We have been living in a Georgian city for six months and are ready to tell everything that we ourselves know about the rest in Batumi. Find out why so many tourists come here and what are the prices in 2021.
Resort experience
Batumi wins hearts at first sight! As soon as we arrived in the capital of Adjara, we felt the incredibly clean air and were amazed by the calm, benevolent atmosphere. Batumi is a Georgian hospitable, international and tolerant city.
It is very pleasant to walk through the historic quarters, the green boulevard and the promenade. Getting to know Batumi is like reading an interesting book. You turn page after page and you can't stop!
See what tourists write about Batumi in the reviews:
zayats: "Beautiful streets, boulevard, embankment, especially when it gets dark. Amazing singing fountains. There are so many shops, cafes and restaurants that you can't count. Good shopping, there are mostly Turkish things in the shops, the prices are ridiculous. There are many dogs, but they live their own lives , do not bother anyone. We were with children, and so the children more often climbed to the dogs than those to us. In Batumi, street dogs sometimes look better than some of our domestic dogs in Minsk. "
Vadim: "Almost every year I go to rest in Batumi. I like that the prices here are low, and there are a lot of entertainment. Also, the local weather, in my opinion, is great for a beach holiday."
What sea and beaches
Batumi is the largest resort in Georgia and a lively port city. Because of the port and the mouth of the Chorokhi River, the Black Sea in Batumi is inferior in cleanliness to small coastal villages. Sea water is quite clear, but after rains it becomes cloudy for a day or two.
Batumi's wide beaches stretch for several kilometers along the entire city. The coast is covered with medium and large pebbles, so it is more convenient to swim in aquashus. The entrance to the water is shallow, and the depth begins 5-8 m from the shore.
In Batumi, it is easy to find sun loungers, umbrellas, changing rooms and showers. There are bars and discos on the beaches. Closer to the port, tourists are offered boat and yacht trips, parasailing and sea fishing.
Jenya09: "In Batumi itself, the beaches are pebbly. Wooden paths are laid to the shore - it is convenient for those with a stroller to come closer to the sea. If you want a sandy beach, you need to go to Ureki or Shekvetili. There are black magnetic sands, pine trees."
Prices for hotels and the private sector in Batumi
The cost of a double standard room at the height of the holiday season in luxury hotels 4 * and 5 * ranges from 5 to 17 thousand rubles. per day. For example, in the Radisson Blu Hotel Batumi and Hilton Batumi - 12 thousand rubles, in the Divan Suites Batumi - 14 thousand. More modest 4 * hotels (Istanbul Hotel Batumi, Light House Batumi) and decent "C's" (Antika Hotel , Premier Hotel Batumi, Sky-G) offer similar accommodation for 4-4.5 thousand. Look for hotels in Batumi on Hotelluk.
For tourists who prefer an economical vacation in Batumi, there is a budget option - accommodation in the private sector and numerous guest houses, since the prices are not too high. The furnishings in guest houses and apartments are modest, sometimes even too much, but the Internet is everywhere. A room in the George Dom guest house near the sea can be rented for 1300-2500 rubles per day. FLAT MIRANDA apartments - for 2500-4000 rubles per day. Search Hotelluk guest houses, Airbnb condos and apartments.
See how much hotels cost in Batumi in the summer of 2021:
| A type | Price per day for two | Example |
| Budget guesthouse | from 700 ₽ | Nana's House |
| Hotel 2 * | from 2500 ₽ | Hotel Riva Batumi |
| Hotel 3 * by the sea | from 1700 ₽ | Cozy Corner Hotel |
| Hotel 3 * with pool | from 3000 ₽ | Mardi Plaza Hotel |
| Hotel 5 * | from 5000 ₽ | Best Western Premier |
| Apartment with sea view (for two) | from 2300 ₽ | Apartment with sea view |
| Apartment by the sea (for four) | from 2600 ₽ | IOANE HOME |
All inclusive in Batumi
While the Russian border is closed, tours to Georgia are not sold. But the situation may change, so we will tell you about all-inclusive rest in Batumi. Recently, all inclusive vouchers are in great demand. According to tourists' reviews for 2020, full service in Batumi is accepted at Rcheuli villa, Iberia 3 *, Irise 3 *, Legacy 4 *, Corner Inn 4 *, Sanapiro 4 * and Leogrand Batumi 5 * hotels. Look for tours on Travelata and Level.Travel services.
Usually tours for 7 days cost from 60 thousand rubles. The price includes transfer to the hotel, accommodation in a double room, free access to the pool, fitness center and sauna, three meals a day and tasting of local wines.
Three meals a day, that is, full board, is offered in the Aisi 4 * hotel in Batumi, as well as in the resort villages located near Batumi. In Chakvi - the Dreamland Oasis hotel, in Tsikhisdziri - Diana - Castello Mare, and in Kvariati - Kvariati Grand Guest House.
Find out about the all-inclusive vacation in Batumi.
Food prices
Food in Georgia is inexpensive. The average bill in a cafe for two is 10 GEL. You will pay 20-25 GEL for a hearty dinner in a restaurant. No matter how much we ordered, we couldn't pay more than 22 GEL! We advise you to try the famous Adjarian khachapuri-boat, khinkali, hearty roast ojakhuri and tender yogurt soup.
