Tbilisi, Georgia
The hidden gem of the Caucasus
42
Things to do
$350
Avg. flight
$45
Hotels/night
7/10
Safety
Tbilisi is a city that feels like a fairy tale — colorful wooden balconies lean over cobblestone streets, sulfur baths steam beneath an ancient fortress, and some of the world's oldest wine traditions live on in every neighborhood restaurant.
Top attractions in Tbilisi
Old Town (Abanotubani)
The sulfur bath district — gorgeous brick domes over natural hot springs used for centuries.
Tip: Book a private bath at Chreli Abano — the mosaic-tiled rooms are Instagram gold.
Narikala Fortress
4th-century hilltop fortress with panoramic views of the Old Town and Mtkvari River.
Tip: Take the cable car up, walk down through the botanical garden.
Bridge of Peace
Futuristic glass-and-steel pedestrian bridge that glows with LED lights at night.
Dry Bridge Market
Open-air flea market selling Soviet memorabilia, oil paintings, antique jewelry, and Georgian crafts.
Tip: Saturdays and Sundays have the best selection — go early for bargains.
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Massive golden-domed cathedral visible from everywhere in the city. The largest church in the Caucasus.
Mtatsminda Park
Hilltop amusement park with a vintage funicular and jaw-dropping city views.
Tip: Take the funicular at sunset — the views are unreal and the ride itself is charming.
Where to eat in Tbilisi
Shavi Lomi
Modern Georgian cuisine in a hip, art-filled space. The khinkali with wild mushrooms are unforgettable.
Tip: Book ahead — this place is always packed. Try the chacha cocktails.
Cafe Littera
Set in the Writers' House of Georgia with a gorgeous garden. Fine dining meets Georgian tradition.
Pasanauri
Bustling khinkali house — order by the dozen. Watch them being folded through the kitchen window.
Tip: Get the beef-pork mix khinkali and the lobiani (bean-stuffed bread). Total cost: under $5.
Barbarestan
Recipes from a 19th-century Georgian cookbook, faithfully recreated. A culinary time capsule.
Community tips
Visit a qvevri winery in Kakheti — Georgia invented wine 8,000 years ago and still does it the old way.
You can eat incredibly well for $10/day. Tbilisi is one of the best value cities in the world.
Take a marshrutka to Kazbegi for a day trip — the views of Mt. Kazbek are life-changing.
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