Batumi Attractions
25 places to visit in and around Batumi
🕐 Hours
Always open
💡 Local tip
Best after 8PM — locals come out, street food stalls open, the atmosphere is completely different from daytime.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Walk from any central hotel. Free, no transport needed.
🕐 Hours
Daily 11:00–22:00
💡 Local tip
Skip the elevator queue on weekdays. The viewing platform at sunset is worth the wait.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Walk along the boulevard from the city center, 10 min. No taxi needed.
🕐 Hours
Always open (restaurants open until late)
💡 Local tip
The restaurants here are tourist-priced. Walk one block deeper into Old Town for the same food at half the price.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
5 min walk from any Old Town hotel. Recognizable by the Italian-style architecture.
🕐 Hours
Daily 11:00–23:00 (weather permitting)
💡 Local tip
Best views at dusk. Avoid weekends — lines are 20–30 min.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Walk from Piazza Square, 5 min. Buy tickets on-site.
🕐 Hours
Shows at 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 daily
💡 Local tip
Book online to avoid the queue. The 15:00 show is least crowded.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Walk from boulevard or take any taxi — tell them 'delfinarumi'. Under 5 GEL from center.
🕐 Hours
Daily 14:00–23:00, weekends from 12:00
💡 Local tip
Pay-per-ride system. Budget 20–40 GEL for an hour of rides.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Walk along the boulevard. Free to enter the park area.
🕐 Hours
Daily 10:00–20:00
💡 Local tip
Quick 30-min visit. Good for kids and photos of Georgian landmarks you won't visit in person.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Walk from the boulevard. Usually combined with dolphinarium visit.
🕐 Hours
Daily 10:00–20:00 (until 19:00 Oct–May)
💡 Local tip
Take the marshrutka #31 from Batumi (1.5 GEL, 25 min) rather than taxi — drops you at the gate. Wear comfortable shoes.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Marshrutka #31 from Batumi center, 1.5 GEL. Taxi 15–20 GEL. Uber/Bolt ~12 GEL.
🕐 Hours
Daily, daylight hours. Register at the entrance.
💡 Local tip
The rainforest trails are incredible but genuinely wet — bring waterproof gear even in summer. The 'Mtirala' name means 'crying' in Georgian.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Marshrutka to Chakvi (2 GEL), then taxi to park entrance (~15 GEL). No public transport to the gate.
🕐 Hours
Always open
💡 Local tip
A hidden gem. Suspension bridges, medieval towers, and zero tourists. Hire a local guide — roads are tricky.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Taxi from Batumi 40–50 GEL. No public transport. Best as a day-trip with a driver.
🕐 Hours
Daily, daylight hours
💡 Local tip
Less visited than Mtirala. Old-growth forests, crystal rivers. Pack a picnic.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Taxi from Batumi 35–45 GEL. Ask the driver to wait or book a return trip.
🕐 Hours
Ski season Dec–Apr. Lift pass 60 GEL/day. Summer hiking available.
💡 Local tip
The road from Batumi is spectacular but takes 3 hours. Go with a 4WD in winter. Book accommodation in advance.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
No public transport. Shared tour from Batumi ~30 GEL/person. Private car rental ~80–100 GEL/day.
🕐 Hours
Always accessible
💡 Local tip
Combine with a stop at Khulo and the famous cable car (ropeway) to Tago village — unique in the region.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Taxi from Batumi 80–100 GEL round trip. Book a driver for the day.
🕐 Hours
Daily 10:00–20:00
💡 Local tip
Small but peaceful. Good escape from heat in summer. Locals use it for morning walks.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
10 min walk from city center. Free to find.
🕐 Hours
Always accessible
💡 Local tip
Ruins of a 6th-century Byzantine fortress. The views from the top are stunning. No facilities — bring water.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Marshrutka to Tsikhisdziri (2 GEL), then 20 min uphill walk. Or taxi ~15 GEL from Batumi.
🕐 Hours
Daily 10:00–18:00
💡 Local tip
One of the oldest Roman fortresses in the Caucasus. Legend says the Apostle Matthias is buried here.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Marshrutka to Gonio (1.5 GEL, 25 min). Combine with Gonio beach.
🕐 Hours
Always accessible. Restaurants & bars open late.
💡 Local tip
Best explored on foot in the morning before tour groups arrive (before 10AM). The contrast of Ottoman, Russian Imperial and Soviet architecture is unique.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Walk from any central hotel. 5–15 min depending on location.
🕐 Hours
Open during prayer times. Visitors welcome outside prayer times.
💡 Local tip
The main mosque of Batumi, built in 19th century. Cover shoulders and knees. Shoes off at entrance.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
5 min walk from Piazza. Free entry.
🕐 Hours
Daily 07:00–20:00
💡 Local tip
Stunning frescoes inside. Built in 1898, destroyed in Soviet era, restored in 1990s. One of the finest churches in the South Caucasus.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Walk from Old Town, 10 min. Or 5 min taxi from anywhere in center.
🕐 Hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00. Closed Monday.
💡 Local tip
Small but excellent. Greek, Roman and Colchian artifacts. Guides available in Russian and English.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Walk from Old Town, 5 min.
🕐 Hours
Always accessible
💡 Local tip
Wider and less crowded than Batumi's city beach. The water is cleaner. Locals prefer it over central Batumi beach.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Marshrutka from Batumi bus station (2 GEL, 35 min). Taxi 20–25 GEL.
🕐 Hours
Always accessible
💡 Local tip
The black magnetic sand is said to have therapeutic properties (low magnetism, helps with blood pressure). Very popular with Russian and Ukrainian tourists for health tourism.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Marshrutka from Batumi (2 GEL, 45 min). Book early in summer — resort fills up fast.
🕐 Hours
Always accessible
💡 Local tip
Good balance between beaches — less crowded than Batumi center, cleaner water, some restaurants nearby. Combine with Gonio Fortress.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Marshrutka (1.5 GEL, 25 min) or taxi 12 GEL. Very easy trip.
🕐 Hours
Always accessible
💡 Local tip
You can literally swim to the Turkish border marker. The beach cafe serves excellent fish. Quiet, with almost no tourists.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Marshrutka to Sarpi (2 GEL, 40 min) or taxi 20 GEL. Same road as Gonio.
🕐 Hours
Always accessible
💡 Local tip
The most scenic beach near Batumi. Small, pebble beach backed by forested hills. Several good guesthouses right on the beach. Popular with digital nomads.
🚕 Getting there cheaper
Marshrutka (1.5 GEL, 30 min) or taxi 15 GEL. Ask for 'Kvariati'.