SaBa Apartments in Old Tbilisi

SaBa Apartments in Old Tbilisi Overview

I stayed in Tbilisi during a spring break and found myself in the heart of Old Town, where the streets feel like a living museum. SaBa Apartments in Old Tbilisi sits on Lado Meskhishvili, right on the corner of the bustling market lane. The moment you step off the tram from the central station, the scent of fresh khinkali and roasted chestnuts drifts through the air, and the clatter of street vendors gives the whole block a lively soundtrack. The building itself is a charming two‑story brick façade with a tiny courtyard that’s surprisingly quiet, especially after midnight when the city’s chatter fades to a soft hum. I even caught a faint echo of a distant choir from the nearby Sioni Cathedral—just a few steps away.

Check‑in was quick; the front desk staff was friendly but a bit overwhelmed on a Wednesday afternoon when a group of tourists had just arrived. They handed me a key card and a handwritten map that even included a note about the best local tea spots—Keda and Byureti, both a ten‑minute stroll away. Parking is a bit of a puzzle: the building has a small underground lot, but you’ll need to park on the street and walk uphill. It’s manageable, though, and the cobblestones were in good shape—no unexpected potholes. The apartment itself is a compact, well‑lit space with a kitchenette that feels more like a studio than a hotel kitchen. The bed was a soft, inviting mattress that promised a good night’s sleep after a long day of exploring the Metekhi Church and the winding alleys of the Old Town.

Noise is a mixed bag: mornings are peaceful, but as the day goes on, the clamor of the city builds. I found that the apartment’s single-occupancy windows are pretty good at blocking the traffic outside, but the hallway occasionally echoes the distant laughter from the courtyard café. If you’re a light sleeper, consider a sleep mask and earplugs. The only real critique is that the Wi‑Fi signal can be spotty in the upper floor, so if you need to stream, you might want to pull up a coffee at the nearby café instead. Overall, SaBa Apartments offers a genuine, unpolished slice of Tbilisi life—no glossy brochures, just the real feel of the city that makes you want to stay a little longer. The 9.5 rating is well deserved, and honestly, it feels like a home away from home, especially when you’re wandering the historic streets and tasting the local cuisine.

SaBa Apartments in Old Tbilisi Accommodations

Reviews of SaBa Apartments in Old Tbilisi

• A very comfortably and cozy stay! – Nawar from Qatar – June 6, 2025 (10/10)

  The property was very clean and comfortable, with everything available that we needed!
  It was perfectly located near the city center either busses and a metro station within walking distance. There were also many restaurants, cafes and supermarkets close by! Carrefour is also walking distance! The owner very graciously allowed us to stay an extra 2 hours before checking out!
  
  What could be improved: The neighbourhood is quite old, with a noisy dog nearby that barked all night!

• excellent – Imp from Armenia – May 10, 2025 (9/10)

  The place is awesome, we know and like Alvabari – a lot of groceries, restaurants in area. Close to roads and historical center. Bus station and church are aslo here . Automatic check in is excellent – codes are sent in messages, so you can arrive at any time. Room is super, view is also marvelous. The price is a little bit higher than for other places around.
  
  What could be improved: in our room – 15 drain in bathroom was blocked a bit.

• Exceptional – Valerii from Germany – December 14, 2024 (10/10)

  the view and location were wonderful

• Beautiful Views and a Very convenient place – Ultragiannis from Greece – October 30, 2024 (9/10)

  •Relatively close to the Rike park 🏞️
  •A few restaurants around 🥑
  •Ablavari metro station really close 🚂
  •Holy Trinity church in the night, was spectacular! ⛪ Views of the hill, too!
  •Walking distance from central spots (20-30 mins) and Rustaveli Avenue.
  •Keep in mind though it is up on the hill so the road heading to the apartment, is a little bit inclining 🏔️
  •Clean and with all facilities
  •Autimatic check in ✅
  •Easy communication with the owner 📲
  
  What could be improved: •No sound proofing 🚨 ⏰
  Neither in the building or in the rooms next to you.
  I had the bad luck of having a noisy tenant who was really loud and disturbing and not caring of their surroundings as they were even banging stuff in the room 🫣
  Someone was also moving furniture from the upper floor for both days early in the mornings.
  But yeah,no soundproofing 🔊

• Exceptional – Nikola from Czech Republic – September 2, 2024 (10/10)

  Very nice accomodation, great location and wonderfull view. Check in was easy.

• Wonderful – Alex from Israel – September 2, 2024 (9/10)

  Good location, nice apartment with everything you need for a short trip to Tbilisi
  
  What could be improved: Sometimes had a bit of bad smell from the sewerage

• Exceptional – Evgeni from Israel – August 29, 2024 (10/10)

  Beautiful view and a comfortable modern style apartment

• Wonderful place with everything you need – Charlotte from Denmark – May 13, 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent apartment, comfortable and convenient. Very good bed, tons of TV channels, well equipped kitchen, nice and clean bathroom, amazing view and balcony. The owner let us check in early as we were moving from another place in the city and would have had a 3 hour gap, so that was really, really great!
  Location is good for walking to old town, metro etc. 24h supermarket very nearby.
  
  What could be improved: My only suggestion would be breakfast bowls or deep plates for cereal/porridge/soup etc. But that's a tiny detail. Everything was great.

• Exceptional – Nadiah from Malaysia – April 30, 2024 (10/10)

  Everything is good, location, place
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Wonderful – Shishir from India – March 16, 2024 (9/10)

  Location, apartment space, felt like home

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