Old Tbilisi from Metekhi, with Narikala Fortress on the ridge above the old town
Photo: Supanut Arunoprayote, CC BY 4.0

Neighborhoods

Tbilisi runs along both banks of the Mtkvari. The old town and Sololaki hold the sights, Vera and Vake the cafes, and Marjanishvili the late nights. One guide per district: what it is like, what to see there and who it suits.

Beth Lekhem Quarter in May 2022
Neighborhood

Tbilisi Neighborhoods: The 8 Best Areas and What Each One Is Like

Tbilisi is known for its old quarters. Here are the 8 best areas to explore, what each one is like and who it suits.

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A street in Old Tbilisi
Neighborhood

Old Tbilisi: Kala, Betlemi, Meidan and Shardeni Street

Old Tbilisi is the city of balconies and bath domes. Here is what to see, where to eat and whether to stay there.

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View of Tbilisi
Neighborhood

Sololaki, Tbilisi: Art Nouveau Entrances, Cafes and Where to Stay

Sololaki is the Art Nouveau quarter of Tbilisi. Here is what to see, where to eat and drink, and who should stay there.

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Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi
Neighborhood

Rustaveli Avenue and Freedom Square: What to See, Eat and Know

Rustaveli Avenue is the grand main street of Tbilisi. Here is what to see from Freedom Square on, and how long it takes.

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Neighborhood

Avlabari, Tbilisi: Sights, Metro, Food and Where to Stay

Avlabari is the old district facing the Old Town across the river. What to see, where to eat and whether to stay.

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Aghmashenebeli Avenue, Tbilisi
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Marjanishvili and Chughureti, Tbilisi: What to See, Eat and Where to Stay

Marjanishvili is where Tbilisi goes to eat and drink. Here is what to see, where to eat and drink, and where to stay.

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Vera Park, Tbilisi, Georgia
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Vera, Tbilisi: Vera Park, Kiacheli Street, Cafes and Wine Bars

Vera is known for its cafes and wine bars. Here is what to see, where to eat and drink, and who should stay there.

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View of Tbilisi from Mtatsminda
Neighborhood

Vake, Tbilisi: Vake Park, Turtle Lake and Where to Eat

Vake is the green, upscale side of Tbilisi. Here is what to see, where to eat and drink, and who should stay there.

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Tblisi, view from Hotel Ameri Plaza
Neighborhood

Saburtalo, Tbilisi: Soviet Landmarks, Lisi Lake and Where to Eat

Saburtalo is the residential district northwest of the center. Here is what to see, where to eat and who should stay.

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Jan Shardeni St, Tbilisi
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Old Tbilisi Walking Tour: A Self-Guided Route Through the Old Town

Old Tbilisi is best seen on foot. Here is a 4 km self-guided loop with the stops, the times, the costs and where to eat.

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