Tbilisi is one of the oldest cities in Europe, and every period of its history left something to see: from the Old Town to Soviet modernism and new skyscrapers like ours. Add food, wine and a famously warm welcome, and the city gives you a full day from morning to midnight.
Start at Dumas, every day from 7 to 11 am, with the whole city in the windows.
Take a taxi to the Old Town and walk through the sulfur bath district, with its brick domes and carved wooden balconies.
Ride the cable car from Rike Park up to the fortress for the classic view over the rooftops and the river.
Cross the glass footbridge over the Mtkvari, then stroll up Rustaveli Avenue, the city’s grand boulevard.
Back in Vake, watch the city light up from Weather Report Sky Bar on the 37th floor, from 5 pm.
The district’s big green park is close to the hotel, made for a morning walk or a run.
Cafes line the avenue and the streets around it. Or stay in for coffee and pastries at The Junction.
Head up to the lake in the hills above Vake, then walk among traditional houses from across Georgia at the Open Air Museum of Ethnography.
Swim in the 25-meter heated indoor pool, open every day from 7 am to 11 pm and free for hotel guests. Pool and wellness.
French cooking from an open kitchen on the 36th floor, every day from 6 to 11 pm.
Happy hour at Weather Report runs every day from 5 to 8 pm, on selected drinks.
Try a Georgian supper in town, or stay up high with dinner at Dumas.
The river embankment, the fortress walls and the Bridge of Peace are all lit up after dark.
A former Soviet sewing factory turned into a courtyard of bars, cafes and street art, a favorite late-night spot.
Vake is one of Tbilisi’s most prestigious districts: tree-lined streets, embassies, universities, cafes and boutiques, with parks and green hills all around.
The hotel stands on Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue, named after the Georgian writer. The avenue runs about 2.5 km through Vake and continues toward Rustaveli Avenue and the center.
The district’s big green park, opened in 1946, for a morning walk or a run.
A quieter park along the river valley, popular with families.
A small lake on the slope above Vake, with walking paths, cafes and a ropeway.
Traditional houses from across Georgia, set out on the hillside.
Spend the day in the old city, then come back to the calm of Vake and a room high above it.
The old fortress on the hill above the city, with views over the rooftops and the river.
The sulfur bath district, with its domed bathhouses and wooden balconies.
The Mtkvari embankment and the lit-up old city after dark.
Georgian food is generous, made for sharing and best with a glass of local wine. Four things not to miss:
Juicy dumplings, ordered by the piece. Hold the knot, take a small bite, sip the broth, and leave the knot on the plate.
A boat of bread filled with melted cheese, topped with an egg and butter. Stir it all together and tear off the crust to dip.
Fried eggplant rolled around a spiced walnut paste, finished with pomegranate seeds.
Georgia has made wine for around 8,000 years. The traditional qvevri clay-vessel method is on UNESCO’s list of intangible heritage.
Ride-hailing apps such as Bolt work across the city, and our front desk is happy to call a taxi for you.
The Old Town is best explored on foot. Expect hills and cobblestones.
Buses 337 and 388 run to Liberty Square, or we can book a private transfer. How to get here.
The currency is the Georgian lari (GEL). Cards are widely accepted in the city.
Taxis, directions, opening hours or a table for tonight: our team knows the city and is here 24/7.
