Should I go to Tbilisi or Batumi?

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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Cost of Living Comparison Between Tbilisi and Batumi, Ajara You would need around 6,812.4GEL in Batumi, Ajara to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 8,200.0GEL in Tbilisi (assuming you rent in both cities).

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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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Much of Batumi's economy revolves around tourism and gambling (it is nicknamed The Las Vegas of the Black Sea), but the city is also an important seaport and includes industries like shipbuilding, food processing and light manufacturing.

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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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Tbilisi has the image of harmoniously integrated city of ancient and modern and through centuries it has been home to people of multiple cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. This is especially evident in the city's Old Town, where a mosque, synagogue and Christian churches stand side by side.

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The top places you need to visit in Tbilisi can really be seen in a day or two, it's a smallish place and you don't need to go out searching for hidden gems in the unappealing outskirts.

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The city is also known for its beautiful architecture, friendly locals, and delicious cuisine. On the other hand, the cons of living in Tbilisi include its poor air quality, lack of public transportation, and limited job opportunities.

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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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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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The best months for good weather in Batumi are May, June, July, August, September and October. On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September. January is the coldest month of the year. The rainiest months are January, March, September, October, November and December.

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Luckily for you, neither Armenia or Georgia are expensive destinations. In fact, they are as cheap as it can be. You can easily have a nice trip for less than 25 USD per day. The prices in each country are quite similar, but Georgia tends to be cheaper in about everything.

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  • Political rallies are common in Georgia, including Tbilisi. They can turn violent. ...
  • Don't travel to South Ossetia or Abkhazia. There's a high risk of terrorist attacks, unexploded landmines and violence in these regions. ...
  • Violent crime can occur. ...
  • Earthquakes and floods can happen in Georgia.


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The Georgian capital, Tbilisi, is generally a very safe place to visit.

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The best time to visit Tbilisi is May, June, July, August, September and October. Since this is the peak season expect a little crowd during this time. March and April period experiences moderate weather. So, you can easily avoid facing a large gathering.

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Rustaveli Avenue Rustaveli is the main avenue in Tbilisi, where you can find beautiful art nouveau buildings, shops, restaurants and good hotels. This tree-lined boulevard is a good place to stay in Tbilisi, near the Old Town and with theatres, museums, a shopping mall and churches.

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You should plan to spend around GEL78 ($30) per day on your vacation in Tbilisi, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, GEL21 ($8.17) on meals for one day and GEL17 ($6.31) on local transportation.

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