Should I go to Batumi?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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