Rest in Sukhumi in the summer, prices for entertainment, food and hotels, we will find out where to rent a private sector by the sea inexpensively from the owners. We will analyze all aspects of a summer vacation in Sukhumi, find out where to stay and which hotel to choose according to tourists' reviews, what to see at the resort, how to get there cheaper and what kind of weather awaits vacationers.
The oldest city in the Caucasus - Sukhumi is not only the capital of Abkhazia, but also a famous resort on the Black Sea coast. Thanks to the mountain range of the Caucasus, the city is protected from cold northerly winds, clean sea air mixed with mountain air creates ideal conditions for recovery. Coniferous phytoncides contribute to excellent respiratory tract treatment.
The capital suffered the most during the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict. Now the city is being developed, the infrastructure is improving, sanatoriums and boarding houses are being reconstructed. Of course, the echoes of the Soviet Union are still in the air, but proud Sukhum is trying very hard to regain its glory as one of the best resort on the Black Sea.
Summer vacation in Sukhumi
Summer in Sukhumi is not three months - but five. Excellent warm weather is already in May, the swimming season is open, but the water is not yet fully warmed up. In September, the weather is summer, you can swim until mid-October.
The beaches of the Sukhumi Bay are finely pebbled and stretch for 20 km, the bays they create are separated by breakwaters. The city beaches are clean and well-groomed, but there are also abandoned ones, although it is quite possible to swim on them.
All about the location of sandy and pebble beaches for the rest of Abkhazia can be found on a separate page ⇒
What to see in Sukhumi?
Lying on the beaches all day quickly gets boring, many tourists take sightseeing tours or go on their own for inspection. There are not many attractions in Sukhumi, but getting from the capital to any city of the republic will not be difficult.
Since Sukhumi is 2500 years old, architectural monuments can be seen throughout the city. Just walking the streets and looking at the buildings, in any part of the city you will stumble upon architectural and historical values.
Sukhumi Botanical Garden occupies about 30 hectares, there are 5,000 plants in it. You can walk here for quite a long time, the territory is divided into several zones. After a walk in the botanical garden, visit Apery which is nearby, there are about 300 primates.
Mandatory to visit Kelasur wall... Located outside the city, it stretches for 160 km in length. By whom and when it was built, scientists still argue, but it is clear that it was defensive in nature. Most of the towers have survived to our time.
You can go from Sukhumi on excursions: New Athos, there are caves; the nature of amazing beauty in the Kodori Gorge; at the mineral springs of Gulripsha and Eshera you can swim in the healing waters.
What to see in Sukhumi and its surroundings? For a complete overview of the best places in Abkhazia, from waterfalls to caves with photos, read the article - entertainment and attractions.
Rest in Sukhumi, where to stay?
Where in Sukhumi to rent accommodation in the private sector or which is better to book a hotel? The choice of housing in Sukhumi is quite large. There are hotels, boarding houses, and the private sector, you can live both by the sea and far from the embankment. Prices depend on the proximity to the beaches and living conditions.
Renting a house in Sukhumi in the summer will be more expensive, even when compared with other resorts, except for Gagra. In winter, these same options can be booked much cheaper.
Perhaps you will be interested in learning about rest in Abkhazia in winter ⇒
Hotel accommodation is the most expensive, but the service is the best. There are private mini-hotels, where renting a room will be cheaper than in a hotel.
Many boarding houses and sanatoriums are located by the sea, as they provide treatment, this is an ideal option for the elderly.
If you are planning a budget vacation in Sukhumi, the private sector will suit you best. The prices are more expensive by the sea, the farther from the sea, the cheaper a room can be rented. Conditions in private houses are different, when booking through the Internet services, carefully look at the photos of the housing.
Based on their own experience and reviews of tourists, renting the private sector of Abkhazia is cheaper through Booking.com.
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- How much money to take for holidays with children and family?
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Rest in Sukhumi in summer, weather conditions
Vacation in Sukhmi and the weather are important factors. In summer, the best conditions for a beach holiday, the air temperature reaches + 27 ° C - + 35 ° C - it's time to swim. It can rain and the air is rather humid. The precipitation will not bother, they are short and quickly come to an end. The sea in the bay heats up to + 27 ° С.
Summer is not the best time for excursion programs. Due to the extreme heat, the trips are difficult to tolerate. It is best to hit the road in the morning or evening.
In the afternoon, it is good to go to the New Athos caves or the botanical garden. It's pretty cool in the caves, you can take a break from the hot sun, but don't forget to take warm clothes with you.
How to get to Sukhumi from Adler?
To get to Abkhazia, you will need to buy air tickets to Adler. Aviasales will help you find really cheap plane tickets.
From the Adler bus station, minibuses regularly go to the border of Abkhazia with Russia. There are no direct messages up to Sukhumi.
After passing the border, there will be no problems to get to Sukhumi, minibuses on the Abkhaz side will be taken to any city in the republic.
The fare from the checkpoint to Sukhumi will cost 100 rubles.
Minibus with number 125C runs from Adler to Veseloe village, then it does not go to the Psou checkpoint, so you need to walk 1 km.
For those who have bulky luggage, it is better to use minibuses with numbers 125 and 173, they are delivered almost to the checkpoint itself.
