Hotel Old Town Batumi puts you in the part of the city that has the most character. While the seafront is dominated by modern towers, the old town keeps the narrower streets, carved wooden balconies and small squares that tell the story of a trading port, and staying here means you can wander out of the door into restaurants, cafes, bakeries and shops. It is the best choice for travellers who like to walk, eat well and feel part of the city rather than separate from it.
The old town is also the most convenient base for sightseeing on foot. The Italian-style piazza with its clock tower and marble mosaic, the neo-Gothic cathedral, the museums and the street life are all within a short walk. The boulevard, the beach and the fountains of Europe Square are a little further, but still comfortable on foot or by a cheap taxi. In the evenings you can wander back from the seafront through lit streets.
Food is a central pleasure here. Georgian cuisine is generous and sociable, and small restaurants serve Adjarian khachapuri, khinkali, grilled fish and salads with walnuts. A guided walking tour with wine tasting or a cooking class makes a good first-day activity, and you can ask staff for advice on where locals eat.
Old town streets can be lively at night in the summer, so ask about the position of your room if you are a light sleeper. Check the facilities you care about, such as air conditioning, lifts and breakfast, when you book, because older buildings vary. Smaller properties often reward early booking and clear communication about arrival times.
For day trips, the location is as good as any in Batumi. Tours to waterfalls, tea hills, Gonio Fortress and the canyons collect guests from hotels and meeting points in the centre. Combine the old town with a quiet day at the beach and a trip into the mountains, and you have a well-balanced stay.
Planning tip
In the old town, small squares and side streets are where you find the best surprises, such as a bakery with fresh bread at dawn or a courtyard restaurant that locals love. Leave time for wandering without a plan, and keep a little cash for markets and small cafes, where card payment is not always available.
If you enjoy architecture, take your time with the details: carved wooden balconies, mosaics, ironwork, colourful tiles and the mix of Georgian, Ottoman, Russian and European influences. A guided walk helps decode them, but a slow wander with your eyes up works almost as well.
Why stay here
- ✓Old town location
- ✓Walkable to the piazza and cafes
- ✓Short trip to the seafront
- ✓Character streets on the doorstep
- ✓Room types to compare when booking
- ✓Convenient base for day trips
- ✓Tour pick-ups usually possible
- ✓Details confirmed when you book
Good questions
Is the old town a good place to stay?+
Yes, it has the most character, with the piazza, the cathedral, cafes and bakeries close by on foot, and the seafront a short walk or taxi ride away. Summer nights can be lively, so ask about room position.
Is Hotel Old Town Batumi a good base for day trips from Batumi?+
Batumi is the starting point for most excursions to the waterfalls, Mtirala, Gonio Fortress and the canyons of western Georgia. Tour operators usually collect guests from hotels in the city, so confirm the pick-up point with your operator when you book.
Which season is best for a stay?+
Summer is best for swimming and a lively boulevard, but it is also the most expensive and crowded time. Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather and better rates, and winter is quiet and mild at the coast, with snow in the mountains behind the city.