About Kutaisi
Kutaisi is one of Georgia's major cities, home to around 135,201 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Kutaisi
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Bagrati Cathedral (former UNESCO World Heritage site)
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Synagogue
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St. Thekla church
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St Elijah the prophet church.
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St. Cyprian and Justina church
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White Bridge
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Botanical Garden "Kolchuri"
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Park of Culture and Rest
Budget travel
Free things to do in Kutaisi
Bagrati Cathedral (former UNESCO World Heritage site)
St. Thekla church
St Elijah the prophet church.
St. Cyprian and Justina church
White Bridge
Botanical Garden "Kolchuri"
Park of Culture and Rest
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Bagrati Cathedral (former UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Synagogue
- Visit St. Thekla church
- Eat at Tea House Foe-Foe
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit St Elijah the prophet church.
- Visit St. Cyprian and Justina church
- Visit White Bridge
- Eat at Bikentia's Kebabery
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Botanical Garden "Kolchuri"
- Visit Park of Culture and Rest
- Visit Central Garden
- Eat at ქართული • Kartuli
Where to eat
Local favourites
Tea House Foe-Foe
Free Wi-Fi. Menu: speciality teas, and Georgian, European and Mediterranean dishes (main courses, soups, salads, crepes, sweets). This is an
Bikentia's Kebabery
Local spot with delicious foods, eat standing at small wooden tables. Excellent and simple concept: one meal, beer or soft drink included fo
ქართული • Kartuli
Very good authentic Georgian restaurant. Mari is an amazing host. She is very attentive, caring, provides superb customer service. The food
best shwarma
Tasty spicy shawarma. Friendly service.
El Depo
Seems to be the same owner as El Paso, hence similar dishes. But more like a pub for the evening though.
Fleur
Excellent Georgian restaurant good for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Staff speaks English.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Medico & Suliko Guest House
Run by a retired couple, a large room of their house serves as a dorm, two smaller private rooms are available. Theoretically one may stay t
Gelati Guest House
5 rooms, 12 people.
Guesthouse Zelimkhani
14 comfortable rooms for 28 people.
Guesthouse Beka
16 comfortable rooms for 30 people.
Guesthouse Gora
43 comfortable rooms for 100 people.
Shopping
- Bazaar
- Regular stores
Nightlife
- Mary's Irish Pub Kutaisi
- Old Galeon
- Reflector
- Bude Records
Museums & culture
- Bagrati Cathedral (former UNESCO World Heritage site)
- St. Thekla church
- St Elijah the prophet church.
- St. Cyprian and Justina church
In pictures
Kutaisi gallery
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