Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, on the Mtkvari River.

Population in Tbilisi

1,369,400 on 1 January 2026 (Geostat), from the 2024 census plus 2025 births, deaths and migration. The census counted 1,331,485 in Tbilisi on 14 November 2024.

Internet Speed in Tbilisi

Ookla has no Tbilisi-only figure. Georgia median in September 2026 was 54.89 Mbps fixed and 226.67 Mbps mobile. Silknet fibre goes up to 100 Mbps; from 1 May 2026 its Tbilisi Start+ plan is 65 Mbps for ₾37 a month.

Currency & Banking in Tbilisi

Georgian lari (GEL, ₾). National Bank of Georgia rate for 19 October 2026: ₾2.5982 per US dollar (about ₾1 = USD 0.38).

Wikivoyage says tap water is generally safe and that you should ask the host if they drink it. The same page flags giardia from tap water and lead in old housing, paint and some water.

220 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).

At the airport Magti sells 15-day tourist packs on a passport: ₾15 for 5,000 MB, or ₾30 for 3,000 MB, 30 international minutes and local calls, with a free SIM on the welcome pack. Cocktail 30 is ₾30 for 30 days with 3,000 MB and unlimited minutes and SMS.

Banking for Expats in Tbilisi

Bank of Georgia takes a non-resident application in English (passport, photo, signature, and income documents if asked). A 17 October 2026 reading of the bank pages puts a possible review fee at ₾50, a package at ₾5 to ₾20 a month, and a multi-currency account without a package at ₾1 a month; a branch visit may still be required. TBC Bank has a non-resident form that asks for a passport and finishes at a branch or by video.

Accommodation in Tbilisi

Fabrika, 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street in Chughureti, combines a large hostel with a courtyard of bars. For a flat, the usual path is a nightly booking site or a local listing board.

Cashless Friendly in Tbilisi

Visa and Mastercard work on the metro and on most buses, and cards are accepted in central cafes. A Metromoney card is the cheaper way to ride. Small markets still expect cash.

Short Term Rentals in Tbilisi

A 2026 hostel guide puts a dorm at about ₾25 to ₾40 a night, a Fabrika 12-bed dorm at about ₾32 to ₾35, and an ordinary apartment at about ₾80 to ₾150 a night. A full month is cheaper than 30 nightly rates.

Budget Accommodation in Tbilisi

Fabrika Hostel and Suites, 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street, about an 8 to 10 minute walk from Marjanishvili metro. The cheapest dorm, a 12-bed room, is about ₾32 to ₾35 a night in 2026.

Best Area to Stay for Tourists in Tbilisi

Old Tbilisi, Sololaki and Abanotubani, between Freedom Square, Narikala and the sulfur baths.

Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads in Tbilisi

Marjanishvili, for Fabrika and Impact Hub, a short walk from the metro. Vake is the quieter residential choice west of the centre.

2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) in Tbilisi

Same Didi Dighomi asking price, USD 1,127 per m² in March 2026 (about ₾2,928). An 80 m² flat is about ₾234,300.

Studio Purchase Price (City Center) in Tbilisi

TBC Capital March 2026 asking price in Vake was USD 2,276 per m², about ₾5,914 at ₾2.5982 per dollar. A 40 m² flat at that rate is about ₾236,500.

Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) in Tbilisi

TBC Capital March 2026 asking price in Didi Dighomi was USD 1,127 per m², about ₾2,928 at ₾2.5982 per dollar. A 40 m² flat at that rate is about ₾117,100.

1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) in Tbilisi

Same Vake asking price, USD 2,276 per m² in March 2026 (about ₾5,914). A 60 m² flat is about ₾354,800. TBC publishes one price per district, not a separate rate by bedroom count.

1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) in Tbilisi

Same Didi Dighomi asking price, USD 1,127 per m² in March 2026 (about ₾2,928). A 60 m² flat is about ₾175,700.

2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) in Tbilisi

Same Vake asking price, USD 2,276 per m² in March 2026 (about ₾5,914). An 80 m² flat is about ₾473,100.

Corporate Tax in Tbilisi

15% on distributed profits and on some deemed distributions. Retained profit is not taxed until distribution. Banks, credit unions and microfinance lenders pay 20%.

