19 Best Kutaisi Hotels: Where to Stay in Kutaisi
The second-largest city in Georgia, Kutaisi, is getting more and more popular among travelers. Over the decade, the number of Kutaisi hotels has increased drastically, offering various accommodation options in different price ranges.
When considering where to stay in Kutaisi, the options are limitless as the city has it all, such as an international chain and boutique hotels, low-budget guest house, charming apartments, and cute hostels.
Whether you stay for just a few days to explore the city and its neighboring regions or escape Tbilisi for a weekend getaway, this post lists all the best and most stylish hotels in Kutaisi.
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Where to stay In Kutaisi – most stylish hotels in Kutaisi
While there are far too many hotels in Kutaisi than listed here, I decided to find the most lovely, stylish, and charming boutique hotels, well-designed apartments, excellent hostels, and slightly luxurious options with great reviews that make your stay memorable and fit your budget; some are my favorites I stay when visiting the city.
Kutaisi Inn
Opened in May 2022, Kutaisi Inn is one of the 5-star Kutaisi hotels, offering a shared lounge, garden, terrace, and free private parking. Rooms are fully equipped and even come with a safety deposit box.
Additional facilities at the hotel are a sauna and a fitness center. The hotel also has a restaurant and a bar, while breakfast is for an additional cost.
Newport Hotel Kutaisi
Nestled in a historic neighborhood very close to the Colchis Fountain, this is one of the stylish Kutaisi hotels you might want to stay at.
This 4-star hotel provides allergy-free rooms, a rooftop terrace, and a restaurant in its elegantly designed interior that matches its European architecture exterior. The rooms are fully equipped with all the necessary equipment, including a fridge, an electric kettle, a safety deposit box, and a minibar. A buffet breakfast is also available.
Grand Opera Hotel
Like other Kuaisi Kotels, Grand Opera Hotel offers guests allergy-free rooms, a terrace, and a restaurant. The elegantly designed rooms with marble floors are well equipped with a coffee machine, fridge, safety deposit box, AC, and a desk, to name a few. Some rooms have a balcony and offer city views. Buffet breakfast is included in the room price.
Hotel Memoire Kutaisi
Hotel Memoire is one of the best-designed 3-star boutique hotels in Kutaisi with a wine bar. The rooms pay tribute to famous Georgian public figures who had any kind of connection to Kutaisi and come with AC, private bathrooms, and a kettle. Some have balconies.
A full, vegan, or vegetarian breakfast is also included in the price. The in-house restaurant offers local and European meals with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Best Western Kutaisi
If you are after international Kutaisi hotels, look no further than stylish, modern, and elegant Best Western Kutaisi. The hotel offers a terrace and a restaurant at the Tetri (white) Bridge and is a few minutes from Kutaisi attractions. The price includes a buffet breakfast.
Solomon
One of the stylish and modern Kutaisi hotels, Solomon offers air-conditioned rooms with a TV, a kettle, a desk, and other essential items. Some rooms at the hotel have a patio and a river view. All the attractions in Kutaisi are located within walking distance. The price includes continental breakfast.
Green Rooms
This 3-star colorful Kutaisi hotel has a garden, and all rooms have a private bathroom, AC, and a kettle to boil water for coffee or tea. Some rooms even have a balcony to sit down and enjoy the atmosphere.
Gala Boutique Hotel
Located 400m from Colchis Fountain, this Kutaisi hotel offers a classic design with a touch of color. The facilities of the Gala Boutique Hotel include a bar and a garden, while rooms have a balcony, wardrobe, and other necessities. The price of the room includes breakfast.
Most budget-friendly hotels in Kutaisi
This section of the post focuses on excellent hostels in Kutaisi and other budget-friendly options that offer a comfortable stay for a reasonable price.
Bao Hostel Kutaisi
This centrally located hostel in Kutaisi offers a shared lounge, terrace, shared kitchen, and free WiFi throughout the area. The hostel has two mixed dorm rooms and a few private ones with private bathrooms.
Black Tomato Hostel
Autumn 2024 update: the hostel closed down again until further notice
Black Tomato Kutaisi is one of the chicest Kutaisi hotels for budget travelers. Located close to the Colchis Fountain and other Kutaisi attractions in the city’s Jewish quarter, the hostel has a dorm and private rooms adorned with colorful, stylish furniture and vintage decor.
With the reopening in 2023, the hostel is now spread across a four-story brick townhouse offering a cute garden and a restaurant serving Georgian-Jewsih fusion. The price doesn’t include breakfast, but you can add it to your reservation when booking or on the spot after arrival.
Hotel Ticiani 13
This Bed and Breakfast hotel located near Kutaisi train station has a terrace, garden, and a bar, while the rooms come with a minibar, fridge, and an electric kettle. A buffet, vegetarian, or continental breakfast is also available upon request.
Hotel 1887
Look no further if you are looking for historical buildings turned into Kutaisi hotels. A former private house with a garden from 1887 has been fully renovated and turned into a simple, delicate small hotel. The rooms are spacious and have a seating area and other essential items for your comfortable stay.
Hotel Terrace Kutaisi
Situated near the Colchis Fountain and other sights of Kutaisi, this is one of the mid-range Kutaisi hotels to enjoy a fantastic evening at its terrace. In addition, the hotel has a shared lounge and luggage space for its guests. The rooms have a seating area, a TV, a kettle, and other essential items for your comfortable stay here. The price includes a buffet breakfast.
Where to stay in Kutaisi – best upscale apartments in Kutaisi
Boutique Apartment – Signature
Located only seven minutes from the Colchis Fountain, Boutique Apartment – Signature offers very stylish, sophisticated, and colorful accommodations with a terrace, shared lounge, and a shared kitchen. Every room has a private bathroom; some even come with a bathtub.
Veli group Apartment near White Bridge
Another well-designed apartment in Kutaisi center has two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a terrace with mountain and garden views. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything necessary for you to cook if needed.
Else Apartment
Situated only a few minutes from Colchis Fountain, Else Apartment is an excellent choice for couples or solo travelers. This well-equipped and cozy apartment in Kutaisi has everything for your comfortable stay.
Kutaisi hotels for weekend getaways
If you are considering a weekend getaway somewhere near Kutaisi, this section provides charming collages and cabins close to the city.
Porto Gumati
Nestled in the village of Gumati, around 9 km from Kutaisi city center, Porto Gumati offers several wooden cabins with fantastic views of the surrounding greenery and Rioni River.
The complex also has a sauna for extra relaxation and a daily buffet breakfast included in the price.
Cottage Sataplia
Nestled in the greenery very close to Sataplia Nature Reserve, this A-frame cabins and cottages are only 8.4 km drive away from Kutaisi city center. With a terrace, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen, the cabin is ideal for making your weekend getaway as comfortable as possible.
These cabins can accommodate 4 to 8 people if you want to spend a few days with your friends. Some units have a patio and/or balcony. An a la carte or continental breakfast is optional for an additional cost.