Town in Kakheti, Georgia
Sighnaghi
A walled hilltop town in Kakheti with Caucasus views, family wine cellars and quiet streets. Great for slow weekends and wine tours; it is small, touristy by day and quiet at night.
At a glance
- Safety5/5Very safeDetails
- Monthly budget$1,080–1,610Comfortable, one person · ₾2,800–4,200Details
- Value for money77/100Better value than 76% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–Jun, Sep–OctWarmest: Jul, 33°CDetails
- Internet52 MbpsFixed broadband, Georgia medianDetails
- Tap waterFilter or boilLocals drink tap water, but quality varies; bottled water is cheap for visitors.Details
- LGBTQ+2/5HostileDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: limitedDetails
- Getting aroundMarshrutka from Tbilisi Samgori stationVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards work at larger restaurants and wineries; carry lari for guesthouses, small cellars, markets and taxis.Details
Where to stay in Sighnaghi
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Old town inside the walls | Guesthouses, wine bars and views; walkable on cobbles |
| Lower town | Cheaper stays and local shops near the marshrutka stop |
Apps that work in Sighnaghi
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram
- Taxis: No ride apps. Hotels and guesthouses arrange drivers; local taxis wait near the main square.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Georgia.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards work at larger restaurants and wineries; carry lari for guesthouses, small cellars, markets and taxis.
- 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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