Local Recommendations
TBILISI TRAVEL TIPS
We recommend places, food and activities that we have personally experienced and believe are worth trying during your stay in Tbilisi.
These are our personal recommendations rather than paid placements. Your own experience and preferences may of course differ.
Last updated: August 2026
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Restaurants & Cafes
| Place | Recommended for | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Shemomechama | Good place for Khinkali | MAP ↗ |
| Daphna | Good place for Khinkali | MAP ↗ |
| Amo Rame • Bani | Good place for Khinkali | MAP ↗ |
| Salobie Bia | Modern Georgian Cuisine | MAP ↗ |
| Winos | Modern Georgian Cuisine | MAP ↗ |
| Turfa | Fusion Georgian cuisine experience | MAP ↗ |
| Cafe Stamba | Traditional and modern Georgian cuisine | MAP ↗ |
| Keto and Kote | Modern Georgian Cuisine | MAP ↗ |
| Ninia’s Garden | Modern Georgian Cuisine | MAP ↗ |
| Shavi Lomi | Modern Georgian Cuisine | MAP ↗ |
| Bernard | Traditional Georgian food | MAP ↗ |
| Cafe Leila | Vegetarian food | MAP ↗ |
| Kiwi Cafe | Vegan food | MAP ↗ |
| Entré | Breakfast and lunch — International | MAP ↗ |
| Ethno Tsiskvili | Georgian dances and music — book a place in advance | MAP ↗ |
Wine Bars, Pubs & Nightlife
| Place | Recommended for | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Nino Meres Wine Selection | Wine shop & bar | MAP ↗ |
| Sasmuri | Wine shop & bar | MAP ↗ |
| Tsota Tsota | Georgian craft beer pub | MAP ↗ |
| Ambavi | Dive bar | MAP ↗ |
| 1984 Jazz Club | Live jazz music | MAP ↗ |
| Fabrika | Bars, shops, hostel, street art and a lively young crowd | GUIDE ↗ |
| Wine Factory N1 | Bars, restaurants, cocktail bars and wine bars | MAP ↗ |
MUST-TRY GEORGIAN DISHES
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- Khinkali — Georgian soup dumplings, usually filled with meat
- Khachapuri — Cheese-filled bread; try Adjaruli, Imeruli or Megruli
- Ajapsandali — Georgian vegetable stew
- Chashushuli — Spicy beef stew with tomato
- Elarji — Cornmeal blended with melted Sulguni cheese
- Gebjalia — Cheese rolls served in a minty dairy sauce
- Shkmeruli — Chicken in a rich garlic sauce
- Tashmijabi — Mashed potato with melted cheese
- Ojakhuri — Fried pork and potatoes
- Badrijani Nigvzit — Eggplant rolls with walnut filling
- Georgian Salad with Walnuts — Tomato and cucumber salad with walnut dressing
- Churchkhela — Walnuts coated in thickened grape juice
- Tklapi — Traditional Georgian fruit leather
THINGS TO DO IN TBILISI
EXPLORE PLACES
Dry Bridge Flea MarketArt, antiquities & souvenirs · Open every day
Tbilisi Digital SpaceDigital art experience
Tbilisi Wine MuseumGeorgian wine history & culture
Tbilisi Auto MuseumHistoric cars and Soviet-era vehicles
Holy Trinity CathedralOne of Tbilisi’s major landmarks
Tbilisi Botanical GardenGardens, walking paths and nature
Mtatsminda Park & FunicularViews, park and historic funicular railway
Georgian National MuseumEspecially the Soviet Occupation exhibition
Shops
| Place | Type | Map |
|---|---|---|
| City Mall | Shopping Mall | MAP ↗ |
| Khurjini New | Natural goods store | MAP ↗ |
Hotels & Hostels
| Hotel / Hostel | Map |
|---|---|
| Unfound Door Hotel | MAP ↗ |
| Hotel Stamba | MAP ↗ |
| Rooms Hotel Tbilisi | MAP ↗ |
| Fabrika Hostel | MAP ↗ |
| Envoy Hostel | MAP ↗ |
Spa & Wellness
| Place | Details | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfur Bath | Orbeliani Bath | MAP ↗ |
| Tbilisi Balneological Resort | Spa & wellness | MAP ↗ |
Useful Services
| Service | What for | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Smartphone Service | Android & iPhone | MAP ↗ |
| Bolt | Taxi service | DOWNLOAD ↗ |
| Georgian Railway | Train information & tickets | OFFICIAL SITE ↗ |
| Metro Bus Georgia | Intercity bus service | OFFICIAL SITE ↗ |
| Luggage Storage New | Self-storage facility | MAP ↗ |
| City Rent Car | Car rental agency | MAP ↗ |
| Naniko Rent A Car | Car rental agency | MAP ↗ |
USEFUL WEBSITES & APPS
Places to Visit Outside Tbilisi
| Destination | Recommended time | Getting there / Notes | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) | Possible day trip | Bus from Didube Bus Station or take a tour | MAP ↗ |
| Kakheti — Wine Region | Possible day trip | Recommended places: Sighnagi, Bodbe and Kvareli. Possible as a day trip with a tour. | — |
| Svaneti — Mestia & Ushguli | Minimum 3–4 days | Take the train from Tbilisi Central Railway Station to Zugdidi, then a minibus from Zugdidi to Mestia | — |
| Batumi — Black Sea | Minimum 3–4 days | Bus from Didube Bus Station | MAP ↗ |
| Vardzia Cave City | Recommended 2 days | You can stay near Vardzia or in Akhaltsikhe. Bus from Didube Bus Station. | MAP ↗ |
| Mtskheta & Jvari | Possible day trip | Georgia’s old capital. Bus from Didube Bus Station or take a tour. | MAP ↗ |
| Gori & Uplistsikhe Cave City | Possible day trip | Gori includes the Stalin Museum. Bus from Didube Bus Station or take a tour. | MAP ↗ |
| Okatse Canyon, Martvili Canyon & Prometheus Cave | 2–3 days | Base yourself in Kutaisi and take day trips. Bus from Didube Bus Station. | MAP ↗ |
| Tskaltubo | Day trip from Kutaisi | Soviet-era spa and sanatoriums. Easy to reach from Kutaisi. | — |
Thank you for joining our tour!
We hope these recommendations help you enjoy Tbilisi and Georgia even more.
If you enjoyed your tour, we would be very happy to hear your feedback.
You are always welcome in Georgia!