Dividend Withholding Tax in Tbilisi

5% on dividends paid to non-residents. Treaties can set a lower rate. Distribution between Georgian companies is outside this withholding.

Tax System in Tbilisi

Territorial for individuals: residents are exempt from tax on income that has no Georgian source. Residence is 183 days or more in any continuous 12-month period ending in the tax year.

18% standard rate. A business registers once taxable turnover passes ₾100,000 in any 12 months.

Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules in Tbilisi

Georgian tax law does not provide controlled-foreign-company rules.

Property Tax in Tbilisi

From 1 October 2026 a family whose prior-year income was up to ₾100,000 is exempt from property tax on assets other than land. Above that, the rate is 0.8% to 1% of market value, set by the municipality. Land is taxed separately.

Property Transaction Tax in Tbilisi

No transfer tax and no stamp tax. Registering a change of ownership at the National Agency of Public Registry costs ₾150 in four working days, ₾270 in one working day, or ₾350 the same day.

Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads in Tbilisi

Foreign-source income of a resident is generally outside the tax. An individual entrepreneur with small-business status pays 1% on turnover up to ₾500,000 a year, then 3% from the month that cap is crossed. Micro-business status is 0% on business income up to ₾30,000 with no employees.

Best Coworking Space in Tbilisi

Impact Hub Tbilisi, inside Fabrika at 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street. A day pass is ₾40 (10:00-18:00), HUB Unlimited is ₾410 a month, and a fixed desk is ₾525.

Best Cafe for Work in Tbilisi

Prospero's Books and Caliban's Coffeehouse, in a courtyard off Rustaveli Avenue toward the opera, with Wi-Fi and English books. OpenStreetMap places the shop on Polikarp Kakabadze Street.

Networking Events in Tbilisi

Impact Hub Tbilisi membership includes member-only events and 10% off other events. Buy the pass in person on weekdays from 10:00 to 18:00, or write to tbilisi@impacthub.net.

Social Events for Expats in Tbilisi

The Fabrika courtyard at 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street is free to walk into and fills with locals and visitors after about 20:00. The hostel also runs walking tours and nomad meetups.

Best Taxi/Ride App in Tbilisi

Bolt and Yandex Go. Yandex economy in Tbilisi, in force through 27 October 2026, caps the minimum fare at ₾2.30 and the in-city distance rate at ₾0.44 per km.

Bike/Scooter Rental in Tbilisi

Bolt e-scooters: ₾0.35 to start and ₾0.29 a minute, or Plus at ₾3.90 a month, which drops the start fee. Scroll and Jet also run. Wikivoyage noted Bird in financial trouble as of September 2023.

Best Beach Nearby in Tbilisi

Turtle Lake (Kus Tba), above Saburtalo, is the city swim, with pedal boats. The Black Sea is at Batumi, about 4 hours on the Georgian Railway Stadler from Tbilisi Central.

Top Regional Airline in Tbilisi

Georgian Airways (A9), on the Tbilisi Airport airline list, with a Tbilisi reservations line.

Top International Airline in Tbilisi

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa are all on the Tbilisi Airport airline list.

Highway Access in Tbilisi

The E60 runs west from Tbilisi toward Kutaisi and the Black Sea, about 372 km to Batumi. The Georgian Military Highway runs north toward Kazbegi and the Russian border.

Main Train/Transit Hub in Tbilisi

Tbilisi Central Railway Station, on Station Square, with its own metro stop. Georgian Railway Stadler trains to Batumi leave from here.

Public Transport Passes in Tbilisi

Tbilisi Transport Company: ₾1 covers 90 minutes on metro, bus, municipal minibus and the Bagebi ropeway; a day is ₾3 and a month is ₾40. A Metromoney card costs ₾2. The 90-minute transfer needs the card, not a cash or app fare.

Regional Travel in Tbilisi

Georgian Railway Stadler trains to Batumi take about 4 hours (about 08:05 and 17:10 when tkt.ge was read on 19 October 2026). Second class was ₾36 and first class ₾76 on tkt.ge on 12 October 2026, about ₾2 above the railway list of ₾30-34 and ₾66-74. Didube is the marshrutka yard for the north.

