Hotel Aivani Old Tbilisi

Hotel Aivani Old Tbilisi Overview

Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of places in Georgia, but Hotel Aivani Old Tbilisi really gets the balance right between authentic charm and actually being comfortable. When you first walk in, you immediately notice how they’ve managed to capture that old Tbilisi atmosphere without making it feel like you’re sleeping in a museum – you know what I mean? The building itself has this weathered elegance that honestly makes some of those sterile chain hotels look pretty soulless by comparison.

What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to actually know the neighborhood. I mean, they didn’t just point me toward the obvious tourist spots – they mentioned this little bakery around the corner that opens at 6 AM where locals grab their morning khachapuri, and honestly, that tip alone made my whole trip better. The rooms are solid for a 4-star place, nothing revolutionary but everything works properly (which, let’s be honest, isn’t always guaranteed in this part of the world). The beds are actually comfortable – not too soft, not like sleeping on concrete – and the bathrooms have decent water pressure, which matters more than you’d think after a long day walking those steep cobblestone streets.

Here’s the thing about this place that sort of sets it apart: it sits in that sweet spot where you’re genuinely in the old part of the city, so you can hear the authentic sounds of Tbilisi life – church bells, conversations drifting up from the courtyards, the occasional late-night toastmaster getting enthusiastic – but it’s not so right in the thick of things that you can’t sleep. The 8.4 rating makes sense to me; it’s not perfect (the elevator is a bit temperamental, and breakfast could use more variety), but it delivers on what really matters. You’ll wake up and actually feel like you’re experiencing the real city, not some sanitized version of it. Plus, and this is important if you’re planning to explore – you can walk to most of the main sights without needing taxis or metro rides, which saves both money and time. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I was traveling with someone who wanted that authentic Georgian experience but still needed reliable WiFi and hot showers.

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Reviews of Hotel Aivani Old Tbilisi

• Elvira from Qatar (9/10)

  The staff are very accommodating…

• Ranjane from Malaysia (8/10)

  The staff were very helpful to place a better room. Ms Mariam helped with the plumbing as water leaked.in bathroom. Its a amazing job she did.

• Khurram from United Arab Emirates (8/10)

  Very good location

• Martin from Slovakia (9/10)

  very good Georgian breakfast

• Paula from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Location

• Šarūnė from Lithuania (9/10)

  The location was amazing and hotel itself was very cute 🙂

• Rita from United Arab Emirates (8/10)

  Perfect location, great value of money, cleanliness and good breakfast.

• Ali from United Arab Emirates (9/10)

  Amazing location , beautiful property, and very helpful and friendly staff. The breakfast is also very good and fresh every day.

• Andrew from New Zealand (9/10)

  Perfect location to explore old town. Nice breakfast. great value for money

• Ash from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Location was ideal. Close to all main attractions.

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