T'bilisi Travel Guide

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Pro

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  Dirt cheap to eat and drink well, interesting historical city 


Con

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  Polluted air 


In a nutshell

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  Old charm and new ambition 

 

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Tbilisi City Museum -- Old Town Landmark

Tbilisi City Museum -- Old Town Landmark, T'bilisi

 rjaparidze Says:  I mentioned that I am not a fan of museums, but for those who are pleasant, pedestrianised Sionis kucha is home to the Tbilisi History Museum. Housed in an old caravanserai, this look at the history of the city includes some wonderfully evocative photographs of the... 

Façade Sculptures / Art Nouveau

Façade Sculptures / Art Nouveau, T'bilisi

 GeoV Says:  In spite of being a long way from other European centres of Art Nouveau / Jugendstil (such as Rīga), Tbilisi has a wealth of this architecture. The style is difficult to define so, rather than attempt it, let's just incorporate anything eccentric, ecclectic, ehuberant -... 

Hotels  

Courtyard by Marriott Tbilisi

 9 Reviews and 59 Opinions  The Courtyard Tbilisi (Marriott) is a somewhat blandly good hotel, situated in the perfect Tbilisi... 

Hotel British House

 1 Review and 84 Opinions  It is very nice hotel. maximum of 10 rooms. and nice breakfast. located in down town. very near to... 

Restaurants  

Khinklis sakhli: Hidden

Khinklis sakhli: Hidden, T'bilisi

 traveloturc Says:  Georgian Khinkali, so well known for the gourmands, is a delicious dish for everyone and takes one of the most honorable places among the tastiest dishes of the world. The history of making Khinkali comes from the ancient times, has stood through the centuries and is one of... 

BUFFALO BILL SALOON: DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE (2)

BUFFALO BILL SALOON: DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE (2), T'bilisi

 DAO Says:  Ok – let’s due the legal niceties first. This Tip is my opinion and I am allowed to write my opinion. Now – I recommend you do not eat or drink here. I was lucky. I walked in and asked to see the menu first. On EVERY page were the words ”EXTRA CHARGE 15%” For what?... 

Tavaduri: Riverside

Tavaduri: Riverside, T'bilisi

 traveloturc Says:  A balcony looks through the Mtkvari. Here, you can relax with the exceptionnal atmosphere There is a special ritual of bringing the dishes, for example you can cut a wedding-cake by a silver knife under Mendelsons's melody.You can get all these pleasure with live music and... 

Maidan: Right Bank of Mtkvari

Maidan: Right Bank of Mtkvari, T'bilisi

 traveloturc Says:  Restaurant Maidan (Meydan means square in turkish) with the interior and dishes makes you feel a mix of Georgian, Asian and European style. Evening programme provides a dazzling show of Georgian, Asian, Gypsy and Belly dances as well as folk songs. Also, you can enjoy... 

Shadow of Metekhi: Scenic

Shadow of Metekhi: Scenic, T'bilisi

 traveloturc Says:  This is the real Georgian restaurant, from which the spectacular view of old Tbilisi unfolds. Tasty Georgian dishes and evening programs especially impress foreigner guests... Evening program offers impressive Georgian dances: Khanjluri, Mtiuluri, Kintouri and Acharuli.... 

THE OLD HOUSE: TOURISTY, BUT GOOD

THE OLD HOUSE: TOURISTY, BUT GOOD, T'bilisi

 DAO Says:  In Georgian, the name of this restaurant is Dzveli Sakhli. This large stone building has the décor of a medieval castle and is definitely geared towards tourists. Not cheap, but not too bad. My meal started with an ice cold vodka and beer. Then the musicians started. After... 

DZVELI METEKHI: EXCELLENT

DZVELI METEKHI: EXCELLENT, T'bilisi

 DAO Says:  This place is a class act. My coat was taken as I came in the door and a ticket issued. I was shown to a nice table and welcomed. Menus arrive and my drink was ordered. The waiter arrived with my drink and my meal order was taken. Then my lovely food arrived and the next... 

MCDONALDS: IF YOU JUST HAVE TO

MCDONALDS: IF YOU JUST HAVE TO, T'bilisi

 DAO Says:  So you came half-way around the world to sample local Georgia Cuisine? Hmmm….but a sneaky McDonalds hamburger never hurt anyone did it?Some of you will, some of you won’t, and no I did not.If you absolutely have to it is located right outside of the Rustaveli Metro Station.... 

PLATINUM POPCORN: STRAWBERRY POPCORN !