Best Hospital in Tbilisi

American Hospital Tbilisi, 17 Ushangi Chkheidze Street. Outpatient hours are Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00 and Saturday 09:00-16:00. Emergency is 24 hours.

Yoga & Wellness Centers in Tbilisi

Tbili.Yoga teaches small-group Ashtanga, Iyengar, Hatha and Kundalini. The homepage does not list a drop-in price.

Gyms & Fitness Centers in Tbilisi

Oktopus at 20 Nino Ramishvili Street is ₾235 a month, with access to the Sandro Euli, Vake and Batumi clubs. A 12-month plan there is ₾175 a month.

Best Food Delivery App in Tbilisi

Wolt delivers restaurants in Tbilisi and also runs Wolt Market, including a Baratashvili online supermarket listed as 24/7.

Best Local Dish to Try in Tbilisi

Khinkali (soup dumplings) and khachapuri, especially the Adjarian cheese bread. Klike's Khinkali, 1 Shio Chitadze Street, is a local basement spot Wikivoyage still lists.

Vegan/Vegetarian Options in Tbilisi

Kiwi Vegan Cafe, 6 Ivane Machabeli Street in the Old Town. Cafe Leila, 18 Ioane Shavteli Street, is a pescatarian room with vegan plates; Wikivoyage updated that listing in June 2026.

Best Dessert Spots in Tbilisi

Churchkhela, walnuts dipped in grape must, is the sweet to buy. Dezerter Bazaar and the Dry Bridge stalls sell it.

Affordable Shopping Spots in Tbilisi

Dezerter Bazaar, between Station Square and Dinamo Arena, for fruit, cheese and churchkhela. Didube market is the cheap second-hand clothes yard.

E-commerce/Online Store in Tbilisi

Extra.ge, which calls itself the largest digital marketplace in Georgia.

Tbilisi Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information

Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City: Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, on the Mtkvari River. 9
Population: 1,369,400 on 1 January 2026 (Geostat), from the 2024 census plus 2025 births, deaths and migration. The census counted 1,331,485 in Tbilisi on 14 November 2024. 11 12
Internet Speed: Ookla has no Tbilisi-only figure. Georgia median in September 2026 was 54.89 Mbps fixed and 226.67 Mbps mobile. Silknet fibre goes up to 100 Mbps; from 1 May 2026 its Tbilisi Start+ plan is 65 Mbps for ₾37 a month. 7 26 27
Currency & Banking: Georgian lari (GEL, ₾). National Bank of Georgia rate for 19 October 2026: ₾2.5982 per US dollar (about ₾1 = USD 0.38). 1
Tap Water: Wikivoyage says tap water is generally safe and that you should ask the host if they drink it. The same page flags giardia from tap water and lead in old housing, paint and some water. 8
Power: 220 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 8
SIM Card: At the airport Magti sells 15-day tourist packs on a passport: ₾15 for 5,000 MB, or ₾30 for 3,000 MB, 30 international minutes and local calls, with a free SIM on the welcome pack. Cocktail 30 is ₾30 for 30 days with 3,000 MB and unlimited minutes and SMS. 2 3
Banking for Expats: Bank of Georgia takes a non-resident application in English (passport, photo, signature, and income documents if asked). A 17 October 2026 reading of the bank pages puts a possible review fee at ₾50, a package at ₾5 to ₾20 a month, and a multi-currency account without a package at ₾1 a month; a branch visit may still be required. TBC Bank has a non-resident form that asks for a passport and finishes at a branch or by video. 39 40
Accommodation: Fabrika, 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street in Chughureti, combines a large hostel with a courtyard of bars. For a flat, the usual path is a nightly booking site or a local listing board. 33 45
Cashless Friendly: Visa and Mastercard work on the metro and on most buses, and cards are accepted in central cafes. A Metromoney card is the cheaper way to ride. Small markets still expect cash. 9
Short Term Rentals: A 2026 hostel guide puts a dorm at about ₾25 to ₾40 a night, a Fabrika 12-bed dorm at about ₾32 to ₾35, and an ordinary apartment at about ₾80 to ₾150 a night. A full month is cheaper than 30 nightly rates. 32
Budget Accommodation: Fabrika Hostel and Suites, 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street, about an 8 to 10 minute walk from Marjanishvili metro. The cheapest dorm, a 12-bed room, is about ₾32 to ₾35 a night in 2026. 32 33 45
Best Area to Stay for Tourists: Old Tbilisi, Sololaki and Abanotubani, between Freedom Square, Narikala and the sulfur baths. 9
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads: Marjanishvili, for Fabrika and Impact Hub, a short walk from the metro. Vake is the quieter residential choice west of the centre. 4 32 33

