Diana's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Batumi Botanical Garden is a 108 hectare area of land 9 km north of the city of Batumi, capital of Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Georgia. Located at the place called Mtsvane Kontskhi on the Black Sea shore, it is one of the largest botanical gardens in the former Soviet Union.
Batumi Botanical Garden
The Alphabetic Tower is a 130-meter-high structure in Batumi, Georgia. The tower symbolizes the uniqueness of the Georgian alphabet and people. The structure combines the design of DNA, in its familiar double helix pattern.
+ there is a moving restaurant at the top of the tower, with an amazing view of Batumi.
80 locals recommend
Alphabetic Tower
The Alphabetic Tower is a 130-meter-high structure in Batumi, Georgia. The tower symbolizes the uniqueness of the Georgian alphabet and people. The structure combines the design of DNA, in its familiar double helix pattern.
+ there is a moving restaurant at the top of the tower, with an amazing view of Batumi.
Mtirala National Park is a protected area in Adjara region, Georgia. Covering approximately 15,698 hectares in Municipalities of Kobuleti, Khelvachauri and Keda in the western Lesser Caucasus, it is situated between the Black Sea and the Adjara Mountains. It also adjoins Kintrishi Protected Areas.
124 locals recommend
Mtirala National Park
Mtirala National Park is a protected area in Adjara region, Georgia. Covering approximately 15,698 hectares in Municipalities of Kobuleti, Khelvachauri and Keda in the western Lesser Caucasus, it is situated between the Black Sea and the Adjara Mountains. It also adjoins Kintrishi Protected Areas.
This monument is among World’s 10 Most Romantic Statues.
The monument represents figures of a man and a woman moving in circles for about 8-10 minutes and eventually passing through each other, forming one whole body for several second.
Moving statues of lovers are created by Tamar Kvesitadze based on the characters in the novel “Ali & Nino.”
55 locals recommend
Ali and Nino
This monument is among World’s 10 Most Romantic Statues.
The monument represents figures of a man and a woman moving in circles for about 8-10 minutes and eventually passing through each other, forming one whole body for several second.
Moving statues of lovers are created by Tamar Kvesitadze based on the characters in the novel “Ali & Nino.”
Founded in 1881, the country's oldest park includes a zoo & dolphinarium, plus kids' rides & a lake.
163 locals recommend
6 May Park
H. Abashidze StFounded in 1881, the country's oldest park includes a zoo & dolphinarium, plus kids' rides & a lake.
The Church of the Mother of God in Batumi is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral, originally built as a Catholic church early in the 1900s. A Gothic Revival design, the church is located in the Black Sea city of Batumi in Georgia's autonomous republic of Adjara.
22 locals recommend
Holy Mother Virgins Nativity Cathedral
N 51 Nikoloz Baratashvili StreetThe Church of the Mother of God in Batumi is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral, originally built as a Catholic church early in the 1900s. A Gothic Revival design, the church is located in the Black Sea city of Batumi in Georgia's autonomous republic of Adjara.
The Medea statue is a monument to Medea, a Colchian Princess of the Greek mythology erected in Batumi, Georgia. According to myth, Medea helped Jason to steal the golden fleece belonging to her father. It was unveiled by the President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, on 6 July 2007.
16 locals recommend
Statue of Medea
The Medea statue is a monument to Medea, a Colchian Princess of the Greek mythology erected in Batumi, Georgia. According to myth, Medea helped Jason to steal the golden fleece belonging to her father. It was unveiled by the President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, on 6 July 2007.
Ethnographic Museum Borjghalo is located in Kakhaberi Settlement, Batumi, Georgia. It is 20 minutes drive from Batumi centre by bus and it is also close to Makhuntseti Waterfall.
This place enables visitors to get acquainted with a real Adjarian village. There are prepared models of dwelling, agricultural and defense buildings, where is highlighted daily life of one Adjarian family both-rich and poor.
15 locals recommend
Ethnographic Museum Borjgalo
14 Batumi-AkhaltsikheEthnographic Museum Borjghalo is located in Kakhaberi Settlement, Batumi, Georgia. It is 20 minutes drive from Batumi centre by bus and it is also close to Makhuntseti Waterfall.