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Prices in the markets, in large and small stores, are almost the same. While on holiday in Batumi in 2021, you can buy draft wine at 6-15 GEL per 1 liter, fresh Imeretian cheese - 8-10 GEL per 1 kg, ripe tomatoes - 1.5-2.5 GEL per 1 kg, peaches - 2-2.5 lari per 1 kg. Wine and chacha are sold everywhere in Batumi. We recommend the Kindzmarauli marani store, which is located near the city park. May 6, on Memed Abashidze street, 45.
If you want to enjoy the national flavor and eat delicious Georgian style, we recommend that you drop by the Khachapurna "Laguna" on the street. Gorgiladze, 18, and the Sachashnike restaurant on the street. Gorgiladze, 78.
What to see and do
People go to Batumi to rest and have fun. Turks and Arabs play in casinos, and nightlife lovers spend their evenings in local clubs and bars. Parents with children are happy to have fun in the water park and feed the birds in the zoo corner of Batumi Boulevard.
Take a walk in the Old Town and watch the dancing fountain show! A ticket to the ethnographic museum "Borjgalo" costs 20 GEL, to the Museum of Adjara - 3 GEL, to the Batumi Botanical Garden - 15 GEL, and to the dolphinarium - 15-20 GEL.
To see the whole city and the bay, take the Argo cable car up to the green hill 250 m high. The round trip costs GEL 25. The price includes a drink at the cafe at the top station of the cable car. Another observation deck is located on the mountain near the Church of the Holy Trinity - Sameba. The round trip by taxi will cost 20 GEL. We recommend downloading the taxi application "Maxim".
AlexV1974: "The Archaeological Museum of Batumi is a good place to get acquainted with the history of the Colchis region. I liked the hall with gold decorations very much. Special thanks for the Russian language in the signatures to the exhibits. I sincerely recommend you to visit."
Boris M: "The Church of the Holy Trinity is located on a mountain. It is very beautiful to get to the temple along a narrow winding road. Women are allowed to enter the temple only in headscarves, and men in trousers. If you come in shorts, you will have to wrap your legs in a woman's scarf. The views from the mountain to Batumi are stunning."
Excursions from Batumi
In 2021, prices for excursions in Batumi are on average 50-100 €. Look for excursions on Tripster and Sputnik8. According to tourists' reviews, tours from Batumi are popular:
- Tour to Martvili and Prometheus cave - € 150 for 1-4 persons.
- Soul of the old city - € 55 for 1-2 people
- All colors of Batumi - € 38 for 1-6 people.
- Travel to the Georgian tropics - € 50 per person.
- Batumi through the eyes of local residents - € 45 for 1-6 people.
Local residents offer tourists a trip in their cars around the picturesque surroundings of Batumi much cheaper - for 30-50 €.
Many interesting places near the resort are easy to reach by yourself, without spending money on excursions. City buses and minibuses run to the Botanical Garden and the Gonio Fortress.
elenaregion66: "It is very comfortable to walk around the Botanical Garden, the trees cast shadows, there are benches everywhere, you can feel humid air. Despite the paths that go up and down, you can enjoy your rest."
Vacation with children
We see many parents with children on the streets of Batumi. Relaxing in a Georgian resort with a child is comfortable! You can choose any hotel or stay in an apartment with a kitchen.In Batumi, convenient and cheap public transport, many pharmacies, shops with baby food, clothes and toys. A lot of entertainment - playgrounds throughout the city, a water park, a dolphinarium, a circus, attractions on the boulevard and in the park on May 6.
There are also disadvantages of rest in Batumi. The streets of the resort are busy - you need to cross the road carefully. The beaches are pebbly. If you need sand, choose Ureki or Shekvetili!
Marina: "The Plaza boutique hotel was at its best. For kids there are wonderful swimming pools and animators with such an interesting program that parents often envied the kids. There is a small, completely safe water park. Children have fun under supervision and parents relax."
When is the best time to go
Batumi is a year-round resort. In summer, lovers of the warm sea and the southern sun come to rest. The beach season in Georgia begins in late May - early July and lasts until the end of October. The hottest months are July and August.
Rest in Batumi in the off-season is also good. You cannot swim in the sea, but due to the subtropical climate, the coast is relatively warm. The air temperature rarely drops below + 5 ° С. There are many evergreen plants in Batumi. Camellias bloom in winter, so you will feel like in paradise.
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Inna: “The vacation fell in June, but we did not notice much heat. During the day it was about + 32 ° C, and at night + 24 ° C. I think that it is quite tolerable for the southern region. but after half an hour not a trace was left of it. Night walks along the beach are generally super: coolness, silence and a beautiful starry sky. "
Is it worth going
We started our acquaintance with Georgia and Batumi and did not regret it at all! Take my word for it, a picturesque city on the Black Sea coast can surprise even those who have extensive travel experience. It is pleasant to have a rest in Batumi. Adjarians are warm and sincere people who love and know how to receive guests. Come to Batumi at any time of the year, you will like it!
Batumi - a city by the sea