Business

2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City): Same Didi Dighomi asking price, USD 1,127 per m² in March 2026 (about ₾2,928). An 80 m² flat is about ₾234,300. 1 25
Studio Purchase Price (City Center): TBC Capital March 2026 asking price in Vake was USD 2,276 per m², about ₾5,914 at ₾2.5982 per dollar. A 40 m² flat at that rate is about ₾236,500. 1 25
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City): TBC Capital March 2026 asking price in Didi Dighomi was USD 1,127 per m², about ₾2,928 at ₾2.5982 per dollar. A 40 m² flat at that rate is about ₾117,100. 1 25
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center): Same Vake asking price, USD 2,276 per m² in March 2026 (about ₾5,914). A 60 m² flat is about ₾354,800. TBC publishes one price per district, not a separate rate by bedroom count. 1 25
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City): Same Didi Dighomi asking price, USD 1,127 per m² in March 2026 (about ₾2,928). A 60 m² flat is about ₾175,700. 1 25
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center): Same Vake asking price, USD 2,276 per m² in March 2026 (about ₾5,914). An 80 m² flat is about ₾473,100. 1 25
Corporate Tax: 15% on distributed profits and on some deemed distributions. Retained profit is not taxed until distribution. Banks, credit unions and microfinance lenders pay 20%. 19
Dividend Withholding Tax: 5% on dividends paid to non-residents. Treaties can set a lower rate. Distribution between Georgian companies is outside this withholding. 19 21
Tax System: Territorial for individuals: residents are exempt from tax on income that has no Georgian source. Residence is 183 days or more in any continuous 12-month period ending in the tax year. 18 53
Highest Income Tax Bracket: 20% flat on personal income. 18
VAT: 18% standard rate. A business registers once taxable turnover passes ₾100,000 in any 12 months. 20
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules: Georgian tax law does not provide controlled-foreign-company rules. 22
Property Tax: From 1 October 2026 a family whose prior-year income was up to ₾100,000 is exempt from property tax on assets other than land. Above that, the rate is 0.8% to 1% of market value, set by the municipality. Land is taxed separately. 23
Property Transaction Tax: No transfer tax and no stamp tax. Registering a change of ownership at the National Agency of Public Registry costs ₾150 in four working days, ₾270 in one working day, or ₾350 the same day. 20 24
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads: Foreign-source income of a resident is generally outside the tax. An individual entrepreneur with small-business status pays 1% on turnover up to ₾500,000 a year, then 3% from the month that cap is crossed. Micro-business status is 0% on business income up to ₾30,000 with no employees. 18

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space: Impact Hub Tbilisi, inside Fabrika at 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street. A day pass is ₾40 (10:00-18:00), HUB Unlimited is ₾410 a month, and a fixed desk is ₾525. 4 45
Best Cafe for Work: Prospero's Books and Caliban's Coffeehouse, in a courtyard off Rustaveli Avenue toward the opera, with Wi-Fi and English books. OpenStreetMap places the shop on Polikarp Kakabadze Street. 9 51
Networking Events: Impact Hub Tbilisi membership includes member-only events and 10% off other events. Buy the pass in person on weekdays from 10:00 to 18:00, or write to [email protected]. 4
Social Events for Expats: The Fabrika courtyard at 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street is free to walk into and fills with locals and visitors after about 20:00. The hostel also runs walking tours and nomad meetups. 9 33

