Which is better Batumi or Tbilisi?

Depending on what you want, you may choose Tbilisi or Batumi. If you want the seaside, the beach, and you prefer a resort atmosphere, then Batumi would be the better choice. If you’re keen on culture, museums, old architecture, and you like to have urban experience, then Tbilisi is a good destination for you.

Is Batumi worth visiting?

Batumi is quite unlike any other city in Georgia and although its location is a little out on a limb (more on that later), it is most certainly worth visiting and offers a fascinating contrast to other, more traditional, destinations in the country.

Is Batumi safe to visit?

Traveling to Batumi is very safe Even traveling to the outskirts of the city or local markets I felt totally safe.

How many tourists visited Georgia in 2019?

five million tourists
The number of tourists visiting Georgia in 2019 also reached a record high. As of December 2019, five million tourists visited Georgia, which was 6.8 percent more compared to the same period of last year.

What language is spoken in Batumi?

Georgian
The official and majority language is Georgian. Nonetheless, English, Russian, and Turkish are also commonly spoken. Russian is spoken by most older Georgians, while English is spoken by many (though hardly most) younger ones.

How do you get around Batumi?

There are two bus stations in Batumi, local in the city center. There are about 200 bus services daily to various parts of Georgia, Adjara and the neighboring countries. The main types of public transport: buses, minibuses, taxis.

What is it like living in Batumi?

Pros to living in Batumi: Small city feel (population around 155,000). Batumi has a humid subtropical climate, so it rains quite often. It is significantly different from Tbilisi in terms of the amount of the rain, but Batumi is also a lot warmer than Tbilisi (around +5/+10C), even in the winter time.