Looking for the best accommodation in Tbilisi, Georgia that wont break the bank? These 10 hostels in Tbilisi all offer great nightly rates without compromising on style, comfort or location.
When it comes to Tbilisi accommodation, travellers are spoiled for choice. From the finest boutique hotels to charming Airbnb apartments and family-run guesthouses, Tbilisi has it all.
There aren’t as many hostels in Tbilisi as you might expect – but hostel culture is slowly becoming more popular, especially in the Old Town area.
These 10 Tbilisi hostels are a cut above the rest, offering competitive rates for budget-conscious travellers without skimping on style or comfort.
→ Also read: The best Tbilisi neighbourhood guide to help you decide where to stay.
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Trusted travel resources for Georgia
Planning a trip to Georgia? Here are 5 essential resources that I recommend you check out.
- For private transfers in Georgia: GoTrip.ge. Find a professional, English-speaking driver. Prices are locked in when you book & you can stop wherever you want.
- For hiring a car in Georgia: Local Rent. Save money when you rent directly from a local agent. Pick-up & drop-off are available from any address.
- For finding accommodations: Booking.com. This website has the biggest selection of properties in Georgia, including guesthouses in rural areas.
- For Tbilisi tours & day trips: Friendly.ge has knowledgeable guides, safe drivers & creative itineraries. Use wanderlush for 10% off.
- For Kutaisi tours & transfers: Budget Georgia offers shared transfers to popular destinations including Mestia. Mention me for 10% off.
Where to stay in Tbilisi: My favourite neighbourhoods
→ For more, see my full guide to Tbilisi neighbourhoods with an area map.
Sololaki: Tbilisi’s oldest residential neighbourhood is close to the tourist hub and is one of the most popular places to stay. As well as a great location, Sololaki has a nice vibe and plenty of options for eating and drinking. Many of the historic houses here are old and although very beautiful, they can be dark and draughty. Prices can be higher in this area and it does tend to get crowded in the summer months.
Avlabari: Located directly across the river from the Abanotubani Sulfur Baths, this part of Left Bank is quieter and has a more local feel. There is a metro station and grocery stores, but you’ll need to walk back over the river for bars and restaurants. You can usually find some great rates on accommodation in this historic neighbourhood.
Rustaveli Avenue: Tbilisi’s main avenue starts at Freedom Square and runs all the way up to Rustaveli Metro Station. It’s lined with some of the city’s most beautiful buildings, including the Opera Theatre, as well as boutique shops and cafes. The side streets that lead from Rustaveli towards the river (near Dry Bridge Market) are also great, while Mtatsminda (the streets that lead up the mountain from Rustaveli) has great views but requires a bit of uphill walking.
Chugureti (Marjanishvili): Also on the Left Bank, Chugureti is an old German settlement and home to some of Tbilisi’s best restaurants. Fabrika is the heart of Marjanishvili, while historic Plekhanovi (closer to Station Square) is an up-and-coming district. This area is great for nightlife and hip cafe culture.
Vera: Extending along the hill at the end of Rustaveli Avenue, Vera is a popular neighbourhood to live in in Tbilisi because of its many green spaces, wine bars and cafes. It’s a bit of a walk from Old Tbilisi, and one major disadvantage is that there is no metro station nearby. Thus it’s best to stay in Lower Vera where transport connections are better. I only recommend Upper Vera (or Vake, which is further up still) for longer stays in Tbilisi.
10 best hostels in Tbilisi for 2024
From old-world Georgian charm to the newly renovated and uber minimal, there’s something here to suit every taste. This list covers some of the best cheap hostels in Tbilisi that all boast good design, comfort and cleanliness.
Curated by me and recommended by other travellers, all of these hostels have positive reviews from previous guests.
Whether you’re starting your Georgia itinerary in Tbilisi or the capital is the last place on your list, each of these properties has an excellent location, convenient for sightseeing, dining and drinking.
Quick links:
- Best overall hostel in Tbilisi: Pushkin 10 Hostel
- Best hostel for digital nomads & social butterflies: Fabrika Hostel & Suites
- Best hotel for luxury on a budget: Elia Boutique Hostel
- Best hostel with a typical Tbilisi courtyard: Gallery Hostel
- Best hostel for day tours & transfers: Envoy Hostel
- Best capsule hostel in Tbilisi: The Tbilisi Pod
- Best hostel for a short stay: Tbil Home Hostel
- Best hostel with an old-world Georgian design: Hostel At Funicular
- Best hostel for relaxed vibes & amazing views: Namaste Hostel
- Best themed hostel: Moosica Hostel
1. Pushkin 10 Hostel Tbilisi (⭐ 9.0)
- Address: 3rd floor, 10 Aleksandr Pushkin Street (near Freedom Square)
- Closest metro: Liberty Square (400 m)
With its third-floor location, Pushkin 10 boasts both city and inner courtyard views. The location just downhill from Freedom Square can’t be beat – it’s walking distance from most Tbilisi tourist attractions and the metro, plus there’s a big Carrefour supermarket, affordable local markets and a range of cafes nearby.