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App: Bolt and Yandex Go. Yandex economy in Tbilisi, in force through 27 October 2026, caps the minimum fare at ₾2.30 and the in-city distance rate at ₾0.44 per km. 6 9
Bike/Scooter Rental: Bolt e-scooters: ₾0.35 to start and ₾0.29 a minute, or Plus at ₾3.90 a month, which drops the start fee. Scroll and Jet also run. Wikivoyage noted Bird in financial trouble as of September 2023. 9 28
Best Beach Nearby: Turtle Lake (Kus Tba), above Saburtalo, is the city swim, with pedal boats. The Black Sea is at Batumi, about 4 hours on the Georgian Railway Stadler from Tbilisi Central. 9 13
Top Regional Airline: Georgian Airways (A9), on the Tbilisi Airport airline list, with a Tbilisi reservations line. 10
Top International Airline: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa are all on the Tbilisi Airport airline list. 10
Highway Access: The E60 runs west from Tbilisi toward Kutaisi and the Black Sea, about 372 km to Batumi. The Georgian Military Highway runs north toward Kazbegi and the Russian border. 8 14
Main Train/Transit Hub: Tbilisi Central Railway Station, on Station Square, with its own metro stop. Georgian Railway Stadler trains to Batumi leave from here. 13 52
Public Transport Passes: Tbilisi Transport Company: ₾1 covers 90 minutes on metro, bus, municipal minibus and the Bagebi ropeway; a day is ₾3 and a month is ₾40. A Metromoney card costs ₾2. The 90-minute transfer needs the card, not a cash or app fare. 5 9
Regional Travel: Georgian Railway Stadler trains to Batumi take about 4 hours (about 08:05 and 17:10 when tkt.ge was read on 19 October 2026). Second class was ₾36 and first class ₾76 on tkt.ge on 12 October 2026, about ₾2 above the railway list of ₾30-34 and ₾66-74. Didube is the marshrutka yard for the north. 9 13 14 15

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital: American Hospital Tbilisi, 17 Ushangi Chkheidze Street. Outpatient hours are Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00 and Saturday 09:00-16:00. Emergency is 24 hours. 16 46
Yoga & Wellness Centers: Tbili.Yoga teaches small-group Ashtanga, Iyengar, Hatha and Kundalini. The homepage does not list a drop-in price. 41
Gyms & Fitness Centers: Oktopus at 20 Nino Ramishvili Street is ₾235 a month, with access to the Sandro Euli, Vake and Batumi clubs. A 12-month plan there is ₾175 a month. 17

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App: Wolt delivers restaurants in Tbilisi and also runs Wolt Market, including a Baratashvili online supermarket listed as 24/7. 29
Best Local Dish to Try: Khinkali (soup dumplings) and khachapuri, especially the Adjarian cheese bread. Klike's Khinkali, 1 Shio Chitadze Street, is a local basement spot Wikivoyage still lists. 9
Vegan/Vegetarian Options: Kiwi Vegan Cafe, 6 Ivane Machabeli Street in the Old Town. Cafe Leila, 18 Ioane Shavteli Street, is a pescatarian room with vegan plates; Wikivoyage updated that listing in June 2026. 9
Best Dessert Spots: Churchkhela, walnuts dipped in grape must, is the sweet to buy. Dezerter Bazaar and the Dry Bridge stalls sell it. 9 49 50
Affordable Shopping Spots: Dezerter Bazaar, between Station Square and Dinamo Arena, for fruit, cheese and churchkhela. Didube market is the cheap second-hand clothes yard. 9 50
E-commerce/Online Store: Extra.ge, which calls itself the largest digital marketplace in Georgia. 43
Grocery Delivery: Wolt Market delivers groceries in Tbilisi. Its Baratashvili store is listed as a 24/7 online supermarket with more than 6,000 products. 29
Bar/Nightlife Area: Fabrika courtyard, 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street, for bars without a cover. Bassiani, under Dinamo Arena on Akaki Tsereteli Avenue, is the main techno club. Shardeni in the Old Town is the tourist strip. 9 33
Local Brewery: Agara Brewery Beer Bar, 85 Vazha-Pshavela Avenue, sells its own draft beer and is on Wolt. 30
Wine Bars: 8000 Vintages on Tabukashvili is a wine shop and bar on Wolt. Wine Factory N1, 1 Vasil Petriashvili Street, is a courtyard of wine bars. 9 31
Street Food Stalls: Khachapuri and lobiani stalls are on streets across the centre. Tbilisoba 2026 put a Street Food Tbilisi zone in Rike Park on 3 and 4 October. 9 35
Popular International Cuisine: Strada, 5 Kote Marjanishvili Street, mixes Asian and American plates. Baan Thai, 4 Tabukashvili Street, is the Thai room Wikivoyage points to between the opera and the Radisson. 9

