Town in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia
Borjomi
Mineral-spring spa town and forest park with national park hikes, three hours from Tbilisi. Cheap, calm and green; services are small, summer is busy and winter is quiet.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$615–961Comfortable, one person · ₾1,600–2,500Details
- Value for money94/100Better value than 93% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–Jun, Sep–OctWarmest: Aug, 30°CDetails
- Internet52 MbpsFixed broadband, Georgia medianDetails
- Tap waterYes, drinkableLocals drink it.Details
- LGBTQ+2/5HostileDetails
- Solo travel3/5English: limitedDetails
- Doctor's visit$19–46Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundMarshrutka from TbilisiWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards work in hotels and some restaurants.Details
Where to stay in Borjomi
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Borjomi center / Central Park | Mineral springs, cafés, easy walking and hiking access |
| Likani | Quiet residential area near the old Romanov palace |
Apps that work in Borjomi
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram
- Taxis: No ride apps confirmed in town. Local taxis are cheap but unmetered; agree the fare or ask your host to call a driver.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Georgia.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards work in hotels and some restaurants. Carry lari for market stalls, marshrutkas, guesthouses and park fees.
- Currency: Lari (GEL). US$1 ≈ ₾2.60 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Bank of Georgia and TBC ATMs are everywhere in towns; fees vary by bank. Decline dynamic currency conversion.
- Tipping: Restaurants often add a 10–15% service charge, so check the bill; otherwise about 10%. Round up taxi fares.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay, Google Pay and contactless foreign cards work widely, including on Tbilisi metro and buses.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Health and accident insurance covering at least 30,000 GEL for the whole stay is mandatory since January 2026; airlines and border guards may check.
- Many nationalities can stay a full year visa-free, which makes Georgia a long-stay nomad base; others apply on the e-visa portal.
- Since March 2026 foreigners need a work permit for local jobs; remote work for foreign employers or clients is exempt (April 2026 amendment).
Emergency numbers
All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, F · 220 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Magti, Silknet and Cellfie sell prepaid SIMs at Tbilisi and Kutaisi airports and city shops; bring your passport. Data packs are cheap. eSIMs work for visitors.
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Sources
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