Top places to visit in Batumi

• Cathedral of the Mother of God

  cathedral · 4.8 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A neo-Gothic cathedral built in 1903 as a Catholic church and now the Georgian Orthodox cathedral of Batumi, with a soaring white-and-red brick facade.

• Piazza Square

  square · 4.6 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  An Italianate square in Old Batumi with mosaics, stained glass, a clock tower and open-air cafes and live music — built in 2009 in the style of a Venetian piazza.

• Ali and Nino (Statue of Love)

  sculpture · 4.6 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Kinetic steel sculpture of a Muslim man and Christian woman that slowly moves to embrace and pass through each other, inspired by the novel Ali and Nino. A moving Batumi icon at sunset.

• Batumi Botanical Garden

  botanical_garden · 4.7 rating · about 2.5 h · entry ₾15 (≈ ₹550)

  One of the largest botanical gardens of the former USSR, spread over a green cape north of the city with sub-tropical flora from nine climate zones and clifftop Black Sea views.

• Batumi Boulevard

  promenade · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The palm-lined seaside promenade running for kilometres along the Black Sea, with fountains, sculptures, cafes, bike lanes and pebble beaches — the heart of Batumi's resort life.

• 6 May Park & Nurigeli Lake

  city_park · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Batumi's oldest park, laid out around Nurigeli Lake with a small dolphinarium and zoo corner, boat hire, shady alleys and fairground rides — a family favourite.

• Europe Square

  square · 4.7 rating · about 0.4 h · check the fee at the gate

  A grand plaza in the old town ringed by neo-classical facades, dominated by the tall Medea statue holding the Golden Fleece — a nod to the Argonaut legend set in Colchis.

• Gonio-Apsaros Fortress

  roman_fortress · 4.5 rating · about 1 h · entry ₾15 (≈ ₹550)

  A Roman fortress south of Batumi near the Turkish border, dating to the 1st century AD. Within its walls, tradition holds, lies the grave of the Apostle Matthias. Museum on site.

• Alphabet Tower

  tower · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 130-metre DNA-shaped tower on the boulevard whose spiralling band displays the 33 letters of the unique Georgian alphabet, celebrating the nation's script.

Things to do

• Adjara Waterfalls & Wine Day Tour Day Trip · 7 h · from GEL 150 per person
• Batumi Boulevard Bike Tour Cycling · 2 h · from GEL 50 per person
• Batumi Botanical Garden Guided Tour Nature · 2.5 h · from GEL 60 per person
• Black Sea Sunset Boat Trip Boat · 1 h · from GEL 45 per person

Day trips and tours

• Adjara Highlights Day Tour 7 h · from GEL 150

Where to stay in Batumi

• Old Batumi about GEL 210 per night

  Historic old town of low-rise squares and cafes, walkable to the boulevard and nightlife.

• Seaside Boulevard about GEL 280 per night

  Modern seafront strip of resort hotels right on the beach and promenade — best for a summer beach base.

Hotels

• Sheraton Batumi Hotel 5-star · GEL 320 to GEL 800 per night
• Boutique Hotel O. Galogre 4-star · GEL 180 to GEL 400 per night
• Hostel World of Batumi 2-star · GEL 35 to GEL 150 per night
• Radisson Blu Hotel Batumi 5-star · GEL 350 to GEL 900 per night

Where to eat

• Pirosmani Batumi Georgian · about GEL 45 per person
• Acharuli Khachapuri Center Georgian, Adjarian · about GEL 25 per person
• Khinkali House Kalakuri Georgian · about GEL 25 per person
• Sanapiro Seaside Georgian, Seafood · about GEL 55 per person
• Retro Batumi Georgian, European · about GEL 45 per person

Getting to Batumi

Airport: Batumi (BUS)

How visitors arrive in Batumi

• Fly into Batumi airport By air from Istanbul / Tel Aviv / Russia · common

  Batumi International Airport lies just south of the city and is served from Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Baku and elsewhere. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Train from Tbilisi By train from Tbilisi · common

  Batumi Central Station has fast trains to Tbilisi and slower services to Kutaisi. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus or marshrutka By road from Kutaisi / Tbilisi / Turkey · common

  Regional buses link Kutaisi, Tbilisi and Poti, and international buses come from Turkey via Sarpi. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Car from Sarpi border By road from Turkey · possible

  Roads connect Batumi to Poti in the north and into Turkey in the south. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• City bus 10 from Batumi airport

  Bus 10 links the airport with the city centre and continues to the Botanical Garden. Pay with a Batumi Card or a Visa/Mastercard. Source: batumiairport.com

From the railway station to the centre

• Local buses from Batumi Central Station unconfirmed

  The station lies north of the centre. Several city buses (numbers 2, 8, 10, 15) stop nearby; the stop into town is across the road from the exit. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Bicycle

  The BatumVelo bike-sharing scheme lets you rent bicycles from street stations to ride along the beaches and seafront.

• Bus

  City buses and marshrutka minibuses run across Batumi, and the newer electric buses take the BATUMICARD or a bank card.

• Cable Car

  The Argo cable car rises to a hilltop with a restaurant and wide views, which are especially good at night.

• Taxi main way to get around

  Taxis are one of the main ways of getting around Batumi, alongside the city buses and marshrutka minibuses.

• Walking

Paying

• Newer city buses need a Batumi Card or a Visa/Mastercard rather than cash. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Safety and scams to avoid

• Currency exchange short-changing

  Batumi seafront kiosks

  Some exchange booths advertise attractive rates but apply hidden commission or hand back less than counted.

  How to avoid it: Count money before leaving the window and use bank ATMs or reputable exchanges; avoid odd-hour beachfront kiosks.

Best time to visit Batumi

• Jan 7°C
• Feb 8°C
• Mar 12°C
• Apr 19°C
• May 23°C
• Jun 28°C
• Jul 31°C
• Aug 31°C
• Sep 26°C
• Oct 19°C
• Nov 12°C
• Dec 8°C

More in Georgia

• Tbilisi
• Kutaisi
• Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)
• Mtskheta
• Sighnaghi
• Borjomi

Frequently asked questions about Batumi

How many days do you need in Batumi?

A typical trip to Batumi is 2-3 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Batumi?

The highest-rated places in our Batumi guide are Cathedral of the Mother of God, Batumi Boulevard, Batumi Botanical Garden, 6 May Park & Nurigeli Lake, Europe Square.

Where should I stay in Batumi?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Batumi: Old Batumi, Seaside Boulevard.

How do I get around Batumi?

Ways to get around Batumi covered in our guide: Bicycle, City bus, Cable car, Taxi.

What scams should I watch out for in Batumi?

Scams reported to us for Batumi include Currency exchange short-changing. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Batumi?

Average daytime highs in Batumi run from 7°C in Jan to 31°C in Jul.

Which airport is nearest to Batumi?

The nearest airport to Batumi has the code BUS.