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City in Georgia and the capital of Adjara
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Batumi is the capital city of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara in the country of Georgia. Batumi's coastal location and sub-tropical climate make it a popular holiday destination. It's the party capital of the region, with a nightlife to match, which increasingly includes big name international DJs on the beachfront clubs.
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Enjoy the waves and admire the beach, the port, and the Ottoman-era clock tower
Dancing Fountains
A nice spectacle at night where fountains are operated to the sound of and music.
Georgia has a remarkable tradition of (royal) botanical gardens. It is a quiet spot, next to the Black Sea on a high cliff and it both green and cool. Plan on a visit here to take a half day to nearly a full day as it is very large. Expensive by Georgian standards but definitely worth seeing.
Statue of Medea and the Golden Fleece, near the Iranian/Azerbaijani joint consulate.
Georgian Orthodox
Roman Catholic
Kristos Amenaprkich
Built in 1885-87, this imposing church is fronted by a bell tower and was built diagonally to the street grid in the heart of old town Batumi.
Surprisingly good little museum with helpful and friendly staff. Georgian, Russian and English info and guides. Thorough background info, foreign coins, bronze vessels, glassware, ceramic, etc. Good collection of classical vases. Somewhat unpredictable opening hours.
State Museum of Art
Paintings of famous Georgian and foreign artists, sculptures and some samples of decorative art.
Exhibits inventions introduced to Batumi at the end of 19th - beginning of 20th centuries by Nobel Brothers, Rotschilds and Mantashev.
Houses archaeological materials of XII-IX c.c. B.C
Tamara Bridge
This is a nice half day trip with a great waterfall and an impressive strong bridge, even though she looks like collapsing every instance. In summer, people jump from the bridge into the water, so bring a towel if you dare. There is a nice 4-6-hr hike from Zeda Makhuntseti (up behind the waterfall) and then down into Kveda Makhuntseti again.
Located at the sea shore the ruins host stunning views and interesting architecture.
Early medieval complex.
Attraction total time : 7min.
Goes directly to the small (about 250 m height) nearby hill with a nice restaurant on top of it. Stunning views, especially at night.
Lots of boats offering boat tours. Yacht can also be chartered.
Nice park with Nurigeli Lake in the middle of it. There is also a zoo corner in the northern part of it, but some animals (monkeys in particular) are kept in quite a tiny cages, so animal lovers might not enjoy it.
Annual Jazz festival.
Chakvistavi National Park
Great national park for hiking with an interesting subtropical forest. The round track passes at least three climate zones, subtropical, temperate and alpine. There are some guesthouses just before the sealed road ends from Chakvi. Hiking is possible already at the beginning of April, but expect some snow at the turn at the top. There are several places along the track to get water (springs or taps) and some places to put up a tent or lie down a mattress, in case you arrive or started late. Some campsites even have toilets. Also, there is an abandoned mountain hut, where you can put up a tent and have water.
Download trail coordinates: GPX, KML.
Since Batumi is also a seaport, you have to try the fish here! Head to the local Fish Market, buy some of your choice and take with you to your ho(s)tel, or let it be prepared at one of the many restaurants there. Preparation costs 3-5 lari, plus the fish 20-30 lari per kg. Salmon is quite cheap, flounder a little more expensive. Take some Ojakhuri or mashed potatoes with the fish. Btw. it is better to buy the fish yourself, since the restaurants charge about twice the original price for the fish when ordered inside of the restaurant. And so you really know what you get.
Great atmospheric place in town. Homemade delicious food and local Batumi beer. Grandmothers cook very tasty.
Very nice place with good atmosphere and delicious Georgian cuisine. If you want to try perfect Adjarian dishes in town go here.
Excellent shawarma. Everything is very simple and delicious.
Tasty food: great burgers and delicious Irish breakfast. Vegetarian options available. Ten beer taps. Friendly and warm atmosphere. The most comfortable pub in town.
