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Batumi is the second-largest city of Georgia and the capital of Adjara, located on the Black Sea coast. It has a rich history of colonial, Ottoman and Russian rule, and a modern skyline of high-rise buildings and a historic Old Town.
Plan your trip to Batumi, Georgia's premier vacation destination by the Black Sea. Find out what to do, see, eat, and stay in this port city with a mix of modern and historic landmarks, gardens, and nightlife.
- Is Batumi Worth Visiting?
- 35 Awesome Things to Do in Batumi
- Overall Best Things to Do in Batumi: Batumi Highlights
- What to Do in Batumi When It Rains
- Things to Do Around Batumi
- Things to Do in Batumi at Night
- Batumi Map
- Where to Eat in Batumi: Best Batumi Restaurants & Cafes
- Plan Your Visit to Batumi
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Should you include Batumi on your Caucasus itinerary? It’s a fair question, and one I get asked a lot. Batumi is usually associated with three things: Beach, bikinis and booze. If that’s not your scene, it’s tempting to skip Batumi altogether. I do think there’s something nourishing and rejuvenating about being by the water (even if it is a rocky b...
There’s a lot to do in Batumi! For ease, I’ve divided this Batumi Guide into four parts: 1. Overall best things to do in Batumi 2. Things to do in Batumi when it rains 3. Things to do around Batumi (Batumi day trips) 4. Things to do in Batumi at night At the end, you’ll find a link to the Batumi map I created, recommended Batumi restaurants, plus m...
As much as I love Batumi Beach – especially its sculptural outdoor showers and bright-red shacks – there’s so much more to Batumi. Let’s start with the best overall things to do in Batumi beyond the beach.
Heavy rain and spontaneous thunderstorms are not unusual in Batumi (winter snow is also a thing!), so it’s a good idea to keep a few indoor activities up your sleeve. While you can enjoy these next Batumi attractions in any weather, they’re especially well-suited to rainy days.
Batumi is a terrific base for exploring Adjara, one of my favourite regions of Georgia. Once you’re done with the top city sights, these half-day excursions or full day trips from Batumi will show you the best the area has to offer. 1. View a full list of the top 10 Batumi day trips(with detailed transport directions)
In the warmer months, Batumi comes to life at sunset. The whole city undergoes a transformation as the sun drifts into the sea and the lights come on. After that, Batumi stays awake long into the night. Here are my favourite things to do in Batumi at dusk and after dark.
To help you make the most of your visit, I created a free map of all of the Batumi attractions, restaurants and bars mentioned here. Click here to open it in Google Maps.
Aside from the restaurants and cafes already mentioned above, here are a few more recommendations for where to eat and drink in Batumi. 1. Also read: The best restaurants in Tbilisi and Kutaisi.
How to get to Batumi
Being Georgia’s second-biggest city, Batumi is extremely well networked and can be reached from any other city or small town by either marshrutka vanor train. There is an international airport in Batumi, but it’s quite small and has limited flights. The best way to travel to Batumi from Tbilisi is by high-speed train. From Kutaisi, the fastest option is marshrutka van. For more information and instructions for buying tickets, check out my transport guides linked below. 1. Complete guide on ho...
When is the best time to visit Batumi?
Batumi is extremely seasonal – packed to the rafters with tourists in summer and comatose in winter. Plenty of people live here throughout the winter, so not everything closes down. Summer on the other hand is very hot and humid. Spring/autumn is a nice time to visit as it’s neither too busy nor too quiet. Late September/October is known as the ‘Velvet Season’ in Batumi and usually brings ideal weather conditions. Batumi is notorious for rain and heavy thunderstorms – rather unfortunate for a...
How many days in Batumi?
If you want to explore the city at a reasonable pace and take a few day trips around Adjara, then I recommend spending 3-4 full days in Batumi. As I already mentioned, the weather in Batumi is often far from ideal. If you’re coming for the beach and hiking, it might be an idea to incorporate a buffer day in case of cloudy skies.
Discover Batumi beyond the beach with this comprehensive city guide. Find out the best attractions, restaurants, day trips, and travel tips for Georgia's Black Sea resort city.
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Located on Georgia’s twinkling Black Sea coast, the intriguing city of Batumi resembles a lighthouse alerting wanderers to rich cultural diversity, architectural glitz, and natural beauty. Whether you are an experienced traveler, a history buff, or a nature lover, Batumi has you thoroughly covered.
- Batumi Boulevard. Everyone soon finds themselves strolling along Batumis bulvari, the park strip fronting the main beach, originally laid out in 1884 and now stretching 7km…
- Batumi Botanical Garden. Batumi’s Botanical Garden, 8km northeast of town, was founded in 1912 by Russian botanist Andrei Krasnov. With many subtropical and foreign species, it…
- Batumi Archeological Museum. This excellent museum showcases some of the many valuable archaeological discoveries made in Adjara, particularly at the Gonio Apsaros Fortress.
- Ali & Nino. The 7m-high, ethereally moving, metal sculpture Woman and Man, by Tamar Kvesitadze, is universally known as Ali & Nino after the protagonists of Kurban…
Batumi is a large international port city on the southeastern shore of the Black Sea and is the administrative center of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara. Located 350 kilometers from the capital in the western part of Georgia, you can get to Batumi by air, car, bus, or train.
Batumi, a gem in western Georgia, is a popular destination for tourists all year round. Nestled in the stunning Ajara region along the Black Sea coastline, this city boasts a beautiful shoreline, rich history, diverse architecture, and a unique blend of mountain and sea activities, as well as wine and gastronomy.