Pushkin 10 offers both mixed and female-only 4 and 8-bed dorms. Rooms and common spaces are bright and airy, with plenty of natural light. The WIFI is reliable, there’s AC in summer, and guests have access to a washing machine.
2. Fabrika Hostel & Suites (⭐ 8.6)
- Address: 8 Egnate Ninoshvili Street (Chugureti)
- Closest metro: Marjanishvili (650 m)
Flawlessly styled and spotlessly clean, this is my top choice of hostel in Tbilisi. Fabrika is so much more than just an accommodation: Stay here, and you will literally have everything you need on your doorstep, including wonderful restaurants and cafes, bars and boutique shops in the Fabrika Courtyard, a rotating program of yoga classes, live music and film screenings, and a seriously cool co-working area.
Famously located inside a refurbished Soviet-era factory, dorms sleep 3-10 people and are industrial-chic, with block colours and exposed wiring. Every room has a bank of lockers. The shared bathrooms are similarly cool. Private doubles, suites and apartments, all with ensuites, are also available.
Don’t miss the buffet breakfast or the free neighbourhood walking tour.
3. Elia Boutique Hostel (⭐ 9.4)
- Address: 12 Kaishauri Street (Avlabari)
- Closest metro: Avlabari (1.3 km)
Located in Old Avlabari behind Sameba Cathedral, Tbilisi’s biggest church, Elia Boutique is about as fancy as hostels in Georgia come. The stunning house is dressed from head to toe in antiques and Old Tbilisi curious – you’ll have trouble settling in for the night, there’s just so much to examine and ogle at!
Both the 8 and 6-bunk dorms are well-appointed, and every bed has its own privacy curtain. Shared bathrooms are kept clean, there’s a great kitchen, and guests are welcome to socialise or work using the fast WIFI in any of the house’s beautiful common rooms.
The hostel is located up on the hill, but on the plus side the neighbourhood is extremely quiet. Long stays are welcome, which is just as well because you might never want to leave.
4. Gallery Hostel Tbilisi (⭐ 8.8)
- Address: 11/16 Mari Brose Street (near the Dry Bridge Market)
- Closest metro: Rustaveli/Liberty Square (1.1 km)
Located footsteps from Rustaveli Avenue and the Dry Bridge Market in a delightfully peaceful part of the city, Gallery Hostel is equal parts modern and atmospheric. Choose from a bunk in an 8-bed dorm or one of the private rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
If you’ve ever fantasised about sipping your morning coffee in a typical Tbilisi courtyard, Gallery Hostel has a balcony that overlooks a shared courtyard that’s always strung with colourful laundry. The hostel features a full kitchen and is close to supermarkets.
5. Envoy Hostel (⭐ 8.9)
- Address: 45 Betlemi Street (Old Tbilisi)
- Closest metro: Avlabari (900 m)
A Tbilisi institution, award-winning Envoy Hostel is a travellers’ favourite for both social accommodation and day tours. The Betlemi Street location is literally right in the heart of Old Tbilisi. The views from the rooftop terrace (and some of the rooms) will never let you forget where you are.
Dorms sleep 4, 6 or 8 people and there are private double, triple and family rooms available. Free breakfast is included, as is free luggage storage, WIFI, and discounts on all of Envoy’s tours.
If you’re travelling to Armenia next, Envoy also has a hostel in Yerevan.
6. the Tbilisi Pod (⭐ 9.6)
- Address: 14 Veriko Anjaparidze Street (Vera)
- Closest metro: Rustaveli (1.1 km)
The Tbilisi Pod is a new Japanese-style capsule hostel in Vera (close to Heroes Square). The location between Vake and Saburtalo, amongst some of Tbilisi’s best cafe-roasters and wine bars, makes it ideal for remote workers and those exploring Tbilisi at a slower pace.
Each dormitory sleeps four people and has an in-suite bathroom. (Note that there are no coed rooms here, only male and female dorms.) Bunks are built-in with staircases, power outlets, reading lights and individual lockers.
This hostel has excellent amenities too, including a terrace space and a co-working lounge. Host Sandro will fill you in on his insider Tbilisi tips – and to add to his recommendations, I suggest you visit OKRO Coffee Roastery, Bagelin and Satchashnike pub, all located close by.
