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The Batumi skyline seen across the Black Sea, with high-rise towers along the shore and the Alphabetic Tower at the right

Where to stay in Batumi

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Places to stay in Batumi

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About Batumi

Batumi, the capital of Adjara, runs along the Black Sea from Green Cape in the north to Gonio near the Turkish border. Georgia charges no tourist tax, and the airport is about 9 km by road from the Piazza in Old Batumi.

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Facts and rules

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Airport
Batumi International (BUS), 2 km south of the city; about 9 km by road from the Piazza in Old Batumi. Bus no. 10 runs into town. Source
Tourist tax
None. The Tax Code of Georgia allows property tax as the only local tax and bars any tax it does not list (articles 5 and 6). Source
Short-term rental rules
Georgia's Law on Tourism registers tour operators, agencies and guides, not accommodation. No rule requiring a number on rental listings was found; unverified as of September 2026. Source
Travel insurance
Mandatory for visitors: health and accident cover for the whole stay, at least 30,000 GEL, per UK travel advice. Airlines or immigration can ask for proof. Source
Parking rules
Batumi's parking rules require the fee to be paid at the start of parking and ban parking on pedestrian crossings, marked bike lanes and bus stops. Source
Parking fees
Paid by period with the car's plate number: 1 GEL a day, 5 GEL a week, 10 GEL for 30 days, 40 GEL a year, per the tourist information centre. Cars parked against the rules are towed. Source
Monthly stays
Citizens of the US, UK and Germany, among others, may stay visa-free for a full year. Remote work has needed a work permit since 1 March 2026. Source
Emergency number
112 Source

Areas of Batumi

Café tables on the Piazza in Old Batumi, a paved square surrounded by buildings with balconies and arcades
Photographed in 2016. Photo: Kober, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Old Batumi

The old centre around the Piazza, an Italian-style square of cafés, hotels and shops about four blocks from the sea. It suits a first visit and anyone who wants restaurants and the seafront on foot.

Batumi airport
about 9 km
Boulevard and beach
under 1 km

Car and parking

The city's parking rules require the fee to be paid at the start of parking, and the tourist information centre lists passes from 1 GEL a day. Cars parked against the rules are towed, so ask the host about a private space.

The white Batumi lighthouse on the seafront, with the Alphabetic Tower and high-rise buildings behind
Photo: Alexey Komarov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Batumi Boulevard

The seafront promenade along the beach, with the lighthouse and the 130 m Alphabetic Tower. It suits beach days on foot and sea views from the towers behind it.

Batumi airport
about 9 km
Batumi Piazza
under 1 km

Car and parking

Batumi's rules forbid parking on marked bike lanes, pedestrian crossings and bus stops, and the fee is due at the start of parking. A 7-day pass costs 5 GEL, per the tourist information centre.

New Boulevard

The newer seafront south of the centre along Lech and Maria Kaczynski Street, lined with tower blocks and close to the airport. It suits apartment stays by the sea, less so a walk to the old town.

Batumi airport
about 6 km
Batumi Piazza
about 7 km

Car and parking

The city's parking rules apply here too. The airport is about 6 km away by road and the Piazza about 7 km, so ask whether the building has parking for guests.

Makhinjauri and Green Cape

A small seaside resort 5 km north of Batumi and, beyond it, Green Cape with the 108-hectare Batumi Botanical Garden. It suits a quieter stay by the sea with the city a short drive away.

Batumi airport
about 14 km
Batumi Piazza
about 7 km

Car and parking

Makhinjauri has been part of the city of Batumi since 2011, so the city's parking rules apply. The Piazza is about 7 km away by road from Makhinjauri and about 8 km from Green Cape.

The stone walls of Gonio Fortress with a cobbled path, lawn and trees inside the fort
Photo: Alexey Komarov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Gonio and Kvariati

Resort villages south of Batumi near the Turkish border: Gonio, with its Roman fortress, 4 km from the border, and Kvariati. It suits beach holidays close to the airport, away from the city centre.

Batumi airport
about 6 km
Batumi Piazza
about 13 km

Car and parking

Both belong to the city of Batumi, so its parking rules apply. The Sarpi border crossing is nearby, but a Georgian rental car cannot be driven into Turkey.

Guides

Questions

Which part of Batumi is best for a first visit?

Old Batumi and the Boulevard, for the Piazza, the seafront and the beach on foot. Both are about 9 km from the airport by road.

Is there a tourist tax in Batumi?

No. The Tax Code of Georgia allows property tax as the only local tax and bars any tax it does not list.

How does parking work in Batumi?

The city's rules require the fee to be paid at the start of parking and ban parking on crossings, marked bike lanes and bus stops. The tourist information centre lists passes from 1 GEL a day to 40 GEL a year, and cars parked against the rules are towed.

Can a rental car from Batumi go to Turkey?

No. Turkish customs admits a foreign car only when it is registered in the driver's own country of residence, so a Georgian rental car stays in Georgia. The Sarpi crossing south of Gonio is for a walk across.