The most interesting places in Batumi. As well as hotels in the city.
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Modern Batumi is high -rise hotels, from the windows of which the beaches dotted with pebbles opens. The city is truly trying for guests: it has many man-made interests for tourists.
But Batumi is much more interesting than the usual resort city: Georgian flavor and hearty national cuisine, historical sights and incredible beauty nature, with mountain paths and waterfalls - all this you will find in the city and its environs. But first things first.
Housing in Batumi: prices and comfort
Correctly selected housing is already half a successful holiday, so it’s better to choose an acceptable option in advance, and possibly long before the planned trip. Batumi is a resort that is in demand, and rooms in some hotels and boarding houses are booking in winter. However, there are a lot of offers for tourists. We will try to help you make a thoughtful choice to come to Batumi, you enjoy your vacation and do not envy vacationers from other hotels.
- In Batumi, according to various sources, from 9 to 12 five -star hotels, most of them are located in the first coastline, in the most popular region among tourists. The cost of living in different hotels is significantly different, and in July 2019, a good number can be booked for the amount of 2.5 to 20 thousand rubles. per day.
- Immediately behind the hotels, residential multi -storey buildings begin. And in almost every of them the owners rent housing for vacationers. There are whole mini-hotels that completely occupy two floors of buildings, and spacious apartments, and ordinary apartments.
- Closer to the outskirts, there are many mini-hotels with their own ennobled territory. The beaches here are more deserted and such places are more suitable for those who want maximum solitude with the sea. The average cost of living in 2018 was approximately 1,600 rubles per day for a room with a separate bathroom.
Many hotels and boarding houses in Batumi are unique in their own way. We have selected several options for living, which seemed special.
- Colosseum Marina Hotel - This five -star hotel attracts tourists with its appearance. In his courtyard there is a pool with blue water. The hotel also has its own gym, a SPA center and a restaurant, where dishes prepared in their own kitchen are served.
- Apart Hotel Orbi Sea Towers - This is a four -star hotel, which is located directly behind the Colosseum hotel, a beautiful view of the sea and the hotel opens from its upper floors. According to reviews on the Internet, this hotel can be highly appreciated (8.7 points out of 10 possible). Next to Orbi Sea Towers are other hotels in a single architectural style with him.
- Hilton Batumi - A undoubtedly luxurious hotel, with panoramic windows “on the floor” and a stylish interior.
- Intourist in Batumi. Some in their reviews write that this hotel is the remnants of the former luxury, others, on the contrary, call it atmospheric and special. Is it a joke, the hotel was built in the 30s of the last century. It is unpleasant to amaze the fact that it stands on the foundation of a destroyed temple demolished in the Soviet era.
- Hotel " 5 Rooms " - One of the establishments that do not have their own separate building. The hotel is, although not in the first line, but five minutes from the beach, in the most popular area among tourists.
- Mini Hotel Guest House Sunset It is located away from the city center, in its northern part. Panoramic views of the sea open with terraces. Batumi has many mini-hotels of this format.
Places in Batumi that are interesting to visit
155 thousand people live in Batumi, and by Russian standards it is a small city. But in order to feel Batumi and visit only in the most interesting places, at least a week is needed.
Batumi embankment
The embankment, which tourists in Batumi love to walk is very long, more than 6 km. And if you do not stop at all, then you can go through it in 1 hour and 15 minutes. But you will certainly want to stay somewhere, because there are many interesting establishments, attractions and art objects.
A lot of bicycle parking lots are scattered across the city, including municipal ones (which we recommend to choose). To rent a bicycle, you need to contact the tourist center, which is located in the port area, near the entrance to the cableway . Plastic card design will cost 20 Lari, 10 of them will go to the deposit, the further use of the bicycle is 2 Lary per hour (2018 prices).
Monument to lovers "Ali and Nino" Located at the beginning of the embankment. In the afternoon, the figures seem motionless, and in the evening the backlight turns on, and they approach each other, kiss.
ABC tower Perfectly visible from different corners of the embankment. It was built in 2011, and already managed to become a “visiting card” of Batumi. At the top of the tower there is an observation deck and a restaurant. Reviews about visiting the attractions are medium, some say that an excellent look opens from the viewing platform, others complain that the glasses are muddy and it is not possible to take beautiful photos.
Installation "Skewers on the eggs" Located at the end of the embankment. Tourists are trying to climb up to take a picture. There are many other attractions on the embankment in Batumi, near which you can take interesting photos.
Cable car in Batumi
From the windows of the booths, the whole city is visible in the palm of your hand. On the observation deck at the end, many people like to meet the sunset, and at 20-00 an entertainment program begins on it. The price of an adult is 15 Lari in both ends.
Singing Fountains
There are two singing fountains in the city: one of them, the one smaller, is located in the registry office, the second, which is larger - on Lake Ardagansky, near the Ministry of Justice (a high building in the form of a similar bottle). Both fountains begin to work at 21-00.
There are many positive reviews about these fountains. Fountains on Lake Ardagans sometimes not only “dance” to the music, but also become a background for a laser show.
Dolphinarium
Located in the park on May 6. Reviews about this dolphinaries are good, and it should definitely be visited, especially if you have never seen a show performed by dolphins before. In their reviews, visitors are advised to book tickets in at least 2 days . Ticket costs 15 Lari. And if you are nearby, at a time when there is no performance, then for 2 Lari you can visit the aquarium.
The water park in Batumi
Reviews about the local water park are bad. Visitors complain about the fact that one or the other slides do not work, and they are too tangible joints. Prices in local cafes are several times high, and you can’t come with your food. However, be that as it may, the very presence of a water park in the city is already a plus. The cost of the ticket is 40 Lari for the whole day.
Batumi: Where to go out of town?
Around Batumi, beautiful natural landscapes spread. The city is surrounded by mountains along which winding cold rivers and streams flow. At the same time, the climate is subtropical and very humid, so the vegetation is also very exotic.
The National Park MTIRAL
From the center of Batumi to the National Park MTIRAL, you can get by a car in an hour. Typically, tourists choose a route leading from lake to waterfall. There are two roads between them: one longer and lighter, the second is a narrow and winding trail for extremes. By the way, this road will not work on the car, only on foot. You need to go through the forest, in this forest there is so high humidity that it is almost constantly raining.
Mahunceti waterfall and stone bridge
Two attractions that are not far from each other. You can get from Batumi by minibus traveling towards the village of Keda or by car. The foot of the waterfall has a lake where vacationers love to swim.
The stone bridge, located next to the waterfall for more than 900 years. He was named in honor of Tsarina Tamara, because by her decree they began to build such bridges. There is a sandy beach below.
Miniature Park and Tsitsinatel Imrase Park
They are located near each other about an hour from Batumi, north of the city. By the way, there are several salons in Batumi where you can rent a car. And the car will be very useful because the amusement park is operating from 18-00 to one in the morning.
In the miniature park on an area of \u200b\u200b2 hectares, architectural attractions from all over Georgia are collected, mainly these are castles and churches. The entrance costs 3 Lari (2018 data).
In the Park of Tsitsinatel attractions, the cost of tickets varies from 1 to 10 Lari. Children of any age will find a lesson to their liking.
Video: Eagle and Tails Batumi 2018
