though hardly most) younger ones.

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