Georgia’s Black Sea resort city, where Soviet era seaside charm meets flashy modern high rises.

Why Visit Batumi

Batumi combines a genuinely eclectic skyline, Soviet era boulevards, Art Nouveau facades, and flashy modern towers built during a recent casino and tourism boom, all along a pebble beach boardwalk on the Black Sea. Its botanical garden and nearby subtropical scenery add a green, humid contrast to Georgia’s more famous mountain regions.

Top Experiences

  • Batumi Boulevard: A long seafront promenade along the Black Sea, lined with parks, sculptures, and the city’s mix of old and new architecture.
  • Batumi Botanical Garden: A large hillside garden overlooking the sea, showcasing plant collections from around the world in a subtropical setting.
  • Alphabetic Tower: A distinctive spiraling tower featuring the letters of the Georgian alphabet, with an observation deck.
  • Batumi Old Town: A compact historic quarter with European style architecture and pedestrian squares.

Book these experiences and more through guided tours from Batumi.

Cosmo Open Workshop in Batumi. Leather Wallet crafting Masterclas

Cosmo Open Workshop in Batumi. Leather Wallet crafting Masterclas

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Private Hiking Tour to Mtirala National Park from Batumi

Private Hiking Tour to Mtirala National Park from Batumi

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Private Hiking Tour to Machakhela National Park from Batumi

Private Hiking Tour to Machakhela National Park from Batumi

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4-Day Svaneti Hiking Tour

4-Day Svaneti Hiking Tour

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Mountain Adjara Private Tour with Traditional Georgian Feast

Mountain Adjara Private Tour with Traditional Georgian Feast

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Adjarian Mountains Waterfalls Wine Tour Best views from Batumi Kobuleti

Adjarian Mountains Waterfalls Wine Tour Best views from Batumi Kobuleti

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Practical Tips

  • Batumi’s beaches are pebble rather than sand, worth knowing before packing beach gear.
  • The Botanical Garden takes at least half a day to explore its full hillside grounds.
  • Batumi gets significantly more rainfall than the rest of Georgia, pack accordingly.

FAQ

What is Batumi known for?
Its eclectic architecture mixing Soviet, Art Nouveau, and flashy modern styles along a Black Sea boardwalk.

Are Batumi’s beaches sandy?
No, they are pebble beaches, typical of much of Georgia’s Black Sea coast.

What is the Batumi Botanical Garden?
A large hillside garden overlooking the sea, showcasing global plant collections in a subtropical setting.