Batumi

Batumi Miracle Park

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Miracle park located on the shores of Georgian Black sea resort town Batumi, features Alphabet tower, Statue of Lowers, Lighthouse, Ferris wheel and Chacha tower. It is directly connected to Batumi boulevard and Batumi city bay.  Visitors of Batumi city will enjoy unique and really interesting architecture, featuring some of the tallest buildings in country. View towards Batumi skyscrapers When I first visited Batumi back in 2011, there was just one unfinished skyscraper (Radisson building…


Batumi Bay and Port

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Once in Batumi, take a lazy walk at Batumi bay area, watch ships on anchor and enjoy a cup of tasty Turkish coffee at some of the bay cafeterias.  From Batumi bay you could take an aerial tram and get some really spectacular views towards Batumi. Boulevard at Batumi bay Ship on anchor at Batumi You can climb down from the boulevard and enjoy pebbled shore.  Cargo ships at Batumi port And really spectacular views towards Adjarian mountains,


Plaza Hotel in Batumi

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Are you looking for a budget friendly hotel in Batumi? I can highly recommend one -  Plaza hotel, located next to the Batumi bay. Plaza Hotel is located close to Batumi Port and in very short distance from city center. We booked Plaza hotel using local Georgian coupon site - hotsale.ge and got a lovely room with balcony and access to the Olympic swimming pool for just 50 GEL per night (with breakfast included).  We stayed here for two nights at the start of March 2016. It was already late…


'Hilton Batumi' Hotel Will be Opened in May, 2015

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Today looking through Georgian news, I found another interesting news about plans of opening Batumi Hilton hotel in this (2015) May.  I lived for a short period of time in Batumi, back in 2012, and I do remember they had a lot of visionary ideas around the city, including the Hilton Batumi hotel.  Update: Hilton hotel has been opened, and see my review here: Hilton Batumi Hotel Review Finally, seems there is some progress, so enough preface, according to GHN (You can read original here): in…


History of Tram and Trolleybus systems in Tbilisi and Georgia

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Currently (2022) there are no tram or trolley lines in Tbilisi, but not so long ago in history, there were plenty of tram and trolleybus lines not only in Tbilisi but also in Batumi, Kutaisi, Gori, Zugdidi, Ozurgeti, Poti, Rustavi, and even Chiatura.  What has happened to once pretty impressive routes of trams and trolleys in Georgia?  I guess the harsh history happened. After the Collapse of the Soviet Union - Georgia got troubled with civil wars, and economic hardships so neither trams nor…


16 Best Batumi Beach / Seaside Hotels

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Batumi offers plenty of hotels over there. If you are into getting some tan at pebbled Black Sea coast beaches, you might like to have a comfortable rest after it. Choose your hotel among the best available in Batumi. Prices among the best hotels in Batumi will vary starting from 100 GEL ($57/ EUR 42) and will go up to 360 GEL ($205 / EUR 150) or higher. While you are in Batumi, consider Batumi Real Estate Crypto Investment From my personal recommendations from Batumi hotels I have stayed so…


Georgian Bus - Great way to travel from Kutaisi to Batumi or Tbilisi

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At first, when Kutaisi International airport was built (around 2012/2013) there were few transport options to choose from to get at least to the city center of Kutaisi, as it turns out, the city is actually located about some 17km from the airport. Back in the days, there were just taxi services, which was and still is pretty costly (as long as you are not using BOLT) While you are still figuring out about your next flight to Kutaisi or travel options around Georgia consider Batumi Real Estate…


Batumi Aerial Tram

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One of the must have tourist attractions in Batumi is an aerial tram (cable car) ride. Built back in 2012 these gondolas will take you in a 2,5 km long route at maximum elevation of 252 meters. During you ride you will enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Batumi city. Best enjoyed in evenings shortly before sunset. At the other end of the ropeway there is nice viewing platform offering scenic views to the city and Black sea. Ticket price per ride (round-trip): 10 GEL, as of 2016 Futuristic…


Coffee bar Palms Batumi

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Coffee bar Palms is one of the oldest coffee places I know located in Batumi park between Hotel Intourist Palace and Seaside Boulevard.  Here you can order scramble and delicious Turkish coffee for breakfast for reasonable price. Coffee bar Palms in Batumi Interior made from Bamboo tree The bamboo furniture and decor create a cozy and inviting ambiance that makes you feel right at home. The menu is diverse and caters to a variety of tastes and preferences, making it the perfect place…


Discover the Top 7 Reasons to Visit Batumi, Georgia

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Batumi is a charming coastal city located on the eastern coast of the Black Sea in Georgia. It is the capital of the Adjara region and is known for its stunning beaches, rich culture, and delicious cuisine. In recent years, it has emerged as a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world. In this article, we will take a closer look at the top reasons to visit Batumi. Beautiful Beaches One of the main reasons to visit Batumi is its beautiful beaches. The city boasts…