This place enables visitors to get acquainted with a real Adjarian village. There are prepared models of dwelling, agricultural and defense buildings, where is highlighted daily life of one Adjarian family both-rich and poor.
Entertainment Shows/spots
Marine animal park with daily dolphin shows, swim-with-dolphin experiences & a small aquarium.
165 locals recommend
Batumi Dolphinarium
51 Rustaveli AveMarine animal park with daily dolphin shows, swim-with-dolphin experiences & a small aquarium.
The Batumi dancing fountains are nice and simple. The show last for one hour but not boring at all. Good attraction for family with kids and also for couples.
Nice seating arrangement around the fountains and it's also on the Boulevard.
Recommend to visit and spent one full day at the Boulevard and the surrounded area. Or alternatively one evening as the show starts at 8 PM.
38 locals recommend
Dancing Fountains
The Batumi dancing fountains are nice and simple. The show last for one hour but not boring at all. Good attraction for family with kids and also for couples.
Nice seating arrangement around the fountains and it's also on the Boulevard.
Recommend to visit and spent one full day at the Boulevard and the surrounded area. Or alternatively one evening as the show starts at 8 PM.
Numerous attractions, four pools of different sizes and cafes will serve you during hot Summer days. Besides, entertaining show programs are held every week in the entertaining centre.
80 locals recommend
Aquapark
Приморский бульварNumerous attractions, four pools of different sizes and cafes will serve you during hot Summer days. Besides, entertaining show programs are held every week in the entertaining centre.
Argo Cable Car is a sightseeing attraction located on Anuria Mountain in Batumi, 250 meters high from the sea level. The complex offers spectacular views of the town, The Black Sea and the surrounding mountains. The center comprises in itself restaurants, Gift shops, Wine House, open air halls and podium.
Building design is meaningfully enriched by the use of ARGO symbols, the ship by which Jason and Argonauts sailed to Kolkhida. The complex forms a high building and the podium to create an impression of being on a ship deck. The tower has an image of the sail decorated with combined golden aluminum panels and glasses, sparkling in the sunlight and flashing at night.
Argo Cable Car is manufactured by Doppelmayr the Austrian Company. The line is 2 586 meters long, with 20 Cabins. There are 8 seats in each Cabins. One way trip duration is 10 minutes, serving 500 passengers in an hour. A bulk of unforgettable impressions awaits you!
19 locals recommend
Cable car station
Gogebashvili StreetArgo Cable Car is a sightseeing attraction located on Anuria Mountain in Batumi, 250 meters high from the sea level. The complex offers spectacular views of the town, The Black Sea and the surrounding mountains. The center comprises in itself restaurants, Gift shops, Wine House, open air halls and podium.
Building design is meaningfully enriched by the use of ARGO symbols, the ship by which Jason and Argonauts sailed to Kolkhida. The complex forms a high building and the podium to create an impression of being on a ship deck. The tower has an image of the sail decorated with combined golden aluminum panels and glasses, sparkling in the sunlight and flashing at night.
Argo Cable Car is manufactured by Doppelmayr the Austrian Company. The line is 2 586 meters long, with 20 Cabins. There are 8 seats in each Cabins. One way trip duration is 10 minutes, serving 500 passengers in an hour. A bulk of unforgettable impressions awaits you!
Situated just outside Batumi city center, along the sea front, The Batumi Arts Center is the home of the Batumi State Symphony Orchestra, Batumi State Cappella, Batumi State Musical Center Opera Studio, Musical Theatre of Youth, and vocal quartet "NOTA".
The Batumi Arts Center was reconstructed in 2011 by the architect, Vladimer Khmaladze. The Center has 1100 seats in the main auditorium and presents over 150 concerts and events every year from classical music, opera to traditional folk dance and film. There is a small café 'Art Café' open prior to performances serving a range of drinks and snacks, including traditional Georgian coffee made by stirring the coffee on hot sand.
16 locals recommend
Batumi Art & Musical Centre
1 E70Situated just outside Batumi city center, along the sea front, The Batumi Arts Center is the home of the Batumi State Symphony Orchestra, Batumi State Cappella, Batumi State Musical Center Opera Studio, Musical Theatre of Youth, and vocal quartet "NOTA".