A wide variety of different kinds of local and international food (khachapuris, pkhalis, pakhlava etc.) If you crave for something sweet then their brownie is something for you. They have free Wi-Fi and a friendly English-speaking staff.
Cafe Literaturuli
This upscale bookstore-cafe has a number of branches in Tbilisi (in Kala, Vake, Vera, and Saburtalo), but the Batumi location is all the more attractive given the relative dearth of good and service-oriented restaurants in Batumi. Coffees, cakes, and basic Georgian sandwiches (plus khachapuri and lobiani) all available, although the menu seems more like a guideline to what might be available on any given day rather than a list of what's actually in the kitchen.
This charming "colonial Russia" theme cafe is a Batumi institution, with Georgians as well as foreigners peopling its picturesque outdoor tables. The menu is short on hot dishes, but the many kinds of blinis are delicious.
Good place to go if you are looking for non-Georgian food in Batumi. Good choice of wine and cocktails. Staff are very friendly.
Elegant, with good Georgian and international food.
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Restaurant with German traditional cuisine. Pizza, Seafood and Vegan dishes are also served. Paying: Visa, American Express, Mastercard and Cash. Restaurant has open-air seats also. A bit overpriced.
Sinner's Bar has a unique menu with over 50 different shots, fire towers, drinking challenges, buckets of chicken wings and a great selection of draft & bottled beer in Batumi.
batumihostel@hotmail.com
Comfortable hostel in a nice house in the middle of the old town. Entrance is camouflaged. Discounts available in and from Friends Hostel in the old town of Tbilisi. Free Wi-Fi. Laundry. Private room also available. Two showers and bathroom, kitchen, view on piazza and sea from balcony. Seasonal property (opened for 2012 season in May).
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Excellent place run by a Welshman, an American and a Georgian woman. This place is fun and relaxing, and in a great location. If you're adventurous sleep on the top level of the 3 storey bunkbeds.
Rooms are bright and clean. The hostel is new and fresh. Air conditioning, free laundry, free Wi-fi, free sheets and towels, free maps, free tea and coffee 24h. Discounts in local cafés and in Rover Hostel Tbilisi.
It's possible to use the kitchen; hot showers, Wi-Fi, free meals will be offered frequently. Outside the summer season the same place is also a school for small children but in the summer season the kids will be on vacation. This may be the best budget option with wheelchair access.
One of the better hostels in the city, which has maintained its good rating over the years. Smallish, friendly. The owners and volunteers are welcoming and helpful. Great vibe to the place, seems to attract a real community of travellers. Excellent khachapuri from the bakery next door. Largely Russian-speaking but has friendly and fluent English-speaking volunteers, there are always at least a few English-speaking guests too. FB.
A useful option if other places are full. Kitchen but no fridge. Wi-Fi and laundry are available. Most staff don't know a lot of English.
Reasonably clean. A/C, wifi, breakfast available. View from balcony on top is noteworthy.
Clean, smart and modern hotel located in the old town.
Quiet environment, great view of Batumi.
Direct beach access and friendly service. 203 rooms including 26 suites.
Grand, spacious with all amenities.
Designed by Italian architect Michele De Lucchi, located on the beachfront near business district.
Between a park and the sea, in the middle of the city.
Many goods not available in smaller shops. Many of the products come from Germany.
Supermarket at the Black Sea Mall
Shopping mall
Georgian supermarket chain operating at several locations in Batumi.
By bus
There are three bus/marshrutka stations in Batumi:
By car
Batumi is on the E70 and S2 roads, which stretch north to Poti, and south into Turkey and along the Turkish coast to Samsun.
By train
Georgian Railways operates several daily (+one night) fast trains between Batumi and Tbilisi. During the summer, an extra train Batumi-Tbilisi-Yerevan also operates.
By bicycle
An automatic bike sharing scheme, called BatumVelo is available to rent bicycles and ride along the beaches.
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