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks: Narikala ridge, the Rike cable car (₾2.50 one way on a Metromoney card) and Sameba Cathedral. The upper fortress towers have been fenced for restoration since late 2023, with no reopening date as of October 2026. The ridge, lower walls and Mother of Georgia statue stay open. 5 34 47
Museums & Art Venues: Georgian National Museum (Simon Janashia Museum) on Rustaveli Avenue, closed Mondays. Wikivoyage lists an adult ticket of ₾7, last updated in 2018, so check the desk. 9 48
Historical Sites: Abanotubani sulfur baths, and Metekhi Church above the river. Public Bath No. 5, 4 Mirza Fatali Akhundov Street, is ₾10 for men and ₾6 for women (Wikivoyage, updated October 2025). 9
Religious Sites: Sameba (Holy Trinity) Cathedral in Avlabari, Sioni Cathedral on Sioni Street, and Anchiskhati Basilica on Ioane Shavteli Street, the oldest church in the centre. 9 47
Annual Events: Tbilisoba, the city festival, was held on 3 and 4 October 2026 at Rike Park, Orbeliani Square, Gudiashvili Square, Leghvtakhevi, and Europe Square with Metekhi Bridge. The mayor announced the programme at City Hall. 35
Cultural Districts: Old Tbilisi and Sololaki, under Narikala, for balconies, baths and wine bars. Marjanishvili, around Fabrika and Aghmashenebeli Avenue, is the evening courtyard district. 9 33
Theater Venues: Rustaveli National Theatre, 17 Rustaveli Avenue, and Gabriadze Marionette Theatre, 13 Shavteli Street. 9
Local Markets: Dry Bridge flea market, on the river embankment by the Dry Bridge, for antiques and Soviet leftovers. It runs through the day, not only on Saturday. 9 49
Music Scene: Bassiani, under Dinamo Arena, for techno. Kala, 8/10 Erekle II Street, has live jazz most evenings. 9
Street Art: The arch into Fabrika at 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street is covered in street art, and the courtyard walls carry more. 33 45
Art Galleries: Tbilisi National Gallery, 11 Rustaveli Avenue, part of the Georgian National Museum, closed Mondays. Wikivoyage lists an adult ticket of ₾7 from 2018. 9
Historic Buildings: Writer's House of Georgia, 13 Ivane Machabeli Street in Sololaki, an art-nouveau mansion. Wikivoyage lists entry at ₾5, updated September 2023. 9
Local Heritage: Qvevri wine-making, buried clay jars, was inscribed by UNESCO in 2013. Georgian polyphonic singing was a UNESCO masterpiece in 2001 and went on the Representative List in 2008. The conservatory on Griboyedov Street hosts the traditional-polyphony research centre. 9 36 37

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes: Turtle Lake, about an hour on foot from Saburtalo or a short taxi, and the larger Lisi Lake further west, with paths around the shore. 9
National Parks Nearby: Tbilisi National Park, on the Saguramo Range north of the city in Mtskheta Municipality, established in 1973 and run by the Agency of Protected Areas. The Tbilisi-Tianeti road crosses it. Mtskheta sits just outside the western edge. 38
Cycling/Walking Paths: The walk up to Turtle Lake from Saburtalo, and the paths around Lisi Lake. Mtatsminda is reached on foot or by the funicular from near Rustaveli metro. 9
Scenic Viewpoints: The Narikala ridge and Mother of Georgia statue, reached by the Rike cable car (₾2.50 one way) or a steep walk. Mtatsminda Park looks over the centre from the funicular. 5 9 34

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service: Georgian Post. The call centre is +995 32 224 09 09, weekdays 09:30-18:30 and Saturday 10:00-14:00. 42
Libraries & Study Spots: The Ilia Chavchavadze National Library of Georgia (nplg.gov.ge) is the country's main research library and national book depository. 44
Community Centers: Impact Hub Tbilisi, inside Fabrika at 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street, for member events. The courtyard itself is open to anyone. 4 33