The Batumi Arts Center was reconstructed in 2011 by the architect, Vladimer Khmaladze. The Center has 1100 seats in the main auditorium and presents over 150 concerts and events every year from classical music, opera to traditional folk dance and film. There is a small café 'Art Café' open prior to performances serving a range of drinks and snacks, including traditional Georgian coffee made by stirring the coffee on hot sand.
A lovely coastal park which offers nice sea views and plenty of attractions to go up, go round on and generally just enjoy. There is fruit and food available to purchase. A great area to just walk around enjoying the scenery.
20 locals recommend
Miracle Park
A lovely coastal park which offers nice sea views and plenty of attractions to go up, go round on and generally just enjoy. There is fruit and food available to purchase. A great area to just walk around enjoying the scenery.
Return to the childhood with a ferris wheel. You can enjoy with an amazing view of black sea and beautiful coastal Batumi. Good value for the price and not big queues!
19 locals recommend
Ferris wheel
Return to the childhood with a ferris wheel. You can enjoy with an amazing view of black sea and beautiful coastal Batumi. Good value for the price and not big queues!
Food and evening spots
Fantastic place to have your rest and fun, eat and drink and listen to live music: piano, violin and bands. Hard to find table in summer but you should definitely go and enjoy.
A bit expensive prices in the cafes and restaurants because of fancy location.
116 locals recommend
Batumi Piazza
Fantastic place to have your rest and fun, eat and drink and listen to live music: piano, violin and bands. Hard to find table in summer but you should definitely go and enjoy.
A bit expensive prices in the cafes and restaurants because of fancy location.
Restaurant right in front of our place. 2 min walk. One of the most popular place for eating. Great entertainment-live band and fantastic dancers, tasty authentic Georgian food. (Mostly locals eating here- that says something). Big dance floor and many people dancing. Service is great too.
31 locals recommend
Sunset Batumi
Restaurant right in front of our place. 2 min walk. One of the most popular place for eating. Great entertainment-live band and fantastic dancers, tasty authentic Georgian food. (Mostly locals eating here- that says something). Big dance floor and many people dancing. Service is great too.
Good food, Georgian cuisine, nice environment, close to the beach, not expensive prices, 5-7 min walk from our apartment.
38 locals recommend
Ajarian House / აჭარული სახლი
10 Sherif Khimshiashvili StreetGood food, Georgian cuisine, nice environment, close to the beach, not expensive prices, 5-7 min walk from our apartment.
Grill Town
24 Rustaveli AveGood food, fancy environment, a bit expensive prices.
Famous spot for the evening talks. Always busy, nice environment, retro style, nice food, but expensive compared to others.
14 locals recommend
Fanfan
Melikishvili StreetFamous spot for the evening talks. Always busy, nice environment, retro style, nice food, but expensive compared to others.
Amazing place, normal prices, nice environment, mostly offering European cuisine but also some Georgian dishes. My favorite place to have a nice talk with friends.
26 locals recommend
Cafe Gardens
Amazing place, normal prices, nice environment, mostly offering European cuisine but also some Georgian dishes. My favorite place to have a nice talk with friends.
Amazing view, high-class service, fancy environment, very expensive prices.
Located on the terrace in the Hilton hotel.
8 locals recommend
Nephele Sky Bar
Shota Rustaveli 40Amazing view, high-class service, fancy environment, very expensive prices.
Located on the terrace in the Hilton hotel.
Easy for everyday eating, cheaper, Georgian cuisine, can have fun there, offering sea view but loud environment. 5 min walk from the apartment.
72 locals recommend
Restaurant Sanremo
34 Seafront PromenadeEasy for everyday eating, cheaper, Georgian cuisine, can have fun there, offering sea view but loud environment. 5 min walk from the apartment.
Locals say that the most delicious Adjarian Khachapuri can be eaten in this restaurant. Prices are good. Environment is normal.
125 locals recommend
Retro
36 Zurab Gorgiladze StLocals say that the most delicious Adjarian Khachapuri can be eaten in this restaurant. Prices are good. Environment is normal.