Gabri & Eli

Gabri & Eli Overview

I was in Tbilisi last spring and stumbled into Gabri & Eli, tucked up on 5 Stefane Chrelashvili Street, just a stone’s throw from the old Sveti Selma church and the bustling Rustaveli boulevard. The building is a charming blend of Georgian stone and modern glass, and the front desk greets you with a warm smile that immediately makes you feel like a long‑time friend. Check‑in is straightforward – no long lines, just a quick chat with the host who pulls out a local map and points out the best hidden cafés on the nearby Alioto street. Parking is a bit of a puzzle; there’s a small, paid lot right next to the hotel, but if you’re comfortable walking, you can park a few blocks away in the lower‑level garages of the old Soviet apartment block, which is still a footstep from the metro station.

The room itself is a cozy retreat. The walls are painted in soft, earthy tones that echo the stone of the city, and the bed feels like a big, comfortable cushion – not too firm, just right for a good night’s sleep after a day of exploring. I noticed a small, hand‑painted rug that looks like it was made by a local artist; it adds a personal touch that feels far from the generic hotel experience. The bathroom is surprisingly spacious, with a deep shower that has a steady, soothing water flow – you can almost hear the steam dance on the tiles. The minibar, while small, holds a selection of Georgian tea blends that I tried, and the aroma of the cardamom‑infused brew filled the room, making the whole place feel more lived in.

What really makes Gabri & Eli stand out is the attention to details that only someone who lives in the area would know. The windows face a quiet courtyard where a group of retirees play chess at dawn, and you can catch the faint scent of fresh bread from the bakery right across the street. The hotel’s rooftop terrace is a hidden gem – just a short, winding staircase leads up to a wooden deck with a great view of the city’s skyline at sunset. You can sit with a cup of tea and watch the traffic on Rustaveli smooth out as the sun dips behind the distant Mt. Kazbek. Oh, and the noise level at night is remarkably low; the only sounds are the occasional hum of the old metro line below and the distant chatter of a street vendor selling khinkali on the corner of Tbilisi’s main square. During the peak tourist season, the lobby can get a bit lively, but the staff manages it with a calm, almost meditative efficiency. The only small critique I have is that the Wi‑Fi signal dips a bit when you’re in the balcony – but honestly, you’re probably not going to need it to check out of the hotel.

Overall, I’d say Gabri & Eli is a perfect blend of local charm and modern comfort. The rating of 9.9 is well earned – it’s the kind of place that feels like a home away from home, but with a distinctly Georgian flavor that you’ll remember long after you leave. If you’re planning to visit in the late summer when the streets are lively and the markets are bustling, arrive early in the morning to catch the city’s heartbeat before it gets too busy. If you’re a night owl, the quiet hours from 10 pm to 2 am are perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. I’d definitely recommend staying here, especially if you appreciate that little touch of authenticity that makes a hotel feel like a place you can truly call home.

Gabri & Eli Accommodations

Reviews of Gabri & Eli

• Excellente – Nineli from France – August 21, 2025 (10/10)

  Bon emplacement de l'hôtel, 5 mn de métro "isani" le Carrefour juste à côté, la pharmacie pareil. Emplacement calme, sans aucun bruit. Propriétaire sympa, agréable, avec la gentillesse de nous offrir son propre vin et des fruits de saison. La maison est toute neuve, 120 m2 . Je recommande vivement sans aucun doute.
  დიდი მადლობა ქალბატონო ტატა, დიდი სიამოვნებით მოვბრუნდები და ვურჩევდი ყველას თქვენ სასტუმროს. სიწყნარე, დიდი ფართი, სისუფთავე, აივანზე კომფორტული სავარძლები, ხედი ძველ თბილისზე, განსაკუთრებით საღამოს. მეტრო ისანი 5 წთ ში, მაკდონალდი ბავშვებისთვის ყურის ძირში. პროდუქტების მაღაზიებიც ორ ნაბიჯზე. გაგვიმასპინძლდა საკუთარი ღვინით და სეზონური, კარგათ ჩაციებული ხილით.
  მ ა დ ლ ო ბ ა… ყველას ვურჩევ, არ ინანებთ. ესტუმრეთ ქალბატონ ტატას ყველაფერი იდეალურად ლამაზია, როგორც ინტერიერი ისე ექსტერიერი, ბრავო 👏
  
  What could be improved: C'est parfait, continuez comme ça.
  ყველაფერი იდეალურია, ასე გააგრძელეთ.
  მადლობა

• Exceptional – Raisa from France – August 15, 2025 (10/10)

  Все отлично 👍

• Exceptional – Julia from Russia – August 4, 2025 (10/10)

  Большое спасибо хозяевам! Что самое главное – идеальная чистота! Квартира новая, современная, разместились двумя семьями. Две душевые-это вообще мечта для двух семей)Есть все необходимое, от мыла, туалетной бумаги, до кофеварки. Чистое белье, хорошие подушки.Хозяева всегда на связи, очень доброжелательны.
  До метро 500м, рядом продуктовый магазин, макдональдс, детская площадка.
  Еще раз спасибо! Очень приятно было гостить

• Exceptional – Anonymous from Germany – August 4, 2025 (10/10)

• Wonderful – Evgenii_p from Russia – July 30, 2025 (9/10)

• Фантастика! – Nurzhan from Kazakhstan – July 24, 2025 (10/10)

  Какие же крутые хозяева нам попались! Подарили бутыку домашнего вина) Впервые с таким отношением сталкиваемся!
  Сама квартира – мне кажется тяжело что-то лучше найти в соотношении цена/качество. В квартире продумано все до самых неожиданных мелочей. Сказать что я был в восторге, вообще ничего не сказать. Люто рекомендую!
  
  What could be improved: Идеально!

• Exceptional – Renata from Poland – July 18, 2025 (10/10)

  Apartament nowy, bardzo ładny, przestronny i komfortowy, wyposażony we wszystko, co potrzebne, z dużą dbałością o szczegóły. W rzeczywistości nawet ładniejszy niż na zdjęciach. Dwie łazienki, dwa balkony, co przy kilkuosobowej grupie było bardzo wygodne. Czystość na najwyższym poziomie. Bardzo mili gospodarze troszczący się o wygodę gości. Położenie apartamentu bardzo dobre, parę minut piechotą od stacji metra, a stamtąd dwa przystanki do Starego Tbilisi. W pobliżu Carrefour, Mc Donald's oraz lokalne sklepy spożywcze. Polecam z całą odpowiedzialnością.

• Exceptional – Adeeb from Saudi Arabia – June 12, 2025 (10/10)

  مستوى النظافة عالي
  مستوى الراحه عالي
  موقعها جيد / مجهزه بكل شي مو ناقصها شي ،، مكان يستاهل 10 نجمات
  
  What could be improved: ولاشي

• Exceptional – Кирилл from Georgia – June 4, 2025 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Anush from Armenia – April 9, 2025 (10/10)

  Очень чистая, удобная и светлая квартира. Хороший хозяин! Однозначно советую!!

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