Batumi: What to Do in Georgia's Seaside Resort
Batumi is Georgia’s top seaside resort on the Black Sea coast, blending modern skyscrapers, old neighborhoods, delicious cuisine and a warm climate. We’ve put together a guide to the city’s best attractions and activities.
What to See in Batumi?
1. Batumi Boulevard
The heart of the city — a 7 km promenade lined with cafes, sculptures and bike paths. You can walk for hours enjoying the sea breeze and sunsets.
Location: Batumi, Boulevard
Entry: Free
Opening hours: 24/7
Fun fact: The boulevard was created in 1881 by French landscape architect Michael D'Alfons.
2. Ali and Nino Statue
A moving sculpture of love between a Georgian woman and an Azerbaijani man. The figures merge into one every 10 minutes.
Location: Near Batumi Port
Entry: Free
Opening hours: 24/7
Fun fact: Created by Georgian sculptor Tamara Kvesitadze in 2010.
3. Batumi Botanical Garden
A vast garden with exotic plants, eucalyptus groves and breathtaking sea views.
Location: 10 km from Batumi
Price: 20 GEL (~7 USD)
Opening hours: 09:00 – 20:00
Fun fact: The garden holds over 5,000 plant species from around the world.
Best Beaches in Batumi
Metropol Beach — convenient, near hotels and cafes. Sunbeds from 5 GEL (~2 USD).
Gonio Beach — clean with crystal-clear water. 15 km from Batumi.
Sarpi Beach — located near the Turkish border with beautiful mountain views.
Entry: Free
Things to Do in Batumi
Ride the Argo Cable Car — 250 meters above the city.
Price: 30 GEL (~10 USD) for adults, 7 GEL (~2.5 USD) for children (ages 5–11)
Opening hours: 11:00 – 22:00
Visit the Dolphinarium — one of Georgia’s best shows.
Price: 20 GEL (~7 USD)
Opening hours: 10:00 – 17:30
Try your luck in a casino — Batumi is known as the "Las Vegas of Georgia". A popular option is the Eclipse Casino.
Opening hours: 24/7
How to Get to Batumi?
By plane: direct flights from major cities (Batumi Airport is 5 km from the center)
By train: from Tbilisi in 5 hours (~30 GEL / ~10 USD)
By car: 380 km from Tbilisi, about 6 hours’ drive
Batumi is a city you’ll never forget.
Plan your trip with EASYBOOKING and enjoy a perfect seaside holiday on the Black Sea coast.