About these guide entries

Method: Researched
Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Last changed: Oct 31, 2026

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Change history

Oct 31, 2026
- Grocery Delivery Nikora, Carefour, and Europroduct via Wolt/Glovo Wolt Market delivers groceries in Tbilisi. Its Baratashvili store is listed as a 24/7…
- Gyms & Fitness Centers Snap Fitness (Multi-location), Oktopus Fitness Club (Vake/Saburtalo) Oktopus at 20 Nino Ramishvili Street is ₾235 a month, with access to the Sandro Euli, Vake…
- Highest Income Tax Bracket 20% (Flat rate) 20% flat on personal income.
- Highway Access S1 Highway (West towards Black Sea), S5 (East towards Kakheti) The E60 runs west from Tbilisi toward Kutaisi and the Black Sea, about 372 km to Batumi…
- Historic Buildings Parliament Building, Writer’s House of Georgia Writer's House of Georgia, 13 Ivane Machabeli Street in Sololaki, an art-nouveau mansion…
- Historical Sites Metekhi Church, Sulfur Baths in Abanotubani Abanotubani sulfur baths, and Metekhi Church above the river. Public Bath No. 5, 4 Mirza…
42 more changes
- Internet Speed Magti & Silknet fiber; average 50-100 Mbps Ookla has no Tbilisi-only figure. Georgia median in September 2026 was 54.89 Mbps fixed…
- Language Classes Home School Georgia, International House Tbilisi not set
- Laundry Services Laundry Room (Vera); ~15 GEL for 5kg wash/dry not set
- Libraries & Study Spots National Parliamentary Library of Georgia The Ilia Chavchavadze National Library of Georgia (nplg.gov.ge) is the country's main…
- Local Brewery Black Dog Shop, Naturale Craft Beer Agara Brewery Beer Bar, 85 Vazha-Pshavela Avenue, sells its own draft beer and is on Wolt.
- Local Heritage Qvevri Wine-making (UNESCO heritage), Polyphonic Singing Qvevri wine-making, buried clay jars, was inscribed by UNESCO in 2013. Georgian polyphonic…
- Local Markets Dry Bridge Market (Antiques/Flea market) Dry Bridge flea market, on the river embankment by the Dry Bridge, for antiques and Soviet…
- Main Train/Transit Hub Tbilisi Central Railway Station (Station Square) Tbilisi Central Railway Station, on Station Square, with its own metro stop. Georgian…
- Museums & Art Venues Georgian National Museum (Rustaveli), MoMA Tbilisi Georgian National Museum (Simon Janashia Museum) on Rustaveli Avenue, closed Mondays…
- Music Scene Movement Theatre (Jazz/Eclectic), Bassiani (World-renowned techno) Bassiani, under Dinamo Arena, for techno. Kala, 8/10 Erekle II Street, has live jazz most…
- Must-See Landmarks Narikala Fortress, Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba), Bridge of Peace Narikala ridge, the Rike cable car (₾2.50 one way on a Metromoney card) and Sameba…
- National Parks Nearby Tbilisi National Park (20 mins), Sabaduri Forest Tbilisi National Park, on the Saguramo Range north of the city in Mtskheta Municipality…
- Nearby Nature Escapes Turtle Lake (Kus Tba), Lisi Lake, Vake Park Turtle Lake, about an hour on foot from Saburtalo or a short taxi, and the larger Lisi…
- Networking Events Tbilisi Digital Nomads Facebook Group, Startup Grind Tbilisi Impact Hub Tbilisi membership includes member-only events and 10% off other events. Buy…
- Parcel Delivery Service USA2Georgia (For US shopping), DHL, Georgian Post Georgian Post. The call centre is +995 32 224 09 09, weekdays 09:30-18:30 and Saturday…
- Popular International Cuisine Strada (American/Fusion), Thai Curry (Asian) Strada, 5 Kote Marjanishvili Street, mixes Asian and American plates. Baan Thai, 4…
- Population 1.2 Million 1,369,400 on 1 January 2026 (Geostat), from the 2024 census plus 2025 births, deaths and…
- Power 220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F Euro-style sockets 220 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
- Property Tax Max 1% of property value (often 0% for low-income individuals) From 1 October 2026 a family whose prior-year income was up to ₾100,000 is exempt from…