PLATINUM POPCORN: STRAWBERRY POPCORN !, T'bilisi

 DAO Says:  For Georgia, this is exciting stuff. Although you could find a place like Platinum Popcorn in any American shopping mall – this is high tech stuff here. There are still a lot of traditional popcorn sellers in the subways that are left over from Soviet times. This place will... 

THE BREAD HOUSE (PURIS SAKHLI): SEVERELY OVERRATED

THE BREAD HOUSE (PURIS SAKHLI): SEVERELY OVERRATED, T'bilisi

 DAO Says:  My guidebook raved about this place. The menu has an article by the chef about all the care and attention they take in preparing great food and providing fantastic hospitality. Too bad they didn’t tell the staff or the chef who cooked my food. When I first walked in I was... 

GORGASALI: Geogian restaurant for Presidents!!!!

GORGASALI: Geogian restaurant for Presidents!!!!, T'bilisi

 marsistanbul Says:  Gorgasali restaurant is located belongs to the 16th century histarical heritage.The area represents the very spot asscociated with the legend on foundations.4 different lounges are inside the restaurant,great mixture of Georgian cuisine and prize-winner a famous... 

DUBLIN IRISH PUB: DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE (1)

DUBLIN IRISH PUB: DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE (1), T'bilisi

 DAO Says:  In my humble opinion – you should not even step foot inside the door of this place. I saw this place recommended by a well known Guide Book and I will be recommending ding they don’t in the future. It all started with a single beer. Most of life’s problems do. After a long... 

Transportation  

Car Hire in Georgia

Car Hire in Georgia, T'bilisi

 Roadtourist Says:  The brilliant car rental company in Georgia. They offer vehicles with or without a driver, Organizing jeep tours and excursions in various regions of Georgia all the year round, Transportation service from/to airport from/to hotel with professional drivers. Price is... 

For train junkies

For train junkies, T'bilisi

 Assenczo Says:  The train option seems to be the best and almost the only one according to the books. On the spot at the railway station in Tbilisi the impression was the same considering that an Azeri woman was booking her foreign friend’s ticket to Baku as well - what better way than to... 

Local Customs  

Drinking

Drinking, T'bilisi

 traveloturc Says:  Wine is the most popular alcoholic beverage followed by "vodka". Another Georgian specialty which is nonalcoholic are fresh juices where are sold at stands and kiosks throughout Tbilisi. At a supra or dinner party one experiences the full extent of Georgian drinking. A toast... 

Verandah

Verandah, T'bilisi

 traveloturc Says:  Oriental influences came during the periods when Tbilisi was under Turkish , Mongol and Persian rule. The most notable influence is the the "verandah". Almost every traditional house in Tbilisi has a verandah. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Driving and car rental problems

Driving and car rental problems, T'bilisi

 GeoV Says:  Most guide-books don't advise hiring a car in Tbilisi - and, it has to be said, even being a pedestrian is sometimes a bit uncomfortable! Nevertheless, there are a number of places of interest which are near to the city (e.g. Mtskheta) and you might consider it worthwhile to... 

Favorites  

BREAD DINNER WITH GEORGE

BREAD DINNER WITH GEORGE, T'bilisi

 DAO Says:  I was walking into town one night to have dinner when I came across a real bread bakery near the Avlabari Metro Station. Somehow I got into a conversation with the owner, George and the 2 guys who work for him. This of course led to vodka. And more vodka. Over the course of... 

 
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 Tbilisi -- City that Gets Better Every Day - So... Finally I decided to build Tbilisi page and I intend to make it as comprehensive as possible. What one can say about my city... Well, it definitely is not Paris and definitely gets more and... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Have a departure at 05:30 in may '12, is the airport open all night, really does not seem to be worthwhile booking a hotel for... 

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A: Yes airport is open many fligths arrive and leave by night in TBS. Max ;-) 

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Tbilisi -- City that Gets Better Every Day

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 So... Finally I decided to build Tbilisi page and I intend to make it as comprehensive as possible. What one can say about my city... Well, it definitely is not Paris and definitely gets more and... 

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where east meets west

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  and where VTers can meet sweet Photonina . . 

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T'bilisi

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 The Georgian table is conducted in a wise manner in accordance with the ancient ritual. The head of the table “tamada” is elected as proposed by the host. The tamada must be a man of humour with an...... 

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charmed by Tbilisi....

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 Tbilisi. I've said the word over an over. I think it sounds nice--Ta-bleee-zeee. (Although, that's not really how it's pronounced.) I don't really know what it is that made me want to come to Georgia... 

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Georgia on my mind

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 T’bilisi or Tbilisi, formerly Tiflis, capital and largest city of Georgia, in the east central part of the country. The city, situated on the Kura River in a valley sheltered by the Caucasus... 

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