7. Tbil Home Hostel (⭐ 9.2)
- Address: 5 Irgvlivi Turn (near the Abanotubani sulfur baths)
- Closest metro: Liberty Square (1.2km)
If you’re planning a short stay in Tbilisi, this hostel near the Abanotubani sulfur baths is perfectly positioned for exploring the heart of the old town on foot.
Dorm rooms are clean and bright and painted in the same shade of Tbilisi blue that adorns the outside shushabandi windows. Choose from a mixed or sex-segregated room. All other basic amenities are provided for: Including a kitchen and outdoor terrace.
8. Hostel at Funicular (⭐ 8.6)
- Address: 6/1 Mtatsminda Street (Mtatsminda)
- Closest metro: Liberty Square (1km)
Located inside a historic house and with a typical Tbilisi design, At Funicular is a great place to stay if you want to experience old-world Georgian charm and hospitality. Shared doubles and mixed dorms with common bathrooms are simple yet cosy, with wooden floors and natural light.
The location on Mtatsminda close to the bottom funicular station is convenient to both Sololaki and Rustaveli Avenue. Just be prepared to walk up a steep street each evening to reach your room! It’s more than worth it for the city views.
9. Namaste Hostel Tbilisi (⭐ 8.8)
- Address: 26 Betlemi Street (Old Tbilisi)
- Closest metro: Liberty Square (900m)
Positioned in the heart of Old Tbilisi beneath Narikala Fortress, Namaste is a bit of a home away from home. There are cosy common rooms with bohemian furnishings, a big shared kitchen and a sun terrace.
Some of the mixed dorms are a little tight, but the larger rooms have plenty of natural light and ventilation. The private quad room has a lovely loft space – an ideal choice for families or two couples travelling together.
10. Moosica Hostel (⭐ 8.8)
- Address: 13 Alexander Griboedov Street (off Rustaveli Ave)
- Closest metro: Rustaveli (650m)
What better theme for a hostel on historic Rustaveli Avenue between the State Conservatoire and the Opera Theatre than music. Every room has a musical theme. Choose from private doubles or dorms (mixed and female-only).
All amenities are provided for, including linens and free WIFI. The property has a shared kitchen and an onsite bar. Old Tbilisi, Rustaveli and the Dry Bridge Market are all within walking distance.
Useful things to know before you book a hostel in Tbilisi
- Clean bed linens and towels are standard at hostels in Tbilisi and will always be provided unless the property states otherwise.
- Similarly, free WIFI is always available in rooms and common spaces.
- Most hostels offer a luggage storage service. If you need somewhere to leave your bags for a longer period, be sure to ask in advance.
- Most hostels in Tbilisi have no curfew (compared with guesthouses that often ask guests to return by 11pm or midnight so they can lock up).
- Few hostels have privacy curtains on the bunks – if this is important to you, be sure to check in advance.
- If you’re after something more intimate than a hostel, guesthouses can be just as affordable (and often include a complimentary breakfast as well).
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Georgia Essentials
Here are the websites and services I personally use and recommend for Georgia. Check out my full list of travel resources for more tips.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Insurance is now mandatory for all travellers to Georgia. Insure your trip with HeyMondo, my preferred provider for single-trip and annual policies. Get 5% off when you book with my link.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS: Most flights into Georgia arrive in the early hours. Airport taxis should be avoided at all costs. For ease, pre-book a private transfer from Tbilisi Airport to your hotel or from Kutaisi Airport to Tbilisi with my partners at GoTrip.ge.
SIM CARD: Magti is my preferred provider, with prices from 10 GEL/week for unlimited data. See this guide for all the details about buying a Georgian SIM card.
ACCOMMODATION: Booking.com is the most widely used platform in Georgia. Use it to find family guesthouses, private apartments, hostels and hotels around the country.
CAR HIRE: Find a great deal on a rental car in Georgia – use the Local Rent website to book through a local agent (prices start from $30/day).
PRIVATE TRANSFERS: GoTrip.ge is a terrific service for booking a private professional driver and car for the day. Use it for A-to-B transfers, a customised round-trip itinerary, or a multi-day trip. You can stop wherever you like for as long as you like without the fixed price going up.
DAY TRIPS & CITY TOURS: Use Viator or Get Your Guide to browse a range of day trips and city tours. For alternative itineraries with expert guides, I recommend Friendly.ge. Use the promocode wanderlush for 10% off.
WINE TOURS: For in-depth day trips to Georgia’s wine regions, I recommend Eat This! Tours. Use the promo code wanderlush for 5% off.
hi there.
What an amazing blog. full of useful information.
I am an aussie in sri lanka, thinking of coming to Georgia, buy a van, convert to a camper and travel around east europe, europe.
Thanks for all the info..
steve
Awesome Steve! That would be lots of fun. Hope you can make it to Tbilisi soon!