- Property Transaction Tax 0% (Registration fees apply, approx. $50-$200) No transfer tax and no stamp tax. Registering a change of ownership at the National Agency…
- Public Transport Passes Metromoney Card; 1 GEL per ride (Bus/Metro/Marshrutka) Tbilisi Transport Company: ₾1 covers 90 minutes on metro, bus, municipal minibus and the…
- Regional Travel Stadler High-speed train to Batumi (~35 GEL); Marshrutkas (Minibuses) to Kazbegi/Sighnaghi Georgian Railway Stadler trains to Batumi take about 4 hours (about 08:05 and 17:10 when…
- Religious Sites Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica Sameba (Holy Trinity) Cathedral in Avlabari, Sioni Cathedral on Sioni Street, and…
- SIM Card Magti (Best coverage), Silknet, Cellfie; ~15 GEL ($5.60) for 10GB At the airport Magti sells 15-day tourist packs on a passport: ₾15 for 5,000 MB, or ₾30…
- Scenic Viewpoints Mtatsminda Funicular top station, Narikala Ridge The Narikala ridge and Mother of Georgia statue, reached by the Rike cable car (₾2.50 one…
- Short Term Rentals Airbnb, Booking.com; $600-$1,200/mo for central apartments A 2026 hostel guide puts a dorm at about ₾25 to ₾40 a night, a Fabrika 12-bed dorm at…
- Social Events for Expats Expats in Tbilisi Meetups, Language Exchange at Generator 9.8 The Fabrika courtyard at 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street is free to walk into and fills with…
- Street Art Fabrika Courtyard, Underground passages near Vake Park The arch into Fabrika at 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street is covered in street art, and the…
- Street Food Stalls Gunda (Artisanal Khachapuri), Local Lobiani stalls Khachapuri and lobiani stalls are on streets across the centre. Tbilisoba 2026 put a…
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $1,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $72,000) TBC Capital March 2026 asking price in Vake was USD 2,276 per m², about ₾5,914 at ₾2.5982…
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $1,100 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $44,000) TBC Capital March 2026 asking price in Didi Dighomi was USD 1,127 per m², about ₾2,928 at…
- Table Tennis Spots Fabrika Courtyard, Lisi Lake not set
- Tap Water Drinkable (mountain-sourced), but many prefer filtered or bottled Wikivoyage says tap water is generally safe and that you should ask the host if they drink…
- Tax System Territorial/Resident-based; highly attractive for remote workers Territorial for individuals: residents are exempt from tax on income that has no Georgian…
- Tech Repair Services iPhone Service.ge (Vake), Apple City not set
- Theater Venues Rustaveli Theatre, Gabriadze Marionette Theatre Rustaveli National Theatre, 17 Rustaveli Avenue, and Gabriadze Marionette Theatre, 13…
- Top International Airline Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa are all on the Tbilisi Airport…
- Top Regional Airline Georgian Airways Georgian Airways (A9), on the Tbilisi Airport airline list, with a Tbilisi reservations…
- VAT 18% 18% standard rate. A business registers once taxable turnover passes ₾100,000 in any 12…
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options Mama Terra, Kiwi Vegan Cafe, Shushabandi Kiwi Vegan Cafe, 6 Ivane Machabeli Street in the Old Town. Cafe Leila, 18 Ioane Shavteli…
- Wine Bars 8000 Vintages (Multiple locations), Vino Underground (Sololaki) 8000 Vintages on Tabukashvili is a wine shop and bar on Wolt. Wine Factory N1, 1 Vasil…
- Yoga & Wellness Centers Lumos Yoga Studio (Vake), Yoga Cave (Vera); ~25 GEL/class Tbili.Yoga teaches small-group Ashtanga, Iyengar, Hatha and Kundalini. The homepage does…
Power reworded to the prep's 220 V, Type C and F, without an emoji. The voltage and plug types are unchanged (en.wikivoyage.org(country)).

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