Rooms Hotel Kazbegi

Rooms Hotel Kazbegi is one of the most photographed hotels in the Caucasus, and the reason is its terrace. A broad deck runs the whole length of the building, looking straight across the valley at the snow-capped peak of Kazbek, with Gergeti Trinity Church on its ridge in between, and sitting there with a coffee or a glass of Georgian wine as the light changes is the highlight of many a trip to Georgia. Inside, the hotel is designed as a mountain retreat, with worn brick, reclaimed wood, cognac leather and a curated mix of old and new furniture, books and fireplaces. Facilities make it easy to stay a couple of nights: 143 rooms, an indoor pool, a spa with massages, a gym, a restaurant and lobby bar, free parking and a free breakfast buffet. Expedia gives it a wonderful guest rating of 9.0 from more than 500 reviews.

Location and getting around: the hotel is at 1 V. Gorgasali Street in Stepantsminda, the main town of the Kazbegi area, about 150 kilometres and two and a half to four hours by road from Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Road. Gergeti Trinity Church is a short drive or a steep hike of an hour or more away. Shared minibuses and private drivers run from Tbilisi, and the hotel can help with transfers and four-wheel-drive trips into the valleys.

Rooms: ask for a mountain-view room facing Kazbek; rooms on the other side look over the village. Rooms are warm and wood-panelled, in keeping with the mountain-lodge style.

Who it suits: couples, hikers and anyone who wants to see Gergeti at sunrise or sunset rather than in the midday crowds of the day tours. It is also a calm base for a winter escape in the snow.

Good to know: from November to February the Jvari Pass on the road from Tbilisi can close temporarily for snow, so keep your plans flexible and check conditions before setting off. Expedia notes that the pool is closed from 24 to 29 November 2026. Breakfast is included, and parking is free.