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Tbilisi is one of the most rewarding places to explore, and this local guide brings together the best things to do, where to eat and where to stay in one place. Highlights include Lisi Sulphur Bath, Lilo Mall and Mediathek Tbilisi. Food lovers should not miss Wine Factory N1 and Shavi Lomi. Below you will find 14 hand-picked local recommendations across sights, restaurants, hotels and tours, which you can filter by category and budget to plan the perfect trip, whether you have a weekend or a week.

Tbilisi at a glance

Ideal stay: 2 to 3 days
Best time to visit: spring and autumn
Highlights: Lisi Sulphur Bath and Lilo Mall
Where to stay: Old Town and Vera
Local picks: 14 hand-chosen recommendations
Getting around: walkable, plus easy public transport

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Lilo

Lilo Mall

A vast open-air wholesale bazaar on the city’s edge (on the road to the airport) where locals go to buy just about anything – carpets, jackets, pans – cheaper than in town. Huge, with parking, maps and sector signs to help you navigate. Tip: there’s a shuttle bus and even a shipping service.

★ 4.3

Lisi Lake

Lisi Sulphur Bath

Tbilisi is said to have been founded on its sulphur springs, and beyond the historic Abanotubani baths in the Old Town you’ll find modern ones like this by Lisi Lake – sleek interiors, private rooms, a shared women’s sulphur pool (rare in the old baths) and a terrace for tea afterwards. Tip: towels rent onsite for ~1 GEL.

★ 4.5

Saburtalo (Pekini Ave)

Manana’s Craft Shop

Vake Park

Mediathek Tbilisi

A beautifully designed modern library in Vake Park that’s become a favourite Tbilisi hangout for all ages – students drop in after class to read, chat over coffee or just relax, and there’s a Georgian souvenir shop too. A yearly membership (~15 GEL) unlocks full access, but it’s worth a look even once.

★ 4.5

Old Town

Narikala Fortress

The ancient hilltop fortress over the old town, reached by cable car.

★ 4.6

Vera

Rooms Hotel Tbilisi

A stylish, characterful design hotel in a former publishing house.

★ 4.6

Old Town

Shavi Lomi

Modern Georgian home cooking served in a leafy courtyard.

★ 4.5

Vera

Stamba Hotel

A dramatic design hotel inside a converted Soviet-era printing house.

★ 4.6

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Vake

Turtle Lake Ropeway

A short, scenic cable-car ride (recently renovated) that whisks you from Chavchavadze Avenue over leafy Vake Park up to Turtle Lake – one of the city’s favourite recreation spots – in about 3 minutes, with sweeping views along the way. Tip: a ride is ~1 GEL, paid with a Metromoney card.

★ 4.5

Vera

Wine Factory #1 | ღვინის ქარხანა #1

This 1896 wine factory in Vera sat quiet for decades before reopening in 2017 as a sprawling courtyard complex of restaurants, bars, vintage shops and a flower market. Grab khinkali at Veriko or a burger at Black Dog Bar, then wander past cellars that once stored century-old wines. Venues keep different hours, so come after 18:00 when everything is open — summer evenings bring the open-air cinema and the courtyard fills with locals.

Chugureti

Wine Factory N1

A beautifully restored 19th-century wine factory near the river, relaunched as one of Tbilisi’s coolest dining-and-drinking precincts, with restaurants, wine bars and courtyards tucked into the old industrial buildings.

თბილისის იპოდრომი•Tbilisi Hippodrome

This is the only working hippodrome in Tbilisi, near the Lisi lake. Everything appropriate to international standards. Place where you can learn horse riding, hire one or hire just a place in…

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Tbilisi travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Tbilisi?

Two to three days is enough to enjoy the highlights of Tbilisi at a relaxed pace.

Where is the best area to stay in Tbilisi?

Stay central and walkable to the main sights for a first visit.

What are the best things to do in Tbilisi?

Browse the local picks above, from top sights and museums to where to eat and stay. Or read our best things to do in Tbilisi guide.

What is the best time to visit Tbilisi?

Spring and autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather and thinner crowds, though Tbilisi is worth visiting year-round.