From the railway station you can go by minibus taxis with numbers: 117, 100, 125, 57.
Travel from Adler to the checkpoint will cost about 50-60 rubles.
For a complete overview of the documents, how to get by car, travel time and other nuances, read the article - how to get to Sukhumi and other resorts.
Prices for housing and food in Sukhumi
Rest in Sukhumi, prices for housing and food are not more expensive than in other cities and villages of the coast. Consider the cost of food in cafes and food in markets in stores.
A meal in Abkhazia is a special ritual; great importance is attached to it. Hospitable hosts will always treat guests with national dishes, and the abundance of delicacies on the table amazes with traditions and culture.
The most expensive food in Sukhumi will be food in a restaurant; in summer, prices rise significantly. The average price tag for a hearty meal is about 400-600 rubles.
The restaurants also offer European cuisine. Of the local cuisine, tourists celebrate delicious shashlik, hominy, pickled vegetables on the fire, cheeses, and khachapuri.
The tavern is famous for its good reviews “Hait”, The prices here are not cheap, but the dishes are of high quality and very tasty. Cafe "Dolce Vita”Is considered one of the best in Sukhumi, it is located on the embankment, you can sit on the street or in a building, we recommend visiting it in the evening.
You can eat cheaper in canteens, there are many of them in Sukhumi. In the institution "Sat down and ate“The interior is quite simple, people come here not to sit, but simply to eat.
You can save on food by buying food in stores or at the market. In supermarkets, prices are almost the same as in Russia. Small shops are open during the summer season.
Go to the market for local flavor. Here you can not only skimp, but also have fun. It's not expensive at bazaars, especially if you bargain, Abkhazians love it.
Fresh fruits cost from 50 to 150 rubles / kg, meat from 220 to 260 rubles / kg, fish about 200 rubles / kg.
Hotels in Sukhumi prices 2021
Housing prices in Sukhumi are quite different, depending on living conditions and remoteness from the sea. Accommodation in the most expensive ones will cost 3500-4500 rubles per day. Of these, hotels are considered “Leon Hotel" and "Mount Tsar Bograt”.
See the best hotels for vacation ⇒
Provide their services and mini-hotels. The conditions in them are of course inferior, but the prices are not expensive either. The cost per day for a standard room is 1800-2500 rubles.
Many boarding houses are located by the sea or in pine groves. Some buildings look shabby and unkempt, with furniture dating back to Soviet times. There are also renovated sanatoriums where health procedures and treatment are carried out.
Pension "Kyalasur”Offers accommodation in a standard room at a price of 950 rubles per person per night. In the boarding house “Eucalyptus grove”Prices in June start at 2,000 rubles per day per person, in September from 2,500 rubles.
You can find an inexpensive hotel in Sukhumi using RoomGuru.ru ⇒
Private sector in Sukhumi, accommodation prices
Renting a private sector in Sukhumi is widespread, good options without intermediaries can be rented at the beginning or end of the season on the spot, but we do not recommend looking for housing at the height of summer, book accommodation in advance.
In Sukhumi, there are small private guesthouses by the sea, you can also rent apartments in the city, at a slightly higher price. If you decide to go on vacation to Sukhumi with children or family, then in any case the private sector will come out cheaper.
Guest House "Solar”Is located at a distance of 1000 meters from the sea, the cost - from 1000 rubles per day. An apartment in a multi-storey building can be rented for 500 rubles a day, but the conditions will be appropriate.
In the private sector, rooms with a shared kitchen are rented at 300 rubles per day. In newer and more comfortable renovated buildings, the price of a room per day starts from 800 rubles.
Mini Hotel "Coral”Is located by the beach, in August and September the prices for the rooms are the most expensive - 850 rubles.
You can rent private accommodation in Sukhumi using Booking.com ⇒
Vacation in Sukhumi in summer with children
For children, entertainment in Sukhumi is not very diverse. The main joy for them is the warm sea. The kids will love visiting the monkey nursery, of course, there are not many primates left here. You can see both adult monkeys and their babies. Going to the nursery, be sure to take food for the animals, they will be grateful.
If possible, visit the water park in Gagra with your child. Please note that in summer it can be hot on the road, it is better to leave early in the morning. What to do on vacation in Sukhumi with a child? We recommend that you read the full overview of activities and excursions.
Rest in Sukhumi, reviews of tourists
Reading reviews of tourists can get a little confused and confused. Some write about theft, the boorish attitude of the locals to the Russians, terrible service and constant poisoning. Others praise Abkhazia and Sukhum for clean beaches, hospitality, delicious cuisine and interesting excursions.
The nature of Abkhazia is really amazing, the climate is favorable, the air is fresh, and the water is clean and warm. Here you can meet with theft and the desire to cash in on tourists. You need to bargain always and everywhere, usually the prices are too high.
Service in restaurants depends on the level of the establishment, in some the service leaves much to be desired. Please note that in many cafes the 10% tip is included in the bill.
Many buildings in the city are in a deplorable state, which makes the capital seem unkempt.
Prices for housing, entertainment and food are lower than in Sochi and other resorts of the Krasnodar Territory.
To a greater extent, impressions depend on personal mood - smile Abkhazia and it will smile at you.
