About Tbilisi

Tbilisi (Georgian: თბილისი), is the capital city of the country of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mtkvari River. The metropolitan area covers 726 km² (280 mi²) and has a population of approximately 1.5 million (2022).

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

lari (GEL)

Symbol: ₾

Language

Georgian

Phone Code

+995

International dialing code for Georgia

Driving

Drive on the right

Standard for Georgia

Region

Asia

Western Asia

Connectivity

SIM cards can be bought almost anywhere tourists abound (you'll see the signs or will be offered costly at airport), but the most reliable method to obtain the highest quality service is to hike over to the41.6999744.796261Magtistore on Rustaveli Avenue and purchase a SIM card there. As of October 2022, data prices are quite reasonable: 7 lari gets you one week of unlimited data, while 28 lari gets you four weeks unlimited. Magti's provides 4G coverage to all but the most remote areas of Georgia

How to Get to Tbilisi

Transportation options and arrival information

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Safety in Tbilisi

Moderate Safety (Global Peace Index: 2.065)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

Tbilisi is very safe after the Rose Revolution. You will be welcomed with the cheerful hospitality that is a hallmark of Georgian culture. The police system was reformed completely and the public's trust in police rose dramatically. The police are usually quick to respond, though usually only Georgian and Russian are spoken.

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)

Where to Stay in Tbilisi

Accommodation tips and recommendations

Due to the countless budget options, prices have dropped significantly in the city. Check out prices on the usual suspect websites and turn up on site stating the price; hostel owners will happily give you the online rate, so they can skip the fee they pay via such websites.